I have a pup in training that has been out a few times so far. Yes there is a bond issue. No I don't believe everyone else will love my dog like I do. I would not take my dog to blue creek and let him run around either. I try to fish away from the crowds and enjoy being on the river/woods as does my dog. I also believe in training your dog to act on command therfore there are no issues with being frustrated while fishing.As for the wife not wanting us, could you blame her plus the scent of dog is a super zipper fishing scent.