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29/3/2016 at 12:47am
Location: Devizes Wiltshire
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Mine loves camping, and he camped ever since he was a year old.
He started off with a crate, and he was fine without it.
He likes to come out to meet and greet everyone and every dog, and his action is not always welcomed.
Hence I tether him inside the tent as well as outside nowadays.
I use a Delta Dog Tether and find it to be very good compared with a cockscrew spike.
Wherever he can go, I go with him, which means sticking to places that are dog-friendly like beaches and walks, and pubs/restaurants.
It does mean missing out on certain attractions when I go camping with him, like museums etc... However, such is life of having a dog, and he is worth it.
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30/3/2016 at 11:20pm
Location: notts
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We were worried the first time we took our dog. We got him when he was 6 and he'd never been on long walks let alone camping. He's a Patterdale terrier so a bundle of fun and loads of energy.
But he loved it! Now he has his own chair and sleeping bag (Bob the Builder).
On the campsite there are usually rules that say "dogs must be tethered at all times". There are various reasons - other dog, children even adults who do not like dogs. Also, the first camp site he stayed on said that a dog had been shot the week before by a farmer (the dog had wandered into his animal farm). Mind you he is so tired after long walks he sometimes actually asks to go to bed!!
Out and about, as someone says, they do tie you down but do (as someone else said) google dog friendly beaches, pubs and days out. (Most beaches have an area that dogs can go on - but not all of it).
We do have a cage, although these days he prefers his chair, so he's tethered inside. Spiral and long tether is a must.
Take his favourite toys, treats and chews, blanket and try and find him his own space in the tent where he can go and settle or just be out of the way. Hard I know, a chair is a good thing as they are high and you're not treading on them! Don't forget towels for wet/muddy paws and take water for after their walk.
At night, well, you'll just have to see, just make sure he's secure and happy. If he sleeps with you or in your bedroom at home - do the same. Some people let their dogs sleep with them only when they're camping - our does sleep with us (he's also like a hot water bottle)
On the journey, yes, the only thing you can do it stop often.
Main thing, don't worry too much as the dog will pick up on this and wonder what's going on.
Anyway, you'll be fine.... enjoy!
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31/3/2016 at 12:33pm
Location: County Armagh
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We used to camp with the dogs. Started in 1993. 3 labradors and 1 Jack Russell corgi cross. They loved it up until one extremely wet and cold July in Scotland where they insisted on climbing on top of our camp beds at night (one broke under the weight of my husband and 2 labs!) and in the end refused to get out of the car. That was when we bought a caravan. Since then our various dogs (now 1 lab x and 2 russells) have been all over Britain, Ireland and France. They without exception have all adored the caravan and are good travellers in the car. Its important to have their own beds, blankets, dishes, usual food etc. Dogs love routine and familiarity. They tend not to want to eat much on long journeys say to France, so we offer them light snacks when travelling. (cheese, carrots, chicken, dog biscuits) A non-spill water bowl is a good purchase. When they settle they start to eat again. We don't tether them at the caravan as we have them trained not to stray from our sides when outside the caravan or car. Takes a bit of time and practice and we do this on quiet sites in winter with new dogs as they come along, but is worth doing. We walk them off site or in a dog walk area if there is one, and then they are happy to lie in the awning or close by our chairs (the 'smalls' have their own chair) watching the world go by. As they become more used to camping they should cease to react to children, other dogs, loud noises etc. and this will make your (and those around you!) holidays more pleasurable. Until you reach that point you will be best keeping them on a tie line or lead. It depends on their age and personality. A windbreak is a handy thing with an excitable dog to block of their view of another dog or children playing etc. Some people enclose their whole pitch with windbreaks which looks like a good idea.
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01/4/2016 at 7:37pm
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From a different perspective...
I'd recommend (or plead) that you follow the site rules where dogs are concerned.
If it states "Dogs on leads at all times", "Dogs to be kept under control at all times", or any similar wording , please stick to that.
Personally, as long as the dog isn't doing it's business near (or on) my tent, I'm not too fussed, but some folk, children and adults alike, are actually scared of dogs, particularly when they come bounding towards you!
You and I both know your dog is a big (or little) softy, wouldn't hurt a fly, and is only wanting to play, but like I say, some folk actually can, and do, get scared!
Not only that, but big dollopy playful hounds have been known to knock beer over... as we were sat immediately at the front of our tent, under our tarp, in our nice comfy chairs, with table betwixt, minding our own business!... and I'm only allowed four bottles per camping weekend!
Of course, if the site allows dogs off lead, then it's up to the scaredy cat to know that in advance, and go camp elsewhere, as there is no room for complaint!
Ultimately of course, it lies with the site owner to ensure rules are adhered to, but we can all help, by playing along.
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For the record, the general consensus of opinion amongst non dog owners is that 20m of flexible, uncontrollable, retractable (but never gets retracted!) plastic coated wire does not constitute a "lead", or anything resembling "keeping a dog under control.
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Also for the record, my favourite UKCS dogs are Bailey & Borda... in no particular order!
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