bringing fido on the ice

[dachmation]

Miss Fishy:

I have boots for both my dachsund and dalmation and the dachsund will take hers off until she learns that with them she can stay out longer and play in the snow more. We call her snow nose! I'll try to get some pictures of her in her macinaw and boots. Later
Mike

[walleyeseeker]

Taking your lab is a great idea. The first time we took our lab fishing we had a limit of Walleyes before we even augered any holes.  

[smeltshack]

I wouldn't dare bring my dog ice fishing, my wife would be all worried that the dog would be cold, her paws would get frostbit, she might get run over, she might fall through the hole, someone might steal her, etc etc.
after all she is a minature daschund, and probably not a good ice fishin dog.
its not worth the hassle.

[Plug-N-Play]

I'd never take my dog icefishing  with me again. Just because he's a part of my family doesn't mean others out there on a public lake and going to like him too. Out in the woods, no problem. In the boat he only got seasick once, so I guess that's Ok. But he always causes me greif on the the ice. If I'd put him on a leash like I should, he'd stay away from other people alright but I don't see the point. I spend my time with him doing other things now and find that I don't get "The Look" from other's trying to fish in peace. No more doin the dance and tangle-footin' my rods anymore either. For me it's one or the other but never both. Happy to see that others made note of frozen feet. Ever seen one with his tongue stuck to the auger?  That'll get you "The Look" too. And for "Doin the Dance'', You'd just have to see it cause there's no words to describe it in the english vocabulary.

[elkman]

I always take my lab with me.He is part of my family and also keeps the kids from getting bored when the fishing is slow.Bringing out the auger is just like bringing out a gun.The dog just starts dancing whenever he sees either one because he knows it is going to be a fun day.Besides he retrieves my fish for me!!

[2 dogs]

Took my old scottish terrier Fritz on the ice with me for 15 years and he loved every day of it. Had him trained to bark at the tip up flags so we could concentrate on cribbage game in the tent. He especially liked to lift his leg on other guys tip ups in their holes so had to keep and eye on him. He has passed now so have new pup ( anothe Scottie of course) and training her for the flags too. He Would lay with butt in tent on rug and head sticking out watching for flags and wardens. He tried to eat a warden once complete with snowmobile suit and sled, no brains but all heart. He then peed on the poor wardens boot. Warden said I should need a permit for keeping a wild animal but laughed about my 22 pound flag alert. :)