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<DIV>Carolyn,</DIV>
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<DIV>Question for a member of the list that packs with animals if you don't mind, given your comments re: picking up after the dog. Why is it that we talk about picking up after dogs, but not pack animals like horses, goats and llamas? During my 2006 thru-hike, I was amazed to see that pack animals and recreational horses were not required to be outfitted with the drop bags. This is a sh**ty subject, but one that I am curious about.</DIV>
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<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">-------------- Original message -------------- <BR>From: "Carolyn Eddy" <ECPG@peoplepc.com> <BR><BR>> Much as I love dogs and wouldn't dream of leaving mine at home, there are <BR>> some dogs that don't belong out there, and some trails most dogs don't <BR>> belong on. <BR>> <BR>> Take a really objective look at what your dog is like and don't make the <BR>> decision lightly. <BR>> If he isn't good with other people and other dogs, won't stay right by your <BR>> side immediately when told to, won't keep his mouth shut in camp, he doesn't <BR>> belong out on the the trail. <BR>> <BR>> Also there's the conditioning issue. Most dogs are just not able to take the <BR>> kind of wear and tear on their feet even with boots that especially the <BR>> Clifornia sections demans. <BR>> <BR>> So make sure your dog is exceptional abefore you put him thru all
this. <BR>> <BR>> There is a good trail dog list on yahoo. If you have dog specific questions. <BR>> OH, YEAH, clean up after your dog also.. <BR>> <BR>> "Sweet Goat Mama" <BR>> Carolyn Eddy <BR>> www.goattracksmagazine.com <BR>> <BR>> _______________________________________________ <BR>> Pct-l mailing list <BR>> Pct-l@backcountry.net <BR>> To unsubscribe or change list options (digest, etc): <BR>> http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l </BLOCKQUOTE></body></html>