Dogs for Fishing Buddy's

[williesteal17]

Anybody here take there dogs fishing on the bank or boat with them? And how do they do in a boat? Any tips?:confused:

[Shortbus]

My dog goes as much as possible and always if I'm in my boat and my buddies invite him along in theirs most of the time as he is so well behaved.

Make sure you bring food and drink for the pet along with warm gear. I have a neoprene coat he wears from Cabellas when its cold or raining. A designated seat or area needs to be defined to keep control on smaller boats. Also, beach breaks are a must as mine will not go in the boat where a guide I fish next to quite a bit just has a paper the dog uses and just puts it in the waste basket when he's done

If your dog is a hyper dog, best leave them home or run them before getting in the water and make sure they know the stay command when a fish is brought into the boat. A thrashing fish is exciting for everyone, but a dog pouncing on it can make it more of a cluster and can cause salmon
poisoning.

Dogs are great handwarmers and great companions to have along as long as they are trained.

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[Chinook SSSF]

Stuart, consider not taking your dog when you are fishing well known or well fished spots that can have alot of trash, bait and line or hooks around on the ground, like CC or River Mill or a well fished jetty. I heard of a guy who lost a dog after it ate something at rivermill dam while fishing. Dog, young ones, tend to check stuff out and it might be hard to watch him and your float : )

If your in the boat, make very sure he has a puppy life jacket, not hard to find....online...he can swim but cold water will burn him out faster so keep him afloat.

Try not to teach the dog to get excited when you catch a fish, this makes him more interested in something that can make him sick. Just stay calm as you can while your catching trout and bass and stuff, so he does not see any fun from it other than your own.

Give him consistency. Give him a solid spot on the boat for every trip, so he knows what you want from him in tight quarters during higher stress times, like chinook on the line or whitewater or people getting in and out of the boat alot during low water. This also keeps him out of the way of the flying hooks, and they will not be an attraction to his young wondering eyes either. His spot in the boat should be in the next section from where your going to land the fish and store the net, so he does not get in contact with the fresh salmon slime.

Bring him lots of fresh water if on bank or boat, would you drink the water your fishing in? Its ok if he gets to the water but make sure he understands that his source for water to drink it from you, just like the food. Bring him treats, treat him when he is doing what you expect, even if this means laying down out of the way during and after a nooker battle, when your done, if he is calm, treat him, or make him go to the consistency spot and then treat him after he does that....

Good luck with your pup!

[williesteal17]

I don't plan on taking her on the boat until I get one of those doggy life jackets as I'm pretty sure she will jump out once or twice. Labs love water.Very good tips you guys , Definetly food for thought when I do get her out there. Might take her on some short trips to see how she doe's and work with her abit. Thank you....

[RollinontheRvr]

One thing you can do is have your pup vaccinated against the illness that is caused by him licking the fish slime. You know how hyper Danee's dog is, she sits up front with him and he stays calm while underway. Like Matt said, stay calm and he will follow your lead. The other thing mentioned that is very important. Make sure puppy is well trained and knows to stay with you. I took my Blue Healer with me a couple of times but he was a wanderer and it made it tough to fish sometimes cuz I had to chased his dumb butt all over the river bank. It sucks to have your fishing time taken over by a dog that won't listen.

[williesteal17]

One thing you can do is have your pup vaccinated against the illness that is caused by him licking the fish slime. You know how hyper Danee's dog is, she sits up front with him and he stays calm while underway. Like Matt said, stay calm and he will follow your lead. The other thing mentioned that is very important. Make sure puppy is well trained and knows to stay with you. I took my Blue Healer with me a couple of times but he was a wanderer and it made it tough to fish sometimes cuz I had to chased his dumb butt all over the river bank. It sucks to have your fishing time taken over by a dog that won't listen.


What would that Vacine be called? I will look into that no matter how hard you could try to keep your dog away from a fish she still might get to it ,But I'll have to catch one before that is a problem.:rolleyes: :p . Very good advice you guys some things there I had not thought of. Thanks.

[Troutier bassier]

Ive always wanted to take my friends (Jakes) Dog fishing with us. Its a 5 month old black lab. And he always said "But I actually wanna fish, Not watch my dog." Maybe when hes older.

When I'M OLDER. (and im a pro guide ;) I wish) Im gonna take my cat fishing with me in my boat. ;) Should be a nice little twist.

[worm slayer]

When I was younger my mom got a himylayan and she had fleas, but she was so litlle we couldn't use any flea killer so my mom gave her a bath in Woolight, the stupid cat loved it and anytime you tried to take a bath she would try and climb in the tub with you. And she would play in the creek with us just like a dog.

[RollinontheRvr]

What would that Vacine be called? I will look into that no matter how hard you could try to keep your dog away from a fish she still might get to it ,But I'll have to catch one before that is a problem.:rolleyes: :p . Very good advice you guys some things there I had not thought of. Thanks.


I couldn't tell ya Stuart, I talked to the vet about for my lab and she knew what it was but I can't remember what she called it.

[salmonsteelheadsam]

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[RollinontheRvr]

That sure is a nice lookin' Golden you have there Sam. My wife and I have a Golden that weighs in at about 115 lb's +. He was supposed to be "mid-sized" (about 55 lb's) according to breeder we bought him from...:rolleyes:

[salmonsteelheadsam]

That sure is a nice lookin' Golden you have there Sam. My wife and I have a Golden that weighs in at about 115 lb's +. He was supposed to be "mid-sized" (about 55 lb's) according to breeder we bought him from...:rolleyes:


yeah i lucked out with mine got him at a 18 months so he was just getting out of troublesome puppy hood, ive had him for about six months and hes becoming the best dog ive ever owned,at first i was scared he was pretty hyper but hes really starting to shape up now that he knows what direction i want him heading, didnt pay a dime for him, hes healthy, and exactly what i wanted

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[williesteal17]

Very good looking Golden retriever there Sam . Nice pics thanks for sharing.

[worm slayer]

Free puppies are the best I didn't pay for mine either.