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I know I just blogged, like, half an hour ago, but on my iGoogle home page, I have a widget that has wikiHow How-To-of-the-Day. And today's was "How to Teach Your Dog to Surf". I have copied the article below and added my opinion in bold.

How to Teach Your Dog to Surf

originated by:Dogsniteout, Esther Brown, Flickety, Krystle (see all) We really don't care who wrote the article

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Surfing with your canine pal can be great fun and rewarding for both of you in terms of exercise and having fun together. So is watching TV. If you're keen to get your dog surfing with you, this article will help you to get Fido Fido?? used to the waves and surfing like a pro in no time!

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   Make sure you have a dog surfboard. They actually make those??? Your dog's paws can be harmed if he is not using the right board, wax or track top. Foam boards might be a little easier on your dog's paws than a hard surface, and it's easier for him to walk on because there is more traction for his paws. What if he walks off the board and drowns?? Didn't think about that, did you Ester Brown *see above* On the other hand, the dog will scratch into the foam, and the foam might dig into the dog's paws, possibly giving it a rash.
   • Get your dog some gear too. Suitable items include a dog life vest Life vests are for people who can't swim. Dogs can't swim...and they're not people, dog wetsuits Wetsuits keep people warm. Dogs have fur., dog beach towels Ever heard of a normal towel?, water and salt waterproof bungee leashes, pet tent (for a rest in while you keep surfing) An umbrella does exactly the same thing, and EZ chairs for the beach (more for you!).
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   Start small. Begin somewhere easy, like a swimming pool or a lake Because there will totally be waves in a pool or a lake on a really flat wave day. Throw your dog's favorite fetch toy into the water And if the fetch toy drowns?? and see if he retrieves it. If he does, he is probably a water-loving dog. What happens if he doesn't? Having other dogs that like the water will also encourage your dog into the water.
   • Make sure you know how to surf. It won't make much sense to your dog if you're not sharing the experience and know what to do too!
   • This sport involves a lot of exertion in the water, and the waves can be rough, so be sure that you and your dog are both strong swimmers before attempting to surf.
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   Demonstrate by example and get your dog excited about being in the water with you. Let your dog watch you on a boogie board or surfboard to get him fired up to join you Chances are that the dog will get bored on the beach and either start chasing his tail or the ice-cream truck. Talk to him, call to him, and encourage him to come into the water and play nearby while watching what you're doing.
   • Play with your dog in the water.
   • Let your dog play on the board. Or pee on it.
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     Develop your dog's trust (the number one element for success); don't start off too fast and make sure that it is fun for your dog.
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   This dude looks like an idiot
   putting the dog on the board
   Get your dog used to the board on the sand or on another suitable surface before going into the water. Test your dog's balance to see where he likes to place himself on the board. And if he jumps off the board? Some smaller dogs like the nose of the board, some heavier dogs have a better center of gravity and like the middle to the back of the board. Depending on size, however, your dog should be roughly about two-thirds of the way back, with his tail over the board's fin.
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     If your dog is too far forward, the board will nosedive under the wave. Someone should totally capture that on film!
   • If your dog is too far back, the nose will come out of the water and the board won't catch the wave. *See above comment*
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    PFD - Pet Flotation Device
   Pop on your dog's pet (personal) flotation device (PFD). The dog PFD will provide your dog with greater flotation when he wipes out in the surf. Many dog life vests have a handle on top that lets you gently pull your canine pal back on the board or out of the water when needed. No comment on this entire paragraph...
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   Paddle out. On a longboard, get on the board with the dog and paddle into the waves. You should be behind the dog for best results when paddling through the breakers. On a shortboard orboogie board, put the dog on the board and push him out through the breakers.
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   The poor thing looks scared
   as shit!
   Catch the wave. Start with small waves, roughly 1-2 feet (30cm - 60cm) Because I carry a ruler in my pocket to measure the wave before I catch it. Even champion surfing dogs champion surfing dogs??? don't tackle surf much bigger than 3-4 feet (90cm - 120cm).
• Push off and shred. Catching the wave is a knack that requires timing, finesse, patience and lots of repetition.
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  Get your dog started in the wave each time and then let him surf the wave on his own. Try to get the dog started right when the waves starts to curl.

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  Dogs can't talk...idiot.
  Now your dog and you are surfing! Bow Wow Bunga, dude! Bow Wow Bunga, dude??

So now you can see why this article is shit. Thanks for reading! I'll be letting you guys know about more fail articles by wikiHow (trust me, there are tones!) I don't know why there is this gay indent here ---->

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