DOCK BOX
JULY 2019 | VOLUME LXXIII, NO. 7
CANINE CREW
PUBLISHER Walter “Bing” O’Meara
Louie
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! E-mail us at staff@ lakelandboating.com or drop us a line at Lakeland Boating, 1555 Sherman Ave. Suite 313, Evanston, IL 60201. Opinions expressed in “Dock Box” are not necessarily those of Lakeland Boating. Letters may be edited for length and clarity.
We’re the Janiciks, we boat out of Presque Isle State Park Marina on lovely Lake Erie, and we want you to meet the most popular member of our family, Louie. He is a 14-year-old labradoodle who has been boating with us since he was two months old. Now in his senior years, you can see that he likes to keep one paw always on deck for stability. He loves boating but, as he is always exploring the world through his mouth, he has chewed up both of his life jackets. His days of jumping off the swim platform are behind him now, so we take him to one of the dog-friendly beaches and walk him through the water while on-leash, followed by a 23hour nap. All we have to say is, “Do you want to go to the lake?” and he’s off to the car, riding shotgun. —Rebecca and Kevin Janicik
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Skye and Star When we lost our constant canine companion in January, we needed two puppies to fill his paws. “Star” (white face) and “Skye,” our border collies, were only 12 weeks old when they took their first boat ride. Now at 19 weeks, they are real boat pups with all paws on deck and all noses into the wind! Even in “ruff” water, they are always having fun! Each day they experience something new on or near the waters of Southwest Florida — a dolphin, a pelican, a heron, a turtle — and that makes us smile. —Barb Hansen
Calling All Canine (and Feline) Crew! We want to learn about your furry friends onboard! Send a short write-up with your pet’s name and your home city, as well as a high-resolution photo (at least 1 MB) to: kbush@lakelandboating.com. Please put “Canine/ Feline Crew” in the subject line. If we publish your submission, you’ll win a Lakeland Boating hat!
Everyone looks great in a Lakeland Boating hat! Need a gift for your favorite boater or yourself? Our Lakeland Boating hat is constructed from soft cotton twill for a great fit. Leather band adjustment in back with antiqued brass closure. Available in weathered navy, Nantucket red and khaki. One size. $24.95 + S&H. To order, visit LAKELANDBOATING.COM/STORE .
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