Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Control your dogs, please

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Every morning at 6:15 a.m. I leave my house in South Woodside, hop on the bike path and proceed to ski to Wood River High School. It does two things for me. I experience the sheer joy of being outside in the morning and in the evening as I spent my day in a neon-lit classroom. It also shows students and staff that there are alternatives to driving to school.

It is pitch dark; my headlight providing me with only limited visibility. Some days, out of nowhere I spot a big dog barking and making a beeline for me. My mind races, as I feel quite vulnerable on my skis—is this dog on the loose or is it with someone? There is something ominous about a big animal barking in the dark and heading for you. Most dog owners think that their animals are trained and friendly, and most are. My own experience, having been bitten on the trails twice in the last three years, tells me that not all dogs are friendly and that some are downright unpredictable.

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As you take your dog out for a stroll, you can easily spy me. I have a headlight with two red blinking dots and I head north. I am asking you to please restrain your dog until I pass you. I will be grateful to you and I will be on my merry way. Happy trails to all.

Jean Jacques Bohl

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