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13/6/2011 at 6:26pm
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The only time I have left him for more than one night was when i went to Download festival ; Mum came over and stayed , also to keep an eye on the kids . Now the kids are older I can leave him with them , but apparently he stays upstairs on my bed all the time .
He's very laid back and chilled out , sleeps as soon as he gets in the car , and loves camping 
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13/6/2011 at 10:44pm
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If we need to go somewhere that aren't doggy friendly we book our Border Collie, Jack, into a day care. Sites can usually recommend somewhere in advance.
For showers, if my OH isn't with us, he gets left in the car, but it's either very early morning or late night.
He's happiest sitting outside watching the goings on of everyone (likes to make sure we're all behaving!), so is okay to be tethered on his ground spike.
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14/6/2011 at 11:39am
Location: East Ull
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Quote: Originally posted by Neighlass on 13/6/2011
My boys are 21 week old labs so they dont really bark they are just giddy kippers!!! Bouncing around and wanting fuss!!!
Thank you :o)
Haha, our lab Bailey is 4 and he still does that now and again!!
The joy of a happy dog 
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14/6/2011 at 6:00pm
Location: East Sussex
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I often camp alone with mine.
Before I go away, I track down a local kennel that is happy to take dogs for a day in case I want to go to a stately home or something. I also always check that the local pubs are dog friendly.
When going to the loo, I tie them up outside. When I shower, as it takes a bit longer, I leave them in their cage in the tent, or outside, in the cage, in the shade, if it's warm and dry.
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14/6/2011 at 11:28pm
Location: West Yorkshire
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I used to take my little Yorkie to the toilet with me, but the site warden asked me not to. Said it was the rules. Fair enough!
I was on my own and couldn't leave him in the car and he chewed through several leads when I tried to tether him.
Much wiser now, I take my Camping Khazi which cuts down on trips to the loo, and use a bowl and a kettle of water in my tent for a good wash.
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15/6/2011 at 7:45am
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We leave our dog in the campervan when we go to the shower, run into a shop etc (we know about hot vehicles etc and take care) as we think it is safer than tethering him when maybe a boisterous child might spook/annoy him when we are not there. And, horrors, we have driven to a restaurant and parked outside and left him in it whilst we have had a quick hour for a meal. He will have had a very long walk beforehand and will be happy to settle and sleep. He is a very loved, well exercised, well cared for dog but I think if you follow normal safety rules it is OK. I know others will not agree with my opinion, but it is only my opinion. I should add that we would never leave him for longer and he goes everywhere else with us.
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15/6/2011 at 8:08am
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The Poppy Dog is quite happy to curl up in her cage in back of Defender while we visit a pub, have a meal.
She gets stressed by lots of people coming and going, as she has to protect her daddy .
We go camping to enjoy the time with her, but unfortunately she cannot walk far now. After the last LRO show she wanted to get in the pod about 7pm!
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15/6/2011 at 7:58pm
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I never camp alone, either with hubby/family or with a friend. With hubby and I we take it in turns to shower/use the loo and we only ever go for weekends to relax so we're not going anywhere he can't come, we walk him to the bins, to do the washing up (one of us stands outside) or to the shop. When I'm with a friend we watch each others dogs while we go to the loo and for showers I put him in the boot of the car and open the windows, it's the only time I ever do it and would only ever do it early morning before it was hot and sunny (chance would be a fine thing..lol..)
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18/6/2011 at 2:23pm
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I am a widow with 2 med dogs, so when camping the lads also come. I admit it is a bit tricky, but the older 8 yr old staffy cross is very steady, the younger mutt at 4 is more flighty. They are tethered so as not to tangle each other when at campsites.
For toilet trips I take them ( ok they go leashed inside with me mostly) For the shower block they are tethered to the towbar of the car for the 15 mins I am away. Mind by this time of the evening they have usually had a 6-10mile "yomp" and are very doggy-relaxed and awaiting their meal. By experiance they know it will follow my return. If wet they await my return from inside the car with 1/2 open windows.
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). We have on one occasion found a local kennels who took her in for the day, and this is probably the best bet if you can't take your dog with you.
