Pets are NOT to be left unattended... what??

Absolute means that even if the dogs has been debarked, the rule still reads the same. Allow you to leave your dog unattended and it's ok for everyone to do so.

Dog bashing...you are barking up the wrong tree I'm afraid. We have three that go with us. They are fine unless there is something to bark at and there is always something in a campground to bark at. That's why we boondock so we don't have hear them or any others. ( or drunks, generators, music etc etc etc.)

Up there you can even leave them unattended in side or outside on a tether if you want, even let them run loose if that floats your boat, their barking will bother no one. The absolute is that the critters they attract will see them as snack cracker and cheese on a string. Even in a trailer our dogs attracted a pack of coyotes, I would never leave them alone even if there is no written rule forbidding it.

There was a thread like this a while back. The campground was terrible because they kicked the guy out for having his dog on a tether and was unattended for only the amount of time it took the owner to go to the bathroom. Was he suppose to bring the dog in just for that short of a time? It was well behaved, didn't bark, he was in the camper...blah blah blah.
As the thread progressed it became clear that the owner was told at check in not to leave it unattended and did it anyways. Once caught was warned again and yet did it again the next day where the owner caught him and kicked him out. It wasn't that the dog barked or was viscous, just that it was unattended on a tether. The CG owner didn't care that someone was inside of the trailer working all day. (not going to the bathroom) It was his campground and his right to make and enforce the rules and in this case the rule was absolute.

You may be right and the rule doesn't apply to you. You think your dog is quiet and well behaved and if so, you will probably never have a issue. Just don't be surprised if one day you are asked to leave for breaking the rules because they are the ones that interpret the rules and enforcement.

2oldman wrote:
A fellow summed it up to me years ago when I asked him to please turn down the country music.

"I'm camping, I'll do what I want."

There you have it.

you're durn tootin.
bumpy

A fellow summed it up to me years ago when I asked him to please turn down the country music.

"I'm camping, I'll do what I want."

There you have it.

I think it would be interesting to see if the folks in this thread who think it is OK to be a jerk, were also jerks in the smoking bonfire threads.
bumpy

Mocoondo wrote:
Pet owners note well: Many states have laws against confining an animal inside a vehicle.

http://animallaw.info/articles/State%20Tables/tbusdogshotcars.htm

If I see anyone leave a dog unattended in a closed up vehicle (i.e. motorhome or trailer), I promptly call the police and animal control.

In many jurisdictions, an animal cruelty charge will result. In cases where the animal was harmed, the owner can be charged with felony animal cruelty.

clicky
Better read your own link. It pertains to when the animal in question is in danger of harm. A sleeping, well-fed dog in an air conditioned RV, listening to the radio is NOT in danger.

I have found that the 'Rule: No unattended pets' is interpreted differently in different campgrounds. I always ask the office for clarification. I have also found it is enforced to varying degrees.

When we had our old dog, I also asked if there was a beach where I could take her swimming. Many campgrounds or provincial parks do not allow dogs on the main beach, but some have a dog beach nearby.

Lastly I always ask if the campground has a dedicated 'dog walk'. I am surprised when they do not.

The cat is walked on a leash and has the harness on the whole trip. The doors are not opened unless she is leashed.

The dog is leashed when outside and if we have room, we tie a rope from a tree to the back of the RV and attach the leash to it to create a dog run. The dog is never left on the run if there is no one in the campground.

"Absolutes" ...thats a good term except it applies to those of you that have never come across a well behaved dog, you complain as if Every single pet owner you have ever encountered is a Problem. Im curious, whats the percentage of good vs bad for those of you that seem to have such an issue with pet owners....I mean is it like 90/10, 80/20? (of course the higher number is the bad, right?

As to my own experiences as previously mentioned, Ive heard dogs bark in a CG, Ive seen the "gift's" left behind by some dog owners but the big difference is, I dont lump all these bad apples with the majority of the good responsible dog owners. In reality, it all comes down to Tolerance.....some dont have it when it comes to dogs as Im sure they dont have it with many aspects of Life but thats there problem.

Anyways....carry on, I dont think anyones mind has changed with all this bittering so with that being said, Ill step aside and let it go until the next "dog bashing" thread starts. No hard feeling's my fellow RV'ers..its all in Fun. :B

There is a big difference between leaving a dog in a parked car, and in a MH or TT with a/c or heat running.

Clicky


Quote: Is it illegal to leave your dog in a parked car? The answer to this question, of course, depends on in the state in which you live. Actually, only 14 states (AZ, CA, IL, ME, MD, MN, NV, NH, NJ, NY, ND, SD, VT, and WV) have statutes that specifically prohibit leaving an animal in confined vehicle. The next factor important to the question is the condition under which the the animal is left in the vehicle. Most of these laws provide that the animal must be confined or unattended in a parked or stationary vehicle. Further, the laws add that in order for a person to violate the law, the conditions have to endanger the animal's life. Some of the statutes specifically state that extreme hot or cold temperatures, lack of adequate ventilation, or failing to provide proper food or drink meet this definition. Other laws are more vague and just require that the conditions are such that physical injury or death is likely to result.

Some people just have a problem with absolutes, they bend the rules to meet their need and then get upset when asked to leave for breaking the rules. Life is good as long as they can get away with whatever they want.

Pet owners note well: Many states have laws against confining an animal inside a vehicle.

http://animallaw.info/articles/State%20Tables/tbusdogshotcars.htm

If I see anyone leave a dog unattended in a closed up vehicle (i.e. motorhome or trailer), I promptly call the police and animal control.

In many jurisdictions, an animal cruelty charge will result. In cases where the animal was harmed, the owner can be charged with felony animal cruelty.