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.
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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