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[Donna D.]

Okay everyone, this topic was started because someone was looking for some help.

Let's stay on topic

[Christi V.]

Susan..

Dont blame the dogs.. blame the irresponsible owners!! I for one have 2 dogs that go camping with me... Both are inclosed in a xpen yard and have access to the trailer anytime they want.. They for one are 'trained' not to bark at other dogs or people. I for one take my dogs out on leashes for their walks, pick up after them, and do not allow them at any time to be off lead. I have had numerious other dogs come charging at us even tho they are tied up in camp and some the owners dont bother to put a lead on them in their camp site. I would and will complain about any dogs that are off lead and not obeying the rules.. I have also written to our state parks complaing of all the 'dog dirt' that is left behind on the trails, and by the side of the road. Last time I informed the rangers that the doodie bags were out in the doggie area, and they never did replace them. I take doodie bags with me, then despose of them in the dumpsters. So again its the 'owners' that allow the dogs to bark and lunge at people.... The will say ' no no' and not even correct the dog, knowing full well they behave in such a manner...
The majority of the dog owners are very responsible and its the few that make it unpleasaent for others in campground...
A well trained dog is a happy, obedient dog....

[Susan Tiller]

Susan..

Dont blame the dogs.. blame the irresponsible owners!! I for one have 2 dogs that go camping with me... Both are inclosed in a xpen yard and have access to the trailer anytime they want.. They for one are 'trained' not to bark at other dogs or people. I for one take my dogs out on leashes for their walks, pick up after them, and do not allow them at any time to be off lead. I have had numerious other dogs come charging at us even tho they are tied up in camp and some the owners dont bother to put a lead on them in their camp site. I would and will complain about any dogs that are off lead and not obeying the rules.. I have also written to our state parks complaing of all the 'dog dirt' that is left behind on the trails, and by the side of the road. Last time I informed the rangers that the doodie bags were out in the doggie area, and they never did replace them. I take doodie bags with me, then despose of them in the dumpsters. So again its the 'owners' that allow the dogs to bark and lunge at people.... The will say ' no no' and not even correct the dog, knowing full well they behave in such a manner...
The majority of the dog owners are very responsible and its the few that make it unpleasaent for others in campground...
A well trained dog is a happy, obedient dog....

Christi

I agree with you that it is the owners and I do not blame the dogs. I am sorry if it sounded that way. I love all animals. I carried my Irish setter with me camping for many years until he went to doggie heaven. The park rangers always asked where Flash was and he would come to the cab of the motor home to say hi to them. I guess by that you could tell he was a good boy and was always welcome.
I take my kitties with me now because as I am "older then dirt". I find they are the easy ones to travel with. (Fash is no longer with me). I do have them trained to walk on leashes in their cat jackets, I have a stroller made with a netted cabin to contain them, and I use the EZ Up tent thing to let them play outside. I too am responsible but get punished because others have let their cats roam. This has become a problem with the park wildlife and so even leave their cats behind to go feral. Cats are not welcome in a lot of parks. I guess you could identify with me on the yap yap issue as your babies are well behaved. Sorry Donna D. , I will hush now.

[Lynn Musgrave]

Hi Gang......It's me again........ Once again every one has been so very helpful.........as I knew you would be..........I have learned so very much from this group. In years past we have camped with our girls and use xpens for them( worked great & was bigger than play pens) Our girls take thier dogs all the time & use xpens and/or Tie out stakes and even crate them.They have always been well behaved,both girls & dogs (of course they all have show dogs) Pebbles will the first for me & hubby to take alone( she is his dog 99% of the time, sleeps under the covers by his feet all year) she is not big on being outside unless she is on a leash or in a lap.

I still have Not found the picture of the set up I was looking for .........must have been before the hack. Now please don't laugh..........but I was looking for it for my baby grandson.They travel a lot with a kiddy xpen & play pen both. The set up I was & still am looking for was hand made by someone that has small dogs( yorkie's I think ) was PVC pipe and UV screen wire,and they had posted pic of it and how it was made ,because it comes apart and rolls up for storage. When rolled up it takes very little space. When I told my daughter about it she wanted to build one for her DS( he is 8 months old) to take on trips with them.

I am stll looking for it and know I will one day find it again. If anyone has any suggestions about where I might find it ....well Thanks again in advance for the help. Keep up the good work and I hope someday to see you ALL out camping. Thanks to my good friends,Lynn