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Originally Posted by Fuzz
I wish they would stop.
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I like seeing a well trained and friendly dog on the trail but I agree.
When squirrels and other dogs get your dog excited, why on earth would you have it out in bear country? You're adding variables to your situation that could complicate a potential run-in greatly. More so if you're letting it run off leash.
I think many people have the false impression that having a dog companion makes them more safe as opposed to less (this "bear alarm" theory).
I'd sooner have a cat on the trail! And I've seen two instances of that this year.