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Imagine Spending a Day at The Lake with Your Dog
If only you had a dog loving friend that lived on the lake.
Someone who would invite you AND your dog for a day of boating, swimming and exploring.
A friend that genuinely wants you and your dog to relax and have fun.
If only you had a friend who truly understands dogs.
Someone who could help you have a better relationship with your dog.
If only you could find a friend like that.....
Meet Candace
Candace is passionate about dogs...especially shelter dogs.
She an active volunteer for the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia and the owner/operator of the Pooch Pontoon.
Always Learning
She is always continuing her education. She has completed classes with Jennifer Arnold (author & founder of Canine Assistants) and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (a premier animal shelter & learning center in Kanab, Utah). She has attended TTouch workshops with founder, Linda Tellington-Jones. (TTouch offers a gentle approach to the care and training of companion animals). Candace is currently working towards her TTouch practitioner certification.
A Member of SARA
She is a member of SARA (Shelter Animal Reiki Association) and is a Reiki Master certified by Kathleen Prasad, founder of SARA
Welcome to Best Friends On The Lake
Our mission is to improve the relationship between people and their dogs by providing an opportunity to have fun and relax in nature while spending quality bonding time.
We offer a retreat like experience specifically designed to provide you and your dog a chance to connect on a deeper level in a stress free environment.
Fun Things We Do at Best Friends On The Lake
Pooch Pontoon Excursions
Pooch Pontoon Excursions
Pooch Pontoon Excursions
All Aboard the Pooch Poonton...
Adventure awaits as you and your dog
explore Lake Lanier.
Striper Fishing
Pooch Pontoon Excursions
Pooch Pontoon Excursions
Our combination of genuine hospitality and great fishing create lasting memories of a wonderful day on Lake Lanier.
Rescue Rides
Pooch Pontoon Excursions
Driftwood Safaris
Shelter life is difficult so we take the dogs and the people who serve them out on the Pooch Pontoon. It gives them a chance to relax and recharge.
Driftwood Safaris
Driftwood Safaris
Driftwood Safaris
You will be amazed by the abundance of treasures along the shores of Lake Lanier.
Island Reiki
Driftwood Safaris
Island Reiki
Reiki sessions
available for both you and/or your dog.
Online Shop
Driftwood Safaris
Island Reiki
A portion of all proceeds go to animal rescue.
Reviews
Laura
"My dogs and I had a wonderful experience! My dogs have some anxiety so I was amazed by the confidence and independence they displayed while on the Pooch Pontoon."
The Gainesville Times
"A dog, a boat and healing on Lanier"
Kerri Erb Byler
When the kids and the dogs are worn out, you know it was a good day!
We had THE BEST time going out on the Pooch Pontoon with Candace Solyst.
Giving Back
Enrichment for Shelter Dogs
Shelter life is difficult so I try to get the dogs and the people who serve them out on the Pooch Pontoon. It gives them a chance to relax and recharge.
Sharing Knowledge with HSNEGA Volunteers and Summer Campers
I enjoy teaching others how they can create better relationships with both people and animals through principles of energetic leadership and mindfulness.
Keeping Our Lake Clean
I am always picking up trash while exploring the islands on the north end of the lake. I also participate in the annual Lake Lanier Shore Sweep every September.
"We make a living by what we get...but we make a life by what we give"
Your purchase helps fund Rescue Rides and
a portion of our profits are donated to animal rescue.