mpj
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To "Granted" -
"mpj wrote:I note on the KOA web site that they show some parks that are dog friendly. bumpy"
Bumpyroad said that. But I concur.
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scotty63
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we travel with two dogs. Both are rescued 1 from the pound other from a puppy mill. We always check with the Cg we wish to stay at and let them know we have dogs. One campground we stayed at on a trip to Alberta had a 25 pound restriction.
We didn't think about the weight of our PBGV cross and when we looked at his vet certificate we found out he was 47 lbs. We went to the office to apologize for our mistake, and they said because of his gentle laid back nature he was exempt from the weight restriction.
You can always tell the responsible dog owners. Seems they can't get something out of a pocket without little plastic baggies falling out too. LOL
One campground we stayed at had a large sign stating there was a $20.00 for not picking up behind your pet. On the information sheet they gave us there was a notice of a $20.00 reward for reporting offenders for not picking up. I don't report people but will give the offenders a baggie. It seems to be a polite way to get the message across that if the rules aren't followed we will end up with nowhere we can stay with our pets.
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joshjack
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scotty63 wrote:
One campground we stayed at had a large sign stating there was a $20.00 for not picking up behind your pet. On the information sheet they gave us there was a notice of a $20.00 reward for reporting offenders for not picking up. I don't report people but will give the offenders a baggie. It seems to be a polite way to get the message across that if the rules aren't followed we will end up with nowhere we can stay with our pets.
Not to hijack the thread - but I really appreciate this sentiment! I live in a quiet, laid-back neighborhood that I really like BUT a lot of people let their dogs do whatever in people's yards and don't even think about picking it up. When I walk our dogs around the neighborhood I keep them off of other people's lawns for the most part, and always carry a bag just in case. I have even made it home, got in the truck and driven back to a spot to clean up! Then I go to mow my lawn and find little "surprises" all around the place.
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scotty63
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For joshjack. It seems to be areal problem even here where we live. Some people seem to think because we are a small community out in the mountains that dogs can just run and do as they please. There are only a small few that keep their dogs home and pick up when walking them. We used to have a neighbor here that didn't have a dog but had a solution. He put up a small grave marker in a flower bed reading," Here lies the last dog that **** on my lawn". I suggested that he change dog to dog owner. Another suggestion gonig around was to get a paint gun and using it on dogs that are running loose on your property. When owners wonder what the colored splotch on their dogs was you could let them know it was because it was in someoneelses yard
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dpgllg
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One thing that I have not seen mentioned here is that most campgrounds prohibit pets in all buildings and pool areas.
I know that this is common sense but I was at a park that a family brought their dog into the pool area while they all swam. The dog was then lifting his leg on the furniture. When management approached, they acted surprised that this was a problem.
I have four dogs and I always ask when making reservations or send an email asking permission. I have never been turned down.
Two helpful tips, always travel with the pets latest vaccine and health records. Several campgrounds asked to see vaccine records when I checked in. Having the health records will be very helpful if your pet becomes sick or injured away from home.
The second tip is to put a name tag on the pet that has a cell phone number. A tag that only has your home number will not help when you are hundreds of miles from home.
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Robocop
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Two months back I picked up a stray 9 month old German Shepherd.
A lot of camping changes since then.
Our camping group began reserving sites in a CG that was advertised as 'pet friendly'. Soon thereafter a family that had a Rotweiler/Lab mix advised us that the CG had advised them their dog was persona non grata. Seems they had over ten breeds not allowed. We all know it is not necessarily the breeds but how they are trained. At that time I had not found my Shep yet. I may have understood if the CG had suggested Pit Bulls immediately or maybe a Dobie or Rottie int he extreme but I would support any owner who stated their dog was trained. I have seen 'nasty' little lap dogs too. After seven reservations were made we all pulled out and let the CG know why.
Last weekend I really was educated to having a dog now. I went to a PA State Park that I have camped out 6 times in three years. My reservations were made back in April. I never considered they did not allow dogs although it is in black and white on the website and reservation confirmation.
So, I pull up to the park shack and when the CG employee walks up to my truck, sees Max in the back seat, she remarks, "oh, a dog!". Ayuh. I thought that was amusing but only for a moment. She followed up with "is it a service dog or pet?" Since I am in law enforcement I was almost tempted to suggest he was my partner at work. I had a bad feeling given her observations. When she stated the CG policy I knew I had made a big boo boo. Now, there was a moment of saving grace. Just this year they had instituted a pet experiment on one loop. They had assigned 18 sites as pet sites, 7 with electric and the remaining without. The area was as far to the extreme as the sites could be AND you could not walk your pet BEYOND the confines of the 17 sites and the adjacent green area. Hah! Well, they only had 1 non-electric site available and since I had not been prepared for that (cold and rainy weather already there) I was not happy. Taking him back home (to no one)an hour away was not an option. They offered several boarding kennel phone numbers. After trying number four I was able to make a deal despite the fact I had to drop off Max several hours early and pick up similarily. They only were 10 minutes away and not expensive (like I was in a position to complain). Check off one more CG that I will not be getting to. Sadly the sites my friends and I always get are lakeside and 60-100 feet deep. The pet sites were not like that at all.
I also lucked out since I had only obtained his dog license two weeks earlier after I had the documentation for his being neutered. So I had tags for his shots and license. Without them it may have been more complicated.
Here is Max enjoying Elk Neck SP (MD) the end of September.
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Robocop wrote:Last weekend I really was educated to having a dog now. I went to a PA State Park that I have camped out 6 times in three years. My reservations were made back in April. I never considered they did not allow dogs although it is in black and white on the website and reservation confirmation.
I live in PA and I discovered their no pet policy when I first started RVing about 10 years ago. At first I though it was a big deal that I couldn't go to PA State Parks but I soon discovered there are several 1st rate COE and NFS campgrounds in PA where my dog is welcome, with the usual rules of course. I haven't missed the PA SPs at all. Those that prefer no dogs can go there, I'll go to the others and everybody's happy.
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sher9570
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Robocop..Max is a gorgeous dog, I think I'd give up certain parks to have Max with me, he's a lucky dog that you found him.
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RandCBowlin
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Hmmm...I guess we've been lucky. We've traveled with at least one and often two Dobermans for ten years and have never had an issue. I don't recall ever being asked what bread or size dog we have. However, we strictly obey the leash and pick/up expectations and neither are agressive nor barkers.
An interesting tidbit that I want to share. I own a window coverings business so I'm frequently in customers houses. I've been in homes with rottweilers, pit bulls, boxers and german shepards with absolutely no problem. Yet I've been bit four times. Twice by boston terriers and twice by poodle/terrier crosses. Trust me, it's all about the owners.
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juliev
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National Parks will allow dogs in campgrounds, however, they are not allowed on trails, backcountry areas or in any other public areas. You can only walk them in the campground or in a parking lot. You also cannot leave them unattended in the campgrounds for any reason. If you leave to sightsee for the day, the pets must accompany you.
In hot weather, this may make things difficult because it'll be too hot to leave them in a car or other vehicle while you're sightseeing or on trails.
We've traveled with 3 dogs for 4 years now and never had a problem at any campground. We do carry copies of their vaccination records, but have never been asked to show them. Like the others have said, keep them on a 6 ft leash, clean up after them, and be considerate of other campers and you'll be just fine. I think you'll find (like we have) that the dogs are great ice breakers if you want to meet and visit with other campers.
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