[pct-l] Personal experience with dogs

[tidalwavela at yahoo.com (Tidal Wave)]

Just wanted to add a little to the dog question from a personal perspective.  I had a terrible experience with the dogs on the PCT trail.  One dog injured herself and we were stuck.  We were miles from nowhere and we couldn't move.  Nobody passed us and there was nothing I could do but leave the dog alone while I went to get help.  It was terrible knowing that the dog could not defend herself should she be approached by coyotes or bears. I was able to get help and via a stretcher we rescued the dog.  Carrying a 100 lb dog was a exhausting. It ruined the hike and still gives me nightmares.  
Except for short day hikes, I will never take my dogs again on such a long and arduous hike.  Although I have more fun and enjoy hiking more when I am with my dogs, I have concluded that the danger is just too much.  
Kizobear



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