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Sorry TartanMel but if you chose to get a dog then dont expect others to feel pity that you havent had a holiday abroad for years, the answer....... if the Costa Brava is calling you so badly is to not have any pets, they are a life long commitment that shouldnt be locked in a car for you to enjoy a steak and chips.

I will probably cause offense to those owners who think that this kind of behaviour is acceptable but perhaps that offense is just guilt in disguise.

If we take our dog camping she goes everywhere with us, if we go abroad she goes into good kennels or stays with family. If she is with us she is part of the family and and so would not leave her anymore than i would leave the kids alone, have never had a problem with eating out, we eat in the beer garden or have fish and chips on a bench.

Hi all,

I've never left my dog outside a shop or locked in the car as I know she would fret. I would also be devastated if I left her and came back to find her missing. I was pleased to find that quite a few country pubs welcome dogs anyway so if you plan ahead there's no need to leave your dog anywhere.

Paula

But if they were mine they would never be locked in a car so would have an even more wonderful lifestyle, if you love them that much why would you want to risk them being stolen?

I also agree that dogs are animals not children but as we in the british society have chosen to domesticate them to such the extent we have then we cant have it both ways, you either want them to be hunters, living outside, eating raw meat and urinating everywhere or you take them to your heart and treat them as you would want to be treated.  I feel exactly the same about the food they eat, no cheapie Chappie type food for my lot that is made up of less than 10% meat, good quality food as I eat, if I can afford to buy Tesco Finest or Marks and Sparks food for myself then I can afford to feed my dogs quality fresh food too. 

Unfortunately it seems some are only going half way when it comes to caring for their pets and you just cant declare them wild dogs when you expect them to respect your home and furniture and be eternally loyal. It is one of the other for me, none of this half hearted in between nonsense.

well guys i must say this tropic seems to b getting a little heated .....im sure we r all very good dog owners trying to do our best for our poochies...and we all should not b judgeing each other.....after all for this subjuct to get so hot only really means we r all dog lovers who love to camp...xx

touchy touchy, have I caught a raw nerve here?

personal insults, great reading for all concerned I am sure.

What a shame that some people find it necessary to hijack this excellent website to trade insults with each other and attempt to force their self righteous attidude on others.

Rod