[pct-l] thru dogs dates?

[rob gratz]

> I love my dog but I'm very leary of other loose dogs since being bit from
> behind after passing two loose "friendly" dogs.
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> i really didnt want to get back into this,but people are accusing me of a
lot of things.this was a legitimate post and not a troll.

heres my story. years back i was setting up camp in the cascades,when out of
nowhere a german shepard attacked me from behind.anyone who has seen videos
of "cops" knows what kind of damage these dogs can do.i had to wrap myself
up the best i could, hike out 5 miles to the trailhead. then go to the
hospital for 18 stiches.i still carry the scars.

around 2002 i stopped for lunch at maidu lake in oregon when some touron
decided to let his pitbull loose,he came straight at me,and the only thing
that saved me was a lucky rock up side his head(the pitbull not the
touron).that slowed him down enough so his clueless owners could grab him.
referencing as a bat, i have also been bitten by seemingly friendly dogs
,and have been menaced by countless aggressive dogs.

seeing my history you may understand why im a little leary of having dogs
around me.i think many dog owners don`t understand that dogs in the
backcountry may not behave as they do at home. in my experiance, dogs in the
backcounty become very territorial and hyper aggressive. this can cause
problems.

the reason for my post was i didnt want to have conflicts.if your dog (and i
hate this term)invades my personal space, im going to send him packing, with
whatever i got, while i scream at you.this will not be pleasant for me or
you.i don`t want the hassle,especially with someone  im going to see for
hundreds of miles.

so here it is. im planning on starting around may 20. if you and your large
dog are planning to start around the same time,let me know. my schedule is
flexible im not asking you to leave your dog at home,i don`t even want to
get into the ethics of dogs on the trail.i will work around you

on a personal note.
sorry brick,lots of sites have overeducated a-holes that love to give people
crap,so they feel Superior .after 12 years on the list i know you are not
like that.next time i post i will count to ten.thanks for all you do. rob