Poll: Whats your opinion on dogs at the crag?

I've seen people heavily debate whether dogs should be allowed at crags. I am curious on the general opinion of climbers so I have created a survey. If you would like please take it.

Survey Link about Dogs.

I never mind dogs, I love dogs. If the crag is usually crowded, probably best to leave the dog at home, though. But if its a less popular place and there's a lot of room, I think you should be free to bring your dog. Leash should be on at all times, though. Interaction with your dog should be voluntary, don't want it walking up to someone afraid of dogs, or walking under someone while they're high on their latest bouldering project lol.

Just leave them at home.

I like dogs. Just don't bring them around people if they're going to run around looking for attention. My issues are with the shitting and barking, stepping or laying on ropes and probably my biggest issue is the debri on their fur. Where I climb there is often P.O. And nettles around. I don't want to get poisoned because a dog got it all over my clothes or gear or skin.

How bout your dog comes to the crag and you stay home. I would rather see your dog than your punk ass.

Not a fan generally ... nothing worse than dogs fighting each other as you are climbing or belaying.

Bill Kirby wrote:How bout your dog comes to the crag and you stay home. I would rather see your dog than your punk ass.

+1 to this...

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I like dogs better than people.

Depends on the dog and depends on the person. If that person/dog is loud, obnoxious, aggressive, and leaves shit lying around (though that's usually more an issue of the person than the dog), I'd rather not see them, regardless of species. Otherwise, climb on.

If there's a thread running right now scolding humans for pooping at the crags, why would dogs be expected to meet a higher ethical standard?

To answer you, Robby, your survey doesn't have my view listed. Dogs need supervision, all dogs, anywhere. Pretty simple. Don't let them chase my bike up the street at home, chase the neighbors chickens, chase sheep in the countryside, critters in the wild, or pee on my tent when I'm camping. When they take a dump, you are responsible for cleaning it up and packing it out.

Around here, dogs have also drowned (and/or had "rescuers" drown) falling through ice or into fast water, died in hot springs, died chasing ducks and running into the road. They're dogs, and our world isn't safe for their dog brain programming.

Good dogs, those with good owners, I would welcome most anywhere at all.

"Don't let them chase my bike up the street at home, chase the neighbors chickens, chase sheep in the countryside, critters in the wild, or pee on my tent when I'm camping."

I think your describing something more like an ottoman or a lamp... not a dog.

Dogs generally have personalities and chase critters. What your hoping people bring to the crag is a some sort of lifeless creature that's had it's soul crushed by overbearing human's.

Personally I love 'em and don't mind them at all at crags. Whining babies, smoking and loud obnoxious music are far more annoying than dogs.

Dogs are cool, I bring mine, she's trained and well behaved for the most part, just don't bring your wolf pack and have all 6 running around off their leashes jumping and slobbering all over everyone's pads n chalk buckets (QCBC '14)

These dog/music/babies-at-the-crag threads recur about every six months. With the same varied responses. Groundhog Day! Deja vue...all over again.

William Thiry wrote:Personally I love 'em and don't mind them at all at crags. Whining babies, smoking and loud obnoxious music are far more annoying than dogs.

Yeah- I was at North Table a few weeks ago and it was packed (as usual) and some guy was smoking cigarettes a few feet away. I didn't say anything but it pissed me off. What kind of clod smokes where an athletic activity is going on? Does he smoke in the gym too? geez
(sorry to drift off topic)
I like my dogs better than I like most people but I don't take them to the crags because I realize not everyone feels the same about them and I know they can be annoying to some folks. Dogs at the crag don't bother me but I try to be considerate of others (unlike smokers).

Robby, don't know if you're an aspiring psychologist, if you are, good luck to you. Learn to create unbiased surveys, just about every one of your questions is loaded and portraying your opinion.

Depends on the dog and how competent the owner is at having a dog.

I love dogs, and that said, I prefer an annoying dog to an annoying human any day. I meet many more humans I'd consider an asshole than I do dogs I'd consider one.

A problem dog at the crag is a reflection of a problem owner.

The same rule applies to all animals, if you have some ill behaved kids (or young adults) running around, leave them at home.

Well behaved kids, dogs, wombats, giant squid, bring em along!

I prefer crags where all rules are derived by the consensus of climbers. It is therefore each of our responsibility to decide whether or not to bring our dogs. I found my own too nervous, so I took him to dog parks and areas where other dog owners played with their dogs.

I like dogs and say hello to them at the crags. Usually they are scrounging for snacks, but occasionally they want to visit. Most are not aggressive.