Does this phrase in a campground description mean that we aren't allowed to leave our dogs alone in the RV when we are touring? That's how it reads to me, but that also doesn't make sense to me. I can understand not leaving them tied up outside unattended...Michele

The way I look at it, is that it's nobody's business what's going on inside my rig - unless it somehow affects (noise) the neighborhood.

Yep, That is what it means. They don't want you to leave your dog in your RV to possibly bark the whole time you are gone, and disturb the other campers. Or to possibly have a heat stroke should the power go off. IOn other words, You brought it, you take it with you.

FW_Michele wrote:Does this phrase in a campground description mean that we aren't allowed to leave our dogs alone in the RV when we are touring? That's how it reads to me, but that also doesn't make sense to me. I can understand not leaving them tied up outside unattended...Michelethat is exactly what it means. they don't want lonesome dogs whining and barking like crazy all day. your neighbors may not be touring. I'm starting to see why some places don't even want you to have a dog.bumpy

I have been in campgrounds where the occupants of the camper parked beside me left their dog and/or dogs alone in the camper. The dogs barked incessently all while they were gone. Once a camper nearby left the dogs alone overnight. I couldn't believe that they would bark all night. Neither my wife or I got any sleep.I know many dogs don't bark like that, but then for those that do it makes it hell for those nearby. I once mentioned to the dog owner about his dog barking all while he was gone. He told me that it must be someones elses dog as his dog doesn't bark like that.

I think the "no unattended" is how they run off those that would be a problem. I've seen the clause in many, many park rules pages. If your dog, like mine, sleeps and (quietly) guards the house I'm gone... as mentioned above, what's in my rig is my own business. And, yes... for those who would find leaving her alone at all objectionable, I have two A/Cs and auto generator start. Just saying.

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TexasShadow
Explorer II
May 17, 2013
If the park rules say "don't leave pets unattended" we don't leave our mutt unattended... or we find some other place without that rule.
I don't think ours barks while we're gone. No one has ever told us if he did.
If I thought he might, I would leave the bark collar on him.. After the first shock, he minds that collar strictly.
Mostly, we take him with us. The only time he gets left is if we have to go somewhere that pets are not allowed, and sometimes, we take him and leave him in the car..he's perfectly content to wait for us while we dine out or even visit friends for awhile.
et2
Explorer
May 17, 2013
Just curious, when they state a quiet time do most observe it, when stated no booze do most observe it, when stated no grills on picnic tables do most observe it, etc. This stuff gets old.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
May 17, 2013
FW_Michele wrote:
Does this phrase in a campground description mean that we aren't allowed to leave our dogs alone in the RV when we are touring?

That's how it reads to me, but that also doesn't make sense to me. I can understand not leaving them tied up outside unattended...

Michele

For those not familar there are a couple of problems. They have big dog theft rings in the U.S. (probably not in Yellowstone) Leaving a dog alone where there may be access is an opportunity for those rings to steal your dog. Large dogs are trained to fight. Small dogs used for bait.

The SPCA takes dogs because some of their offices are very over zealous and out of control. They took our dog to jail in southern CA when he was in the back of the truck (in the bed) for less than an hour. When confronted with a lawsuit and health certificates he was immediately released. However, in their custody for about an hour he was injured by their handler (crushed his nasal capillaries when they put the aggressive muzzle on him) and exposed to spinal meningitis in their filthy facility and almost died. He was on the critical list for over 3 days. Due to that experience our dog turned from a very friendly dog into a vicious attack dog. We have to be very careful. He now hates people. You can't even trust the SPCA people. The SPCA lost a multi million dollar law suit for stealing a circus elephant.

Just be alert of your dog's safety.
et2
Explorer
May 17, 2013
Road Runners wrote:
ncrowley wrote:
One of the big reasons I live RVing is that I can safely leave the dogs in the RV when I am going somewhere I cannot take them. Many Federal parks do not allow dogs anywhere and you do not want to leave them in the car. My dogs are well behaved, quiet (unless someone tried to get in) and happy in the RV.

How do you know if your dogs are well behaved, quiet and happy when you have left them alone. Only your neighbors know. Ask them sometime.

Which we have, neighbors said everything was fine. Spray collars work great. Just put them on when you leave. This trained our dogs pretty easily.
Rollnhome
Explorer
May 17, 2013
dodge guy wrote:
Rollnhome wrote:
I'm amazed how people can rationalize the rules to make themselves exempt and an exception to the rules. If it says "Dogs are not to be left unattended" it means don't go off and leave your dog unattended. How can you interpret it any different?

Because there are many different versions of unattended. And unless a campground tells me how they define it, i don't ask and do as i would at home.

Very simple really!

See what I mean. :)
crabbin_cabin
Explorer II
May 17, 2013
korbe wrote:
The way I look at it, is that it's nobody's business what's going on inside my rig - unless it somehow affects (noise) the neighborhood.

Yes - if it barks or whines out loud it affects the neighbors. If the rig overheats- that is the public's interest as animal abuse - illegal in most places!.
If you need to take your pet(s) you need to take care of it/them. NOT leave them alone!

Follow the cg rules please.
dodge_guy
Explorer II
May 17, 2013
Rollnhome wrote:
I'm amazed how people can rationalize the rules to make themselves exempt and an exception to the rules. If it says "Dogs are not to be left unattended" it means don't go off and leave your dog unattended. How can you interpret it any different?

Because there are many different versions of unattended. And unless a campground tells me how they define it, i don't ask and do as i would at home.

Very simple really!
Andymon
Explorer
May 17, 2013
We have some friends who have a dog who has a really loud bark. When he's inside the rv and starts to bark you can hear him all over the park. They were told that he couldn't be left alone in the rv. If I was next door, the barking would drive me nuts.
Go_Dogs
Explorer
May 17, 2013
Our dogs are seasoned campers. We start them as pups. They are trained the same, for the house as the TT. On days that they will be left for an extended time, they get a light meal. A long, long walk before our departure. Close the blinds, adjust AC, put on a radio and TV. Young pups go in the crate. Much like a new baby, get them used to outside noise. Tell them to go lay down and be 'quiet'. Leave the RV, and make some noise. If they bark, correct them. If you have already established a good relationship with your dog, they will learn what behavior is expected of them.
Don't choose a hyper, active breed if you can't satisfy their need for activity and stimulation.
Don't bring dogs to a campground, that doesn't want them.
Clean up after your dog, keep them on a short leash, don't leave them tied up, unsupervised. If you can't control your dog's behavior, don't bring them into a public setting.
MarkTwain
Explorer
May 17, 2013
How do you train dogs NOT to BARK BARK BARK when left alone in an RV and the owners are gone for the day????? When the BARKING is disrupting what is reasonable expected level of peaceful quietness when I am sitting in my patio area, what should be done???
1. Call the Park manager???
2. Beat on the side of the RV and yell at the dogs to quit barking???
3. Call the local police and report animal cruelty. Ask all the neighbors around the RV in question and ask to check on the dogs to quiet them down????
5. Wait till the owners return and complain to them????
Before the dog flame owners light up, yes I have owned numerous dogs but always assumed that it was MY responsibilty as a dog owner to not infringe on the rights of non-dog owners.

I bet #2 really works.

Ok, lets start an online poll on what would be your choice of the above options: 1,2,3,4,5. Remember to vote only once:):):):)