Pet friendly historic places
We just finished our first trip in the RV and the best of it was that the dogs loved being with us. On the way back we had a pillow between us where they took turns sleeping between us or enjoying the...
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Quote from the intrepid traveler... Just FYI..... From a "responsible" dog owner and obsessed dog lover, to quote DH..
"The biggest problem with allowing dogs in a park, from a wildlife management perspective is that dogs disrupt the natural behaviors and habits of other animals. Although you may not see your dog as a predator, the scent he leaves behind is a predator’s. This makes animals wary of crossing a trail and can bar them from accessing places they would normally go. An example of this is the Peninsular Bighorn Sheep in Anza Borrego. I often times see people bringing their dogs into the Borrego Palm Canyon with them. The sheep get by drinking very little water, most of their water intake is provided by the plants they eat. Sometimes (in the hotter summer months for example) they use the springs to provide the necessary water they need. When the area smells of dogs they are prevented from accessing their water supply, which can adversely affect the population."
Don't blame me, I didn't write the rules. If I did, well,....... Never mind :-)
America is slowly becoming more pet friendly. Businesses are learning there are couples who are choosing to have dogs instead of children, and are realizing the revenue they are losing by being dog unfriendly. Our dog is our baby, and we made the decision long ago.... If our dog can't go, we don't go.
The internet is full of pet friendly web sites and dog beaches.
Happy travels!
Cheryl
"The biggest problem with allowing dogs in a park, from a wildlife management perspective is that dogs disrupt the natural behaviors and habits of other animals. Although you may not see your dog as a predator, the scent he leaves behind is a predator’s. This makes animals wary of crossing a trail and can bar them from accessing places they would normally go. An example of this is the Peninsular Bighorn Sheep in Anza Borrego. I often times see people bringing their dogs into the Borrego Palm Canyon with them. The sheep get by drinking very little water, most of their water intake is provided by the plants they eat. Sometimes (in the hotter summer months for example) they use the springs to provide the necessary water they need. When the area smells of dogs they are prevented from accessing their water supply, which can adversely affect the population."
Don't blame me, I didn't write the rules. If I did, well,....... Never mind :-)
America is slowly becoming more pet friendly. Businesses are learning there are couples who are choosing to have dogs instead of children, and are realizing the revenue they are losing by being dog unfriendly. Our dog is our baby, and we made the decision long ago.... If our dog can't go, we don't go.
The internet is full of pet friendly web sites and dog beaches.
Happy travels!
Cheryl
