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Quote: Originally posted by MarciaA on 29/5/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by msty29368 on 27/5/2007

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I am sure no one is saying there should be a human free area but at the same time would you like your children to play in grass which dogs have used as a toilet ?

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I assume you don't let your kids play anywhere in the country/woods/fields then? Because anywhere that is even vaguely countryside has probably been wee'ed poo'ed and puked upon by a wider variety of wildlife than you could imagine. And lots of them have worms and fleas and unlike dogs, don't benefit from vaccinations for more serious illnesses. Think on! Kids should only play on disinfected concrete sirrounded by hermetically sealed walls! 

Post last edited on 29/05/2007 18:20:02

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I think there is a vast difference between letting my children play in a wood or on a designated dog walking area where the sole purpose is for dogs to use as a toilet !!! Yes no area is sterile but surely a dog walk area has been used as a toilet more than your average walk in the woods.

Anyway the point of original post was that the parent couldn't be bothered to walk to a play area yet he would let his kids play in an area where the campsite had set aside for the use of dog owners, I bet he would have been the first to go running had one of them fell in some dog waste or had a run in with a dog.

The site owners just cant win can they ? They set aside an area for dogs and an area for kids to try and keep the peace and then people will moan saying why should the dogs only be allowed in there ?

Steven

from my point of view there is no animosity, my point has been that if an area has been set aside for walking a dog in (which is a superb idea) then you should not encourage children to play there!!!

Sue you get yourself away on hols and take dog with you, its all about common sense, I dont expect that you would let dog run riot same as people should watch what volume tele is or how loud their kids are!!!

Marcia obviously wants a site with no dogs or kids , myself I think that must be a boring site but that is what rocks her boat. She goes to a type of site that means she gets maximum enjoyment, I think the trouble is it would be nigh on impossible to have a family site and make it exclude dogs as they tend to go hand in hand but as I said before as long as common sense is shown it doesnt matter what you bring with you , be it a dog, cat , tv , dvd player or even a giraffe !!

Steven

Quote: Originally posted by suef5 on 29/5/2007

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..am rapidly going off the idea of  camping with my dogs if there is going to be such animositiy against us    The idea of spending time in the fresh air and nice walks for the dogs seemed like a lovely idea...and thought they would enjoy it too, had no intention of bothering anyone else  ...maybe not then eh

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our dogs go camping evey summer and we have never encountered any animosity towards them on site. Go for it, you and they will love it

Quote: Originally posted by MarciaA on 29/5/2007

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I wouldn't go camping at all if I was single and had my dogs. ....

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If you were ever in that position, that would be a shame. Me and my dog have had some lovely trips together. I like to think they've been safe and responsibly managed as well as enjoyable.  MT

We've taken the dog twice and not had a problem, in fact I think it's done her the world of good getting out and seeing more going on - she was very excited the first time, but the second time she was quite happy to sit tethered and watch everything going on.  She sleeps in the living area, but we have a SIG so I know she can't get out (not that she tries).

The only problem we have found is that having a dog does limit you to what activities you can do.  It's fine when you are happy at the campsite, but if you want to escape for indoor distractions on a rainy day then you can't just leave them - well I wouldn't be happy leaving my dog in a tent.  If we were going for longer than a weekend, or had something planned where we couldn't take the dog then we would either book into a kennels local to the site for the day/s we were out, or not take her.

It's lovely being able to take the whole family on holiday

Quote: Originally posted by Merry Terrier on 29/5/2007

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Quote: Originally posted by MarciaA on 29/5/2007

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I wouldn't go camping at all if I was single and had my dogs. ....

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If you were ever in that position, that would be a shame. Me and my dog have had some lovely trips together. I like to think they've been safe and responsibly managed as well as enjoyable.  MT

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Quote: Originally posted by msty29368 on 29/5/2007

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Marcia obviously wants a site with no dogs or kids ,

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Since I now have two dogs, this is hardly true. I would prefer to avoid kids if possible, sure - mainly because where I live the street is a playground and while I bear the local kids (or kids in general) no ill-will it is nice to have some peace and quiet when we go away.

Quote: Originally posted by MarciaA on 30/5/2007

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Seeing how many dogs are stolen from cars, from outside shops and from gardens every year and having friends who have suffered attempted dog-snatchings has made me feel that it would never be responsible for me to leave my dogs alone and unsupervised anywhere that is not secure I'm afraid.

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Oh dear that would certainly influence you.

Crime statistics can be very worrying but unlike yourself I don't know of any dognappings first or second hand and can't think of ever hearing of any dogs being stolen off a campsite so will carry on in a way that suits us. Cheers. MT

Don't worry - I am not unduly worried by crime statistics in any kind of hysteria way and don't need to be told to sleep soundly at the end of Crimewatch

Unfortunately dog theft is simply a fact of life in today's society whether one chooses to take care about it or not - I believe current estimates by Dogs Trust are that 50,000 dogs are stolen each year for breeding, working or ransom. It's one of those things that always happens to other people - just ask Lionel Blair

http://www.dogtheftaction.com/stories/

For my two'penneth

Don't let other peoples attitude put you off taking your dog camping.

We have taken our dog (a Rottie) camping for the last 3 years and he loves it. As soon as the trailer is hitched he's in the back of the car. We've just got a second one and both are coming this year. Double the fun.

If people are anti dog so be it, but don't let them dictate your pleasure.

Just be a responsible dog owner, I'm sure you already are, and no one can complain about anything.