[nagdu] Hiking on trails with guide dogs and bears

[countrygrl290 at aol.com]

 I thought about the spray it is a great idea and we r not talking huge hikes either just a hike or two  or three  but nothing strenuous or major but i know there are bears in the area 

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark J. Cadigan <kramc11 at gmail.com>
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sun, Apr 11, 2010 12:19 pm
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Hiking on trails with guide dogs and bears


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. 
 
----- Original Message ----- From: <countrygrl290 at aol.com> 
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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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