Not meaning to cast aspersions but I have seen other canoe camping "mixed families" in the backcountry firsthand, and none exhibit the experienced humility and sensibility Barbour does, towards his surroundings, the changing situations, his companion and himself. His man-canine relationship is a reflection of his relationship with the backcountry. Both love and respect. Hubris is folly and has no place there.
Warning! Rant! I've endured too many instances in which la-di-da canoe couples have treated canoe trips like suburban off leash play parties.
Okay, sorry for the soapboxing.
I'm trying to save the multitude of tripper vids for the winter. This is definitely one of the good ones.