MrBusy Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Hi All, I would like do some swimming exercises for my pup and would like to know if anyone knows of a safe place which allows dogs to swim. I live in the Maitland area near Newcastle in NSW. I know about the dog beach in Newcastle but believe it can be a bit full on and that the dogs are not always controlled. The Lake also but dogs can get peligan itch which is not good. Appreicate any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneka Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 We are about to go on holidays and we were hoping to swim the dogs in the lake, can you explain pelican itch please as I have never heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruffy n Flea Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 it's a bit of a drive but i hear really good things about bayview boat ramp you could consider making a day of it ... a nice day at the beach for both man and beast i've not been myself but as i said, i've heard good things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBusy Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 We are about to go on holidays and we were hoping to swim the dogs in the lake, can you explain pelican itch please as I have never heard of it. Hi there, Pelican itch is caused by sea lice which normally live in the seaweed around the lake edge. Dogs can be bitten by these lice and it causes a rather nasty rash on their belly and legs. If you swim your dogs in the lake best to wash them down as soon as possible after and try to keep away from any visible weed. I noticed you have a picture of a Rottie so assume your dog(s) are Rotties. As their coat is shorter it will not be as big of a problem but still best to wash them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecollie Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Wow I swim my BCs out there regularly and have never had that problem not that I had ever heard of it either, so don't disregard the lake, its a great place for the dogs, mine love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 We swim our guys at the lake, too... Never had a problem, but we hose them off as soon as they get out of the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phyces Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 hi guys dogs are allowed off leash at redhead bch (after the 2nd creek away from the flags) newcastle. it is a great spot as it is a long stretch of bch and u will always find a spot for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkydog Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 How about trying the beach area at Carrington just over the bridge by the rowing club? It's not the cleanest piece of sand, and little boats launch at one end, but the water is nice and calm and it never seems to be too crowded even at weekends. You can also walk along the path past the beach and all the way up by the river to a big off-leash grassy area too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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