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I did a search and got no results except for top dog ice fishing.
Anyway, I have a pampered Dalmador who stays in the house during the cold months when we are at work.
So with the all day and night Burbot Bash coming up I was just thinking of bringing her along with her bed and making a corner in the Ice shelter for her.
Does anyone else take their Kids (Dogs) ice fishng with them.
I could leave her in the garage and deal with the mess when we get back. Or if it is going to be above 40* and sunny I could leave her in the back yard. She has a dog house. She doesn't use it though.
Just wondering. Maybe I treat her too good. But she is my only Daughter.
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There souldn't be any problem with you bring your dog. The only concern you should have is... 1) will she bother other fishermen? 2) will she laydown nice in the ice house, or will she end up getting caught up in tackle and having a hook stuck into her, or getting hurt by knocking over the heater? What I do when I bring my dogs, yes two of them, is keep their kennel in the bed of the truck (I have a topper) so if they get too wild of bothersom I can put them in the turck and then I can just walk back to them every once in a while to check on them and let them out to go potty, eat, dirnk, or whatever. Another option you have is to just board her in a kennel. There are lots of NICE kennels in this area. To tell you the truth most of the people that I have talked to that own kennels are hard core P.E.T.A members, so you know your dog will be very well cared for. I don't know what it would cost, but to drop her off and then pick her up the next day, I can't imagin that it would be more than $30.
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I thought about Kenneling her but last time my parents bordered their dog she developed Kennel Cough. (They live in Idaho).
Thanks.
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I take my dogs with me Ice fishing most the time. I have a 14 yr old border collie thats been there done that in the worst of conditions. Ice balls the size of grape fruits on her paws on a number of occasions. 60 mph on a snowmobile 20 on the back of the wheeler. No problem. I agree with possibly bothering other fisherman so I tend to stay clear of other folks. But If you have a shed say maybe a 2 man. Just take along a cheap nylon dog bed and let them lay in the sled portion of your shed. Recently put down a 16yr old ridgeback and he had a short coat and didn't fair well in very cold conditions. He got left home more often but still spent a lot of time out on the ice and in the shed. We recently got a new dog. A Golden retriever and he has been out a half dozen times already. Like a duck to water! He's going to be great.
I actually have more problems with my dogs messing up tackle in the summer and rarely if any ice fishing.
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It totally depends on your dog. I have a yellow lab that I only take ice fishing when I know Im going to a spot where I won't run into many people. I took him to Jordanelle once and he kept running over to the people next to us and eating their perch they had laying on the ice. I ended up having to chain him to my chair all day and then I couldn't move or he would just drag my chair around with him. He is the friendliest dog ever, but has to show how friendly he is by visiting everyone around us that is ice fishing as well! He tangles lines and eats your bait! I havn't seen the movie Marley and me, but it sounds like my lab could have played the part to perfection! So if I was going to go to the bash where there were a bunch of people fishing, I wouldn't even think about the chance of ruining everyone elses trip, including mine, due to my dog. But, if your dog minds her own business, will stay if you tell her to, doesn't bother other dogs that might be there, and can handle being stuck in an ice hut all day, then I say take her along they love being on the ice! [  ]
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Whenever I bring my dog she has a blast. I do put a vest on her if it gets really cold and I provide a place for her to get off the ice if she does get cold.
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Take her by all means.....AS LONG AS YOU KEEP HER AWAY FROM OTHER FISHERMEN.
Last year at rockport, while the owners were getting it on in the shanty, their dog came over and peeed on our fish and another fishermens shanty.
I have a lab and love dogs, they can have a ball on the ice. Just need to keep control of them.
Enjoy!!! LT
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[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]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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Think its about all been said. I do not take my dog ice fishing for two reasons. First. although I consider him well trained, it would take some attention on my part to ensure that he does not go bother other people, and I am there to fish not watch the dog. Second is for his safety. Hooks, eating fish, and exposed auger blades are not good. I know of one dog that slit their foot badly on the blade of an ice auger that was laying around. Those blades cut deep and its hard to stop the bleeding.
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Yap I agree with you. She will be alot better off at home.
Thanks for all your input.
I also agree with what [#000080]TD[/#000080] said.
So thanks to all who posted on this.
Now as for cats, You see Prance is a cool cat and I was thinking to bring him to the Burbot Bash for some good ole' ling cod........ Just kidding.
But I will tow along my wife, my 18 year old and 16 year old sons if they still feel like they want to hang out with their old fuddy duddy parents. And have a real fun.
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I guess I must be a bit of a grouch. Because if you set up within 200 yds of me. You ticked me off. Now I wouldn't set up near the ramp. Or popular spot like the narrows at pineveiw. One of the major reasons I go is to get out in nature. I don't like shanty towns. For many of the reasons described. (kids,dogs,radios,) I want to only hear mine.[ ] And they wind up getting littered with junk.
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LOL! Hamster would be good... at least they wouldn't get into things, unless they escaped the cage [ ]
Actually, I've decided that my next cat, I'm going to leash train so I can take it places with me. I'll keep the critter close by, because I too am annoyed when people let their pets wander unsupervised...fishing or otherwise.
But my plan won't be for a few years. My current cat is only 7 years old, and still nice and healthy. Can't leash train her, because she has no back legs and can't walk (just scoots around), and besides...she's absolutely terrified of outdoors! She'll sit at the patio door and watch the birds and squirrels, but if I try to let her join me when I'm gardening, she runs and hides under the bed when I open the door! [laugh]
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[cool][#0000ff]Hey lady, YOU had better be careful if you go wandering around on the ice. People are likely to mistake YOU for "just another pesky kid". I know. As you recall, that was OUR first meeting.[/#0000ff]
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I go fishing for the love of angling (concentrate) and to get away from the wife and the dog--dont get me wrong great wife great marriage--heck even the black lab is a good buddy but they stay home. My dad, thats my fishing partner and when he is gone to fish with Jesus--well fishing becomes my Mistress!
But thats just my thinking.
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Use a training collar with good range on it. It will make a world of difference. No yelling no chasing just a tap of the button and they will be heeled right back at your feet. It has made all my bird dogs into great ice fishing companions with little distraction yet allowing them to enjoy the time out. One dog I had would keep dragging all the flopping fish back into a pile by very carefully pulling them by the tails. The same dog would put his face down the ice hole every time I released a fish to watch it swim away on days when it was at or above freezing. It was hilarious to watch.
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My advice? Get her a playmate if you think she'll get lonely without you there. I love my dogs like I love my kids, and they are rather well trained, and I take them ALMOST everywhere. But fishing they stay home. Too much for them to wander off and play with. Not to mention I know how my dog would act with a live fish on the ice. And it wouldnt be very pretty, seeing either of them trying to pick up a slimy trout or burbot to play with.
Plus hearing about the idots in Utah that shoot two dogs for no reason doesnt let me trust anyone out there.
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each to there own but if you are going to the burbot bash and have never fished lost dog before there's a lot of ice but with what looks to be well over 100+ anglers there at the bash I would recommend leaving the dogs at home this time because it will be elbow to elbow or very close quarters night fishing.
I to have a dog and he's a friendly one to but if he were on the ice he would be into everything and some dogs owners just let them run free and I to have had dogs wrapped up in my fishing poles busting the tip off one of them and trying to pee on my shack and fishing poles and eat my bait out of the sled. All that did was make hard feelings. When the owner came over to get his dog he was pissed when he saw his dog with one of my jigs in his ear and proceeded to tell me that I was going to pay the vet bills for that and he was'nt going to pay for my broken pole because I should'nt have had it in that pole holder on my shack were he could get tangled in the line and get hooked in the ear. that made me laugh and did'nt help the situration at all.
Well I did'nt get a new pole and I did'nt pay the vet bills either but what was a good day sure turned into a nightmare for me out fishin by myself 200+ yards away from them and I had been there for 5 hrs before them.
Don't take it the wrong way not all dog owners are that way but with a big gathering and lots going on it's hard for a dog not to get into some mischief out there. happy fishing and good luck where ever you ice fish this year.
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[quote TubeDude][cool][#0000ff]Hey lady, YOU had better be careful if you go wandering around on the ice. People are likely to mistake YOU for "just another pesky kid". I know. As you recall, that was OUR first meeting.[/#0000ff] [/quote]
LOL Yus, that's one of my fondest BFT memories. Ice_Princess was surprised when I told her I had to take care of divorce stuff after the Fishing 101 (are we ever doing those again?). "You're married??" LOL
Got asked if I wanted a kid's menu at Red Lobster at my 29th birthday dinner. Got asked if I was old enough to drive, a few months ago, when I went to pay for a fill-up. Got asked if I had my mother with me, when I tried to buy a vintage oil lamp at D.I. (Christmas present for Ice Princess). I suppose it doesn't help that I'm usually wearing Eeyore T-shirts, huh? [angelic]
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I've always wanted to own a skunk. But they're illegal in Utah as pets. Idaho lets you have 'em! Maybe I should move just over the state line!
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Born without her back paws (up to the knees). If anybody's interested... [url "http://vivid-dawn.50megs.com/Paizly.html"]http://vivid-dawn.50megs.com/Paizly.html[/url]
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Me too. Back to ice fishing dogs... If I ever did get a dog, it'd be a little yap (lap) one, which probably wouldn't be too good for taking out for winter sports!
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