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Quote: Originally posted by pickledegg69 on 30/4/2007

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And I am fed up with being treated like some sort of alien just because I don't go gooeygaga over the site of a dribbling mutt.

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Occasionally I take my dog camping, but she hates it so much she refuses to get out of the car! Her attitude plainly says "I'm the dog but you're the one who's barking.."

I agree wholeheartedly with st1ngo - only once have we come across a badly cared for dog on a campsite which was allowed to roam and caused a few problems. We have 2 dogs who are at all times tethered, will only do their business on command - yes, really! (They perform to the word "clever" - you do have to be careful how you use it!)  My dogs are always cleared up after and would not cock their legs near anything anyone might brush against - it's called being trained. Unlike some children who run amok with no respect for anyone or anything- I know where my dogs -and kids - are and that they are not causing concern to others. No, they are not angels - far from it -but they now how to behave- 15 year old is a long haired spotty bass player complete with aspring rock band - playing Glastonbury next  month - but he shows tolerance and consideration for others. Son no. 2 at 12 has behavioural probs but manages to control himself and not spoil camping for others or for himself. So it's not just a dogs-causing problems issue , more one of  a need for tolerance and mutual respect.

Our 2 dogs - Labs - are also tethered on a long lead inside the tent to avoid escpape bids. They have a last walk before we turn in then have their coats on - it was freezing last year in Bala and they shook all night without them - now we find as soon as they get their coats on they know it's time to settle on their air mattress! They are important family members too and we would not dream of leaving them behind. We have a Barjo cage in our boot for them - when we are eating, we put the dogs in so we are not drooled over - also it is useful if any fellow campers visit who are unsure of dogs!

Quote: Originally posted by pickledegg69 on 30/4/2007

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I have no objection to dogs being on campsites, what I object to is owners who let them run around and annoy me or dump near me. I also object to owners who seem to think that everyone should love THEIR mutt.  I do not let my kids slobber and jump up at people, or take a dump near them, nor do I expect everyone to love my kids. 

And I am fed up with being treated like some sort of alien just because I don't go gooeygaga over the site of a dribbling mutt.

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We use C&CC club sites and I haven't seen any dogs running around loose on the sites we have been to so maybe you need to just be careful about the type of places you go to.

Personally, I don't see dogs being walked on leads but as much of an issue - kids running around shouting to each other or riding their bikes on sites can often cause more of a nuisance.  Having said that, I wouldn't be too bothered if a family pitched next to us - unless they turned out to be Campers from Hell of course!!  But let's face it, we all did more or less the same things when we were their age and it is better to have them playing and enjoying themselves in a healthy way instead of some of the horror stories you read so often.

If dogs really bother you, there are plenty of sites that don't allow them, just like there are plenty of adults only sites for those who really don't want kids around.  Just choose wisely. 

Stuart

I totally agree with st1ngo.

When someone hasn't even been camping yet, but yet they still feel qualified to comment on dogs on campsites. Just shows an ill informed, biased, prejudiced, view. On another thread Pickled egg even suggested that Rotties are killers. Quite a moronic comment to make.

I've been camping for many many years, and also have used camper vans for equally as long, so i am more than qualified to comment. I never have problems with dogs on campsites, and totally understand why people want to take them on holiday with them. And before i get accused of being biased myself, i dont even own a dog. People wish to take their dog on holiday because they are part of the family, and why shouldnt they. Many people choose this type of holiday for the specific reason that they can take their dog, and not have to put it in kennels.

I've said before, there are many campsites that do not accept dogs. So if you do not like to see dogs on campsites, simply go to them instead