Author Topic: Dogs on the ice in connecticut (Read 2072 times)

Yukon Roz · « **on:** Dec 16, 2010, 11:49 AM »

How do you feel about seeing a dog with someone on the ice ? My dog is well behaved english setter .I take him all the time he listens well and dosen't bother other peole .Stays by me.

Blaine · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 16, 2010, 11:54 AM »

I fish with mine all the time... She loves being out on the ice. Never strays far and is quiet.

Mainedog · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 16, 2010, 12:01 PM »

Leave them at home! They are trouble makers!

raate · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 16, 2010, 12:03 PM »

i don't bring my dog with me on the ice...but someone elses dog always finds me, so i have company anyway?

I feed them well and send them off when the venison is gone....It only bothers me when they try to follow me back to the truck.

jss111678 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 16, 2010, 12:21 PM »

dogs on the ice is fine as long as they are well behaved and don't bark to much or make alot of noise. i have a buddy that take his lab out with us sometimes

elcapitanmas · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 16, 2010, 12:59 PM »

I love taking my dog, shes a lot cheaper to maintain than a quad and pulls my gear just the same. The only time I don't like dogs on the ice is when other peoples dogs stop over to say hi and lift a leg on the shanty/sled

eiderz · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 16, 2010, 01:09 PM »

I take my lab Trapper except when it's really cold or I suspect poor ice conditions, he wears his neoprene duck hunting vest and has a special spot in the jet sled. He's the first one to a flag and likes to play lick-the-flagpole with the fish.

AustinB · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 16, 2010, 01:46 PM »

I dont mind people bringing their dogs, or if they run over to visit. they dont bother anyone unless they are barking alot.

damion812 · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 07:50 AM »

Quote from: elcapitanmas on Dec 16, 2010, 12:59 PM

I love taking my dog, shes a lot cheaper to maintain than a quad and pulls my gear just the same. The only time I don't like dogs on the ice is when other peoples dogs stop over to say hi and lift a leg on the shanty/sled

That same thing happened to me at Black Pond in Woodstock a couple of years ago. The dog pissed on my hat and gloves and the owner had the nerve to get mad at me for being pissed off about getting pissed on.! I love dogs and have always had a dog. I hope to take our new dog out this year but he needs some winter gear too. So bring the dog out by all means just keep them under control and I don’t think you will have a problem.

pikeaholic · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 08:38 AM »

Just keep them away from me and my camp

P.Dona · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 09:46 AM »

I got a little dog story. Jack, and Jon A. might remember

We were fishing on a lake in Northern Vt close to the Canadian border, and this other ice fisherman " Butch " comes over with his pit bull. We were all Bsing for a little bit, while he had his tip ups 3-400 yards away.
We end our conversation, I go to turn away, and the dog jumped and latched on to my a$$ !!

Luckily I had my thick overalls insulated underwear, and my wallet in his mouth, not my A$$ ! ! ! I did get a black and blue when I was finally able to check. " Butch" pulled his dog off and beat him a little more than he probably did it's whole life.. THIS is what gives these dogs a bad rap.
I have no problem with dogs on the ice, or anywhere else if the owner can control them .

Mainedog · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 11:12 AM »

Obviously, Butch didn't have control of his dog.
Sorry to hear about his discipline methods.

MD

pikeaholic · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 02:37 PM »

I would have beat him myself if it bit me, probably with a ice scoop

schaffman · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 17, 2010, 08:51 PM »

a couple weeks ago at Black Rock when it was skim ice someone let their dog off lead and the poor thing went through the ice. Watertown FD came out and did a rescue.

elcapitanmas · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 18, 2010, 07:32 AM »

I forgot to mention the rule we made for other peoples dogs on the ice. You must ALWAYS call strange dogs by the name of "shep" I have no idea how or why we came up with the name, but it works really well.

waltsfishing · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 18, 2010, 07:45 AM »

i might try my dog pulling my sled she's all muscle and likes to run

tomb raider · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 18, 2010, 02:22 PM »

like most you said dogs on the ice are fine as long as they behave

elcapitanmas · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 18, 2010, 03:11 PM »

walts, theres a company that makes a decent harness that can be used for pulling the sleds. I can't remember where I got mine, but it was less than $50. Its padded on the inside and pretty heavy duty. It fits on over the dogs fleece coat. Made by Four paws company.

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schaffman · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 18, 2010, 03:49 PM »

Elcap,

Do you use any foot protection on your dogs paws?

Yukon Roz · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 18, 2010, 06:37 PM »

If yoy trim the fur between the pads ice won't build up . My dog loves the time out and all my fishing friends like to spoil him with food while on the ice.Just seems like quality time for him when I get home he sleeps for a day giveing my wife a break.

RealMenFish80 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 18, 2010, 10:55 PM »

Quote from: schaffman on Dec 18, 2010, 03:49 PM

Elcap,

Do you use any foot protection on your dogs paws?

UR KIDDING RIGHT?

waltsfishing · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 19, 2010, 12:18 PM »

thanks for info will check it out, and boots would help the pads

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