Comments on: Dogs in National Forest Campgrounds http://www.allstays.com/Features/dogs-in-national-forest-campgrounds/ Stay anywhere on Earth Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:17:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: BILL http://www.allstays.com/Features/dogs-in-national-forest-campgrounds/#comment-2096 BILL Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:31:44 +0000 http://www.allstays.com/Features/?p=2029#comment-2096 I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED A DOG AND CATS WE TAKE THEM WITH OUR RV. WE HAVE ALWAYS SOCIALIZED OUR PETS. BUT THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WHO SHUOLD NOT OWN PET. WHAT I TAKE WITH ME IS PEPPER SPRAY, WE PICK UP AND LEASH IN PUBLIC AND SHOULD RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE. I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED A DOG AND CATS WE TAKE THEM WITH OUR RV.
WE HAVE ALWAYS SOCIALIZED OUR PETS. BUT THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WHO SHUOLD NOT OWN PET. WHAT I TAKE WITH ME IS PEPPER SPRAY, WE PICK UP AND LEASH IN PUBLIC AND SHOULD RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE.

]]> By: Vassar http://www.allstays.com/Features/dogs-in-national-forest-campgrounds/#comment-2063 Vassar Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:04:36 +0000 http://www.allstays.com/Features/?p=2029#comment-2063 I am a 15month old shepadoodle and my human works diligently to instill good dog manners as I learn the many things I must to co-exist with humans. I am well socialized with people and other dogs and have never exibited agressive behavior towards either species. This summer was the greatest because we got to go learn camping 101. Hiking different trails playing in the rivers, swimming in lakes, finding ball in tall grass meadows, napping by the campfire and snuggling up in the tent at night with my human are what being man's best friend is all about! Yip, yip hooray! Hello, this is Vassar's human. As you can see from his testemony that camping is essential for a dog's development to learn the rules of the wilderness (wild animals, rivers, mountains, weather etc...), and great fun too. We need to be able to visit places where it's ok to play/exercise and explore new things for the well being of all. Yes, we leash up when necessary for the comfort of others and also pick a most secluded place to stay whenever possible. As mentioned by MJ leashes can bring out the instability of some dogs with issues, however also are a good safety net for instable dogs & owners. If you cannot socialize and train your dog to respect his manners dont subject others to possible danger or stress. And, finally leaving your baby (pet dog)unattended in a strange wilderness/campground is just plain stupid as well as rude to others in close proximity. I am a 15month old shepadoodle and my human works diligently to instill good dog manners as I learn the many things I must to co-exist with humans. I am well socialized with people and other dogs and have never exibited agressive behavior towards either species. This summer was the greatest because we got to go learn camping 101. Hiking different trails playing in the rivers, swimming in lakes, finding ball in tall grass meadows, napping by the campfire and snuggling up in the tent at night with my human are what being man’s best friend is all about! Yip, yip hooray!
Hello, this is Vassar’s human. As you can see from his testemony that camping is essential for a dog’s development to learn the rules of the wilderness (wild animals, rivers, mountains, weather etc…), and great fun too. We need to be able to visit places where it’s ok to play/exercise and explore new things for the well being of all. Yes, we leash up when necessary for the comfort of others and also pick a most secluded place to stay whenever possible. As mentioned by MJ leashes can bring out the instability of some dogs with issues, however also are a good safety net for instable dogs & owners. If you cannot socialize and train your dog to respect his manners dont subject others to possible danger or stress. And, finally leaving your baby (pet dog)unattended in a strange wilderness/campground is just plain stupid as well as rude to others in close proximity.

]]> By: MJ http://www.allstays.com/Features/dogs-in-national-forest-campgrounds/#comment-2006 MJ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:00:53 +0000 http://www.allstays.com/Features/?p=2029#comment-2006 We never go anywhere without our dogs either. The story above is about inconsiderate people. The dogs could have been replaced by screaming kids, loud music, arguing...most of us have experienced all of these. It is a risk we take staying in a campground. It is even worse in a hotel. And is still a possibility in the backcountry. Aggressive dogs are a different story. They should never be off leash and shouldn't be taken around other people. Period. I have had dogs ON a leash cause me more concern than most dogs I have encountered off the leash. Lunging and growling and staring.... ughhh. That was walking through my own town!! We try to go places where there will be few people. One, because that is the way we like it. Two, because our dogs need to be able to enjoy the woods the way a dog enjoys the woods when we are far out on the trail and away from others. Running and smelling. Thanks, to my husband, our dogs are very well behaved and under voice command at all times. Probably more so than my children were when they were little. lol With that being said, I try very hard to be considerate of others. If we are out on the trail and see someone coming, we leash up for their comfort. We never go anywhere without our dogs either. The story above is about inconsiderate people. The dogs could have been replaced by screaming kids, loud music, arguing…most of us have experienced all of these. It is a risk we take staying in a campground. It is even worse in a hotel. And is still a possibility in the backcountry.

Aggressive dogs are a different story. They should never be off leash and shouldn’t be taken around other people. Period. I have had dogs ON a leash cause me more concern than most dogs I have encountered off the leash. Lunging and growling and staring…. ughhh. That was walking through my own town!!

We try to go places where there will be few people. One, because that is the way we like it. Two, because our dogs need to be able to enjoy the woods the way a dog enjoys the woods when we are far out on the trail and away from others. Running and smelling. Thanks, to my husband, our dogs are very well behaved and under voice command at all times. Probably more so than my children were when they were little. lol

With that being said, I try very hard to be considerate of others. If we are out on the trail and see someone coming, we leash up for their comfort.

]]> By: Adam http://www.allstays.com/Features/dogs-in-national-forest-campgrounds/#comment-2000 Adam Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:33:40 +0000 http://www.allstays.com/Features/?p=2029#comment-2000 It's a tough one because I love dogs too. The problem is that most people don't want to hear other dogs barking, acting as bear bait, running loose and interfering with others enjoyment of their camp site. As with most things, it is the people and not the animals that really cause the problems. I had a close friend who said how her dog never barked at all. Except the dog actually barked non-stop for hours when she was gone. As soon as the dog heard the familiar car, he quieted down. It’s a tough one because I love dogs too. The problem is that most people don’t want to hear other dogs barking, acting as bear bait, running loose and interfering with others enjoyment of their camp site. As with most things, it is the people and not the animals that really cause the problems. I had a close friend who said how her dog never barked at all. Except the dog actually barked non-stop for hours when she was gone. As soon as the dog heard the familiar car, he quieted down.

]]> By: PAM http://www.allstays.com/Features/dogs-in-national-forest-campgrounds/#comment-1999 PAM Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:15:31 +0000 http://www.allstays.com/Features/?p=2029#comment-1999 I would never travel and camp without my dog(s). As with everything there are responsible people and "the others". Solution? WIsh I knew. A pet friendly campsite area for people w/ pets away from the non pet people? I would never travel and camp without my dog(s). As with everything there are responsible people and “the others”. Solution? WIsh I knew. A pet friendly campsite area for people w/ pets away from the non pet people?

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