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02/12/2015 at 5:37pm
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Hello all,

I've joined this forum because my other half and I would benefit from some advice from experienced caravanners' and dog owners. I am going to complete a PGCE qualification next September and because I own a little rescue beagle and cannot afford properties in the necessary area I am considering buying a caravan and 'pitching up' in that for a few months.

Ideally, my self-employed other half will find an office building that will allow him to take Snoopy the Beagle with him to work. However, if he does not I was wondering whether it would even be possible/advisable to leave Snoopy in the caravan for a few hours (no more than 4) at a time throughout the day.

We have looked at some caravans and believe we could make the environment safe and cool/warm as necessary but does anybody have any experience of dogs in caravans for long periods of time???

We'd really appreciate all ideas/advice/experiences on this subject because the dogs health must come first but at present we are struggling to find an ideal solution for all!

Thanks all,

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02/12/2015 at 6:29pm
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Apart from any impact on the dog, you will find that there is a general rule by site owners that dogs should not be left in a caravan on their own.

Not sure if you mean a tourer or static caravan but think the same would apply?

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02/12/2015 at 6:30pm
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I'm not a dog owner but I do know that a lot of sites don't allow you to leave an animal unattended in a caravan/awning.

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I think some dogs are fine and others not We never leave ours more than 2 hours and rarely that long. She knows we are going to come home soon and as a result she can be left and simply lies down and goes to sleep.

Many dogs are regularly left much longer and do suffer separation anxiety as a result. They often bark pitifully all day. That is really upsetting as well as annoying for anyone within earshot.

For me, 4 hours is a long time.


02/12/2015 at 8:57pm
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I don't know which area you are looking at but some areas of the country have quite a lot of doggy day cares that you can leave your dog with them for a day or half a day. The fees vary but it might be a reasonable option for you or a dog walker to take him out for a couple of hours.

Four hours isn't an unreasonable time to leave a well exercised relaxed dog but unfortunately I haven't found a site where this is allowed.

Perhaps if you were settled on a small single pitch site you could discuss it with the owners.


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Rescue centres normally say 4hours is a maximum to leave a dog. Most sites we've been on say no dogs to be left alone. I wouldn't trust ours not to chew the van to bits!! Hope you find a solution and good lock with the pgce.

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Is this a tourer or a static.If a tourer when are you going to site it.


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I'm taking from reading the OP that it is a tourer they are going to buy.

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One thing that you will have to consider is the fact that most touring sites have a maximum stay rule of between 21 and 28 days to comply with their site license, also that your plan may not work out during the summer months for several reasons, the main one being how quickly a touring caravan can heat up inside during the day and cause your dog heat exhaustion, even if you do leave the top vents open and a fan installed.
We had the experiance of this happening on a neighbouring pitch to us on the Sandringham estate, whilst the owners of a young Spaniel had gone out for the day. The wardens were franticly trying to gain entry to the caravan whilst waiting for the Rspca to arrive who had been called by another concerned caravanner. Eventually the Rspca man managed to lift the roof vent and climb down into the caravan and rescue the dog, who needed urgent vetinary treatment due to her ordeal. Leaving a dog locked inside a caravan on a warm summers day is simply not an option, even if it is only for an hour or two, please dont do it, its not fair to your dog do this.

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03/12/2015 at 3:52pm
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Thank you everyone for your responses, we greatly appreciate your advice and experience.

From your messages we have learned that a caravan is, perhaps, similar to a car and that it can become very dangerous for a dog, especially in the summer months. Fortunately my PGCE course does not run during the summer months so the dog would not be living in the caravan during this period. However, in view of the fact that hot days are not confined to the summer months we will find an office or doggy day care centre which can accomodate Snoopy. I must stress that our dog is very happy on his own for a few hours but we would not want to upset holiday makers and other residents so... in view of all of the feedback we will make arrangements for Snoopy not to be alone in the caravan any time it may be hot or for more than 2 hours.

Thank you everyone for your help with this matter :) Snoopy appreciates the advice

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03/12/2015 at 4:01pm
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We had no issues with leaving our 3 small dogs in the caravcan while we were at work. The wife finished work early and was generally home by 2.30pm at the latest. Depends a lot of which site you select.



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