GSD and Dolphin video

Good_Karma · 04-12-2011, 06:56 PM

My SIL posted this on my FB wall today. I won't give my opinion of it right now, but would like to know how others view it, if you don't mind checking it out and sharing your thoughts.

YouTube - Overboard Maverick- Dog jumps on Dolphin

Thanks in advance for any replies!

elisabeth_00117 · 04-12-2011, 07:02 PM

I personally would of had better control over Stark if we were in that situation (ex. leash) but it doesn't seem like they really expected him to jump in?

I would be scared the dolphins would hurt my dog... but that's just me. That, and him going under the boat or getting caught in the lures (fishing line).

King&Skylar · 04-12-2011, 07:06 PM

Yikes! I definitely would have had the dog on a leash!!!

CassandGunnar · 04-12-2011, 07:12 PM

I think that's a great way to get your dog seriously injured.....or worse.
Spinning props, hooks and not to mention that I'm pretty sure a dolphin could do major damage to a dog.
I don't think the owner was too happy.

Jax's Mom · 04-12-2011, 07:17 PM

Since the dog didn't get hurt, it was amusing but I wouldnt be happy if that happened to my dog.

wildo · 04-12-2011, 07:17 PM

Don't you know- dogs and dolphins are best buds! Dolphin Rescues Pet Dog From Shark Attack (Video)

More seriously- I'd never let it happen. The owners were quite foolish to let the dog get close enough to jump in. However, I don't think the dolphins would show interest- I'd be more concerned about the prop and fishing lines...

Jax's Mom · 04-12-2011, 07:19 PM

NM the little dolt just knocked the iPad out of my lap and onto the floor.
Get me some dolphins.

Good_Karma · 04-12-2011, 07:23 PM

My SIL actually thought I'd enjoy the video, I guess because it had a shepherd in it. Watching it made me cringe and think about all the things I would have done differently.

Rerun · 04-12-2011, 07:23 PM

Dolphins can actually be pretty aggressive when they want to be. Very dangerous situation.

dawnandjr · 04-12-2011, 07:25 PM

Yoko never goes on the boat without her life jacket on. It has a great handle on it to pull her up in case she ever goes in unplanned. She does play in the water on shore though.

Ya think the first thing the guys in the video would have done would be to stop the boat, DUH!

04-12-2011, 07:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 7,251	I personally would of had better control over Stark if we were in that situation (ex. leash) but it doesn't seem like they really expected him to jump in? I would be scared the dolphins would hurt my dog... but that's just me. That, and him going under the boat or getting caught in the lures (fishing line). __________________ Battleborn Hundesport Wild Winds Archangel Raphael "Stark", HIC (2009-04-10) Wild Winds Zephyr "Zefra" (2011-04-15) *Beau* 03/08/97 to 06/07/10

04-12-2011, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
CassandGunnar Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,575	I think that's a great way to get your dog seriously injured.....or worse. Spinning props, hooks and not to mention that I'm pretty sure a dolphin could do major damage to a dog. I don't think the owner was too happy. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours faithful and true~ to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. ~unknown

04-12-2011, 07:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
wildo Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,230	Don't you know- dogs and dolphins are best buds! Dolphin Rescues Pet Dog From Shark Attack (Video) More seriously- I'd never let it happen. The owners were quite foolish to let the dog get close enough to jump in. However, I don't think the dolphins would show interest- I'd be more concerned about the prop and fishing lines... __________________ Willy Pimg - DOB: 2/06, CL1-R, CL1-S, CL1-F, CGC

04-12-2011, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Good_Karma Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 4,103	My SIL actually thought I'd enjoy the video, I guess because it had a shepherd in it. Watching it made me cringe and think about all the things I would have done differently. __________________ Leah: Newbie dog owner Niko: American Showline GSD 2 1/2 years old Rosa: American Muppet Dog (GSD/Border Collie mix) 3 years old

04-12-2011, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
dawnandjr Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Macedon, NY Posts: 1,054	Yoko never goes on the boat without her life jacket on. It has a great handle on it to pull her up in case she ever goes in unplanned. She does play in the water on shore though. Ya think the first thing the guys in the video would have done would be to stop the boat, DUH! __________________ Dawn Brogan German Shepherd Yoko von der Burg Austerlitz pedigree information http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/germ...html?id=713938

04-12-2011, 07:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
King&Skylar Master Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 513	Yikes! I definitely would have had the dog on a leash!!!

04-12-2011, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jax's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,227	Since the dog didn't get hurt, it was amusing but I wouldnt be happy if that happened to my dog.

04-12-2011, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jax's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,227	NM the little dolt just knocked the iPad out of my lap and onto the floor. Get me some dolphins.

04-12-2011, 07:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	Dolphins can actually be pretty aggressive when they want to be. Very dangerous situation.

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