Originally Posted by
Jim Adams
I have done 2 thru hikes and just basing my opinion, and no one is getting hot over the subject or needs to cool down, it is just my opinion but I feel this way due to most of the hikers that I met on the trail with a dog. I have owned several dogs throughout my life and love dogs. I just feel that most hikers who take their dog have no idea what that involves just to keep the dog healthy and happy. I am not saying that you are a terrible dog owner or that you abuse your dog hiking.....what I am saying is that if you haven't done a thru hike, you don't get to see actually what those dogs go through...most don't have proper care and concerns during a thru hike...that is why you have the response from the couple living in Damascus...they get to see what you don't. And yes, I did say all other than those 4 on the list...if you are taking your dog, I hope that I do get to add you to that list of 4...nothing would please me more!
geek