Going to the Beach

[mom42terrificgirls]

Callie and I are going to the beach for three nights!!! I'm calling it a writing sabbatical because I want to try to finish my book, which is set in Galveston. I'm renting a 900-sq. foot beach bungalow. It has two decks we can sit out on. It even has a hot tub.

 

During the mornings and early evenings, I want to take Callie to the beach and walks along the seawall. She has never been to a beach before. She is black, brown, and gray. I'm most worried about her getting too hot so I know I need to take tons of water. Not sure if she will be scared of the water but I will always keep her on a retractable leash. I won't take her out into the water past my ankles. I know this is dumb, but I still remember the dog in the movie Jaws and it freaks me out.

 

Any ideas or tips for me on how to keep her cool? What games you play at the beach, etc.? Do dogs try to drink the salt water? Thanks.

 

Beth and Callie

Future Beach Bums

[Sam I Am]

Perhaps you can have a day like this!

http://www.sharedots.com/dogs-a-cat-dance-to-happy-by-pharrell-williams-255.html

[Autumn & Lola]

I don't have any advice sorry, but I think it sounds like a FANTASTIC time!

[mom42terrificgirls]

What fun, Terrier Lover! Yes, I'm only going to take her out in the mornings and early evening because of the heat. Thanks for the advice! Dog are allowed on all beaches in Galveston, to my knowledge, with a leash.

[bradl]

Dogs seem to love the beach. So many smells! Sand is so great for digging!

 

Barley (our first) was always  suspicious of the water though since she was surprised by a "sneaker" wave as a pup.  Small, terrible photo, but one of my favorite memories with her at Oregon's Haystack Rock:

 

 

Once I had to ride home after a scuba dive in the same car as a beagle that had rolled (and rolled, and rolled) on a dead seagull. I can't say I recommend that as either air freshener or cologne.

[Dempsy's Mom]

Beautiful pic and great video to start the day. Thanks.

[Idaho Cairns]

It didn't take much to entertain our two on their first trip to the ocean--a stick and flying spume kept them entertained even if we were freezing and a bit intimidated by the storm angry Pacific along the Oregon coast.  Typically, my Bonnie and Sammi were humming their favorite tune--"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun-un!"

 

 

[mom42terrificgirls]

Idaho Cairns, it says your video is private. Can view.

[Idaho Cairns]

I'll take care of that with You-Tube PDQ!~  thanks for pointing it out to me.

[Dempsy's Mom]

Love how they fight over the stick and then when the tide rolls in they jump ship. Great dogs.

[mom42terrificgirls]

Beautiful dogs!

[Hillscreek]

Lovely pics. Wish we were near a beach.

[Lynn in TN]

Beautiful photo Brad!

 

Idaho that video is awesome!

 

I like the beach but I'll stick to my TN mountains.

[mom42terrificgirls]

We are back from the beach. Callie was great the whole trip! I only actually got Callie down to the water once, as the seaweed was as high as the seawall in some places! She loved the beach house with the hardwoods! Her ball would roll and roll. She also claimed one chair and the entire bed as her own. We were invited back by the hostess; she said we were great guests. Callie enjoyed the ferry boat ride and watching the seagulls. Can't wait for my next vacation with my darling Callie. Attached is a photo of Callie relaxing in the sun inside the beach house on the hardwoods.

[hheldorfer]

Sounds like you had a great time.  Good girl, Callie!  Not every Cairn gets invited back.