Re: RC: Re: Weekend Story

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

A well-trained dog with a bell on it works great in wilderness areas.  The 
bells warns the wildlife and they generally stay away.  BUT, the dog MUST 
NOT chase the wildlife...that's what I mean by well-trained....

Teddy (who's dogs are not QUITE that good yet, but do wear bells)

At 12:23 PM 4/25/2000, Kirsten Price wrote:
>Running with a dog would actually be more risky... lions perceive them as
>easier prey.  You are much more likely to get stalked if you've got a dog
>along.
>
>Besides, my chances of getting attacked by another *hiker* are vastly higher
>than actually getting stalked by a lion.  Now THAT'S a good reason to bring
>a dog!
>
>And you are right.  As far as I know, all the trails in Sabino Canyon are
>closed to dogs.  In fact, it's a $50 fine.  I do have three dogs and it
>would be nice to take one of them along for the company and exercise.  But
>no can do in lots of areas around here.
>
>Kirsten
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Karen Sullivan <greymare@jps.net>
>To: Kirsten Price <splash@dakotacom.net>; <gford@easyboot.com>; RideCamp
><ridecamp@endurance.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 7:30 AM
>Subject: RC: Re: Re: Weekend Story
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Kirsten Price" <kprice@forums.law.Arizona.EDU>
> >
> > > Wow!
> > > I have not run this particular trail, but do run trails in Sabino Canyon
> > and
> > > have been thinking about doing some other trails in the vicinity.
>Hmm....
> > > maybe time to think about at least a partner (one slower than I am <G>).
> > > This may also be the same cougar my friend has run into (she lives in
>Oro
> > > Valley).
> > >
> > > Kirsten
> > >
> > >
> > Regarding Garret's very scary story; (and the incident in Cool where the
> > woman running along was attacked and killed), I can't help thinking that
> > running ALONE
> > is extremely risky in these areas.  Could both of these incidents have
>been
> > prevented had the runners had dogs with them?  If I can't find a
> > hiking/running partner, I ALWAYS take one of my dogs.  Unfortunately, more
> > and more trails are being closed to dogs due to inconsiderate owners.
> >
> > Karen
> >
> >
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