Safer or the same -- catching and shooting over a bay?

A 30-30 shell to the head or a catch dog? If you take your time and check all dogs before you shoot - how is it unsafe to your dogs? If you don't have a good, clear, lethal shot - don't shoot. I hunt both ways, but prefer shooting any day. A well placed head shot is a much cleaner, quicker kill than a knife. I use two baydogs when I shoot. The dogs tend to put put less pressure in lesser numbers and the hog is more than likely (not always) going to stand still, providing a better shot. I have to agree with Cutter Bay that NOBODY shoots over my dogs but me. Used to guide hunts in the Hill Country and it was unbelievable the shots that guys would want to try and take when it would have obviously been a disaster.
It takes a person who can calmly and confidently assess the bay as far as dog location, what's in the background, shot placement, etc......