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Originally Posted by ED-n-KEL
I dog will also not behave well if you come across a mountain lion or bear, making the meeting uncontrollable.
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A few years ago, while walking down from Nevada falls, while I was on the trail I spotted a bobcat about 7 feet off the trail. I can only imagine what would have happened if one of the other 30+ hikers had a dog with them.
Of the 30+ hikers near me, to the best of my knowledge, I was the only person that saw the bobcat. The woman in her skirt and high heels certainly was oblivious. I don't think the hikers from, Japan, Switzerland, South Africa, Germany, Ireland, etc. that I frequently meet on the trails would ever notice a bobcat sitting still looking for a meal.
The bobcat was under a bush, with only his head visible. A large dog would probably be safe. A small dog might have become a meal.