What is good etiquette for scooterers on public trails?
There are no “set in stone rules”, just common sense, mainly. If another team is trying to overtake you on a trail, slow your dog/s, to allow them to pass. Usually, your dog/s will get revved by a passing team and want to “race”, so you may have to slow them to let the other team pass. When you are overtaking walkers on a multi-use trail, call out, “passing on your left (/right)”, to let people know which side you’re coming around on. Generally you should try to pass on the left on public trails, but sometimes it’s not feasible, if pedestrians are walking down the center. Generally, it’s a good idea to yield to horses, bicycles, and steer as clear as you can around pet dog walkers, especially if they’re coming up behind you. If dog walkers don’t yield the trail when coming up in a head-on situation voluntarily, it’s a good idea to stop and pull your dog/s off the trail and wait for them to pass. They’re too clueless, most times, to keep their dog on a short lead or under control, so do
