We've made a few trips so far that only required to leave the RV for about an hour (with A/C on).What about sightseeing at locations 15-30 minutes from your campground though? I don't like the idea of leaving our dog for so long or while we're so far away. He doesn't bark when we're not there (so we're told), but I don't want to take any chances of something going wrong.I'm not pulling Toad yet but even if I do, the car is too hot to leave him. Would rather keep him in cool RV. Most places we are going are outside or right at campground but there are a few museums I want to go to.What is your plan when taking Fido? Do you leave him in RV, board him in the city you're sightseeing during the day?Any advice or ideas I've yet to think of is welcomed!!Thank you!

Like Children, it depends on how mature they behave. Takes a good bit of time to get them to be "adult."Friends have a dog that started the generator up.We told him to not leave the keys where she could get them.

If your Fido is quiet and social, leave him at home. Give the camp your phone # to contact you if he acts out while you are away. Day care is always an alternative, maybe by another camper. Talk to the camp staff if you are unsure.

Up to an hour or two - we leave out St Bernard in our TT with air on and water supplied. Not a prob. I would assume it depends upon the dog and the temperament.

I have left my dogs in the RV with the A/C on for many hours. As long as 6 hours while taking the Durango - Silverton train there, and the quick bus back so that I was home as soon as possible to get the dogs out before they had to 'wait' to long! They did not make a mess.It was a 120# Akita and 65 pound German Shorthair. I did attach some cables to the outside of my motorhome, to make getting them outside very quick and easy. So the 3/8" eyebolts I could attach a 15' long steel plastic coated cable, with hooks on both ends. Then park, level, and get outside, hook up two cables, and they came outside right away! Ready to start smelling what new place they had arrived at! If we where dry camping, far away from anyone, I would put a screw in stake out in the middle of a field, and tie on a 50' cable for the Akita. The German Shorthair never wandered far, at least not far enough to get lost on her way back home. I have left the dogs in the RV with both Fantastic fans running. I had a 400 watt solar system that kept the battery full, and fans could run all night if required. The RV stays pretty cool, even on a 85F day, and the dogs 'should' be sleeping on the cold floor, not the couch or bed.. . . However there where days when dog hair was found on the couch or bed. Have fun camping and sightseeing!Fred.

We have 70lb German Shepherd. No short hair about him though. My son wanted an Akita. I a bike rack attached to tow hitch and have wrapped a cable round the base to let him roam a bit while we're outside,giving us all a break fro the 6' leash rule.he has never messed in house or the rv. no chewing, but his nose shuts off the generator and messed up the a/c fuse (thank goodness it started working again). he's still young and barks when we leave, but we'll go around the block and he isn't barking anymore. when we come back he isn't barking. he's pretty well behaved for his age. He pulls too much on leash (trying to fix that). feel bad for poor soul if we were ever broken into though. surprise!!

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MainerBob
Explorer
May 12, 2015
This is interesting because we will be faced with this problem this summer as we travel out to the northwest. All I would add is to place a sign in the window near the door with your names and emergency phone number. I wouldn't say there were dogs inside but if there is a major problem, i.e fire, loud barking, etc. you will be able to be reached. Also talk to your neighbors unless you think they will turn you in to management. Almost every place we have been has a rule not to leave pets alone in the rig.
John___Angela
Explorer
May 12, 2015
We leave ours in the rig routinely. Its our and his house. We NEVER leave the AC on as a power outage could make it ugly real fast. Instead we leave the Fantastic fans running. We open the windows on the shady side of the coach so the inside temperature is never hotter than the air temperature in the shade. Of course common sense prevails. Depends on the situation, health and breed of the dog etc. We are all still comfortable up to a 100 or so. After that, meh. Depends on the situation.
Crowe
Explorer
May 12, 2015
I leave my dog in the RV as long as necessary 5-6 hours or more is not an issue.We treat the RV just like being at home and so does the dog.

We used to leave our two Springers as well. Size is not really relevant as long as the dog gets adequate exercise and isn't locked up day in and day out.

he's been really good so far, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to get any trouble from the campgrounds for leaving him for a couple of hours.

I'd check for the cg's policy. Some are no dogs left unattended period. Chances are if he's quiet no one will say anything, but you do get the exceptions. If you do choose to leave him unattended in a cg that doesn't allow for it and you get squealed on just be prepared to accept any consequences such as being asked to leave.
Go_Dogs
Explorer
May 12, 2015
AC on, radio/TV on, blinds down,(minimizes outside noise=barking), very well exercised, toileted, tired dog. Dog in the crate if needed. No longer than 3-4 hours. I always try to get a spot away from foot traffic, bathroom, playground, etc.
colliehauler
Explorer III
May 12, 2015
I leave the Collie's in the trailer when I go somewhere they cannot go. I leave the TV or radio on with the A/C and a fan. They take a nap while I'm gone. I unusually try to take them on a long walk before I go or when I get back. If the weather is nice they go with me in the truck. I have never used a crate, takes up to much room and I have never owned one. Bud would like a crate, he likes small secure areas. The other two like to stretch out.

Three or four hour's is the most I'm usually gone.
Hondavalk
Explorer II
May 12, 2015
stevewise wrote:
What do you do when you are at home. We just leave the dog in the 5er as though we were at home with the AC on. She just looks out the window or sleeps.

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bclan6
Explorer
May 12, 2015
he's been really good so far, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to get any trouble from the campgrounds for leaving him for a couple of hours.
stevewise
Explorer
May 12, 2015
What do you do when you are at home. We just leave the dog in the 5er as though we were at home with the AC on. She just looks out the window or sleeps.
Pawz4me
Explorer
May 12, 2015
Lantley wrote:
I leave my dog in the RV as long as necessary 5-6 hours or more is not an issue.We treat the RV just like being at home and so does the dog.

Yes.

Except we do use crates in the RV, but not at home. It would be a lot easier for them to damage something in the RV, or turn on the generator or something like that. Plus crating ensures they can't see outside, which reduces the possibility that they'll bark. Other than that . . . just like home.
Lantley
Nomad
May 12, 2015
I leave my dog in the RV as long as necessary 5-6 hours or more is not an issue.We treat the RV just like being at home and so does the dog.