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Date Posted: 13:04:13 09/23/04 Thu
Author: Michael Moon
Subject: Re: Dogs
In reply to: MIke 's message, "Dogs" on 17:50:51 09/14/04 Tue

>People, please keep your darn dogs on a leash when on
>the trails. Not all hikers enjoy having dogs jump up
>on them, or bark at them, or growl at them. I had one
>dog charge me on the trail and growl and display his
>teeth. I thought I was doomed.

This message is typical of the one-size-fits-all mentality about dogs. Do you think that an irresponsible dog owner is going to think your message applies to them?

My dog has near-perfect trail manners. Never bites or threatens, does not chase wildlife, stays on the trail, stays close, never jumps on people, ignores other dogs. Rarely requires her leash. Has been known to bark occasionally. Has been beaten up by dogs of irresponsible owners.

Yet, I hear this message all the time - dog should be on a leash. Baloney!

Oh, I'm sorry, your message is to "darn dogs". I guess that does not include mine. Sorry!

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