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Message posted by jsparkes20114828/7/2017 at 9:21am
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Having a dog will get you chatting to people on site, which is a good thing, but always be aware that some people, understandably, are not dog friendly. So keep your pet off other peoples pitches and try to ensure it doesn't bark at passers by.
Any holiday with a dog will need a bit of thought before you go. Are ther any dog friendly pubs, cafes etc nearby. If the weather is bad, where can you all go, with the dog.
Also, for the safety of the family and the dog, make sure he/she is secure in the car when travelling. A crate is ideal, but not everyone has room for it, as a minimum you can get a cheap harness and clip it to a spare seat belt.
Have a great holiday!
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Message posted by Hairywol28/7/2017 at 1:05pm
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We've just returned from three weeks touring, on five different sites. We have a Black Lab called Max, who expects at least two good walks a day off the lead and with copious ball-chasing.
First, research the campsites for dog-friendliness and look for reviews that explicitly praise them for this Four of our sites (Peak District, N Yorks, S Wales & N Wales) had really good dog fields with excellent dog walking off-site on public footpaths. Some even had a river, which he loves. One though (Cotswolds) said it was dog-friendly when really it tolerated them in a niggardly way (dogs weren't even let off the lead in the dog field!).
Second, except for winter camping, Max sleeps in the awning. He'd prefer to be inside with us, but he's happy once settled down. We let him in when we get up and he's deliriously happy.
Third, more research using t'internet. Are pubs nearby dog-friendly? Can we have a bar meal with Max? Will any attractions you want to visit allow dogs? Do any walks have high stiles (he's 30Kg and a hell of a lift)?
Fourth, does your dog behave? This is down to training mostly, though there are exceptions such as mistreated rescue dogs. A well-behaved dog that desists from barking and returns on command will make life easier. All dogs of course need to be tethered on the pitch, but a constant yapper will test your neighbours to breaking-point (even if they're too nice to complain) while a tail-wagger will break the ice and make you the campsite favourite. If your dog might bite a stranger, put up a sign saying not to approach - you'd be surprised how many people ignore a dog's plain warnings or even let their kids approach!
Fifth, pick up the poo. I say this for completeness, for my experience is that campers are very particular here anyway.
Done right, dogs and camping are like fish'n'chips 
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Quote: Originally posted by Hairywol on 28/7/2017
We've just returned from three weeks touring, on five different sites. We have a Black Lab called Max, who expects at least two good walks a day off the lead and with copious ball-chasing.
First, research the campsites for dog-friendliness and look for reviews that explicitly praise them for this Four of our sites (Peak District, N Yorks, S Wales & N Wales) had really good dog fields with excellent dog walking off-site on public footpaths. Some even had a river, which he loves. One though (Cotswolds) said it was dog-friendly when really it tolerated them in a niggardly way (dogs weren't even let off the lead in the dog field!).
Second, except for winter camping, Max sleeps in the awning. He'd prefer to be inside with us, but he's happy once settled down. We let him in when we get up and he's deliriously happy.
Third, more research using t'internet. Are pubs nearby dog-friendly? Can we have a bar meal with Max? Will any attractions you want to visit allow dogs? Do any walks have high stiles (he's 30Kg and a hell of a lift)?
Fourth, does your dog behave? This is down to training mostly, though there are exceptions such as mistreated rescue dogs. A well-behaved dog that desists from barking and returns on command will make life easier. All dogs of course need to be tethered on the pitch, but a constant yapper will test your neighbours to breaking-point (even if they're too nice to complain) while a tail-wagger will break the ice and make you the campsite favourite. If your dog might bite a stranger, put up a sign saying not to approach - you'd be surprised how many people ignore a dog's plain warnings or even let their kids approach!
Fifth, pick up the poo. I say this for completeness, for my experience is that campers are very particular here anyway.
Done right, dogs and camping are like fish'n'chips
Was the dog unfriendly site Oakfield Farm near Chipping Sodbury by any chance? we fell foul of their draconian dog rules there, but I see that they have now changed their website (after I complained) to state that dogs must be on a lead in their fields. They still don't say that they must also be on a lead for the few steps from caravan to car!
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