Going Canoeing With Your Shar Pei

I can't think of a better way to spend a summer afternoon than canoeing with my Shar Pei! We both wear lifejackets but I usually soak his with water prior to putting it on, this helps cool him down if it gets too hot outside.
Shar Peis' will usually get pretty excited at the prospect of canoeing, so I always take him for a walk along the shoreline first to get the jitters out. This helps reduce the risk of capsizing because my dog is filled with too much energy.
To begin, start with the canoe on dry land and just hang out in it with your dog, offering treats and praise as he explores. Then get him to practice jumping in and out of the canoe, again offering treats and praise.
When you do set sail, stay close to the shore line and keep the trips under an hour to help him adjust to this new way of traveling.