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FishingMOM
02-25-2015, 08:36 AM
Watch the video and post your thoughts.

http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2015/02/19/pkg-was-dog-polar-plunge-animal-cruelty.wggb/video/playlists/stories-that-shock/

Many here have dogs, and some of us have done polar bear dips.
So I know we will have a split decision.
fish_e_o
02-25-2015, 08:40 AM
the video shows a happy dog that jumped in they should get over it.
canadiantdi
02-25-2015, 08:45 AM
The dog was cold and wet for a bit..
st99
02-25-2015, 08:53 AM
nothing bad happened there, my dog would love it, people are getting way too soft these days
pchunter
02-25-2015, 08:58 AM
how is this different then using a lab to retrieve down birds in December. I am a bit offended that this question could even be ask on a hunting forum:thinking-006:
EZM
02-25-2015, 08:58 AM
It's not like the guy was trying to harm his dog. It's not like he was pushing his dog into a flowing icy river. It didn't even look like he pushed him ....

The dog came out of the water, shook off, and was wagging his tail and carried on like nothing happened, just another dip in the water.

My Lab would love it ....
HalfBreed
02-25-2015, 09:01 AM
Maybe if the pooch couldn't get out of the water, but he looks pretty happy to me. I have a hard time keeping mine out of water so I don't think a lab would be any different. I'm guessing that if a tennis ball rolled or bounced in, that dog wouldn't be far behind.
Drashin
02-25-2015, 09:02 AM
By just looking at the pictures it looks like he is pushed in but the video the dog clearly jumps as would my dog.
Okotokian
02-25-2015, 09:05 AM
I dunno. Was the guy even the dog's owner? Was the dog terrified or having fun? Can't tell anything from those pictures.
FishingMOM
02-25-2015, 09:22 AM
how is this different then using a lab to retrieve down birds in December. I am a bit offended that this question could even be ask on a hunting forum:thinking-006:

I posted it to you guys to show you that there are some out there that are calling for charges.
I have done polar dips, both intentional and unintentional.
FishingMOM
02-25-2015, 09:22 AM
I dunno. Was the guy even the dog's owner? Was the dog terrified or having fun? Can't tell anything from those pictures.

welcome back oki.
Did you watch the video at the end?
bb356
02-25-2015, 12:53 PM
No
Selkirk
02-25-2015, 01:05 PM
This is a whole lot to do, about absolutely nothing ... shame on CNN!

It must have been a slow news day for them :rolleye2:

Mac
Cowtown guy
02-25-2015, 01:13 PM
Care to guess how I voted? December 4th that day. My dog loved every minute of it.
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/Cowtownguy/DSCN0035.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/Cowtownguy/DSCN0039.jpg
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk98/Cowtownguy/DSCN0043.jpg
edmhunter
02-25-2015, 01:15 PM
What is this world coming to?

Those politically correct/vegetarian/tree hugging folks should get a life!!!

I used to hunt diver ducks in November with ice along the shore line all the time. Our dogs could not wait to get in and retrieve the ducks.

Just pathetic what North America is turning into! Thank you Gloria Steinem, you destroyed a great way of life! :(

Just saw the above post after I posted mine. EXACTLY! Guess that will be banned soon.

Beautiful dogs man!
EZM
02-25-2015, 01:33 PM
Cowtown's pictures are worth a thousand words.

Nothing else to talk about is there?

CNN is the new FOX
10pt
02-25-2015, 01:36 PM
I think those animal activist need a polar dip of their own....their brains are overheated!
WCTHEMI
02-25-2015, 01:42 PM
He did appear to nudge the dog into the water in the video, but I don't think it was cruel. A dick move, sure, but not cruel. The dog was in and out quick, no worse for wear.
expmler
02-25-2015, 02:28 PM
I agree, no cruelty there. The reaction doesn't surprise me however. Wasn't there a thread here a while ago where the majority said they would save their dog over a human.
Dacotensis
02-25-2015, 02:57 PM
K rist.
The world descends...
Redfrog
02-25-2015, 03:16 PM
K rist.
The world descends...

Exactly!!!!!!:angry3:

Cowtown, you need to be careful about letting a dog sit his butt down in the snow. He may end up with ..................Polar roids.:sHa_shakeshout:

Did you photo shop that pic? It looks like that dog is chocolate.:) I'm kidding. I'm kidding.

Looks like a beautiful dog!!!:sHa_shakeshout: great pics Thanks.
elkdump
02-25-2015, 03:18 PM
And what about all those FREEZING SEALS AND PENGUINS ? :thinking-006:


Cruel cruel world ,

Save a seal, make some Mukluks
diggerrigger
02-25-2015, 04:01 PM
When you see " furry babies " posted you have found yourself a nut . My dog wants to sit on the back step in cold snowy conditions. Should I feel shame ? Some folks are need to have a drink and chill out.
FishingMOM
02-25-2015, 06:19 PM
When you see " furry babies " posted you have found yourself a nut . My dog wants to sit on the back step in cold snowy conditions. Should I feel shame ? Some folks are need to have a drink and chill out.

I wondered when someone was going to catch that comment.
Hydro1
02-25-2015, 06:25 PM
Its really quite pathetic that even made it on to cnn. Damn peta is ruining what we can do with our dogs without being judged. :angry3:
Cowtown guy
02-25-2015, 07:00 PM
Exactly!!!!!!:angry3:

Cowtown, you need to be careful about letting a dog sit his butt down in the snow. He may end up with ..................Polar roids.:sHa_shakeshout:

Did you photo shop that pic? It looks like that dog is chocolate.:) I'm kidding. I'm kidding.

Looks like a beautiful dog!!!:sHa_shakeshout: great pics Thanks.

Thanks Red. I know he's not a Black like you prefer but the chocolates blend into the dirt better so I don't need a dog blind hunting geese. Lol:sHa_sarcasticlol: