01-07-2009, 05:06 PM
[cool][#0000ff]What's the next poll? WHO TAKES THEIR CAT FISHING? Or maybe hamster, ferret, monkey, canary, parrot? Goldfish I can understand. BAIT.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Seriously, and I think I speak for many others, there are some of us who go fishing for solitude and private enjoyment. And, even though we like kids and pets, we prefer to deal with them in our homes and not while we are fishing. Unfortunately there are too many anglers who are blind to the noise and irritation their kids or pets inflict upon others. Gee, aren't they cute...as they run rampant through your fishing area, getting into things or worse.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It's okay to take your "extended family" if you set up by yourself, away from others who might not appreciate their "cuteness". But, it is an act of aggression to move in on a solitary angler...or small quiet group...and take over the entire area with your tribe or menagerie. I have had too many outings ruined by barking dogs, screaming kids or parents screaming at their kids or dogs. And, I have had tackle ruined...and food, bait or fish stolen...by "cute animals" who were allowed to make friendly visits without supervision by their owners.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am all in favor of teaching kids to fish...even small kids. Been there, done that. But, you gotta assume responsibility for keeping them from offending others. Ditto for dogs. TubeBabe and I love dogs, but not when they trash our ice fishing setup when allowed to run free by irresponsible owners.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I sometimes wonder if most dog owners are blind and deaf. That is the only answer for the way they allow them to inflict damage on others...or to bark all night even when the owners are home...asleep. And then they are offended when other people complain. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]We have raised plenty of both dogs and kids. Kids (at least ours) learn about rules and consequences. Dogs live out their lives in one big game...with no real rules. They just wanna party all the time. True, there are some that become domesticated and can be trained to stay put and not run rampant. But, the lure of wanderlust and curiosity is always there, and it gets them in trouble. The owners just ignore it or laugh at it. But, the rest of us don't always think it is so cute or funny.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Sorry if I come off as a mean old grouch. If I see your dog on the ice, I will probably give it a good scratch behind the ears. I am still a dog lover and a sucker for a wagging tail. But, if your mutt breaks a rod, gets tangled in my line, steals my only fish or snarfs up my lunch...IT'S WAR.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Seriously, and I think I speak for many others, there are some of us who go fishing for solitude and private enjoyment. And, even though we like kids and pets, we prefer to deal with them in our homes and not while we are fishing. Unfortunately there are too many anglers who are blind to the noise and irritation their kids or pets inflict upon others. Gee, aren't they cute...as they run rampant through your fishing area, getting into things or worse.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It's okay to take your "extended family" if you set up by yourself, away from others who might not appreciate their "cuteness". But, it is an act of aggression to move in on a solitary angler...or small quiet group...and take over the entire area with your tribe or menagerie. I have had too many outings ruined by barking dogs, screaming kids or parents screaming at their kids or dogs. And, I have had tackle ruined...and food, bait or fish stolen...by "cute animals" who were allowed to make friendly visits without supervision by their owners.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am all in favor of teaching kids to fish...even small kids. Been there, done that. But, you gotta assume responsibility for keeping them from offending others. Ditto for dogs. TubeBabe and I love dogs, but not when they trash our ice fishing setup when allowed to run free by irresponsible owners.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I sometimes wonder if most dog owners are blind and deaf. That is the only answer for the way they allow them to inflict damage on others...or to bark all night even when the owners are home...asleep. And then they are offended when other people complain. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]We have raised plenty of both dogs and kids. Kids (at least ours) learn about rules and consequences. Dogs live out their lives in one big game...with no real rules. They just wanna party all the time. True, there are some that become domesticated and can be trained to stay put and not run rampant. But, the lure of wanderlust and curiosity is always there, and it gets them in trouble. The owners just ignore it or laugh at it. But, the rest of us don't always think it is so cute or funny.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Sorry if I come off as a mean old grouch. If I see your dog on the ice, I will probably give it a good scratch behind the ears. I am still a dog lover and a sucker for a wagging tail. But, if your mutt breaks a rod, gets tangled in my line, steals my only fish or snarfs up my lunch...IT'S WAR.[/#0000ff]
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