dogs

[CliveV]

I read your message re having two dogs and caravanning for 15 years. We are newly retired and thinking about caravanning, but are a bit concerned about our dogs. We have three ranging from an older springer spaniel, to a younger lab mix and an even younger poodle mix. They are all good barkers, though, and would bark at any noise. We are concerned that they would disrupt our holiday and everyone elses holiday. Obviously children playing would be a problem. Are there many campsites that accept three dogs and are there any that are better for dogs than others. Would appreciate your advice. I don't want to buy a caravan and find out it is a complete disaster.

Hi Colin

What about trying a static caravan or borowing or hiring a caravan for a long w/e to see how they react? Dogs often only bark to "protect" their own territory - take them somewhere diferent and they may not bark.

We have two dogs - one a German Shepard X Rough Collie and the other a large Retriever type.

Both are quiet apart from when the postman calls or a visitor arrives. I do not mind this as I am sure it puts of the low-lifes. However, I feel nothing is worse than a constantly barking dog. Friends had this problem with their Terrier and cured it in a matter of days via one of these "anti bark collars" - They really do work.

Shame if your anti-social dogs stop you from socialising via a caravan! Apart from the ability to get away from it all meeting up with like minded people is for me the main attraction.

 

[Colin_5066147]

Hi Colin

What about trying a static caravan or borowing or hiring a caravan for a long w/e to see how they react? Dogs often only bark to "protect" their own territory - take them somewhere diferent and they may not bark.

We have two dogs - one a German Shepard X Rough Collie and the other a large Retriever type.

Both are quiet apart from when the postman calls or a visitor arrives. I do not mind this as I am sure it puts of the low-lifes. However, I feel nothing is worse than a constantly barking dog. Friends had this problem with their Terrier and cured it in a matter of days via one of these "anti bark collars" - They really do work.

Shame if your anti-social dogs stop you from socialising via a caravan! Apart from the ability to get away from it all meeting up with like minded people is for me the main attraction.

Thanks Clive, I may try that although a static, I think, is a little bit different from a tourer. I may try and borrow one. Also wondered if more than two dogs were acceptable at most sites.

 

[Roger_5040982]

Not everyone likes dogs,this does not mean that we are the lowest form of life, mankind is more important.

Doggie lovers stop pontificating.

roger

 

[CliveV]

Mabye not THE lowest - but close.

Why should you bother to even read/contribute to a thread of interest to those of who have dogs? I don't think it is us that is pontificating!!

Still perhaps you were widdled on by a Yorkshire Terrier in your youth and its scarred you for life.

 

[colin(bridgend)]

I read your message re having two dogs and caravanning for 15 years. We are newly retired and thinking about caravanning, but are a bit concerned about our dogs. We have three ranging from an older springer spaniel, to a younger lab mix and an even younger poodle mix. They are all good barkers, though, and would bark at any noise. We are concerned that they would disrupt our holiday and everyone elses holiday. Obviously children playing would be a problem. Are there many campsites that accept three dogs and are there any that are better for dogs than others. Would appreciate your advice. I don't want to buy a caravan and find out it is a complete disaster.

My advice to you is go for it and enjoy it. The only thing don't let the dogs roam about on their own, this is frowned upon by many caravaners and site owners/wardens. Sadly our dog has passed on, however we enjoyed many happy caravan holiday with her, and made many friends on the site who stopped initially to make a fuss of the dog. If you are now retired what better way of enjoying yourselves than the freedom of caravaning with the pets. Good luck.

 

[colin(bridgend)]

My advice to you is go for it and enjoy it. The only thing don't let the dogs roam about on their own, this is frowned upon by many caravaners and site owners/wardens. Sadly our dog has passed on, however we enjoyed many happy caravan holiday with her, and made many friends on the site who stopped initially to make a fuss of the dog. If you are now retired what better way of enjoying yourselves than the freedom of caravaning with the pets. Good luck.

In case anybody is wandering I am not the Colin commenting above with three dogs and new to caravaning, I am Colin from south Wales and have been caravaning for over 30 years, with and without dogs in tow.

 

[linda_5066048]

we always take our lab with us but when booking our holiday we enquire if they are any local kennels. we phone up and see if they will have our dog just the odd day and it never fails so the dog go in for a few hours on just the days when we are going somewhere that wont allow us to take her but it means she is still with us the rest of the time.

 

[Colin_5066147]

I read your message re having two dogs and caravanning for 15 years. We are newly retired and thinking about caravanning, but are a bit concerned about our dogs. We have three ranging from an older springer spaniel, to a younger lab mix and an even younger poodle mix. They are all good barkers, though, and would bark at any noise. We are concerned that they would disrupt our holiday and everyone elses holiday. Obviously children playing would be a problem. Are there many campsites that accept three dogs and are there any that are better for dogs than others. Would appreciate your advice. I don't want to buy a caravan and find out it is a complete disaster.

Thanks all for commenting.

 

[coljac]

Have some people nothing better to do than leave some of their crass comments here. Yes, your dog does restrict you a little, but as for stately homes we go and see them on poor weather days. Our dog stays in the car with the windows open enough to keep cool. We alawys make sure the car is in the shade. Also if you have a sunroof, cover it if you have one as the car can get hot even on dull days. Or, if your site is near the place you wish to visit, leave your dog in the van with adequate ventilation. If its hot we leave her only for short periods....no more than 2 hours...however if you have an omnivent they act like air conditioners and will keep your van cool. Get your dog or dogs and enjoy them. They are mans best friend contrary to what some think here

the most usefull piece of kit i ever bought for leeping the car cool was a fold up white card board dash board shade ,it fits in your front window and shades the dash and sreering wheel .Next time you get in your car on a sunney day just feel the dash ,its like a radiator and acts like an element in an oven .These shades cost about