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at Dave + Kath, do you drive down the motorway at 70MPH, just because you can?? Or like most people do you stick to the 60MPH limit because it's the rules of the road.

Keeping  your dog on a lead is one of the rules of nearly all campsites, so why disobey it?? Ego??

The same should apply here, if a campsite has rule stating that dogs should be on a lead at all times then your dog should be on a lead.

Your dog may be well trained but even the best of dogs can still be unpredictable, I have a dog my self, she is friendly, yes a little yappy until she gets a fuss and wouldn't harm a fly, but she is still kept on a lead.

Quote: Originally posted by Dave + Kath on 17/5/2012

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We have a 2 year old black Labrador which we've always taken in the caravan. I was very keen to take him training as soon as he was old enough and it's paid dividends, he'll lie outside the caravan without being tethered and will not bother anybody. Does the dog get enough exercise? I always make sure mine has at least 2 long walks. I take it if he's chewing outside then he's outside on his own, might be worth giving him alternatives to chew on, we give ours hide chews which also are good for his teeth

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Quote: Originally posted by robin52 on 17/5/2012

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Quote: Originally posted by Dave + Kath on 17/5/2012

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We have a 2 year old black Labrador which we've always taken in the caravan. I was very keen to take him training as soon as he was old enough and it's paid dividends, he'll lie outside the caravan without being tethered and will not bother anybody. Does the dog get enough exercise? I always make sure mine has at least 2 long walks. I take it if he's chewing outside then he's outside on his own, might be worth giving him alternatives to chew on, we give ours hide chews which also are good for his teeth

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Bet you are glad you said that hey?  lighten up folks!

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Back on topic!

As a previous poster said, get some bitter apple spray from your pet shop.

Just spray onto anything your pet is inclined to chew.

Leaves no sticky residue etc.

Dave

We never have our 3 dogs, 2X Belgian Shepherds and a Border Collie. On their leads either !

But then we have crate trained our dogs, they go into the crates as it is their own space, away from harm,  from people tripping over them, or spilling things on them, getting told to move. and they usually just lay there watching the goings on,  with a chewy bar or go to sleep. 

My dogs are well trained, friendly and happy to be with family and friends age ranges from 6days[ born last week] to 87. But they will never be left unsupervised with anyone but our immediate family members.

It is really common sense.

Quote: Originally posted by Dave + Kath on 17/5/2012

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You think because I've got a dog with red eyes called Satan that i drive at 70mph when towing, blimey you are full of assumptions aren't you. You then make another assumption that because my dog is like he is it must be my ego. Let me get one thing straight, I'm not a law breaker neither do i walk around with a 'look at me' attitude, if my dog attacked another dog or bit somebody i would gladly take responsibility and have him destroyed. One of the arguments was that 'what if someone poked him in the eye?', well I only hope that the parent of the kid that poked him in the eye would also honour their side of the bargain!

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The rules that exist on campsites are there for a reason and those that deliberately flaunt or break these rules should not be surprised if those that obey them get uptight by reporting them to the warden.

If you don't like the rules that campsites impose, then perhaps now is the time to find another hobby.

I am on a CC site at the moment and every other van has a tethered dog outside them.

If I am walking our dogs, I always ask the owners permission before we aproach the other dogs and if no one is in sight, we steer clear.

In the last two days my two have been in contact with atleast a dozen other friendly dogs and it has been really nice to see them together and to chat with the owners. Pets on campsites are a great conversation starter and most owners are genuinely interesting and responsible people.

Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 18/5/2012

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The rules that exist on campsites are there for a reason and those that deliberately flaunt or break these rules should not be surprised if those that obey them get uptight by reporting them to the warden.

If you don't like the rules that campsites impose, then perhaps now is the time to find another hobby.

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