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.