Is it OK to bring dogs to the outdoor climbing?

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atchafalaya

Boulder climber

Jul 23, 2012 - 03:42pm PT

If you are a mindless moron who owns pitbulls, please stay at home with your dogs.

atchafalaya

Boulder climber

Jul 23, 2012 - 04:05pm PT

"What if yer a SMART MoFo that owns "Pitbulls"???..."

Than you would already know not to bring the dogs to the crags...

Crimpergirl

Sport climber

Boulder, Colorado!

Jul 23, 2012 - 04:08pm PT

Many of us do not find a dog running up to, licking and sniffing us cute or welcoming. It is difficult for some dog lovers to understand that simple sentiment. I don't mind if quiet, well behaved dogs are at the crag. BUT I don't want them touching me. Don't take it personally, some of us are just that way.

JuanGrande

Trad climber

Oceanside

Jul 23, 2012 - 04:18pm PT

I have been a trad climber for 25 years. I just started going to the gym. Is is okay if my wolverine tags along. Wolvey is my best friend and I can not bear the thought of leaving him in the backcountry, he would be so lonely

jahil

Social climber

London, Paris, WV & CA

Jul 23, 2012 - 04:19pm PT

I don't see dogs putting unwanted bolts on any routes - canine climbing ethics seem to be far advanced to human ones.

I'll take the dog side every time.

steve

neversummer

Trad climber

30 mins. from suicide USA

Jul 23, 2012 - 04:25pm PT

beware of this mutt...he rap bolts next to cracks throws cig butts everywhere and licks his own nuts...

Prod

Trad climber

Jul 23, 2012 - 04:49pm PT

I like dogs more than people, I have 2 of them. They stay at home, until I get out with Locker than they are coming for sure.

Prod.

drljefe

climber

El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson

Jul 23, 2012 - 04:50pm PT

I don't really like that either.
But i also don't go to Nascar and ask people not to drink beer, or tell golfers not to wear cologne.
If you're not into dogs, deal with it yourself, ie- go somewhere else.

BIG difference with nuisance dogs, drinkers, cologne wearers

Prod

Trad climber

Jul 23, 2012 - 04:55pm PT

I sort of agree with this, unless the dogs go and bug people, some folks just don't like dogs, so keep yours in check.

I for one love it when dogs come up to me looking for attention, I can't pass a dog on a trail without talking to it etc I have no problem with others dogs at crags, but mine will want to say hi to everyone, even Locker.

Prod.

this just in

climber

north fork

Jul 23, 2012 - 05:03pm PT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a_ATxfEuLU
You like Dags?

Prod

Trad climber

Jul 23, 2012 - 05:09pm PT

Just let me sniff it Locker.... Please....

froodish

Social climber

Portland, Oregon

Jul 23, 2012 - 06:36pm PT

I like dogs, almost all of them, way more often than dog owners, which I often have a problem with. Pretty much every dog owner thinks their dog is special and doesn't have to be hindered by silly rules like leash laws - these are often the same dog owners that say things like "gosh, he's never done that before" after losing control of said unleashed dog. They will probably still let Fido go unleashed tomorrow even now that he's "done that before".

And even if your dog is "special" and maybe does deserve the freedom, here's the deal: I don't know your dog. I don't even know you, so how should I be expected to trust you when you say "he's friendly, don't worry" as he sprints toward me while I'm on my run.

Oh, and those 30 foot extendo-leashes do not count as a leash, and please don't be stupid enough to tripwire the trail with one of those things. That 1/8" cord is difficult to see in the best of conditions, impossible to see at dusk/dawn.

Anastasia

climber

InLOVEwithAris.

Jul 23, 2012 - 09:25pm PT

The training makes mine special. She is in the program to become a Rescue Dog for the Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team. Yes, she is awesome.

james Colborn

Trad climber

Truckee, Ca

Jul 23, 2012 - 09:41pm PT

Prod, that shot is priceless.
I would let that dog lick me.

do not tell my wife.

Crimpergirl

Sport climber

Boulder, Colorado!

Jul 23, 2012 - 09:48pm PT

Prod's dog are really great dogs! And that photo of Bubba IS terrific! (As is Whim).

Don't overlook what I said in my post as well and that is that well-behaved dogs are great. It's the others that I object to.

FRUMY

Trad climber

SHERMAN OAKS,CA

Jul 23, 2012 - 09:53pm PT

We're just dogs.

Prod

Trad climber

Jul 23, 2012 - 09:53pm PT

Crimps,

My dogs are good but they would come and visit anyone new to an area. Non dog people don't like that, so they stay at home, until I climb with Locker....

And the other one, Whim, is a dark German Shepard, who moves fast. She is a sweetie but can freak people out.

Cheers,

Prod.

philo

Trad climber

Somewhere halfway over the rainbow

Jul 23, 2012 - 10:53pm PT

Aw Locker now you've done it. You've just gone and ruined it. I thought we would be cragging together. But you had to say this...

"Also, hot women can be a distraction to noob belayers, get rid of them too"...

Actually Goldie was born in Eldorado from two amazing cragdogs who had also grown up there. Goldie knows the place better than most of the climbers do.I can tell her what wall we are going to and she leads the way. She is also greatly helpful for keeping the vermin away from my gorp.

My CragDog is so good I trained her to bark ROCK!

Here she is disturbing the wilderness. Can you spot her?

Here she is about to go and DogFight with the Red Baron.

It all depends on the dog the crag and the situation. It is not an all or nothing black and white issue. I completely support Anastasia's points.