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Really would you send your dog?

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EnglishSetter:
Hmmmm.  I don't waterfowl much if any anymore.  But many moons ago, my dad's lab went out onto sheet ice and broke through.  He ended up under the ice with no way up.  Had to quickly rescue by breaking ice.

In this, ice near the blind was well broken up.  Where the dog got stuck, didn't look like there was much opportunity to get stuck under, so I don't see the dog being at risk.  Worst case the dog can't return by getting back up on the ice.  As long as the dog doesn't get completely exhausted, rescue is available.

dreadi:
I wouldn't send my dog anywhere I'm not willing to go into first.

EnglishSetter:

--- Quote from: dreadi on December 06, 2025, 11:37:17 AM ---I wouldn't send my dog anywhere I'm not willing to go into first.

--- End quote ---

I don't see anything indicating he wouldn't go.  Dog gets first dibs.

Kingofthemountain83:
I had a GSP that wasn't trained well... And no patience sitting for ducks... Jump shot a bunch over him... But if the water was too cold he'd stop when he got b*lls deep...  :chuckle:

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