What is there to consider with a canine on this hike? Leash is mandatory on this eastern hike? Lots of rocks and roots on Phelps trail. Anything else?
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Leash law is in effect for Phelps. For the most part it should be an easy hike for dogs. If you park at South Meadow you can save $9 and it only adds about 2 miles to the journey. There is(was several months ago) a cool beaver dam along the SM trail as well.
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My understanding is that the leash law is enforced by locale, not the subjective measurement of crowded vs. uncrowded.
From the perspective of someone who spends little time around dogs, I would find it particularly disconcerting to be on an exposed slab and be confronted with a large, unleashed, unfamiliar dog. I love animals, have some friends with dogs, and have hiked with a few...but the key is that I know those animals.Steve
Rule #6: Don't take yourself so G.D. seriously. There are no other rules. - Zander
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how about
A coworker who is a dog expert suggest that I use (she lent me one) a short bungee cord section that goes between the dog's collar and whatever leash is used, retractable or normal. It would appear to lessen stress on a person's wrist and on the dog itself, adding some flex to the canine-human connection.
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