Keep dog on short leash. Avoid tall grass, rock crevices, and brushy areas. Rattlesnakes are active during warm hours.
Porcupines are year-round in CO forests. Dogs frequently get quilled — keep on-leash in forested areas.
Dogs can trigger bear encounters — barking attracts and fleeing leads bears back to you. Keep dog on short leash.
Moose are highly dangerous around dogs. Dogs trigger defensive charges. Avoid moose habitat in North Park and Estes.
Some CPW and RMNP areas close seasonally during elk calving. Check trail-specific closures.
Raptor and ground-nesting bird closures active in some areas. Dogs can disturb nests — watch for posted closure signs.
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