Re: RC: Re: Re: Re: Dogs

[Merryben@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/19/2001 11:16:44 AM Pacific Daylight Time, firedancefarms@prodigy.net writes:


> Whining to RM is not the solution.  We are busy enough as it is, and Barbara
> is right, we don't need more stress.  In order to keep our sanity, we have
> to ignore some things.  I would not have dreamed of talking to RM at the NC
> about the dog problem.  They did the most fantastic job you have ever seen
> putting on such a grand event.
>
> So, what is the solution?  Riders, you must unite and help!  There are ways
> to "teach" these owners...move the dog yourself...tie him up...maybe
> somewhere where it will take the owners a while to find them....

I think the RM's do have a responsibility.  They have the authority.  People do not listen to other riders.  I agree with everything else you said.  However. moving the dog somewhere is not really fair to the poor dog who has an idiot for an owner and may bite a stranger.  mb