[pct-l] dogs on the PCT

[Mara Merritt]

Hi.  I'm brand new to the list, so I apologize if this is a topic that has been recently discussed.  I am hiking the Oregon and Washington section of the PCT this summer and am trying to decide about bringing my dog.  I know that technically dogs are allowed on the PCT but not in certain National Parks that the trail passes through.  This is the best hiking dog in the world, who is never happier than on the trail.  But I wanted to hear what people have to say about either hiking with dogs or interacting with dogs on the trail. Would you recommend bringing the dog along or not?
 
Thanks so much.
Mara