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I think its each to his own really.  Our dog is part of our lives - ...however, he is also considered to be a working dog.  Having kept dogs for many years I don't let them rule my life and I don't believe in foisting dogs into situations that might offend others...such as pubs or eating places or shops.  Some dogs don't enjoy being dragged round everywhere either, especially not in the heat.  And some dogs don't have the correct temprement to be taken into busy areas where there are lots of people.  Some owners don't have the correct attitude either since they let them foul pavements !...ergh...

I'm pretty sure that all the dogs I've ever owned would prefer to go walking ( or working in the countryside ) then left to crash out in a kennel or car... than being hoiked round shops or the pub.  Certainly suits me better too !

I've got 2 dogs, both Labradors and one is older and only walks on 3 legs.  He doesn't like walking far so I booked him in for day boarding at a kennels near to the site we were staying at.  He was more than happy to sleep all day while I took the younger one out and about as he loves walking.

On the Sunday, we just did shorter walks and thankfully it was much cooler so once the older dog had had enough, I popped him back in the car, with the crate fan on that's attached to the dog guard, and he slept while me and the other dog walked more.

Both of them love being on site, secured to their ground spike, while they watch the world go past.  Neither bark for no reason and they enjoy camping as much as I do, so for me, going without them is not an option.

No being a dog owner, we don't have this problem, but totally agree that leaving them in the car is not an option.  I had a blazing row with one owner outside a pub years ago, having watched his heavy coated collie struggling to get his nose through the dog guard to access the slight breeze through the inch of window that had been left open.  I was on the verge of calling the police, when the owner and his family returned.  I suggested that he was not wise leaving the dog in the car, and he persisted in standing there arguing that his dog was the best cared for in the country, whilst still leaving the car closed and not letting the dog out!!!!  Couldn't make him see sense at all, and I ended up just walking off in disgust.

Incidentally, has anyone seen the little "dog tents" for sale in Asda at the moment.  Not sure how large a dog they take, or how secure they are but definately cute!

My aunt and uncle had a caravan for years, and used to take their cat on holiday with them.  Having been introduced to it from an early age, she never strayed far from the awning and seemed to enjoy her holidays!

Not an option when its hot, No.  But otherwise no probs.  Granted, it does make things difficult when the weather is too hot to leave the dog in the car...which is why we go to a site where the farmer allows us to leave ours in a kennel.  I think some sites do have more official facilities, which I think is a good idea ( better if situated away from the main site due to possible noise ! )

Quote: Originally posted by Cornish Maiden on 02/8/2009

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Sorry, I should have qualified my point by adding "on a hot day".  Sadly people forget that it may be cloudy, but once the sun comes out the temperature in the car can soar very quickly.  I wasn't meaning to suggest NEVER leave dogs in cars or caravans.

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