Q: Since I cannot carry a .50 cal Machine Gun in this country to protect myself from bears, how about a pack of dogs ay? Do hikers bring dogs with them to fend off bears?
A: There are places in the Canadian north that offer dogsled tours. I am not sure if these or any other places will rent you the dogs, and I am pretty user they will only be open when there is actually snow on the ground. As for bringing dogs with you for a camping or hiking trip, I'm not sure that you will enjoy the trip having to deal with three or more dogs that need to be fed each day and to hold on to the leashes the entire time. The other thought is that the dogs may actually attract a hungry bear looking for a meal, since their scent may be more noticeable and camouflage the human scent you are giving off, which they would normally avoid. Not trying to be mean or insulting by this question, but are you sure you are ready for the challenge of this trip? I have seen a number of questions regarding your planned trip and trying to avoid the bears. It is wise to be cautious and prepared when it comes to hiking in bear country, but you should also know that thousands of people go hiking in Canadian provincial parks each year and do not run into any bears, let alone suffer an attack from them. Perhaps you would be wise to do your hiking and camping in an area that is not so remote. Or consider hiking with a group, since bear attacks occur much more frequently when hikers are alone or with one other person.
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