RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 Operator stated that he was driving north through the channel.  He turned away from the steering wheel to stop one of the dogs from jumping off the back of the boat and that's when the front starboard side of the boat struck the pier.  The responding officer observed no signs of impairment and the Operator stated that he had not been drinking.  The owner of the pier stated the estimated damage was approximately $5,000 as the pier was a total loss.