dgo1369
Georgetown, TX, US
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Hiker Chick wrote:No way would I leave any dog unattended, crate or otherwise, in a campground. In a tent or RV.
No trail is worth the risk to your dog.
Noble thought, unrealistic when including any vehicle that has an air conditioner, however. My dogs have the radio or TV on when we leave and the a/c on. Note that I'm referring to an RV, not a tent or a truck. As one of the other poster mentioned, it's a tough decision, but if I had a tent, I would not leave my dog(s) unattended.
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Mossytoes
Oregon
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So, the tent option is out. I felt uncomfortable with that idea anyway. So unless we can park in the shade and leave the windows all the way down and/or the back open, guess will pass on the cave hike.
Thanks for the input.
MT
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PJROCKFORD
Rockford TN
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As a dog lover and the having two dogs that I camp with I would never leave them alone in a crate in a tent or vehicle. Thats just not good for the dog. If you bring a dog, then your activities have to take their welfare into consideration. If not, then don't bring them with you.
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Pucka1378
Southern California
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I have to disagree that all your activities have to revolve around the dog. I think yes in the summer when it is way to hot I agree. But, in November I don't think I have to worry about leaving my dog in the back of the truck for a couple hours when it is 50 degrees out. He does not mind. He is at home for long extended periods of time and would be much more upset if we left him for the whole weekend at home instead of just a 2hr period while we went for a hike or we went to see a site that does not allow dogs.
Also we camp a lot with out my DH and I bring the dog along and when I take the boys to the restroom, or to the pool etc. I put him in the back of the truck while we do that.
We also have one of those cool mats that he will lay on when it is on the warmer side and I will throw that in the back of the truck for him as well and that is nice for him. Obviously if it is hot and we have no shade then I don't do that.
The dog also at night sleeps in the back of the truck. It works out well for us. The dog is the loudest snorer of us all LOL
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Mrs.Anthony337
Pasadena, CA
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So far, everything we have come across has always noted the rule 'dogs must be accompanied at all times' and 'dogs not allowed on trails' and the occasional 'dogs not allowed on beach or in water'...
Best thing for the dog is to just plan around them, or leave them with a sitter/pet hotel if you really want to do some things they cannot do.
Hiker Chick- you are HERE too! LOL  Hello!
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