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Snakes and dogs do not mix. Here's how to keep them apart on the trail


Snakes and dogs do not mix. Here’s how to keep them apart on the trail
Makenzie Sisson
© Annie Barker, Deseret News
Carter Wessman, left, and Zoumie enter a section of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Salt Lake City on Thursday, July 1, 2021.
As summer blazes through the West and hikers swarm the trails, Wild Aware Utah is warning travelers to stay away from snakes on the trails, keep hands away from burrows and narrow, shaded spaces, and wear appropriate sneakers to avoid being bitten on the foot.
All of those tips work fine for people. But dogs aren’t quite so forward-thinking, and typically approach strange noises for further investigation. So how can dog owners prevent their canines from investigating that strange rattling sound in the bushes? ....

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