My wife and I have a shepherd we take in the boat once in awhile.Its hard to say no everytime, because he loves to go so much.The enthusiasm he has is amazing.We put him in the bow so he'll be out of the way.He smiles the whole time.
When banking it he stays home because he loves the water so much you cant keep him out of it.
I used to sturgeon fish with a guy down by Stella. He had an old dog that had been hit by a car.The poor thing had a few surguries so it didnt get around to well.But you didnt have to worry about watchin your pole too much.That dog spent so much time on the river that when your pole started going off he would start barking.Would never believe it if I hadnt seen it many times.
I know another guy that has a yellow lab.I love labs but it seem like everytime this guy goes fishing,the dog takes a humomgous dump right where everybody walks. Then the guy just leaves it there.What a nuisance.(the guy) I think the dog needs a new owner.
All in all I kind of enjoy the dogs being around.Maybe more than some of the owners.I think a lot of people would be a lot better off,if they had some of the qualities their dog has!
Just sharing my experiences,good and bad.