Maybe you need a weenie stick to pull Chester back in?( sorry,I couldn't help it ).We have a rescue weenie,his name is Dash The Incredible, I haven't tried him in the kayak.Dingus has a half brother,Tater,he's my daughters heeler,originally he was to go with me in the kayak,but his mentality and overabundent energy would have no doubt put me and the kayak into Davey Jones Locker.