Hi to all,We've been camping with our German Shepherd dog for over 30 years (of course different shepherds along the way and always one at a time). We had always stayed in public / state parks in the past so we were not aware of the breed descrimination issues until we boutht a 34' TT last summer with the hope of doing some extended stay trips during semi-retirement.We're scheduled to get on the road within the next few weeks and I've worked out some good routes and stops using the many mobil apps and internet, but in the process we've had quite a few CGs tell us that we can't stay with our shepherd. We're speaking mostly of FL for now. I've also heard that in many cases the breed restrictions aren't always inforced, but we haven't tested anyone or any CG on this.So my question is if we're on a trip and can't make it that day to our planned CG that has accepted our dog in advance, and we pop in un-announced at a CG that has an anti-Shepherd policy (in late afternoon / evening), has anyone seen any of these restrictive CGs allow one of the banned breeds for just a one night overnight stay? We haven't tried this yet but we've been told that it does work in some cases. Many thanks in advance for your experiences about this. Marty

IF a CG has a 'Bred Restriction' it is in place due to Ins. Policy.If CG allows a dog on that list to stay on property they are jeopardizing there insurance coverage.....and taking a huge risk. Liability-----could cost them Ins. Coverage/higher premiums. They would be 'hanging out' should something happen.We traveled for 7 yrs. and ran into breed restrictions/weight-size restrictions at many CGs. They were always enforced.Having a breed restricted dog......it is your responsibility to have Plan B and C when traveling.That may mean overnighting in a rest area/parking lot.You should NOT try to make your problem someone elses.

Thanks Old-Biscuit, your response is exactly what I expected. I had read that it is a liability insurance issue. My wife and I are now considering replacing the TT with a class A MH and someone responded in the class A forum that the breed rules weren't enforced but that is contrary to my findings. At our ages I now believe we need an inside crank generator for Air Conditioning at rest stops or truck stops since we will be traveling in the summer heat. Many thanks for your response

We probably stayed at thirty places in the last three months. I am actually pretty surprised as how many of them specifically question as to how many, and what breed of mutts we have in the motorhome? It's definitely a big change from past experiences. Funny though, the only problem we have had recently was with a scumbag with an aggressive black lab, who actually told me that he has the RIGHT to let his dog poop all over the community, and local park without having to clean up anything. I would take a quality Shepherd, with a quality owner, over a clown like that, anytime,

Breed & size discrimination is a property choice, in my experience, not an insurance liability requirement.

We have a 5th wheel toy hauler that has an inside switch for the generator. Press the switch and wait for the generator to start then release. I don't know if regular campers have that option, but you might check. A motor home requires a spare auto being hauled or breaking camp to go somewhere, unlike the travel trailer or fifth wheel that you just unhook.

Dog breed descrimination - showing up late un-announced

SDcampowneroper
Explorer
Jul 17, 2015
Breed & size discrimination is a property choice, in my experience, not an insurance liability requirement.
soren
Explorer
Jul 17, 2015
We probably stayed at thirty places in the last three months. I am actually pretty surprised as how many of them specifically question as to how many, and what breed of mutts we have in the motorhome? It's definitely a big change from past experiences.

Funny though, the only problem we have had recently was with a scumbag with an aggressive black lab, who actually told me that he has the RIGHT to let his dog poop all over the community, and local park without having to clean up anything. I would take a quality Shepherd, with a quality owner, over a clown like that, anytime,
MartyW
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Jul 17, 2015
Thanks Old-Biscuit, your response is exactly what I expected. I had read that it is a liability insurance issue. My wife and I are now considering replacing the TT with a class A MH and someone responded in the class A forum that the breed rules weren't enforced but that is contrary to my findings. At our ages I now believe we need an inside crank generator for Air Conditioning at rest stops or truck stops since we will be traveling in the summer heat. Many thanks for your response
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jul 17, 2015
IF a CG has a 'Bred Restriction' it is in place due to Ins. Policy.

If CG allows a dog on that list to stay on property they are jeopardizing there insurance coverage.....and taking a huge risk. Liability-----could cost them Ins. Coverage/higher premiums. They would be 'hanging out' should something happen.

We traveled for 7 yrs. and ran into breed restrictions/weight-size restrictions at many CGs. They were always enforced.

Having a breed restricted dog......it is your responsibility to have Plan B and C when traveling.
That may mean overnighting in a rest area/parking lot.
You should NOT try to make your problem someone elses.

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