Trail Etiquette

Yielding, poop protocol, off-leash encounters, and multi-use trail manners.

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Why Flicking Dog Poop Off the Trail Ruins Backcountry Hikes

Flicking dog poop off the trail used to be common practice. We review Leave No Trace rules and environmental data to show how to pack out waste on multi-day trips.

By Sarah Keller

Hiking With a Reactive Dog? Scripts and Strategies That Work

Learn how to manage trail encounters, communicate with other hikers, and build your reactive dog's confidence outdoors.

By Sarah Keller