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What should hikers do with their dog's waste on trails?

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  1. Leave it to decompose
  2. Bury it in the trail
  3. Pick it up and carry it out

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  1. American Hiking Society: Hiking Etiquette americanhiking.org/resources/hiking-etiquette Checked 2026-10-12.

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