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AdventureSheepies t1_issyiuu wrote

Some people just think the rules don't apply to them. I think the campsite next to me had their dogs off-leash, but they left before it became an issue for me (I have a dog that stays on a leash - she's totally friendly but will get over-excited if she notices a dog running around that she wants to play with). Everyone I saw on the trails had their dogs on a leash. But it happens. Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself when you come across something like this. Or if you don't feel safe approaching the dog owners, mention it to a park ranger. Leash laws exist for a reason and some people just don't seem to understand that the world doesn't revolve around them.

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beetroot747 OP t1_ist0uns wrote

Thank you for being a responsible dog owner. Whenever something like this happens (even on the streets), I don’t feel safe approaching the owners for whatever reason.

I really wish there was atleast one park ranger around on the trail. I’d have let them know for sure.

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beetroot747 OP t1_ist8zgv wrote

I’ve done a few hikes in the New England area too, and for the most part, dogs are always leashed and the owners are super understanding and considerate when they see me scared.

This park is literally the first time I’ve experienced dogs being off leash, so I was curious to know whether it’s a common practice here.

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AdventureSheepies t1_istjsr1 wrote

I come across unleashed dogs fairly often. It's not like there is a lack of places to take your dog where that's allowed, but people do it anyway.

Quechee is a pretty big tourism hot spot this time of year. I was at the campground this weekend and there were a lot of people. One of my neighbors was flying a drone over our campsites while I sipped my coffee at like 9am. Sounded like a swarm of angry bees. Another neighbor was playing their music loudly enough for everyone to hear for hours. Tourists aren't always the most considerate people. Not out of malice necessarily, but they can act a little clueless sometimes.

All that aside, there are a few places in the state where you can hike that don't allow dogs at all. Look for places that are wildlife conservation areas.

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