You know, it may seem lame at first glance, but skimming along in a raft is a much faster way to traverse even a few inches of water - remember what it feels like to sludge-sludge-splash-sludge through water? That could get old real fast if you're going door-to-door. Kudos on the raft! :) The doggy knows -- he's wanting to hitch-hike. :)