Re: Dog Rules

["Barbara McCrary" <bigcreekranch@cruzio.com>]

This is a ride manager's problem.  I think AERC has enough to deal with
without having to make rules about dogs.  This is how people in  a democracy
lose their freedoms.....inch by inch, demanded by various interest groups
who expect the governing body make rules to prevent some problem.  Trouble
is, the problem is never completely solved, and all we do is give up our
freedoms, little by little.  Each ride manager must deal with this in his or
her own way.  Some rides have no problems with dogs.  I have had, over many
years.  The solution  will be different for each manager.  So far, the best
luck I've had is the separate camping area.  And, if I see a dog in camp, on
leash or not, the owner is required to take the dog back to his trailer.
It's not foolproof, but it's better than whatever else there is.

Barbara

----- Original Message -----
From: <sshaw@postoffice.pacbell.net>
To: "Ridecamp" <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 10:14 AM
Subject: RC: Dog Rules


> Yes Barbara, I have stirred things up about dogs (or rather Bob Edwards
> has).
>
> I am tired about having to deal with dogs in vet checks when I am trying
> to get things done. I am tired of having to deal with riders whose dogs
> are in the vet meeting.
>
> I am a ride manager too.  I would like to have some support and
> assistance from AERC on this matter.
>
> I believe that AERC sanctioned rides should have a policy about dogs.
> They should be allowed at rides, but restrained at all times, not
> allowed at meetings and vet checks. ( and should be required to wear
> helmets in case they get kicked, no, that really isn't practical....)
>
> stev.... not going to a ride this weekend because he is dog sitting  :(
>
>
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