DOGS!

Back in the day when there were shit bags at the base of El Cap my friend’s dog used to eat the shit bags.  

Christopher Claywrote:

 my friend’s dog used to eat the shit bags.  

If this were the case I'd welcome more dogs at the crags! 

Who else is gonna eat all the climbers so I can actually climb again??

This thread makes me want to get a dog just to take it climbing... jesus christ people... walk an extra 20 minutes if you dont want to be at a crowded crag

Pat Marrinanwrote:

This thread makes me want to get a dog just to take it climbing... jesus christ people... walk an extra 20 minutes if you dont want to be at a crowded crag

I mean, I live in the superior southwest with the best, and most, climbing. I can walk 15 minutes and find unclimbed lines half the time.

But is the rest of the inferior outdoor world as lucky as us to have as many crags that when you show up to your proj, you can just walk to something similar if it's crowded?? ;)

5Seven Kevinwrote:

I mean, I live in the superior southwest with the best, and most, climbing. I can walk 15 minutes and find unclimbed lines half the time.

But is the rest of the inferior outdoor world as lucky as us to have as many crags that when you show up to your proj, you can just walk to something similar if it's crowded?? ;)

Completely. But the main visitors of this thread seem to be CO/CA ;)

Pat Marrinanwrote:

Completely. But the main visitors of this thread seem to be CO/CA ;)

All the more reason to let them suffer!

Pat Marrinanwrote:

This thread makes me want to get a dog just to take it climbing... jesus christ people... walk an extra 20 minutes if you dont want to be at a crowded crag

You're missing the point. This thread is about dogs at crags, not crowded crags.

Pat Marrinanwrote:

This thread makes me want to get a dog just to take it climbing... jesus christ people... walk an extra 20 minutes if you dont want to be at a crowded crag

This thread isn't about crowded crags.  I'm okay with crowded crags.  I'm not okay with crags crowded with shitty dog owners. 

This Crag isn't about threaded dogs, dagnammit!!!

5Seven Kevinwrote:

This Crag isn't about threaded dogs, dagnammit!!!

“Dognammit” would have been more punny. Bump for posterity. 

Jordan Wilson wrote:

This thread isn't about crowded crags.  I'm okay with crowded crags.  I'm not okay with crags crowded with shitty sport climbers.

Fixed that for you.    

Pat Marrinanwrote:

Completely. But the main visitors of this thread seem to be CO/CA ;)

Sure, but not for long. We're coming to a town near you.

Curmudgeon Donwrote:

“Dognammit” would have been more punny.

You're pawing at excuses.

5Seven Kevinwrote:

I mean, I live in the superior southwest with the best, and most, climbing. I can walk 15 minutes and find unclimbed lines half the time.

But is the rest of the inferior outdoor world as lucky as us to have as many crags that when you show up to your proj, you can just walk to something similar if it's crowded?? ;)

Yes, 120 degrees Fahrenheit all summer to go with crime, endless stoplights and very little available water... Sounds superior to some I guess!

You did great by all accounts.

Maquinna M wrote:

Yes, 120 degrees Fahrenheit all summer to go with crime, endless stoplights and very little available water... Sounds superior to some I guess!

Todd Berlier wrote:

this is awesome. ill keep it going.

today i took my dog bouldering on superior to sandstone granite in the way more scenic than the southwest tahoe area. not only did i not see any other dogs, i didnt see any other people or even cars until i got back on us 50.

how did i do?

You're both right, not sure why I'm running my mouth on such a desolate place. Avoid!!!

I need to remember the words of Master McCray; "When I am done with it, give it to the parasites"

Todd Berlier wrote:

this is awesome. ill keep it going.

today i took my dog bouldering on superior to sandstone granite in the way more scenic than the southwest tahoe area. not only did i not see any other dogs, i didnt see any other people or even cars until i got back on us 50.

how did i do?

You did great, this is how you take your dog climbing.

 How not to do it would be:

• Someone lives in Boulder and Presidents Day is coming up.  So, this person thinks I better go to Moe's valley in St G.  It's hot there and the climbing will be nice. Then they remember they own a dog who for the most part loves to run, chew on stuff and has tons of energy.  They think I better take the dog.  They show up with the best of intentions to keep the dog leashed.  Strangely enough the dog hates being on a leash while the owner disappears out of sight topping out.  They think ehhh won't hurt to take the dog of the leash.  So, they do it.  Which inspires a few other dummy dog owners to do the same.  Now on a busy weekend in a premier spot, in prime conditions, one dog owner has single handedly negatively affected everyone in the area and put access at risk. 
• Let's say they keep the dog on the leash.  Now all it does is bark and whine because all it sees is the owner abandoning it over and over again.  Does the dog think oh they'll come back.  No, it doesn't because it's a dog that doesn't think that way.  Some do but most have separation anxiety and will just bark non-stop.  

If everyone with a dog did it like Todd here, I guarantee there wouldn't be posts like this all the time. Reality is most dog encounters are like the posts above.  

Mark Hudonwrote:

Just now, I’m camping in Rifle and I got out of the rig and the guys dog next-door came over and barked and barked and barked at me. He did the usual and so I just said to him. Hey man, I like dogs but this happens a lot and all I hear is I’m sorry. you have to respect my right to not be harassed by your dog. He was nice and put a leash on the dog, but that should be more of the rule than the exception. 

Mark, the park has a dogs must be on leash requirement.  I have to say that changing behavior of anyone, let alone dog owners, is difficult, but it was your request that he put his animal under control ie leash was the act that was nice.  His response was adherence to an ignored requirement and he probably knew it.  Will his behavior change?  Only if he gets similar responses always.  Do we walk away or confront when someone is infringing on our rights to expect folks to manage their pet appropriately…

All dogs are emotional support animals at some level. People who love dogs are actually very emotionally unstable and needy. Having a companion allows them to feel more comfortable in a world where they lack confidence. 

Hi Jordan!  

Just when this thread was starting to fade into oblivion people starting preaching again!  

OK, I'll do my part and defend dog owners and dog lovers. 

But first, a gratuitous picture of Luna on a walk in the countryside, off leash!

OK, here's what you wrote:

"Some [dogs] do but most have separation anxiety and will just bark non-stop."  

And

"Reality is most dog encounters are like the posts above."  

Sorry, but that's ridiculous.  It's a big stretch to claim that all dogs bark while their owners climb, and it's a gross missrepresentation that most dog encounters are like the post above.

I'd say that about 8 out of every 10 dogs I meet are friendly and social--and I meet a lot of dogs.  

That's all.

Happy to jump in with more Luna pictures when required!