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>be hiking in blue range primitive area, AZ
>all by myself
>this is an area where wolves have been re-introduced
>constantly jumping at shadows, thinking they're wolves
>november
>woods are dead quiet, no wind
>suddenly, see two "canines" about 40 yards away down the trail, coming over a crest toward me
>they start running toward me, barking, zeroing in on their "prey"
>oh fuck
>have about 3 seconds to react before I am within biting range
>something inside me breaks
>hey doggie! hey doggie! who's a good doggie! come here, good doggie! come here! (using that tone of voice you use only for your own dog)
>it works
>angry barks stop, they stumble, they change their gait
>now they are pouncing towards me, jump up on my chest, lick me
>disaster averted
>proceed to hike the rest of the day in their company
