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Subject Topic: Camping with my woofer!!
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10/3/2008 at 10:45pm
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Always look for the easy option     when I took my dogs and was alone I showered in the evening . I took hounds for a walk put them in the car and went for shower once this became a routine they were fine.  Also less people walking about once dusk falls so less to excite them     Now dogs have gone to doggie heaven but I carry a car shower, if I had had one of these years ago I would have used it instead of leaving them.  Would also have come in handy for the dogs

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Towsure are doing these battery operated ones for £13.85



10/3/2008 at 11:54pm
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>>>  Also, I've got a CD which is meant to be a 'sound desensitisation' type thing for dogs.  I got it for fireworks but it's got other sounds on it to.  Animal noises, gunshots, alarms and industrial sounds - all of which might be heard on a campsite.   <<<

Are you sure its not a Territorial Army Camp (site) your going to? 

Our dog is the same at home. Barks at every little noise. But on a site, there are just too many new noises that he is more likely to just listen than react.

Also, in the confines of a tent or small van like ours, we can react to any sign of him getting agitated to the point of a bark, almost before he does.

We never leave the dog alone in the van. That is just our way and nothing against those that choose to do so with their pooches. If he stays alone anywhere, it is in the car and for no more than 30 minutes with apropriate ventilation.

We also have a Locking Lead that cannot be cut. This is attached by another lock to an imovable ring in the car. Anyone attempting to Dogknap him would need to cut his head off.



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11/3/2008 at 12:11am
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Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 10/3/2008

We also have a Locking Lead that cannot be cut. This is attached by another lock to an imovable ring in the car. Anyone attempting to Dogknap him would need to cut his head off.




11/3/2008 at 6:11pm
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Quote: Originally posted by fran1000 on 10/3/2008

A lot of kennels will be happy to take a dog just for a few hours or day while you go elsewhere. I have a friend in Cornwall who boards dogs in her home and will take a dog for a day too.




11/3/2008 at 6:12pm
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Ooh - that wasn't meant to happen!

Fran, where in Cornwall is your friend as we are going for hols in July/Aug & will be looking for a day or short term boarding kennel so we can leave our pooch safely whilst taking the little ones out to dog free places.



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11/3/2008 at 9:43pm
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Thanks guys ... ha ha re the army camp ...

And thanks for the recommendation of the car shower, I'm not sure I'd want to get showered in my car tho, it would ruin the upholstery ...

Anyway, seriously, re leaving her in the car,  I would never leave her in the car for more than a few mins.  And, getting showered in the evening sounds like a really good idea.

As far as going to places where dogs aren't welcome, I don't go to them!  I took her away with me for a week in a cottage in Pembrokeshire last week, and if dogs weren't welcome, we didn't go, so I'd never need to board her but I guess it always worth bearing in mind in case of emergencies.

Thanks again all - Steph x



11/3/2008 at 10:06pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Petrolhead on 11/3/2008

Ooh - that wasn't meant to happen!

Fran, where in Cornwall is your friend as we are going for hols in July/Aug & will be looking for a day or short term boarding kennel so we can leave our pooch safely whilst taking the little ones out to dog free places.


 

A little way upriver from Falmouth.



07/4/2008 at 7:26pm
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Update on camping with my woofer.

Well, at Easter she stayed in the car while I battled with the wind trying to put the tent up.  Having finally managed to get the tent up a big gust came along and broke a pole!  Then another gust broke it in another place.  I gave up and went home and she never got out of the car! 

This (last) weekend was more successful.  It was a bit of a shame to see her tethered so much, but as it turned out her barking wasn't a problem at all.  She barked occasionally, as you'd expect, but not constantly as I'd worried about!  I think she was just too interested in everything that was going on.

She was good as gold, and made a great furry foot warmer at the bottom of my sleeping bag!

Can't wait to take her again!

Steph x



07/4/2008 at 7:32pm
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awww I am so glad everything went well for you! Well on the second trip anyway.


07/4/2008 at 7:59pm
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Dogs mainly bark inside the house because they see it as their "territory" and need to protect you.

On holiday, they don't have the same problem as they dont realise where the "territorial boundaries" are


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07/4/2008 at 9:57pm
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Happy for you and woofer many good trips to come 


08/4/2008 at 10:21pm
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Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 09/3/2008

I guess you will have to suck it and see.

We normally go camping as a couple, with the dog but next Thursday I am heading off for 5 days on my own, with the dog and, like you, he will be put in the car when I am in the showers etc.

The ruling about not leaving him/her in the unit alone is where you go away for the day. Then you cannot leave your pet in the tent/caravan/whatever.

All rules on Camping/Caravan Parks are common sense really. Considerate owners would not do these things anyway but not all campers are considerate or responsible so rules have to be made.

Your dog will probably love camping more than you do. All these new smells and places to explore will put him in canine heaven and cuddling up with Dad at his level, well 'nuff said.

I use a retractible lead on a Lead Anchor Screw. You will find them in any pet shop.

245


Can't se properly from the pic but is that a little Lhasa?


08/4/2008 at 11:29pm
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Hi- one site we have on our 'to visit' list is Brynawelon in West Wales- it looks lovely and has great reviews on here it looks very dog-friendly and they have a day kennel. Might be worth a look? x



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