Just be patient tha 1st couple times. I take my chocolate lab all the time now ,she almost 14 mo. old and has been on a boat 67 times(I put a little mark in my log book is how I know that) she s great she jumped off the very 1st trip but is great now watch hooks and lures dangling in front of it . Mine didn't bite em but I have friends that had a problem with that . If its a water dog let it take a swim before or after the trip to keep it fun for the dog too. My dog has been out in the ocean , chesapeake bay and marshes and crappie fishing in millponds. The last time she didn't go with me wife said she sulked and moped around till I got back. Good luck let us know how ya make out.