[pct-l] thru dogs dates?

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

If it makes you feel any better, I've had similar experiences with  
dogs. There are few people who thru-hike the trail with a dog so I  
don't think you have to worry about it much. I haven't heard of  
anyone planning to bring their dog yet on this list anyway. You may  
have to worry about dogs in the sections that are more popular with  
weekenders, in which case, this discussion list can't really help you  
with your scheduling.

Get some trekking poles. They are very useful for keeping dogs away.  
I cross them in front of me when I see potentially threatening dogs  
and they don't seem go come any closer to me. If they do, (and they  
haven't yet) I have two sharp sticks to hit them with.

Diane
On Jan 7, 2011, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>
> 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.