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Offline akirkland

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Re: Tough-Duck-Dog
« Reply #15 on: March 07, 2014, 11:40:02 AM »
I have put my Lab in rough surf when he was about 1 or so. He handled it like a boss. I on the other hand, quivered and shook like a crying baby. He loved it. But not me. Never again, not by choice anyway.

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Re: Tough-Duck-Dog
« Reply #16 on: March 07, 2014, 11:48:40 AM »
I have put my Lab in rough surf when he was about 1 or so. He handled it like a boss. I on the other hand, quivered and shook like a crying baby. He loved it. But not me. Never again, not by choice anyway.

Same here.  My dog is capable and if asked would go without hesitation.  That's the part where I come in.  I need to be the filter on what I am willing to put my hunting dogs through.  What these guys were doing especially on a landing like that in those swells has a high chance for injury or worse.  I would never be willing to put a dog through that.  I've spent to much time and effort into training and besides that my dogs are part of my family.  I have to manage the risk that I put on them.  I can't imagine these dog's being able to stand up to that past 6 or 7 years old max.

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Re: Tough-Duck-Dog
« Reply #17 on: March 10, 2014, 04:15:14 PM »
I agree, I saw myself asking the same question.  Is hunting that worth your dogs life?  I just bought a chocolate lab, she's 6 months now and I hope to get her some action next duck season but me thinking about putting her in that situation makes me sick to my stomach.  But after all, they are French... French Canadian that is  :chuckle:

 


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