Following up on Jeff’s comment — Does anyone else feel like something needs to be done about the dog shit on the ski trails problem? It seems to be getting worse. I know people like to ski with their dogs, but why should the rest of us have to be dodging big smears of dog shit on the ski trails? It really detracts from the skiing experience and our groomers hate it too.
Volunteer groomers should not have to pick up dog shit as part of the job.
I think a big part of the problem is that even “responsible” dog owners who would normally pick up their dogs poop, don’t see when their dogs poop since they are running free and often poop behind them. I’ve seen this happen a number of times.
A leash rule would solve this problem, you can’t miss seeing your dog poop if they are leashed to you. If your dog can’t ski on a leash with you without tripping you up, either train it to ski on a leash or ski without your dog. If your dog needs some “run free” time, throw a ball for it somewhere after skiing.
Does anyone else think a leash rule for the campground and Montana Creek is a good idea? And no, “competent voice control” is not a realistic substitute for leashes, it’s not working. — Jack Kreinheder
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Jack. get a grip. at the moment there is absolutely no other place for dogs to as you say, shit. what with the enormous snow levels there isn’t even a place in most people’s yards for their own digs the “ shit”. Dog poop issues will gradually diminish as things get back to normal. be sure to carry an avalanche shovel. a pooper flooper I.
BTW. The whole tongass forest technically requires dogs to be on a leash. Good luck with the USFS Law Enforcement folks on that issue at the campground.
Jack has a grip. As a groomer, you know what I am tired of gripping? A shovel for other people’s s#€¥t!
As a person on the trail, ditto!
Considering how the volume varies greatly, I am not buying any excuses.
“No other place to (crap)”? What is your point? If it was on your doorstep you would have a point- PICK IT UP.
Jack, as a groomer of the campground trail I’ve certainly noticed the brown smears. And as a dog-owner who runs his dog on the trail while grooming and skiing I also am aware of the issues you accurately describe. My dog poops in the woods, but I’m sure every owner says the same thing. Leashing the dog won’t work for most owners for various reasons and you’re right that “competent voice control” is wishful thinking that’s never achieved. Leaving the dog in the car and walking them elsewhere is a better idea, but it won’t solve the problem because there are too many who won’t comply and don’t care. At McIntyre Ski area in Whitehorse they have a trail designated for dogs, and other trails have “no dog” rules. That’s the best solution, but we lack the trail system for it.
Those question marks at the end were supposed to be poop emojis.