It's not illegal to transport them as long as it is in a secure manner. Which it is. And I'm not sure but last time I checked there were a LOT of Range Rovers on the roads. Doesn't identify mine.
No fried bread thanks, gives me gas.
As for the locks, well someone has to keep the keys and just because some people don't like the way I look after my dogs does not make me unfit.
Anyway, so far off topic it's nuts. You started this thread with your opinion that dogs are not welcome on caravan sites. There is the argument that some people give which says that all dogs should be on leads. I don't agree. I know how to take care of my dogs and so do the vast majority of dog owners. If the dog is unpredictable in a given set of circumstances then the owner will know this and take appropriate measures. Those who don't are easily identified by Car reg, CC membership number (or C&CC) etc so they can be warned or subsequently banned if they cause a nuisance. They can also be prosecuted if they allow their pet to display aggression or cause a nuisance. There's already plenty of rules to take care of the problem ones.
The trouble comes when authorities (of any description) try to legislate for the minority; the majority suffer and it rarely makes any difference. A bit like firearms licencing after Dunblane or Hungerford, just lots more red tape for legitimate ones and no reduction in the amount of unlicenced ones. Or making all knives illegal, something which means farm workers who use a pocket knife for everyday tasks are now criminals if they step off their farm with it in their pocket. Is there any less knife crime?
My point is simple, the rules about keeping your dog on a lead at all times is the same, a knee jerk reaction to popular hysterics about dogs. It doesn't stop the incessant yapping from some, the snappyness (word?) of others or the downright disobedience shown by some dogs. And guess what, my dogs are none of those things. If they were I wouldn't take them with me. Most people don't even realise I actually have dogs with me.
Who was it said that rules are for the guidance of the wise and the blind obedience of a fool? The underlying guidance with this rule, i.e. the intended outcome, was that dog owners should not allow the presence of their dog to impact upon the enjoyment of others, for example, by allowing it to foul the site, by allowing it to yap all day and night, by letting it display aggression and by letting it run free to steal food etc from other peoples' caravans. Well my boys don't do any of those things. Dog owners who do allow their pets to impact the ejoyment of others should be asked to leave the site, simple. In just the same way, MOG's who pitch next to the playground and then promptly complain about the kids making a noise should be invited to leave as well.
Despite the rather vocal mutt-erings (i'll get my coat) of the few, caravanning attracts a lot of dog owners and there are going to be dogs on sites for the foreseeable future. Not all dogs are the same so there has to be room for something called discretion and common sense. Generalisation and stereotyping don't really work as those trying to implement the Dangerous Dogs Act will attest.
Right, off to bed.
No fried bread thanks, gives me gas.
Anyway, so far off topic it's nuts. You started this thread with your opinion that dogs are not welcome on caravan sites. There is the argument that some people give which says that all dogs should be on leads. I don't agree. I know how to take care of my dogs and so do the vast majority of dog owners. If the dog is unpredictable in a given set of circumstances then the owner will know this and take appropriate measures. Those who don't are easily identified by Car reg, CC membership number (or C&CC) etc so they can be warned or subsequently banned if they cause a nuisance. They can also be prosecuted if they allow their pet to display aggression or cause a nuisance. There's already plenty of rules to take care of the problem ones.
The trouble comes when authorities (of any description) try to legislate for the minority; the majority suffer and it rarely makes any difference. A bit like firearms licencing after Dunblane or Hungerford, just lots more red tape for legitimate ones and no reduction in the amount of unlicenced ones. Or making all knives illegal, something which means farm workers who use a pocket knife for everyday tasks are now criminals if they step off their farm with it in their pocket. Is there any less knife crime?
My point is simple, the rules about keeping your dog on a lead at all times is the same, a knee jerk reaction to popular hysterics about dogs. It doesn't stop the incessant yapping from some, the snappyness (word?) of others or the downright disobedience shown by some dogs. And guess what, my dogs are none of those things. If they were I wouldn't take them with me. Most people don't even realise I actually have dogs with me.
Who was it said that rules are for the guidance of the wise and the blind obedience of a fool? The underlying guidance with this rule, i.e. the intended outcome, was that dog owners should not allow the presence of their dog to impact upon the enjoyment of others, for example, by allowing it to foul the site, by allowing it to yap all day and night, by letting it display aggression and by letting it run free to steal food etc from other peoples' caravans. Well my boys don't do any of those things. Dog owners who do allow their pets to impact the ejoyment of others should be asked to leave the site, simple. In just the same way, MOG's who pitch next to the playground and then promptly complain about the kids making a noise should be invited to leave as well.
Despite the rather vocal mutt-erings (i'll get my coat) of the few, caravanning attracts a lot of dog owners and there are going to be dogs on sites for the foreseeable future. Not all dogs are the same so there has to be room for something called discretion and common sense. Generalisation and stereotyping don't really work as those trying to implement the Dangerous Dogs Act will attest.
Right, off to bed.
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