too many mutts

[Chuck and Carol]

I think I am the one that took this off topic. I apoligize for that.

As a dog owner, I would want to know if my dogs acted up while we were gone. We usually take them with us unless it is extremely hot. Otherwise, I crate them and turn up the TV. Don't turn it up too loud, that could bother the neighbors.

I do say something to the campground owners. They seem genuinely concerned with my complaints. I have found in 8 out of 10 cases if I talk to the pet owners it goes in one ear and out the other.

We are still training our new puppy on "good" camping manners. When we can get our unit home, we will take him out there so he will be comfortable with his surroundings. Hopefully, he will get the idea and be a happy camper.

Carol

[Dustytuu]

I would want to know if our dogs bother anyone. We usually take them where we go.

Judy jrgwdenner, When we meet in AZ in April....be sure and let us meet Greta.

[jrgwdenner]

Dusty, no doubt she'll be with us and we'll gladly introduce her to you.

[Connorsmom]

I swore I would never have another doggie after I lost Daniel. But alas, when I saw Molly at 10 weeks old, she stole my heart. I purchased her from another seasonal at the campground I belong to in the summer months. She has grown up camping, and does extremely well. She only gives out a low bark (more of a growl) if she thinks someone is in our "yard", but will stop when I tell her it's okay. I have tested to be sure, she does not bark when I'm not there. And she would never dream of getting on the furniture. All 80 pounds of her stays on the floor...LOL I live in an apartment complex, so I'm used to ALWAYS cleaning up after her, and having her on a leash. It angers me when other people walk their dogs over here by us, and they don't clean up after their dog. It's not fair, and I truly do not appreciate it! But, I'll be darned if I'm cleaning up after someone elses dog. That just ain't gonna happen. Any campground we go to, I will walk Molly even before setting up, and designate a "yard" area for her. After that, she knows she cannot go potty until I get her back to that spot. She is an incredibly intelligent dog.

The birds are a different story. I sit and watch people trying to figure out who's telephone is ringing, where the cat is coming from, and who's microwave is going off. The entire time it's Chloe, my african grey going through her sound effects...LOL I'm more concerned about the noises Connor and Chloe make, than I do about Molly. But, I think people are more used to hearing birds in the wild, so they don't notice Connor's "yelling" as much. At least, no one has ever said anything.

There are many "issues" that are more noticed at campgrounds due to being in such close quarters with our neighbors. It's just one of the aspects of camping that has to be dealt with. Sometimes it can be frustrating, and it can leave a negative aftertaste. But, you try to enjoy the space that you have created, and once you close your door, turn up your tv or stereo loud enough to drown that stuff out, (but not loud enough to infringe on your neighbor)...well, then you remember why you're there. Hey, it's all good...:-)

Jan

[sreigle]

quote:Originally posted by Chuck and Carol

I think I am the one that took this off topic. I apoligize for that.

Carol

Carol, I didn't mean to point fingers at anyone and I should not have stated it the way I did. I just wanted to get back to the key point Montana Rog posted as it is one of my pet peeves, also. As I said, the vast majority are not the problem. It's the few. And I think most owners would want to know there is a problem.

[richfaa]

We had a sort of Australian Shepard Dawg for many years (15) and when it passed on we decided not to get another so we got this "Bird" instead.For some reason C.G's do not consider a bird a pet, They are more concerned with noise and poop However the bird can very noisy and its mimicking of various things can drive you nuts.The Dawg and I were buds..the Bird would rather peck on my head or bite off various parts of my body. I am not a fan of noisy pets or kids and dogs seem to more guilty of that than other pets.What bothers me more is the dog owner who thinks that "it is cute" and.. oh it won't bark for long.The dog is doing what dogs do..bark..and the owners are doing what many owners do..being uncaring and inconsiderate because "it is cute." The vast majority of pet owners are considerate of others but we seem to get the ones who are not next to us. Unfortunately it is having a effect as more and more C.G's are going to a no pet policy.

[jchw]

I'm proud to say that we currently have 2 wonderful Border Collies residing with us. Both are obedience trained as well as compete in dog agility and dog flyball. I share everyone's "passion" about being a good dog owner. When left alone, our dogs are in their crates. No noise from them when others walk by. When we walk them, we carry bags, and at night time, I carry a flash light. But more than once I've used the light from my cell phone screen to pick up their "nasty" stuff.

We use to own 3 Rotweillers, and they were also obedience trained and we competed with them as above. When we would go in to Pet's Mart, they would heal, three abreast as we walked through the store. Yes, they were on leash, but I didn't have to have the leash tight. When we would stay in hotels, more than once people would needlessly take a wide birth around us. When commanded, all 3 would sit. They were wonderful, and rarely barked.

I believe even the smallest dog or the largest dog can be properly trained to be as obedient as "little kids" running around campgrounds. But at least I don't have to worry about someone yelling at me or my dogs for knocking over their drain line, upsetting their satellite dish, leaving "messes" around the campground, etc.

From a conscientious dog owner in in Texas...
John

P.S. I'm not upset with your monologue Montana Rog... just expressing the belief that any dog can be well behaved :-)

[Rocky2]

We travel and live with 3 well behaved and friendly dogs - 2 Australian Shepards and 1 who is a mix of (our best guess) Rotweiller, Chow and Australian Shepard.
They are all rescued dogs and when we decided to go fulltime we could not just give them away - they are like our children (only better behaved).

We have had comments from people on how well behaved they are and they are much quieter than most of the children we have come across in our travels.

AND we always pick up after our dogs - I even pick up after other peoples dogs because I don't want to step in it either.

Laura

[simonsrf]

In the past, I’ve been a pet owner. We now live in “square-inches” and do not have the room or desire to give up precious space and time to a pet, regardless of how much we think we would be loved by that pet.

Most people who have pets are responsible people who believe the pet could be a problem for others if not properly cared for; they worry about the care and feeding of their pets. …and then there’s the guy next to me who has a real nice dog, but twice in two days, the dog has wrapped his leash around my satellite dish. The neighbor was very apologetic for the dog. ?? We’ll be moving tomorrow.

…and then there are those “real smart” people who think they can talk to their dogs…. We are especially amused by the people who tell us what their dogs think!! …..guess that’s a subject for a different topic.

Boondocking is our solution to this annoying problem, works EVERY time for us.

[M00N1]

we have one large dog and when we go out, we close all the blinds and leave the tv on or the radio. We have always asked when we return to the neighbours if she was a nuisance in any way and they always say they did not even know a dog was in there. She also has the air conditioning on, so all the inside noice stops her from hearing anything outside.

[Trailer Trash 2]

Sometimes a dog next to you in a campground is far better than a bunch of out of control children running through your camp or screeming there lungs off.
And there are some pet owners that should not even own a pet, much less bring it with them on a campout.

[madeforeachother]

I wish every camper would just be considerate to their fellow campers. Pretty much like the saying- do unto others like you would have them do unto you! That says it all, so when I hear a dog/dogs barking all day ruining what I was hoping to be a relaxing day for us, I take the problem to the source. First I write a note explaining that while they were out having a wonderful time and ruining their fellow campers day with constant dog barking that they have been warned and the next step is to contact the park management. I have not had a problem after this is done. Now for all of you dog owners thinking that I dislike animals, YOU ARE WRONG!!. I grew up with eleven dogs at the same time thru my younger years and know that when an animal is left alone for long periods of time it gets scared and that is what makes me mad!If their pets are like family as they say then take them with you when you leave for an outing. The pets will love the company and we back at the campground can enjoy the solitude for which we all are seeking.

[simonsrf]

quote:Originally posted by Trailer Trash 2

Sometimes a dog next to you in a campground is far better than a bunch of out of control children running through your camp or screeming there lungs off.
And there are some pet owners that should not even own a pet, much less bring it with them on a campout.

...and there are some parents who should not have children.

[texdeano]

We do travel with one small dog and do look for parks that allow pet's.Looks to me like if anyone hates dogs that they would stay in the parks that do not allow pet's and everyone could be happy.