Who takes their DOG ice Fishing?

[ceedubya]

I take my dogs with me Ice fishing most the time. I have a 14 yr old border collie thats been there done that in the worst of conditions. Ice balls the size of grape fruits on her paws on a number of occasions. 60 mph on a snowmobile 20 on the back of the wheeler. No problem. I agree with possibly bothering other fisherman so I tend to stay clear of other folks. But If you have a shed say maybe a 2 man. Just take along a cheap nylon dog bed and let them lay in the sled portion of your shed. Recently put down a 16yr old ridgeback and he had a short coat and didn't fair well in very cold conditions. He got left home more often but still spent a lot of time out on the ice and in the shed. We recently got a new dog. A Golden retriever and he has been out a half dozen times already. Like a duck to water! He's going to be great.

I actually have more problems with my dogs messing up tackle in the summer and rarely if any ice fishing.
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