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The problem with this logic is that everyone seems to think that their dogs 
are exceptions.  All of THEIR dogs are perfectly behaved, etc. etc.  That's 
why ride managers cannot make exceptions.  As for screaming horses, there's 
little to be done there, but dogs can be either controlled or left at home.

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David LeBlanc" <dleblanc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 3:25 PM
Subject: [RC] Dogs in camp


She is extremely well
> behaved (unlike the other 3), and rarely goes more than a few feet from 
> me.
> If I ask her to stay with me, she does.  The point is, a leash is
> unnecessary for this particular dog since she minds incredibly well.  I
> think instead of a leash requirement, a better requirement would be that 
> dog
> owners would have to keep their dogs UNDER CONTROL at all times.  Granted,
> for 98% of dogs this means being leashed, but there are a few dogs that 
> just
> don't require this.
>
> Forbidding the dogs in particular areas at certain times, such as during
> meetings is understandable, but I think that as long as the dog is not
> bothering other people or dogs, a leash is not always necessary.  My dog
> hates being leashed or tied - she thinks she's being punished, so I don't
> like to tie her unless it's absolutely necessary (like when we leave on 
> the
> ride!).



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