dogs & caravanning advice

[botty]

hi we have a 7 month cavailer king charles we go caravanning a lot and he goes in his cage at home and in the van at night we put it between the side bed with a throw over him and he sleeps alnight as he does at home

he loves is cage we leave the door open at home in the day time and he will go in on his own for a sleep we only close it at night and if we go out in the day if you start them with a cage from the day you bring the dog home he should be fine

from sue

 

[Angela_5076436]

Our dog made the shower his sleeping place - and would often go in there during the day . He had his own beanbag bed there.

He made it clear he didn't like throws on the seats and we eventually gave in and had a set of caravan seat covers made for him. They lasted for all the time we had him - he was one of the early pets passport dogs - he was ready to go immediately.

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

Can I ask if anyone has a nasty, unsiciable dog, whether that's to humans or other dogs, to please make sure that if using a spike it is FIRMLY in the ground.

Last year my wife was outside the caravan with 2 of our dogs when I was locking the door while having the other dog when I heard a terried yelp and my wife screamed.

A dog opposite had seen our dogs and went for them pulling the screw out of the ground. The nasty mutt had its teeth bared and was about 12 inches from our youngest dog when it stopped, probably because it's owner yelled at it. If it had continued to attack I'm not to sure of the outcome regarding my dogs because it would be hard trying to keep that dog off while holding another and my wife having a lead in both hands.

I know I will court controversy but my own opinion is unsociable dogs shouldn't be in public places ... full stop.

If a person has an unsociable nasty dog get the problem sorted by either having the dog trained, put to sleep or by not taking the dog and putting it in kennels if they want to go away.

This is something I've been saying for years, either in forums or writing to the press, including complaining about dog dumps but because then I didn't have dogs I was accused of being a dog hater by those poor misguided souls who look for excuses to leave their dogs dumps where they fall. One woman, after I wrote to the press about dumps in the park, replied that dogs have been using that land for thousands of years to do their dumps ... DUH! She then went onto say that people should be targetting kids and their graffiti in the park and to leave the dogs alone.

Now I have dogs of my own they at least can't complain that I'm a dog hater just because I wish to walk in a straight line to wherever I'm going instead of walking like a demented crab trying to avoid the dumps :O)

 

[Mel]

our dog doesn't leave any mud, dog hair or fleas in our van, cos we never take her with us and stick her in a kennel instead. Foolproof!

 

[LMH]

My two dogs sleep in crates in the tall annexe. They both have nice deep beds. I cover the crates with a cage cover.

If it's cold, I'll put the halogen heater on for them.

My little Gaylord was four months old when I first took him caravanning. He loved it, unfortunately as it was just me and my daughter caravanning. I left my daughter (14) alone with the dog at the time. When I got back, the dog had chewed all the way through the brand new eco ground sheet which was rolled up on the floor. Ruined!!

I don't tend to tether my dogs on ground spikes outside as I don't want any dogs coming up to them, nor do I want children bothering them either.

If we go away and just take little Gaylord (SBT), we have him in the caravan but we would never have both dogs in the van, too many dog hairs.

I don't allow the dogs on the seats in the van either.

One thing to be mindful of is the oven if you have one, the glass can get quite hot. Also, if you open the oven door whilst something is cooking in it, the dog might put its head inside (mine will).

With a young dog in the awning which is on the loose, just keep an eye on it so it doesn't escape out of the awning. Keep any electrical cables out of its way too.

Another thing I found out too, if you don't use a groundsheet, your dog might go to the loo in the awning. Young dogs will probably **** their legs up the side of the awning (which mine did).

Other than that, caravanning is great with dogs if your dogs are obedient, well trained and well socialised.

Lisa

 

[LMH]

Sorry, forgot to say, security - I have a combination bike lock for the crate. I did intend to lock Gaylord in his cage at night but I haven't yet and probably won't.

If I was worried about someone taking him (undesirables on campsites)!! I would probably keep him in the caravan with us.

The other dog wouldn't go off with anyone and she is well capable of dealing with intruders.

Lisa

 

[LMH]

QUOTE:

'unfortunately as it was just me and my daughter caravanning. I left my daughter (14) alone with the dog at the time'. UNQUOTE

I'm not a bad mother, I mean I left her alone for a short period!!!!

Lisa

 

[Mel]

Lisa you are clearly a super mum like me. we brought up our daughters so well that they were quite capable of being left alone at 14. We rock!

Mel

 

[jules1962]

Can I ask if anyone has a nasty, unsiciable dog, whether that's to humans or other dogs, to please make sure that if using a spike it is FIRMLY in the ground.

Last year my wife was outside the caravan with 2 of our dogs when I was locking the door while having the other dog when I heard a terried yelp and my wife screamed.

A dog opposite had seen our dogs and went for them pulling the screw out of the ground. The nasty mutt had its teeth bared and was about 12 inches from our youngest dog when it stopped, probably because it's owner yelled at it. If it had continued to attack I'm not to sure of the outcome regarding my dogs because it would be hard trying to keep that dog off while holding another and my wife having a lead in both hands.

I know I will court controversy but my own opinion is unsociable dogs shouldn't be in public places ... full stop.

If a person has an unsociable nasty dog get the problem sorted by either having the dog trained, put to sleep or by not taking the dog and putting it in kennels if they want to go away.

This is something I've been saying for years, either in forums or writing to the press, including complaining about dog dumps but because then I didn't have dogs I was accused of being a dog hater by those poor misguided souls who look for excuses to leave their dogs dumps where they fall. One woman, after I wrote to the press about dumps in the park, replied that dogs have been using that land for thousands of years to do their dumps ... DUH! She then went onto say that people should be targetting kids and their graffiti in the park and to leave the dogs alone.

Now I have dogs of my own they at least can't complain that I'm a dog hater just because I wish to walk in a straight line to wherever I'm going instead of walking like a demented crab trying to avoid the dumps :O)

We have 2 dogs who are the most friendly dogs you could have, but our jack russell seems to be really agressive if he is on his lead towards other dogs but if he is off his lead & meets other dogs he just wants to play with them.

I do worry that when we are away people think he is viscous but most of the time we manage to introduce him to other dogs off the lead then he is ok even if he meets them again later whilst on his lead.

We have tried everything from muzzles to spraying him with water and i have now purchased a bark alarm which does seem to calm him down as it gives off a loud sound only animals can hear.

 

[LMH]

Lisa you are clearly a super mum like me. we brought up our daughters so well that they were quite capable of being left alone at 14. We rock!

Mel

Well said!!!

Lisa

 

[Andrew_5098956]

Hi, just read your message, we take our 3 dags with us to agility competitions, we have fleece blankets to protect the seats, use non-slip vetbed for the floor and take up the original removable carpets, we also make a fence barrier from windbreaks along with the awning skirt this can make a safe garden to play in. usually the long busy days and the fresh air, make our dogs so tired they are no bother during the night.

 

[martin.]

We've got a 12 stone bullmastiff, it was easy when he was a puppy he used to sleep in the van with us but now we have to put the awning up for him and an inner tent for his bed, there is just enough room for him to lie down inside the van infront of the fridge but funny how you always need something when he's there.

He's a big softy with a heart of gold, sleeps 23 hours a day, doesn't need much walking, loves kids and people and other dogs, eats 4 chickens a day and as we speak is snoring his head off.

We always go to sites that have fishing on site, he lies next to you, curious of what you are doing then walks round a tree that he's tied to and shortens his lead himself and can't work out what happened. Chases flies aswell, now that's funny to watch.

Leave him in a kennel for a weekend, not a chance, he's the entertainment, plus he loves being away as much as we do.

Just one last thing, he doesn't bark, too much like hard work for him, been away sometimes and people didn't realise he was there, not like some dogs.

 

[Tony A.]

Martin,

"12 stone in weight, sleeps 23hrs a day, eats 4 chickens a day, AND DOESN`T NEED MUCH WALKING ???????????????????

A DOG THAT SIZE SHOULD GET 4 TO 5 MILES A DAY OF VIGOROUS EXERCISE, buy a ball thrower and teach him to run and retreive, if you don`t he`ll soon be 18 stone and your vet bills wil hurt.

Why did you buy a dog thats size if you weren`t prepared to put the time in? if you are idle the dog will follow your lead.

Tony A.

 

[martin.]

Tony,

Ok 23 hours was a little bit of an exageration, but given the chance he would do.

The point I was making was he is a horizontal dog and is easy to take away with in the caravan.

We've had Bullmastiffs for 20 years and know how they grow, feeding habits and walking habits, if you tried to walk him 5 miles a day you'd kill him, they aren't pointers or collies who need that type of exercise.

They usually grow to about 9-10 stone on average with the odd exception and he's one of them, you can't take him back and say we don't want him he's too big, we know how big they can get.

We love mastiffs, they have the best temprement, fun to be with, and trust them with kids and other animals. As for the 4 chickens a day, they're carcasses from a poultry farm, proper dog food, gets 100% nutrition from them, and poos little white lumps like you used to see years ago, easy clean.

 

[colin(bridgend)]

Shoot the blessed dirty flee bag thing - all dogs should be sold to the Chineese/Indian restaurants for eating as they enjoy this type of meat.

 

[YorkiePuds]

Shoot the blessed dirty flee bag thing - all dogs should be sold to the Chineese/Indian restaurants for eating as they enjoy this type of meat.

OOOOH! Colin. I think you might have started a big debate here watch it!!

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

It's o.k. Puds, colin has done this before but nobody is biting. Besides the dogs would be safe anyway because colin can't bite either, he's got no teeth :O)

 

[colin(bridgend)]

It's o.k. Puds, colin has done this before but nobody is biting. Besides the dogs would be safe anyway because colin can't bite either, he's got no teeth :O)

I have access to a dirty great big gun though hehehehe

 

[Lord Braykewynde]

It's o.k. Puds, colin has done this before but nobody is biting. Besides the dogs would be safe anyway because colin can't bite either, he's got no teeth :O)

Me too, for shooting cats .... it's called a Blunderpuss :O)

 

[YorkiePuds]

Me too, for shooting cats .... it's called a Blunderpuss :O)

Please dont let Rita near the gun, she will have me HEHE!!!!!!

 

[Viking1]

I got a Bess

Mark

 

[Tony A.]

Martin,

My apologies for preaching, but you do see a lot of people with a butter ball on four legs, "they can`t understand how the dog got so fat"

Wonder how long it would take to render `colin(bridgend` down, for dog food?

Love your dog

Tony A.

 

[colin(bridgend)]

Tony that was indeed cruel and I have been hurt now to the quick. I thought that the contributers to this forum could be classed as my friends.

 

[martin.]

Martin,

My apologies for preaching, but you do see a lot of people with a butter ball on four legs, "they can`t understand how the dog got so fat"

Wonder how long it would take to render `colin(bridgend` down, for dog food?

Love your dog

Tony A.

No probs Tony, we'd never let him get butterball size, like I said before he's the odd exception, even had to get a bigger car, lol.

He's 100% pure muscle, has pulled a car with the handbrake on and snapped thick rope, he's a gentle giant though.

I know he's not everyones cup of tea but he is ours and one advantage to his size is you don't have to bend down to stroke him and no-one will nick the caravan.