Who here brings their dogs along with them when they fish?  My friend wants to bring his dog along but the dog is really active...we don't know what kinda of crazy trouble he'd get into on our 11ft inflatable  

To all those who bring their dogs with them...what do your dogs do while they're on the boat?

Might NOT be such a good idea on an INFLATABLE. Dogs can really get restless and figity if they've never been on something like that before, especially the first time out. 2 adults AND a dog on an 11 foot boat? I wouldn't risk it! IMO:o)

My dog is pretty active at first.  When I cast he tries to ran at the lure and eat it as if it were alive.     After awhile he calms down and is pretty good.  

Might NOT be such a good idea on an INFLATABLE. Dogs can really get restless and figity if they've never been on something like that before, especially the first time out. 2 adults AND a dog on an 11 foot boat? I wouldn't risk it! IMO:o)

Excellent advice! Even having dog's as well trained as this I wouldn't attempt it not even in a canoe or jon boat. A sturdy well balanced boat w/plenty of room so that casting is uninhibited and curious noses don't get hooked is a different story. Care for them enough not to take that risk and enjoy your outing. Take it come from a professional

Took my pointer with me once,1st cast he jumped in after the lure.Get his wet butt back into the boat and 10 minutes later he lifted his leg and peed on my console.

Back to the ramp we went

I love the picture with the dogs .  My family has a black lab and she's great on the boat.  We haven't taken her on the new bass boat yet but I'm sure she'll just sit on the back half and watch us, or take a nap probably.  She gets warm sometimes though and hides under the console lol.

Took my pointer with me once,1st cast he jumped in after the lure.Get his wet butt back into the boat and 10 minutes later he lifted his leg and peed on my console.

Back to the ramp we went

;D ;D ;D Ooooooooooh boy! ;D ;D

Took my pointer with me once,1st cast he jumped in after the lure.Get his wet butt back into the boat and 10 minutes later he lifted his leg and peed on my console.

Back to the ramp we went

;D  Hilarious!

Didn't really think about the problem with an inflatable, we saw on the website that they had a dog in one of the inflatables so we didn't give it a second thought. Good point!

@Bassectomy

That's an awesome picture!

The bulldog has to wear a life jacket. She can swim, but is so dense/fat she sinks.

Son took his Australian Sheppard with him and the dog kept jumping out of the boat so, in answer to your qurey, no --- no more dogs in boat unless it is a fun time for the dog.

My chocolate lab barks at me while I reel, tries to eat lures, and jumps in the water as soon as we start to slow down.

Tried it once and it absolutely sucked.   I actually think I would rather go with my wife than our dog.  ;D

My chocolate lab barks at me while I reel, tries to eat lures, and jumps in the water as soon as we start to slow down.

Tried it once and it absolutely sucked. I actually think I would rather go with my wife than our dog. ;D

;D ;D Hopfully the wife or dog don't visit this site often! ;D

Yeah as soon as I set the hook the both of them go on point. I had to teach them that if they stay on the back deck while I land it I'll bring it back to them for a sniff. If they take one step of the back deck no sniffy wiffy and back she goes. They now wait!

Don't know if these count, but sometimes I can't fish without em'!

I'll take her canoeing, but not fishing. She'd be too much a distraction.

Dogs can be trained to ride in a boat. I started taking mine out when he was 8 weeks old. He sits at my feet until I hookup with a fish or act like I'm getting a bite. He learned at a very young age to fear any kind of hook or lure. (Megabass Pop-Max in the end of the nose)

On hot days we take breaks and swim. He always lets me know when nature calls which is usually morning and evening. I wouldn't recommend putting a dog in an inflatable boat unless the dog is used to it. Could be bad for you and the pooch.

;D ;D  GREAT PICS!   ;D ;D

8-)

That last pic is awesome Jim!

Cool pictures guys. If I ever game my dog my rod he would immediately start chewing it up. I tried taking my dog out fishing with me once and since he is a lap dog all he wanted to do was be held. Because he is like that I will not take him out with me.

My Rotti is well trained but when I put her on the boat she would bark every time I threw the lure and if I caught a fish it was hers. She never hurt it though.

I take my black lab every time I go do something in the outdoors!!!! He's the best fishing partner ever!!!

Bassectomy, study bridge and target? Your dogs are trained very well.

Jim I always love seeing that picture.

This is where I drew the line!  

I take my black lab every time I go do something in the outdoors!!!! He's the best fishing partner ever!!!

X2 Amen!!!!!!!!

Bassectomy, study bridge and target? Your dogs are trained very well.

Been training professionally for decades and around dog's since the womb, came out to 6 beagles and a springer. The pic I posted in the "salute to grandpa" thread is of him and 2 of his best freinds. One of which owned a 210 acres hunting preserve in PeaceDale RI. I was a lucky little bratt! ;D Miss them both tremendously!

I've got a Chocolate Lab, "Hershey"... so original I know... : This dog is so well trained she won't move without hearing her release word... ON LAND ONLY! Take her out on the boat and she goes nuts! Can't keep her out of the water chasing baits. She actually jumped off the Ranger into the water to chase another fisherman who threw out a bobber! This guy got ticked!

That was the last time she goes out with me...

Are there any stories out there of any of them huge muskies going after swimming dogs? ;D

Not that I'm aware of ;D Yet you reminded me of the numerous sightings and capture of Gators in Maassachusetts. Go figure who would have thought. So out of respect for the poster,rather then derailing thier thread I'll start another.