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I had a similar experience last year to Mike (above). We were staying at appts a way down from the Lion etc. There was a goat shed admist all the development going on and we could hear the goats. There were also chickens roaming around and a couple of donkeys. I was with my son (then 7yr). Thought it would be nice to take a peek at the animals only for 3 HUGE dogs to burst out from nowhere - very VICIOUS. We were lucky to get away with ni injury and my son was terrified to the point it was a prob to go in/out the appt and up this road again. It seems the dogs knews this because blow me the next night we walked down the road - not near the goat shed - they appeared again. I was with others who tried to shoo them off but they were determined dogs! I will never stay there again purely because my son would cause such a prob - they may not even be there now anyway - who knows. I gather these were prob loose guard dogs of the goat shed area but the point is this: DO be careful if you wander off track. Also re: the dogs at the gondola etc. Yes, all very sweet but again I would never pet them or let my son too near as you just never know when one may 'turn' - I would not like to think what diseases etc they may be carrying either. View from a distance, say 'aaah' by all means but leave it at that!!!

When I was in Bansko last year I became pretty attached to the dogs. Being a huge dog lover and having once brought a stray back from Bulgaria, I can assure you that 99% of these dogs are very friendly and will not harm anyone. I used to nick things from breakfast and take it down for them. They never once were anything other gentle and loving even when I had food in my hands they waited to be offered it.

I'm sure there is a bad one amongst them somewhere, but if there is, I certainly never saw it.

Pete