Approaching wildlife, especially black bears, can be a dangerous activity. Please keep your dog on a leash. Bears learn very quickly. Black bears that associate food with people may become aggressive and dangerous. This may lead to personal injury, property damage and the need to euthanize problem animals.
Most bears are easily frightened into leaving.
Keep at least 15 feet away from the bear. Make sure the bear has an escape route. Yell, bang pots and pans, or use an airhorn to scare the bear away. These are all warning signs that you are too close. Slowly back away.