We have a yorkshire terrier that we leave in the caravan only for a few hours usually in the evening if we are going out to eat or for a drink. He is usually out with us all day, so know that he will sleep as he will be tired by night time.Never like to leave him anywhere in the car on his own on show, always worry someone will break in and pinch him!!!
Our two - 13 year old Lab / Collie cross and 5 year old Jack Russell are quite happy being left in the 'van if we're going somewhere they can't go. We leave roof vents and windows open, with blinds down on the side(s) the sun will get and fly screens on the others.
If we drive back they're up at the windows looking all pleased to see us but if we walk back, they're curled up asleep - the Jack Russell usually in the fixed bed! Likes his comfort!
They've always got plenty of water and we'll leave on a fan if it's at all hot, or the heating on a very low setting if we're away in winter.
Ours are used to be on their own when we're at work so there's no separation anxiety - what usually causes the destructive urges - and, if we'll be away for a couple of hours, we'd rather they had as much space as possible to move around in.
I guess it's just a matter of trying her to see how she copes - the sooner you get her into a routine, the easier it will be, but I definitely say no to the awning - too hot and too easy to escape from!
------------- Best Wishes and Happy Travels,
Feecamp
Quote: Originally posted by Ginaherd on 18/10/2007
We would never do this all day. We have left him in the evening and gone to the club house. But if we were out all day he goes to Kennels.
This summer we where struggling getting in kennels and we asked the worden on the off chance if we could leave him and it was a flat NO it was against camping and Caravanning club rules.
Got to admit though I think he would chew, if we left him all day.
Gina
Did you really expect anything different from a C & CC jobsworth? We have never had this problem on a CC site even though we have advised them and left our contact number with the warden just in case.
We had a conversation on this very topic yesterday with a Caravan Club representative at the NEC, following on from a discussion with someone at the RSPB stand.
We were under the impression that leaving a dog in the van was not allowed on CC sites - however it seems that this is a hot topic in the CC at the moment. As far as the sites are concerned then it can be down to the Wardens and (just as Gina says) it was suggested that if we wanted to go out shopping while we leave Rosie in the van (fully vented etc. etc.) then we should drop into the office and let the Wardens know that we are NOT going out for the whole day, but only popping out for a short time. We were told that not all Wardens would agree to this - so if we find a site where they enforce the rule rigidly - then we won't use it again.
We are all responsible people who would never dream of harming our dogs and we are the ones who can judge best as to whether or not it is right to leave them in the van.
------------- There is no such thing as a bad whisky - it is just that some are better than others :)
I guess its down to the individual to decide what they feel is best for their own dog - after all, you know your dog much better than anybody else.
I consider myself to be fairly liberal with my views and interpretations of rules. However, I can see why a site owner or warden would put a blanket ban on animals being left unattended in vans. IMO its not being jobsworth or overzealous. Put yourself in the position of a site warden - a site will have hundreds, possibly thousands of guests throughout a season. How can you tell whether or not your guests' dog is going to be okay or not if left alone in a van?? Best scenario is that they will settle down and chill out, maybe they will bark, be distressed and annoy other guests - worst scenario doesnt bear thinking about.
For our part, we take the dog wherever we go - she's called Holly, a rescue mongrel (cross staffie and something equally stupid) and she is the bestest dog in the whole wide world!!
If we go somewhere and she is not welcome (pub,restaurant etc.) then we just move on and find somewhere else. We are really lucky, in pubs she finds a spot under the table and settles down - however, not everybody likes dogs and I respect this.
Isn't there a joke about not leaving chocolate labs too close to the fire in case they melt?
------------- "Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools."
This is what the RSPCA say about dogs in cars on warm days:
In warm sunny weather cars become ovens, with temperatures soaring to 120°F/49°C or even higher. Because of this, the RSPCA advises that animals are never left inside cars.
If an animal left in a car is panting for breath it may be starting to suffer from heatstroke, which can kill an animal very quickly.
Leaving windows open or putting a bowl of water in the car does not help.
Owners who put an animal at risk by leaving it inside a locked car could face prosecution.
Please help us get this message across this summer. It will save more dogs from suffering and avoid the need for us to prosecute owners.
Dogs can die from heatstroke in a minimum of 20 minutes. If you see a dog left inside a parked car on a warm day, please contact the police on 999 for assistance. In the event of the police being unable to attend, please contact our 24-hour National Cruelty and Advice telephone line on: 0300 1234 999.
You run the risk of someone calling the police out to you
That just about sums it up. It actually just refers to warm,sunny, days.
It's up to judgement what is warm and sunny. We always err on the sound of caution, and if it's sunny and cool we take all the same precautions as if it was warm. then still go and check every few minutes.
One of ours is a Newfoundland, and they are probably the breed most likely to suffer.
We never forget that terrible incident a few years ago, when on a hot day, one "breeder!!!!" finished up with dead newfies all over a motorway service station.
It is against the rules to leave your dog in your caravan alone at any Caravan Club site. Quite rightly so........
How many of us have had to endure barking, pining dogs lock in vans? Not fair on the dogs or other Caravanners!
Our three dogs go everywhere with us! It does sometimes mean we miss out on going to places like stately homes and the like, but that is tough! We made the choice to have the dogs. Pubs are never a problem. Just visit http://www.doggiepubs.org.uk/ there are loads of great pubs listed by county. We keep the lists in the car so it is to hand when we need it.
If you ask your vet that question you will be told to get a cage for your dog.
This may sound cruel but i am assured the dog quickly accepts the cage as their territory and is quite happy there.
The idea is that whenever you leave home or your caravan you put the dog in it. As time goes on you leave the cage open so the dog quickly is free to roam the room but can return to the cage if it feels threatend. Obviously the cage has water, bedding and toys etc in it.
As with all soft mouths dogs Lab pup's love nothing better than a good chew. So if your know the pup is happy in a cage then it can't be chewing up your shoes etc.
True enough about the cage - Holly goes to hers out of preference now. When we arrive at site we open the back of the car and the cage and she looks as if to say, 'I will come out when the legs are down and the kettles on' - handy for me as I dont have to fret about her annoying other campers while I am trying to set up - she just loves to 'make friends' when she arrives somewhere new.
The cage is secured to the floor of the car using heay duty cable ties so I can be pretty confident that, if I should have an accident she will be contained in her cage and hopefully minimise injury to both her and anyone else in the car. The cage won't fit in the missus' car so she uses a harness that clips into the seat-belt holder. I cringe at the possibilities when I see people driving along with a dog loose in the car.
------------- "Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools."
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: A Dog question
![[:x]](https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley7.gif)
Likes his comfort!![[o)]](https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/forum_images/smiley3.gif)
are never a problem. Just visit 
