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Q&A Does hiking with a dog in bear country increase or decrease your risk of a bear encounter?

I've heard various rumors that dogs might help keep bears away, or might be a bear attractant. Is there anything more concrete than anecdotal evidence to go on? From the companionship end, they ar...

5 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by Lost‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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#1: Initial revision by user avatar Lost‭ · 2020-04-17T23:19:27Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>I've heard various rumors that dogs might help keep bears away, or might be a bear attractant. Is there anything more concrete than anecdotal evidence to go on?</p>

<p>From the companionship end, they are a net positive, helping to calm your nerves when you hear a strange noise (though it can be disturbing when they start growling at some unseen / unheard shadow in the night).</p>