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Date Posted: 13:28:20 05/01/05 Sun
Author: tyler
Subject: Re: Dogs
In reply to: Michael Moon 's message, "Re: Dogs" on 13:04:13 09/23/04 Thu

>>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!

Alot of dogs are better behaved then children. If my dog offends you......alot of children offend me. I find most dog owners are responsible in the woods with their dogs, but most parents are not responsible with their children. If my dog barks and offends you, why would you think your childs screechs and hollers dont offend me? I say we need to be responsible with our children and animals whether we are out in the woods enjoying nature or just in our neighborhoods.

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