Cam-S94 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Dad and I witnessed something rather heroic on a shoot today. We were picking up on a shoot today when a spaniel ran onto a frozen pond and fell through the ice right in the middle. His owner seemed quite reluctant to strip off and wade in, instead he just stood there blowing on his whistle and the spaniel just couldn't get out. A black labrador was directed to enter the pond as an ice breaker and proceeded to swim out to the cocker, breaking a path in the ice all the way to the dog in trouble. The labrador then turned and both the dogs returned in convoy back across the pond. Quite impressive to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Dad and I witnessed something rather heroic on a shoot today. We were picking up on a shoot today when a spaniel ran onto a frozen pond and fell through the ice right in the middle. His owner seemed quite reluctant to strip off and wade in, instead he just stood there blowing on his whistle and the spaniel just couldn't get out. A black labrador was directed to enter the pond as an ice breaker and proceeded to swim out to the cocker, breaking a path in the ice all the way to the dog in trouble. The labrador then turned and both the dogs returned in convoy back across the pond. Quite impressive to say the least. A heart-warming account Cam. Nice one I for one would have been in! Soft as **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushies Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I'm sure the sight would have made the hairs on the back of the neck stand up,hope the spaniels owner was very appreciative. Shaun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltsmark Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Think a chap died somewhere today saving his dog in a frozen pond, I think i would of done the same at least tried, yepp soft as ***** aswell me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Logic Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I couldn't stand back and watch my dog drown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan_J Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Think a chap died somewhere today saving his dog in a frozen pond, I think i would of done the same at least tried, yepp soft as ***** aswell me Last winter on the River Tees in Stockton I think it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 your all mad , last christmas two man died trying to save there dog , and guess what the dog got out and was found standing next to the car .......... I would never put my life on the line for my dog ... I have two great kids to think about before putting my neck on the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kron Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Dad and I witnessed something rather heroic on a shoot today. We were picking up on a shoot today when a spaniel ran onto a frozen pond and fell through the ice right in the middle. His owner seemed quite reluctant to strip off and wade in, instead he just stood there blowing on his whistle and the spaniel just couldn't get out. A black labrador was directed to enter the pond as an ice breaker and proceeded to swim out to the cocker, breaking a path in the ice all the way to the dog in trouble. The labrador then turned and both the dogs returned in convoy back across the pond. Quite impressive to say the least. This is one to remember the next time a spaniel owner is having a dig at those of us with pipe and slipper dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Taken fro sky news today - Meanwhile, a 49-year-old man from Halton in Lancashire has died after jumping into a river to save his dog, police said. He plunged into the icy waters of the River Lune in Lancaster when he saw the Springer Spaniel was in trouble but he got into difficulty himself and was later pronounced dead at Lancaster Hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treestalker Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 This is one to remember the next time a spaniel owner is having a dig at those of us with pipe and slipper dogs! I have to agree with you. I'm a spaniel man but was there when the labrador broke a path through to the spaniel. I now want an ice-breaker albeit a fat old thing that won't enter cover, eats and tries to 5h@g everything on sight. I was well impressed to say the least. Hats off to the pipe and slipper dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 A dog of mine would have been at heel or on it's lead in the company of frozen water like you have described. Well done to the lab, but perhaps the spaniel owner should consider taking up Tennis until it warms up a bit - If only for his dogs sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 quite simply you don't go into water after a dog thats fallen through Ice, most of the time the dog will get out and the owner won't. If you do then you need to have help and be roped to shore, too many people have dies like this and yes it is your best mate but they are far better equipped to survive in water than we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Beast Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 your all mad , last christmas two man died trying to save there dog , and guess what the dog got out and was found standing next to the car .......... I would never put my life on the line for my dog ... I have two great kids to think about before putting my neck on the line couldnt agree more- im sure the wife and kids would rather have a dad and husband. glad both dogs are safe but never worth risking your life over imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treestalker Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 A dog of mine would have been at heel or on it's lead in the company of frozen water like you have described. Well done to the lab, but perhaps the spaniel owner should consider taking up Tennis until it warms up a bit - If only for his dogs sake. You're spot on. I can't name the person as he's a gundog trainer with a book to his name and he knows he was a fool. We all spotted the ice and brought our dogs back yet he proceeded to walk past and let one of his dogs wander onto the ice. I definately go in to save my dog and I know what to expect. I've twice fallen through ice into the sea and it instantly cripples your muscles and makes everything extremely difficult. You have very little time to act. I was at a search and rescue meeting once and was shown a video of Olympic swimmers Sharon Davis and Duncan Goodhew swimming in cold water tanks. They didn't last two minutes before they had to be pulled out. Any longer and they would have been in serious trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 quite simply you don't go into water after a dog thats fallen through Ice, most of the time the dog will get out and the owner won't. If you do then you need to have help and be roped to shore, too many people have dies like this and yes it is your best mate but they are far better equipped to survive in water than we are. harsh as it may sounds a dog can be replaced, a Dad can't. But as garyb says, dog handlers have a responsibility to manage the environment the dog is exposed to and minimise the dangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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