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I wouldn't leave home without my dog |
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It's fine with me although I don't have a dog |
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I'm cool with it, but keep the crap off the trail |
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OK, just keep the dog out of the trail shelters |
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PLEASE leave them at home |
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Bring on the pup.
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And please don't be offended if you see me pull a knife out when passing by your lovable and loyal (to you at least) snarling, trying to eat my kid, pit bull. I love dogs on the trail, but some need to stay away from people who didn't come to the trail to see Kujo.
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My dog has as much right to be on the trail as anyone else. I wouldn't even consider hiking without my dog.
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As long as I don't step on a steaming pile in the middle of the trail, I can live with it.
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DOGS RULE! People suck.
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The only hiking companions I have are my two dogs. We usually stick to slower, less used trails, and try hikes during the weeks as often as we can to avoid the masses. Don't worry, they are both self concious and usually do their business far from sight. The do get a little edgy in the woods at night, and have barked at the night hickers, but once they realize its just people, the tails are wagging again.
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There is no place where my dog is happier than on the trail. I see no reason they shouldn't be able to enjoy the wilderness as much as I do.
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Bring 'em. Keep the crap off the trail and make sure they are good with new people.
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It's cute. Especially the little chihuahua that tries to act all tough.
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I hate it when people make a big deal about dogs on the trail. I pick up their shit because I don't want it on the trail either, but I had someone give me the stink eye from a horse! If there's an animal who should be barred from the trail it's horses. I am partly joking, but really they cause a lot of trail damage and shit everywhere. Why don't they have to pick up the horse shit? Is it just too much shit? Does that mean if my dog shit more I wouldn't have to pick it up? Also, I don't leave the city and all the stupid people there to go to the wilderness and have my dogs on a leash, they aren't bothering anyone.
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I plan my trip around places that will allow dogs--- No dogs no trip-- well local only. I'm not crazy enough to put my dog on a plane!
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Dogs don't leave trash on the trail. They are 50x cleaner than humans. What's the issue here?
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ARob, good post, very funny.
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Hiked with a dog today and I'm completely sold on it keeping the youngsters "into" the hike, however, stepped in a big pile along the trail and it wasn't from the dog we were with. Clean it up, will ya?
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I own two wonderful dogs and adopted them from shelters. They have never been threatening to humans or other animals. I always allow them to run off the leash while hiking. They are in an enclosed area all throughout the week and need to stretch their legs on weekends. I think it is horrible that there are laws against letting your dog run free in a wild area. People can be so petty when they complain about animals running free. These nagging, complaining people are the reason we have stupid laws like leash laws. In my opinion, you are taking a risk of running into a wild animal every time you set foot in a wild area, how is a domestic dog going to cause you trouble in these types of situations???? Please try to put things into perspective people!! You aren't on this earth for very long so take life as it comes to you, laugh a lot, don't be a complainer, and have a good time!!
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I love taking my dog with me on the trails! He is in heaven with all the smells out there. I don't mind other dogs on the trails as long as you clean up after then and take care of them. Theres nothing worse than passing by a dog that is being draged along and is obviously thirsty and tired. They should be having fun just like you! And, just like you, they need water and food to keep them going. Don't forget that!
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I am avide hiker in north ga almost every week somewhere and i hardly ever go without my dog!! esp in the areas of bears, but i believe dogs that are house dogs like chiuahuas and pikansee and shitzus need to be left at home and off the trails!!
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yesterday 2-3 -08 my dog and i hiked to Jacks river falls via beech bottom!! on the way out during the rain we encountered a guy going in at 430 on a trip to the falls which in and out is about 11 miles it was beginnning to rain and he had three chiawahiwas!! with him only a day pack!! and it was raining he was already about 4 miles in!!! THIS IS NOT A PLACE FOR HOUSE DOGS!!!Use alittle common sense!!!
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Chihuahua....
the other, other white meat.
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If you do bring your canine please keep control of him on the trail. I've taken mine everytime and he is leashed for respect of other hikers.
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