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Cookielady
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Aug 18, 2013

Yes, I know

We have been traveling around the USA for about 3 months now. We travel with 3 Chihuahuas. No big deal. Our oldest is 13, has a collapsed trachea, enlarged heart, pinched nerve in his shoulder, and bad hips. Because of this, I do not usually put his harness on him. I carry him outside, he does his business and then I carry him back in. If he feels like going for walks with the other 2, we get out his stroller so he can enjoy it more. He is never more than 2 feet from me.
I spend most of my time, explaining to people why he is not in his harness. I have been reported by so many but, I always explain to the camp personnel as soon as we arrive so that they know why he is not going by the rules.
I found it funny that the last person that "reported" me is someone I have watched on several occasions NOT picking up after their large dog. Sorry, to go on but we are just trying to make our little angel comfortable and happy during what may be his last trip.
  • amandasgramma's avatar
    amandasgramma
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    Aug 18, 2013
    I assume your dog has a collar.....why don't you attach a lightweight string to the collar. :) Lightweight won't hurt (and won't do any good should your poor old fella decide to run off -- yeah right) and it will appease those that are being "dog police". And by far, those that don't pick up after their dogs makes me madder than anyone not having their dog on a leash. We used to have an old mutt --- she lived for 18 yrs. Never put her on a leash (back when we could get away with it). She was deaf and followed our hand signals. She was the most well mannered dog in ANY park.
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    Go_Dogs
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    Aug 18, 2013
    I understand trying to make your little dog comfortable. I think some people need to lighten up. We have had 'well-meaning' fellow campers, try to tell me all kinds of helpful tips about my dogs. Many times, they were 180 degrees wrong. It's a lost cause to try and educate people, that are convinced that they are right. Just smile, and say: 'Thanks for your concern, that sounds like a good idea'., or something to placate them.

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