Pet Sitting

westernrvparkowner wrote:

Boxer Lovers wrote:
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We had just such a service until a "he wouldn't hurt a flea" dog severely injured one of our workers. The worker was putting the dog's leash on for the third walk of the day when the dog suddenly turned and repeated bit them on the hand and arm. The injuries required several months of rehabilitation and two surgeries. It appears that some dogs regard that the rv as their home and they will defend it against strangers while otherwise being extremely docile in any other setting. Needless to say, we are out of the dog sitting business.

Would it have worked better if the dog owner took the dog to the pet sitter, instead of the pet sitter coming to the the dog? Basically, it would be a mobile kennel on wheels, except the pets wouldn't be caged, or if they were, it would be set up like dog runs.??? I know, the campground would have to sacrifice some real-estate for such an endeavor.

We don't do motels very often, but the few times we have, we always look for a pet-friendly motel. My wife even has an app on her phone called, "pet friendly motels". Now, if a campground advertised "pet friendly campground - with available kennel or pet sitting service", and if you had a pet, which campground would you more likely choose to go to?

Boxer Lovers wrote:
Hear this c.g.owners?

We had just such a service until a "he wouldn't hurt a flea" dog severely injured one of our workers. The worker was putting the dog's leash on for the third walk of the day when the dog suddenly turned and repeated bit them on the hand and arm. The injuries required several months of rehabilitation and two surgeries. It appears that some dogs regard that the rv as their home and they will defend it against strangers while otherwise being extremely docile in any other setting. Needless to say, we are out of the dog sitting business.

So, more and more RV parks are allowing dogs to be left alone in the RV?
I thought they frowned on that because of the barking and disturbing other campers.
I was not aware of the service, thanks.

Hear this c.g.owners?

I think this would be a great business opportunity for someone. Definitely, it's a new open market and a service I'm sure lots of people would use. The problem would be to connect your availability to pet sit with a comparable campground / RV park that wouldn't take the idea and give the job to relatives!

For those on the other end, (the consumer), what a great service to have available for your use. I know we would probably use it. Our dog owns us and our lives revolve around everything the dog can do or where he can go. Like over-demanding children ... sometimes a break would be nice!

Thanks. I've thought of using dogvacay.com while camping. I haven't yet, but most of the sitters have reviews (of course, be careful of the reviews--some may be bogus).