Couple suggestions for meeting people on the trail with dogs,
- Keep the dogs leashed.
- When passing people put the dogs on the opposite side of yourself so that you are between the dogs and the people.
- Pull off to the side and have the dogs sit, as this demonstrates that you have control over the dogs and they will listen to you.
- Talk with the people you meet, ask the normal social questions like
- How is your day?
- How long have you been out for?
- Where have you been?
- Smile and generally be friendly towards people.