Roxy & Boat Life

Just about everyone we know has asked how Roxy is doing on the boat, so I thought I'd give an update on her progress.

When we decided to take this trip we weren't going to leave our little girl at home, but realized that boat life might not work for a Chihuahua.

In the beginning we didn't know if it would work, but we were crossing our fingers that she would adjust. The first trip that we took with Roxy was rough! She had a REALLY hard time adjusting. She seemed to like being on the boat, but I could tell she was frustrated at some of the new things that boat life brings. She was afraid to get on and off the boat on her own, she couldn't get up the stairs to get outside, and she was continually hitting her head in our bunk.

Our first trip was in April so it was cold! Roxy doesn't have much fur to keep her warm, so we did our best to keep her warm.

After a few days, Roxy started to like having a pal to hang with, and going on hikes every day!

She enjoys lounging in the sun.

On the final day of our trip, Roxy had a little accident. We were at the dock (in Orcas) and Boots got a little excited and knocked Roxy off the dock. She fell between the boat and the dock and hurt her foot in the process. It's all better now.

Round Two has been a blast for Roxy! She has completely adjusted and most days I think she has adjusted a little too much! She now has no problem getting on and off the boat! Just the other day she fell off the boat because she jumped into the dingy to let us know she needed to go to shore. When she realized that no one was moving to take her to shore (or at least, moving at her pace) she then tried to jump back on the boat and fell into the water. We quickly fished her out and are now putting her life vest on more frequently since she has no more fear!

My most favorite thing that she has now discovered how to do is to look through the port holes. When we are down below and Roxy is up on deck she will walk around and peak her head through the port holes to say hello. It really is the cutest thing! I'll have to get a picture and post it.

So no need to worry about Roxy as she has adjusted to boat life! :) If something were to happen, Jonna, Kaitlin, and Ella are ready to take her for the summer.

Here is a funny clip of Roxy walking up a dock - just had to share! It provides a good laugh! (Hopefully the clip works when I post this! :))