get in the way of sight seeing? We want to get a pet but are waiting until after our trip unless it won't matter. I know Denali will be an issue but is there any other time you were sorry you had a dog with you? Any times you were glad you had the dog? And I'm talking terrier size not a pit or Rot.

We're not sorry we bring our dog camping. You just have to plan accordingly. We leave the a/c on if its warm enough and sometimes a radio to keep him company. I guess it just depends on the dog and how long he can stay inside alone. Ours also doesn't bark non-stop when we're gone so that helps a lot. We're taking him camping in a couple weeks for fall harvest days and he's dressing up as a pig.

I would wait until after the trip. It will give you more time to enjoy traveling without being concerned about training a dog.We have a small dog who travels with no problems but, it's much easier traveling without him. JMO

We don't have a dog but we love them and have always had one in our younger years. With full-timing and the things we like to do, we didn't think a dog would fit in with our lifestyle.No, you won't be able to take your dog into Denali and that's a must to do. However, there are probably kennels nearby. Also, the glacier cruises can last a full day. Would your dog be o.k. that long? The Fairbanks Riverboat Cruise also lasts a long time and we really enjoyed that, too. If you're hiking with a dog and meet up with a bear, that could pose a problem as the bear could get agitated.Otherwise, any other place would be easy to work around your dog. You will meet the same obstacles in the lower 48 with pets, especially in national parks and trails. However, many folks travel with dogs. I guess it just depends on how you want to sitesee, how long you want to leave your dog in the RV or if you want to put it in a kennel while you do so. We get our dog fixes without owning one. It's a personal choice. Good luck!

Our dog has been with us for the last 5 years with no problems. He was raised in our trailer. He had one accident and to be fair he tried to wake me and I ignored him and he was sick. When we leave him for an afternoon we leave the air on if it is hot and he is fine. Love my dog and would not want to be without him.

First, I agree with gbopp about waiting due to training the dog. You don't want to get a dog familiar with RV life/travel during a big trip. That's a lot of added pressure, and if the dog doesn't handle it well, it puts you in a tough spot. Better to get the dog used to RV life/travel during short trips that you can plan for dog-friendly places and activities. Also, you don't want to have to deal with training issues like potty training, obedience, etc. on the road in unfamiliar places.As for having a dog while sightseeing, yes, it will affect things. Some places don't allow dogs - on the trails, at the sights, at the campground. That means, you will have to leave the dog in the RV alone (which may be against campground policy) or get daycare for it. Daycare will increase costs. In addition, you will be less likely to change plans on the spur of the moment - that great restaurant you heard about from another tourist sounds great tonight, but we've got to get back and let the dog out to potty OR we have to pick up the dog from daycare or will be charged late fees. I love dogs and I have dogs. But taking them on the road does change how you do things. If you've already got your trip planned out, then wait on the dog til you get back. Otherwise, you'll be spending your time reworking plans because those places that interest you won't let your dog in, etc.As someone who has done pet adoptions, I'll also add that when you get a new dog, you want to be able to provide a consistency over the first few weeks, letting the dog get accustomed to his/her new home and people, before you start mixing things up. Jumping into a big trip during that time could increase neurotic tendencies in a dog that already may have issues.If you had the dog for a while AND the dog was familiar with RV life, then I'd say go for it knowing you may have to board, etc. at times. But with a new dog, I say wait. It's undue stress for both you and the dog otherwise.If you have a dog in mind, talk to the breeder/foster/shelter and see if they can work with you. If not, then just wait until you get home and then commit time to the dog. Then you can take small trips, getting the dog used to the RV, camping, sightseeing, etc. and build from there.

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LynnandCarol
Explorer
Sep 26, 2014
Our dog has been with us for the last 5 years with no problems. He was raised in our trailer. He had one accident and to be fair he tried to wake me and I ignored him and he was sick. When we leave him for an afternoon we leave the air on if it is hot and he is fine. Love my dog and would not want to be without him.
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Sep 26, 2014
We don't have a dog but we love them and have always had one in our younger years. With full-timing and the things we like to do, we didn't think a dog would fit in with our lifestyle.

No, you won't be able to take your dog into Denali and that's a must to do. However, there are probably kennels nearby. Also, the glacier cruises can last a full day. Would your dog be o.k. that long? The Fairbanks Riverboat Cruise also lasts a long time and we really enjoyed that, too.

If you're hiking with a dog and meet up with a bear, that could pose a problem as the bear could get agitated.

Otherwise, any other place would be easy to work around your dog. You will meet the same obstacles in the lower 48 with pets, especially in national parks and trails. However, many folks travel with dogs. I guess it just depends on how you want to sitesee, how long you want to leave your dog in the RV or if you want to put it in a kennel while you do so.

We get our dog fixes without owning one. It's a personal choice. Good luck!
gbopp
Explorer
Sep 26, 2014
I would wait until after the trip. It will give you more time to enjoy traveling without being concerned about training a dog.

We have a small dog who travels with no problems but, it's much easier traveling without him. JMO
is_it_friday_ye
Explorer
Sep 26, 2014
We're not sorry we bring our dog camping. You just have to plan accordingly. We leave the a/c on if its warm enough and sometimes a radio to keep him company. I guess it just depends on the dog and how long he can stay inside alone. Ours also doesn't bark non-stop when we're gone so that helps a lot. We're taking him camping in a couple weeks for fall harvest days and he's dressing up as a pig.

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