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Old 10-22-2011, 09:50 PM
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Default The best dog for an RV pilot ?

I am thinking about getting a dog. I have read a lot of posts here mentioning dogs and even seen pics posted of dogs helping with the build and flying with their owners.

I am considering a golden doodle, most likely a mini because the standard would be a bit large. I want a dog of medium or smaller size so that he will easily fit in the RV and can come along sailing with me and easily move around the boat without getting in the way.

So, what dog do you think would be best for an RV pilot?
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Old 10-22-2011, 09:55 PM
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A rescued dog.
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Old 10-22-2011, 10:02 PM
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Default Helper

My helper is a golden retriever. Probably a little too big for what you are looking for. He does come flying with me. Very calm and doesn't move around much. Haven't got him in a rv yet but I am planning on it. Good helper in the shop too.

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Old 10-22-2011, 10:46 PM
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Default Golden

I have had a malamute and a yellow lab mix, both were good dogs. I have a golden now and he is a great dog. He is the easiest so far and is only six months old. Smarter and easier to train than the lab and more submissive and less independent than the Malamute. More affectionate than both. My dad has a labradoodle. He is HUGE! Smart and well behaved. My retriever is easy to take flying. He is still young enough I still crate him if I'm alone in the plane.....just in case on final or right after takeoff he freaks out.
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Old 10-22-2011, 11:47 PM
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Default Best dog

Ballpark frank, on a Kaiser roll. Brown mustard, sauerkraut. Doesn't require feeding, doesn't poop in the cockpit.
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Old 10-23-2011, 05:35 AM
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Default Guard Dog

Need a dog to protect your RV against an attack by grasshoppers while you are doing an oil change. she is a rescue dog. [she guards against rabbits good too]
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Old 10-23-2011, 05:57 AM
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Default rescue dog

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A rescued dog.
Steve,

If the right dog for me was available as a rescue, I would prefer to go that route.

In fact I looked at a rescue standard golden doodle yestarday. He was way too big. I asked the Florida doodle rescue lady how often they had mini doodles come to the rescue organization. She said that in 10 years she has never seen one.
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Old 10-23-2011, 08:16 AM
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Default Sheltie rescue

A quality sheltie will weigh around 25lbs,(half the size of a collie) will be loyal, and loving to you, and your family, and can save you the cost of an autopilot, as he will be smart enough to learn to fly your plane.

Ok, your sheltie might have a problem with the flying, but will amaze you with his intelligence! Our latest sheltie came home in DR's RV-6 when the Doll was down for the new instrument panel. They like boats too!



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Old 10-23-2011, 09:25 AM
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Default We chose a dog specifically for our airplane

We decided on a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel. He lays between us in the RV-9A and just goes to sleep. Wakes up on downwind and sits up to judge the landing. (He usually give us a 10 no matter how the landing goes.)

He is a great dog and I would highly recommend the breed.
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Old 10-23-2011, 10:43 AM
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Default PUG

In my opinion, a pug or two is all that you will ever need. Will be your friend and like everyone that they meet. Great lap dog - won't bother with rabbits or grasshoppers - too busy watching (helping) you and sleeping. Always happy. Won't go and fetch the ducks! Not inclined to bite anyone - did I mention, loves people.
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