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leahmeryl
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I'm planning a sort-of cross country trip for 3 weeks in July. I want to bring my rott, but don't know how it will work out with climbing. Brought her camping a few times and she's great, but looking for opinions as to climbing. If I stay in a motel I can leave her there and she'll be fine, but the point is to bring her with me. Will it be too hot? Will she be bored? Do most parks let dogs in (offleash?)? Any info would be great!
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jonzoclimber
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just bring her and see what happens.... Worst case u have to tie her to a tree or something
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holmeslovesguinness
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hate to say it, but depending on where you plan on climbing, the pooch may not be able to come with you. pretty much any place on federal land (especially national parks) will probably not allow dogs, or at the very least require them to be on a leash.
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leahmeryl
Jan 17, 2003, 5:02 PM
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She's really very sweet. She's rarely ever even been on a leash.
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climbhigh23
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take yer dog...what would a road trip be without your dog? as far as climbing goes, just make sure you keep her out of the rope of other climbers (and yours). i know this probably sounds stupid, but you'd be surprised how many times other peoples dogs end up in/on my rope. i love dogs, have 2 of my own, but i still don't like other peoples dogs running free while i am belaying....i would guess people that don't like dogs REALLY don't like it when other peoples dogs are bothersome when they are climbing/belaying. just keep her on a leash, with plenty of water and some shade, and it should be fine. if you roll through ohio, let me know.
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Jan 17, 2003, 5:24 PM
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Your dog on a road trip? At climbing areas? And a dog that, by nature and your own admitted predisposition, is unused to the leash?
In a word: NO.
How 'bout this scenario... while you are climbing, lost in the splendor and glory of nature and achieving your own set of goals, I will come over and walk all over your rope with muddy feet, urinate/defecate within your belay area, and dig through your pack for loose snacks and goodies. Then I'll pick a fight with your belayer and hump your girlfriend's leg, after which I'll go dig a nice erosion jumpstart at the base of the wall, take a nap, wake up and chase some squirrels (from whom I could catch several virulent diseases including but not limited to black plague), and hurry back to do it all over again, after lunch.
How much of that would you put up with from a human being, a life form capable of saving your life if the chips are down?
Then why in the world would you want to subject other climbers and crags to that sort of behavior from a form of life whose principle contribution to human existance has been the eradication of leftovers?
In twenty-plus years of travel and climbing all over this wonderful land of ours, the NUMBER ONE problem I have seen at crags has not been apathetic climbers, or bad attitudes, or failure of maintenance. It has been dogs. I love 'em, I've owned 'em, but there is no denying that, no matter how well-trained you may delude yourself into believing them to be, dogs at the crags are access and impact issues all rolled up into a socially-oblivious ball with the safety-consciousness of a fern.
Unless you foresee a very real probability of getting stranded deep in the backcountry and subsequently needing extra supplies of protein and a new pair of furry boots, DON'T BRING YOUR DOG.
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My exp with dogs:
I have one that I take everywhere when I climb. He is a little 40 lb cutie that is very shy and couldn't bite someone if he wanted because he'd be too busy running away. I leash him while climbing, and he kicks it in the shade. I carry food and H20 for him ALL THE TIME. He is a perfect climbing dog that likes the outdoors, and is mildly descent off leash and not scary at all!!
Once I went to Tahquitz (without dog) and there was a little beagle looking dog. It went completely crazy as I tried to walk by and attacked. It bit me on the leg hard enough to draw blood, so I had to clock it with my climbing helmet in the head pretty damn hard. I F**ked that little guy up pretty good too. His owner had not leashed him, and was too busy belaying to deal with his dog, and was in a high traffic area. I was really pissed with the guy and dog and was pretty tempted to have the dog put down.
If there is ANY chance that you dog will bite someone, and I mean ANY don't bring it. Keep it on leash at all times unless in a truly remote area. People will be scared of the dog!
Dogs are not allowed something like 200' from the road in national parks. You either have to leave them behind or dodge the fuzz. They are allowed on NO trails in national parks.
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I like dogs but I don't like to bring them climbing because I try to be considerate of other people.
My last partner would bring her dog often. He's a good dog, but there were issues. Some people are scared to death of dogs, and I felt really bad when I saw the absolute fear in some people's eyes as they walked past him. Climbs that had tricky approach scrambles were difficult and dangerous to get to with the dog in tow. He would whine and wimper anytime my partner was on the wall, distracting us and bothering other climbers. I finally had to say, "no more dog" please.
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holmeslovesguinness
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yeah, at crowded crags with lots of other people, dogs are kind of a pain. especially when you have multiple dogs thrown together, it's pretty distracting. i only take my dogs with me to an obscure local crag where the chance of seeing other people, let alone dogs, is pretty slim.
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Bring the Dog . . . don't listen people like roninthorne who clearly has serious issues . . . but do listen to the advice of others cautioning and recommending behavior . . . be considerate of others, understand that they may have a great deal of fear, and respect their enjoyment by cleaning up after your dog, always keeping it on a leash and taking proper care of the dog (bring at atleast as much water for the dog as you do for yourself, givin the size of your dog probably more that you would bring for yourself, somewhere in the neighborhood of a gallon for a day). Be ware of parks that don't allow dogs, and respect this restriction . . . but if dogs are allowed just be considerate and mindful of others, you and your pooch have as much of a right to enjoy the ootdoors as anyone else . . . but you have to take the responsibility for the dog's actions, every rule you follow for yourself you need to enforce for your dog, particularly in terms of pack it in pack it out, leave no trace, minimizing impact etc . . .
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It's not worth the risk for your dog. There are really weird people out there. Once my black lab saw a "friendly" guy next to our tent and went over to say hello. All he did was walk over and "stood" up on his back legs (no barking at all, but quite a few good lickings ), putting his front legs on the guy's chest. With one of his nails he scratched the fella's arm. Well...the guy called the cops saying my dog was dangerous. Almost got him put down....
Saddly, my advise is to leave your dog at home.
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Its your dog. It goes where you go. ive taken my dog on many a' road trips and its worked out just fine. she just sleeps right outside with me next to my sleeping bag. i tie some rope onto the zipper of my bag and attach it to her. and i usually bring a fleece blanket for the pooch as well
but then again. who knows.
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I take my dogs to the crag. however i always have them leashed. for the safety of others and for my peace of mind while on the rock. they just chill in the shade and don't bother anyone and watch my stuff when on multi-pitch. i really don't suggest letting her/him off the leash. i understand that he/she may be accustomed to being unleashed...as mine are when we back pack in more remote areas without other people or dogs. i say bring the dog..but abide by the rules...most parks required dogs to be leashed. do what you wish but i do get a little agitated myself by people who allow ther dogs to run leashless.....to me it is a distraction to me climbing and potentially to my belayer. i would much rather have my belay having eyes on me than playing with a friendly, lovable unleashed pup.
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drdeath
Jan 17, 2003, 7:34 PM
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Just be careful if you take your dog through tennessee.
Couple handcuffed, dog shot to death over lost wallet
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pushfurther
Jan 17, 2003, 7:53 PM
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keep your dog on a leash.
that way if it decides that i shouldn't be walking through the area, i can walk through safely and you won't find your dog dead when you rap down, with me asking for rabies certificates..
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leahmeryl
Jan 17, 2003, 8:01 PM
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I really appreciate those of you replying with constructive feedback.
As for those of you who feel necessary to be rude and obnoxious... please send me a small article of your clothing or something else my dog can sniff so she can pick you out of a crowd easier.
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pinnaclechick
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Reminds me of when my (ex) husband and I moved from TX to WA several years ago with my cat. One night we stayed in a hotel in Wyoming.. we looked around for a hotel with the doors on the outside, but couldn't find one. Well, it was the end of October and chilly at night, and there was no way I was making my cat stay in the truck all night. So we emptied a cooler and stuffed her inside, and smuggled her upstairs to our room. We got some funny looks from people on the elevator when we were standing there and suddenly the lid of the cooler popped up a couple inches and a strange sound came from within... I quickly sat on it.
Anyway.. before you take your dog along to the crags, please be sure it gets along with other dogs. I haven't seen many dogs act aggresively towards people, but I've seen a lot of near dog-fights. It's really distracting, and I can't imagine how anyone could manage to have a good time climbing if they always had to worry about their dog trying to eat someone else's.
MY .02.
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climbhigh23
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well it looks as if we have an animal lover amongst us, huh?
nice work pushfurther...very constructive.
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Jan 17, 2003, 8:07 PM
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"please send me a small article of your clothing or something else my dog can sniff so she can pick you out of a crowd easier" yeah dude!
If dogs are allowed and it is as nice and well behaved as you say then bring it with you.
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leahmeryl
Jan 17, 2003, 8:14 PM
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That's dudette to you, buster.
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holmeslovesguinness
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As for those of you who feel necessary to be rude and obnoxious... please send me a small article of your clothing or something else my dog can sniff so she can pick you out of a crowd easier.
Good one
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Jan 17, 2003, 8:32 PM
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Pushfurther, it is attitudes like that which often cause problems at crags with dogs. Also, if I came down from a climb to find my dog dead and you asking for rabies certificate rabies would be the least of your worries. You would be better off defecating all over my stuff and stealing my climbing gear than taking my dogs life.
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Dear loserbiner-
How very droll...
Among the "serious issues" I have is the irritation caused by some $#!&ehead who doesn't know me from Lowell George spouting off a pop psych analysis of me from a distance, instead of addressing the topic.
My opinion on the negative impact of dogs at the crags has been formed by observation and experience over the last two decades, during which I have climbed all across America, WITH AND WITHOUT A DOG OF MY OWN.
Sorry, but I am not some conveniently dog-hating extremist who would fit comfortably into the tiny box of your mental categories. I am a dog owner who has seen the good and bad of trying to share an experience with your dog that in no way profits the dog.
As for leashing your dog at the base... have any of you people ever heard of rock fall?
Do you love your dog so much that you'll leave them to become talus meat when one of those holds up there finally yields to gravity and leverage?
How very commendable... now you are not only inconveniencing (and endangering) the climbers around you, you're also willing to sacrifice your dog to your need for constant companionship. Bravo.
Leahmeryl- when you ask a question and/or state an opinion on a public forum, you should probably expect to defend your position. Not my rules, just a constant in human interactions.
And, BTW... should your dog find me in a crowd, I'd be more than happy to demonstrate the survival uses to which it can be put. But I do like the way this loveable, trouble free creature whose presence at the crags you are trying to rationalize is now being used as a threat. I think that says all there is to say about the issue, don't you?
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pushfurther
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Quote:But I do like the way this loveable, trouble free creature whose presence at the crags you are trying to rationalize is now being used as a threat. I think that says all there is to say about the issue, don't you?
i believe the words are OOOOOOOOOBURN!!!1
and climbhigh..as for being an animal lover, how do you know i am not? i've worked in various vet hospitals and animal shelters, and volunteered my time to help adopt dogs and cats from local shelters..
but the fact remains that if i was hiking through the woods and a strange dog attacked me, i wouldn't hesitate to kill it. poor rover may have been your best buddy, but that doesn't matter to me. leash him or leave him at home.
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pushfurther -
i guess i was under the impression that an animal lover wouldn't threaten to kill a dog...something fundamentally wrong with that. so, sorry, you are an animal lover, just one that is talking about killing a dog.
i do agree that rover should be on a leash, regardless of how well trained or friendly he/she is.
peace...
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Jan 17, 2003, 10:31 PM
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No matter how well behaved a dog is, he can be subject to random behavior. I have a tame and well behaved dog... but he bit a Gas Meter guy before for no apparent reason.. we later found out he had an infection and must of effected his behavior temporarily. Had to fight not to put him down and give the guy 500 bucks in “damages” (i.e. bribe).
Some guys fear dogs, some hate them, some love them. What I HATE the most is when I’m eating my lunch, a big dog will come up from 2 ropes down and stand over me trying to get food. If a dog did come at me growling I wouldn’t hesitate to give it a kick in the head with a hiking boot. I love dogs and have my won, but I don’t want them slobbering all over me when I’m belaying or trying to get my food.
If you think you can trust your dog to behave, then take him… but don’t get upset if people start yelling at you if he wanders off.
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Pushfurther - you are not "an animal lover" by any stretch of the imagination, unless you are refering to your late-night activities that are illegal in all 50 states . . . your statement is absolutely repulsive. The mere fact that you could even contemplate such an act belies your proclamation . . . I don't think I have ever been more disgusted by a post - no not the simple threat to a dog, but byt he gaul you have to consider yourself a lover of animals . . . your references to working in an animal shelter are useless . . . that's like saying "I have a black friend therefore I can't be racist" - if you can't see how that statement is illogical and riddled with problems then I guess you'll never see the problems and incosistencies between your prior posts.
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Quote:I don't think I have ever been more disgusted by a post
my objective has been completed.
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There's a climber with a rottie that chills at Jack Canyon the couple of times I've been there. I haven't seen any problems from the rottie. Yep, it runs off leash. So, you aren't alone.
A lot of places don't allow big dogs, espically breeds that have been infamously broadcasted on the media. You'll want to check ahead to make sure there are motels that are willing to house a rottie.
As for climbing crags, it'll be nice/polite to leash your dog somewhere close by but away from the wall, like 20 feet or so. However, most dogs run loose.
Loose/off leash dogs are annoying at times, but most climbers I know are tolerant of it.
Good luck!
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hey dorks,
just remember, your dog is like your children. you think they are the cutest, best behaved things ever, while the rest of world views them as irritating pains in the ass.
love,
a fellow dog owner
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If the dog is cool around people take em, if not leave him at home. I have two black labs, one of them comes the other stays at home. Use a leash, nobody likes wet muddy dog running over his rope and gear(speaking from experienc). Cheers.
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right on lynne. and i we ever meet at the crag i'll thank you for keeping her on a leash.
i've only liked one dog that was off leash at the crag. she stayed beside her owner while he wasn't climbing, and stared with concern while he was leading.
the others i've seen either laid down on crashpads while people were climbing above them or started fights with other dogs with invisible owners.
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look at it like tis...wut wood u do if a dog attackd u just b cuz u walked up 2 send yer latest 5.chuff? u wood b pissed, at least. so: if yer dog is MEAN, LEAVE IT AT HOME. simple. my frends dog is super-sweet and gentl. sum out-of-towner chik brought her dog 2 tha krag, claiming "frendly pit bull" we beleevd her. later, super-sweet getz 45 stitches and pit gets a beat down. wurd
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Seems like if someone asks for advice, then they should expect responses all over the spectrum, not just what they want to hear. I have travelled and climbed with and without a dog, and I must admit it is a pain in the butt not being able to go places because of the dog. (but better than dealing with it when that adorable, nice, (but rather neurotic) rottie bites someone.(this happened to me)) It really depends on where you are going and how well behaved the dog is. Some dogs just walk next to you and then curl up with the gear for the day. Others tear around terrorizing the crag, stealing food, chasing other dogs, raising clouds of dust, etc. etc.
You need to seriously think about how your dog will behave and if that will make the trip better for all involved. Many dogs are well behaved on their own, but when they get together with the pack at the crag, then all hell breaks loose. Not much fun for anyone except maybe the top dogs.
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Dear RoninThorneinmyass,
I will take a dog that barks and walks on my rope over a climber that thinks his $#!& does not stink every day of the week. I take my dog to Franklin Rocks/Smoke Hole all the time and have never had a problem. And until the landowners ask me otherwise I will continue to do so. My dog has every right to be there, the same as you do. If you are not going to take your dog with you, you should not have one.
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FWIW, I have a Rottie that used to be a great crag dog. She's a little too old and has arthritis now. I always kept her on leash, regardless of her cupcake personality. Some people simply fear large dogs, and breeds like Rotties in particular, so I always try to keep that in mind in public places.
I think your biggest consideration in making this decision is the weather. Summer heat is freakin' lethal for dogs and you'll constantly be weighing your options for doing stuff you want/need to do against how to keep the dog from baking. Need to grocery shop? Where's the dog going to stay? Not in the car in the middle of summer. It's raining but still hot and it might be nice to go catch a movie while the storm passes. Oops! Can't. Don't have any place to leave the dog, and you can't even roll down the windows for the pooch for even a few minutes because it's raining. How about that nice, relaxing after crag dinner at a restaurant? Sure would be nice to chill and have a beer, but what are you going to do with the dog?
I run into this problem all the time with my dog; mainly because I live in AZ and we often have to consider the heat before planning anything. I think you'll find the obstacles outweigh the benefits for a climbing road trip with a dog, but I know how tough it is to leave them behind. Just be prepared for the contingencies during the summer if you decide to take her.
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There are places that are good and bad for dogs. At the local crags I know which are which, and can decide whether or not to bring my dog along for a day trip. On a road trip you'll be in many different situations and not know what to expect -- it could be a lot harder to keep the dog out of trouble.
Besides the people-interactions that others are writing about here, there can be trouble with other animals -- mean dogs, porcupines, skunks, bears, deer, snakes. Trouble with rules about where dogs can stay or hike. Trouble with terrain -- cactus, broken glass, sharp rocks, places to fall off of. There is trouble a dog can get into when tied up on a leash and you're somewhere up off the ground. Or when left in a motel room, or a car. I've seen too many of these things, so I don't invite mine along on road trips.
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dear greyghost/matt-
It is obvious that you took quite a number of options over the concept of actually having a personality.
This discussion was about dogs on a road trip. Nowhere did I feel or indicate any sort of superiority to anyone who chose to address the topic under discussion. I did choose to respond rather abruptly to someone who climbed up on their soapbox to judge my admittedly offbeat humor as "having issues". If you have a deep interpersonal relationship with the individual so addressed, I understand your need to leap to their defense. But until they cry for help, why not try to actually read what is going on and let them fight their own battles?
And, finally, thank you for exacerbating the access and impact issues at the Franklin crags with your statement on dogs, a shining paragon of rational debate if ever there was one... and when we lose the Franklin crag because of boneheads like you? Well, then, I hope you enjoy the accompanying acclaim that will be yours, as well.
BTW and FYI; I do understand that my excrement possesses odor... it's just that, unlike you, apparently, I don't feel the need to smear myself, the local crags, and this forum with it just to prove the point.
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There are places that are good and bad for dogs. At the local crags I know which are which, and can decide whether or not to bring my dog along for a day trip. On a road trip you'll be in many different situations and not know what to expect -- it could be a lot harder to keep the dog out of trouble.
Besides the people-interactions that others are writing about here, there can be trouble with other animals -- mean dogs, porcupines, skunks, bears, deer, snakes. Trouble with rules about where dogs can stay or hike. Trouble with terrain -- cactus, broken glass, sharp rocks, places to fall off of. There is trouble a dog can get into when tied up on a leash and you're somewhere up off the ground. Or when left in a motel room, or a car. I've seen too many of these things, so I don't invite mine along on road trips.
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Roninthorne/Mike
While reading your thread of posts with Greyghost and Leaverbiner I have come up with several things.
First dogs are hardly the main concern for climbing areas throughout the world. Obviously this is just your opion, not fact. I would have to say that parking, land owner/climber relations, and protective posseiveness by climbers (rrrrhm...sorrry had to clear my throat) are the main issues, not in any particular order.
I have never seen or heard of a climbing area closed due specifically to dogs. I know of crags being closed for other reasons though. Hmmm lets see...both Summersville Lake,WV and Sauratown, NC were both nearly closed due to parking area/landowner issues. Not dogs.
I have seen many areas be threatened by our behavoir as a community in general. I have wittnessed rangers, police, landowners, whomever ask groups of climbers to calm down after partying too loudly at the end of longs days worth of pulling down. It happens everywhere: rangers in YNP, Rogger's at the NRG, Hueco...simple common sense and considerateness fixes this.
Hmmm...lets see. Now if there is no sign posting that dogs are not allowed, then let the dogs come. Obviously you won't see a dog where it is too dangerous/difficult for one to be taken. Most owners are pretty good about that. No Bigwalls, alpine, YNP...etc. They also generally are not as bad as you wish to make them. They should be on a leash, and most of the time they are... now you can do your part to be TOLLERANT by giving the dog some space when you walk by if you don't want to deal with it.
IF there is a sign that says NO DOGS...then no dogs. Their land , their rules. Pretty simple. If you want to see zero dogs, go climb there. No one is forcing you to do either or...the dog people have same rights that you do.
As for a dog getting something from hagging out for the day, then I have to ask if you really have ever owned a dog or are just saying that for a matter of convience for your post. I really don't think this needs any explaining if it does then you have never been show affection by a dog. But this is irrelevant to the debate. Period. Looks to me like you are trying to cause $#!& for the sake of it.
AS for Greyghost helping out Leaverbiner...eat it. you said in this very topic to expect for people to defend themselves and their ideas. How do you know tha Leaverbiner did not ask for help privately. Think before you type or don't type.
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LEAVE YOUR DOG AT HOME!
I was climbing at Vantage, WA this past fall and a dog attacked a woman. She was badly mauled and all the owner could say was that his dog was sweet and has never attacked anyone BEFORE. A long story short, the owner was criminally charged and his dog was destroyed. Sadly enough no dog is totally predictable. Leave it at home.
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Adam/eastside-
>>"First dogs are hardly the main concern for climbing areas throughout the world."
Allow me to quote you by way of reply:
"Obviously this is just your opinion, not fact."
>> I would have to say that parking (is one main concern)...
Really? PARKING!?! Well, gollygeewhiz... I guess the main pro-climbing activism group better change their name to the PARKING Fund, then, hmmm?
>>land owner/climber relations
Which are usually disrupted by climber impact (trash, erosion, trespassing, noise, etc.). Impact which dogs, who have no discrimination in the matter, only exacerbate, leading to problems with- you guessed it- ACCESS.
>>>I have never seen or heard of a climbing area closed due specifically to dogs.
"And since I have never seen or heard of it, it never happened and doesn't exist."
>>>I have seen many areas be threatened by our behavoir as a community in general...simple common sense and considerateness fixes this.
Right... like the simple common sense consideration that other people don't need your dog in their belay, pack, face, etc.
>>>Now if there is no sign posting that dogs are not allowed, then let the dogs come.
Of course, we could say that the common sense understanding would be that people don't post "No Dogs" signs on their own land. BTW... ever notice that "NO Trespassing" sign up in the tree right at the parking area in Franklin? That is pretty much a blanket statement of "NO people who don't live here, and NO DOGS that ain't owned by the landowner." We are allowed there in spite of that sign because we don't annoy the landowners, something a strange dog chasing their livestock or game or crapping in their yard WILL do. Seems like common sense to me....
>>>Obviously you won't see a dog where it is too dangerous/difficult for one to be taken.
Bullpuckey. I've seen and read about dogs in some of the stupidest, most contrived situations possible, and encountered the little yappers in places I had a hard time reaching myself.
>>>They also generally are not as bad as you wish to make them.
Yes.. of course, I see now. Obviously, I have a deep and burning need to hate dogs and their owners. That must be why I've owned several, and trained so many others for families with children.
Obviously, I have never-
-almost been forced off the top of Paradise Forks by a pack of unleashed dogs in the middle of a fight.
-found my pack dragged halfway down the trail, with all my food and gear scattered around it by someone else's pet.
-had to deal with the erosion/impact of dogs digging huge pits at the base of walls on a hot summer/autumn day.
-stepped in dog crap on the trail or right at the base of a freaking climb.
-heard the perfect stillness of a morning in the Wind Rivers shattered by the barking of someone's dog over a mile away. Or found said dog's feces floating in the Lonesome Lake when I went for water.
Must not have found numerous dogs dying of gunshot, poison, or gangrene after being caught in a rusty leghold trap, either.
And that kid who needed most of her throat stitched shut because someone's "loveable" pooch damned near decapitated her must have been all in my head.
Yes, I understand now... it was all just a figment of my demented imagination.
>>>They should be on a leash and most of the time they are...
No, Adam, most of the time THEY ARE NOT. Strange how folks with hundreds of dollars worth of climbing gear can't seem to afford twenty feet of webbing for a leash.
>>>now you can do your part to be TOLLERANT
I've been tolerant for years, but the problem just gets worse and worse. I'm over "tolerant" when it comes to dogs.
>>>giving the dog some space when you walk by if you don't want to deal with it.
I didn't bring the dog... why should I have to deal with it? If the dog threatens to bite me or growls at me, obviously it is not comfortable, not socialized. Why then would you bring such an animal to one of the most socially-intense settings around?
>>>...the dog people have same rights that you do.
And I never said that they didn't. What I AM saying, and what has been said all along this thread and in so many other debates on this topic, is that dog owners have more RESPONSIBILITIES than I do, since they elected to bring a pet into a survival situation.
(Don't think climbing is a survival situation? Then tell your belayer not to worry about having either hand on the rope at any time during your climb.)
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WOW! This thread has exploded . . . I don't have any intention of revisiting the issues that have been beaten into the ground, and, as much as I hate to admit it there's a lot to be learned from the posts of Ronin and others. If nothing else, their experiences are to be learned from, and should be taken notice of by anyone that intends to bring their dog to a crag. Not only what they have seen dogs do, but also learn that not everyone loves your pooch. For many this is a tough lesson to learn, but one that needs to be firmly entrenched in the back of your mind everytime you walk down the trail.
I appreciate the efforts that were made to "defend" my earlier post. Unnecessary, but thoughtful nonetheless.
If i ever see any of you at the crags, you'll probably see a 90lb black lab by my side (or if it's at summersville, over me shoulder on the way down the ladder) . . . you'll also see a dog that goes for a swim, lies down in the shade, is leashed, is too shy to even think of crapping on a trail, and other than a welcome back to mother earth greeting, won't be making any noise. Hopefully it'll give you understanding why I feel so comfortable bringing the pooch to the crag whenever possible.
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If dogs are leashed securely, and are well behaved (not too loud), I have no problem with them. Just be responsible. The only time I have had trouble with other climber's dogs is when the owners just let them run around. You really have no control over it when you are climbing or belaying. Verbal commands may not work. They will go into other people's packs and eat their food, or even gnaw on ropes and slings (BAD doggy!!!). Or when the dogs bark/beg incessantly. It will certainly dusturb others.
Many parks will let you have your dog unleashed. But check the rules at the entrance/visitors center. If you are in a park with certain wildlife, you will need to leash it (many wild animals get distressed from dogs).
You should leash anyway. Even if your dog is very well behaved, it gives you more control over where the animal goes. I was climbing once at a cliff that had a pretty steep slope, with LOTS of loose rocks, cobbles, boulders at the base. A group came hiking up with a dog. I accidentally knocked a rock down the slope (unavoidable and was happening to everyone occassionally). I yelled "rock" and the rock JUST missed the dog. I said sorry, but the lady just gave me a dirty look. It was not a good cliff to have pets.
So just stay in control of you dog, and be careful where you take it, and all will be cool.
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Leah,
You know your dog better than anyone else. I understand that you don't want to offend anyone at the crag, yet you want your friend to join you during your road tripping adventure. So, if you believe your dog will behave, then take her. If she is social toward other dogs and people, then bring her along. I also own a 90-lb Newfoundland that I take to EVERY backcountry area and local crag that I go to (sorry Ronin ole boy). You see, I know my dog. These doomsayers are letting a few bad days skew their view. Not every dog is mean, aggressive, or rifles through someone's pack. If my dog did these things, I would not only NOT take him anywhere, I wouldn't own him. Period. Have fun on your trip with your friend.
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Ronin,
Good work. You showed us. I feel sorry for anyone that actually read of all of that. I feel sorry for you for have written it. It just started like any other Ronin Rant, just a bunch of unorginal filler. To bad you completely ignored our pms. Whats up with that? All I want to know is what FA you had on the Satellite boulder? Let me in on the Legend of the Five Ninja's.......
Oh and since you are so concerned about local issues I expect you will be at the Out Reach Comp. See you there.
matt
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greyghost
Jan 23, 2003, 10:10 PM
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All of this from someone who demands respect from the climbing community and gets none. Everything you say is just a joke to be passed around Mike, get over it. Take a step out of the past into the present.
matt
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Jan 23, 2003, 10:25 PM
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I have taken my dog which is leashed, climbing with me all over the country. There are not bad dogs just irrsponsible dog owners.i have seen some climbers kids which are worse to be around than my dog.
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Bring your dog. Mine goes everywhere with me. just make sure you take responsibility for EVERYTHING.
Your dog has as much right to the great outdoors (more in my opinion) as anyone else. But there are rules to follow just like a kid. You can’t just leave him.
Just like you can’t just leave your baby on the ground as you go on to do 11 pitches. You must leash your dog. Not only for others protection but for the protection of your dog. You MUST have plenty of water. And you need to pick short climbs. The best scenario is to have more then two people. 3 is perfect since while you are climbing and your belayer is busy the third person gets to play with the pooch and basically baby sit. Then take turns.
Don’t forget lots of food too but water is most important. Also NEVER lock them in your car especially in the summer. You WILL go to jail for that.
Lastly, don’t listen to the anti-dog people. They will NEVER for any reason understand your love for you pet. Nor will they understand how animals have the rights to the outdoors also. All they will care about is their own personal comfort.
But be ready to take responsibility.
Peace
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i had a rott growing up and into HS when i started climbing. greatest dog i have ever had, sweet too. our 10lb cat chased him around the house and he ran with his little stub between his legs, which makes sence because he was only around 120lbs, twelve times the cats size, haha. i can understand the leash laws and everything which keeps the dog from being unruley. as far as the dog being a nuceince, thats up to the owners disretion, and desire to clean up after. my experience with my rott was a big black bear of a dog sitting at the bottom whinning while i climbed away bc he couldnt figure out a way to follow. people used to love him at the crag i went to and he was never a problem. Its your dog, use your descretion. If it was me, its a no brainer, dog would already be in the back seat ready to go.
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you are a bible thumber dude. you need to stop and think before you preach to a community of people from all over the world whom may not believe in the same gods as you. therefore your argument is weak. outdated and mundane.
dogs, other animals, trees and grass have more right to the world then people because PEOPLE destroy the world. no one else does, you moron!
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A lot of places have doggie day care's if you can't take the pooch into a park. Motel 6 allows pets and if your in Moab..... the one there is very nice, clean, and has a great hot tub. Take the dog and be happy.
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Old subject. Taking a dog on a road trip? Should you or shouldn't. Sounds like the old joke, "What does eating out an old person taste like? It depends..." You can't really do much with a dog at National parks. Check out the guides for the areas you are considering going to. See if they are dog friendly. The Flatirons is a great place. In fact you don't have to have your dog on a leash if it obeys voice commands. Do a little research.
I didn't read this whole thread since it got boring so hopefully I didn't re-hash someone else's statement.
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I didn’t have to resort to name calling, I wanted to. And as far as my point goes, it is solid. Unlike your pathetic attempt of using zealous doctrine to rationalize your egocentric beliefs.
Even to humor you we can play with your scriptures. I doubt that what was intended was that you should rule by destruction and authoritarian attitudes. Most likely it meant more, to rule by example of goodness and virtue.
But beyond that game I ask you this… when you go into a debate or even a court room, have you ever heard of anyone sighting their support merely from the bible?
Dude, come at us with reason and logic not Sunday school lessons.
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i would take her.
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i'm a dog owner. i don't consider dogs as pets. they are work animals, in winter, my dog dogs sled for my pa and help haul meats and firewood while in the summer, carries water and extra stuff for me. don't get me wrong, i LOVE my dog to death, but he can be a little agressive with other dogs expecially if they are male and young and same size as mine (120 lbs). although, he never attacks people, i always keep him leached. i don't like the idea of other dogs running free and coming over to my dog and possibly start a fight. i am willing to accept the risk of my dog getting in fight for it is natural for them to do so (or i thinks so), but what i hate is that i feel that i am the responsible one for leaching my dog and having another roaming dog come over and have an disagreement and having the owner come over and yell at me. i do understand that they don't like fights, but they should have kept their dogs on leach. it's that simple. bring your dog if you want, but accpet the risks for your actions.(ps, not the dog's action, YOUR actions)
by the way, my dog usually don't fight unless challenged.
that is all i have to say about that for now
fun climbing
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I am going to pay attention to this thread, it will be locked if the disparaging remarks continue, please remove all posts that have offensive content
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I would bring your dog if you leash her, and you know that she wont whine, bark, go to the bathroom where people walk, or distract climbers and walk all over the place.
I have always considered bringing my dog and even bought her a backpack but i realized wait she will try to bite everyone and bark at everyone so i don't bring her. One time there were these 3 dogs just running around Sam's Throne in AR and they kept climbing up a walkup and one got stuck so i picked it up and brought it back to the owner asking if she could leash it. That is another reason i wouldn't bring your dog, you don't know what people will do to her, she is just like a partner and you have to watch out for her welfare, you never know if someone will go and pick her up and drag her off. But hey go bring her but she might just be another thing to worry bout when you are climbing.
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I love my dog but would never take her with me she's too much of a spaz! I've seen a couple of guys with a dog, they even have rigged a harness for the dog to help pull her up when having to hike back up to camp when it's too hard for her to walk.
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I took my doggy on a climbing trip in November (he died a couple days ago, ). It IS kind of a hassle, but if you know how to work it, it is fun.
ALL national and state parks will not allow your dog to go to climbing areas, leashed or not. Most parks have kennels or kennels nearby, and that's a good option. That's what I'd planned on doing in Moab.
Please don't try to bend this rule, it's for the good of the little critters in the park.
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sorry for your loss maculated...
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Well, I don't have a problem with well trained, well-mannered dogs on leash at the crag, but PLEASE don't bring your parrot. When it starts squawking "on-belay" and "climb on" and "slack" it could be dangerous to those climbing as the tone of voice is very similar to those shrieking platitudes at those darn dogs humping their girlfriends legs. Could be confusing.
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Probably not a great idea to let a Rot roam the grags on your road trip...
If a 100lb Rot approaches me, my wife, my family and there is ANY AMOUNT OF AGGRESSION...believe me...
It won't be walking away... you will be carrying it out in your pack!!!
I love dog's...I have one of my own...But I've seen too many so called "good dogs" go nuts when there is a lot going on...especially at climbing areas.
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