[nagdu] Hiking on trails with guide dogs and bears

[Mark J. Cadigan]

They do sell a kind of pepper spray on steroids for bears as a last ditch 
defense. You could look into getting something like that. In my experience 
with hiking in bear country the best defense is a good offense. Stay 
vigilant, avoid bears at all cost, keep food in bear proof containers and 
follow the instructions of the rangers.

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Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 2:53 PM
Subject: [nagdu] Hiking on trails with guide dogs and bears


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> I am trying to get some thoughts from everyone about hiking on trails in 
> bear areas . I am going to go camping this summer in kings canyon and 
> sequoias and am trying to figure out if anyone has any experience with 
> hiking with your dog and his or her safety . Dogs as pets are not allowed 
> on the trails and I am wondering if it is even safe for my dog to be with 
> me .... if it is not then I will have to rent a cabin and leave him in it 
> during my hikes
> any thoughts would be great THANKS
> cari and Denver
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