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The trailhead parking lot at Pelizzari Natural Area has often been packed with cars during the pandemic as people look to spend more time outdoors.
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“I come into the parking lot, I see how many cars are there and that’s how I determine whether or not I’m going to let her off,” she says.
“Today, the parking lot is full, so, no, we didn’t go off leash. It’s more fun off-leash, of course, and it’s getting busier here, so I haven’t been able to do it very often lately.
Daisy, is a poodle mix and isn’t menacing. But other breeds can be more intimidating. Sometimes they can jump up on kids or they might even bite.