I'm a dog owner, of a dog that rips trails. She responds to commands, doesn't poop on the trail, and stays close. Thing is, I don't take her riding if I'm going with other people. When it's just the two of us, or me and a buddy who's ridden with her before, and we're riding trails that are close to the house, sure, no problem. But she doesn't get a free invitation on every ride. Some trail systems require crossing busy roads, some go through private property, some are crowded. A dog is a variable no matter how well behaved, and responsible owners and riders know where and when dogs are appropriate riding buddies.
May 27, 2021, 5:34 a.m. - skywalkdontrun
I'm a dog owner, of a dog that rips trails. She responds to commands, doesn't poop on the trail, and stays close. Thing is, I don't take her riding if I'm going with other people. When it's just the two of us, or me and a buddy who's ridden with her before, and we're riding trails that are close to the house, sure, no problem. But she doesn't get a free invitation on every ride. Some trail systems require crossing busy roads, some go through private property, some are crowded. A dog is a variable no matter how well behaved, and responsible owners and riders know where and when dogs are appropriate riding buddies.