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Snakes and dogs do not mix. Here’s how to keep them apart on the trail Makenzie Sisson © Annie Barker, Deseret News Carter Wessman, left, and Zoumie enter a section of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Salt Lake City on Thursday, July 1, 2021. As summer blazes through the West and hikers swarm the trails, Wild Aware Utah is warning travelers to stay away from snakes on the trails, keep hands away from burrows and narrow, shaded spaces, and wear appropriate sneakers to avoid being bitten on the foot. All of those tips work fine for people. But dogs aren’t quite so forwar...

Deseret News Share this story Annie Barker, Deseret News As summer blazes through the West and hikers swarm the trails, Wild Aware Utah is warning travelers to stay away from snakes on the trails, keep hands away from burrows and narrow, shaded spaces, and wear appropriate sneakers to avoid being bitten on the foot. All of those tips work fine for people. But dogs aren’t quite so forward-thinking, and typically approach strange noises for further investigation. So how can dog owners prevent their canines from investigating that strange rattling sound in the bushes? Snake aversion training f...

Deseret News Share this story Haley Bechard, of Utah Rattlesnake Avoidance, holds a western diamondback rattlesnake she uses in training in Salt Lake City on Thursday, June 24, 2021. In response to the drought, many snakes are out in search of food and water, and some have recently been spotted in moist areas of city parks and yards. Of the 31 species of snakes found in Utah, seven are venomous. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News As a scorching drought sweeps through Utah, more critters are making their way into public parks and backyards. This is nothing new for Utahns, but an increased frequen...