Deposit fee for dogs

So, if we go camping with our two cats, which NEVER leave the coach, I would have to pay a deposit?
If one of the cats did escape, and clawed a tree or ate a chipmunk, would I get the deposit back?
Just to simplify life, I think I will stay away from such RV parks.

rondeb wrote:
During our last stay at an RV park in LV, we had 2 different RV's come in next to us that there dogs barked non stop when they left. The camp attendants at 10:00 at night were trying to get hold of the people and get them back to the park to take care of their dog. $25 would be near enough for what they had to do to protect the other campers that were there.

.
Yep - and even if were $500 you wouldn't see a dime of it and only the park benefits. Lousy campers are lousy campers .. whether its a dog, loud music, out of control kids, aggressive drunks or whatever. Some people are clueless.

During our last stay at an RV park in LV, we had 2 different RV's come in next to us that their dogs barked non stop when they left. The camp attendants at 10:00 at night were trying to get hold of the people and get them back to the park to take care of their dog. $25 would not be near enough for what they had to do to protect the other campers that were there. We called both times, but we were not the first to call so the dogs were bothering a number of people. I don't think people realize how loud a dog (even inside) the RV can be when it barks non stop for hours.

Both times the people were asked to leave. The camp workers say the people ALWAYS SAY that they were not aware their dog barked when they left. They also said that most people ignore the phone call to them that lets them know they need to return to their RV. Hard to believe as these people have probably been expelled from more than one park.

Barking dogs are the biggest complaint we have. Barking at 5 in the morning, or midnight is just not a nice experience.

carp65 wrote:
We find that most parks have "rules" for pet owners but rarely enforce them.

Agree.

We paid thousands for a membership in a CG and they never enforce their dog leash rule. No signs or reminders when you sign in for dog related rules. Our dog got attacked by an off-leash bulldog. Nothing changed after reporting it. Someone DW knows at work had his family jewels chomped at by a bulldog in the same CG and ended up in the hospital and needed stitches. Nothing changed, despite cops attending. We have reported off-leash dogs numerous times. Nothing changes. We now carry bear spray with us in the CG when walking our dog. Don't know how well it will work though. We won't hesitate to call the cops from now on if warranted.

If a CG wants to charge a deposit, they should tell you what it's for. I'd sure want to know what it's for to see if they are actually doing anything with the deposits they collect. Are they going to keep your deposit if you don't follow some rule?

I wish I could charge our CG a deposit every time we take our dog there and keep it if we find an off-leash dog or get attacked by one.

carp65 wrote:
We find that most parks have "rules" for pet owners but rarely enforce them.
We have found an RV park in Florida that does not allow dogs--it is very
quiet and peaceful!!

Puleeze! Tell me where this is. PM is fine.

Has anyone noticed there has not been one person here, Unless I missed it, That has paid a deposit that did not get it back?

We find that most parks have "rules" for pet owners but rarely enforce them.
We have found an RV park in Florida that does not allow dogs--it is very
quiet and peaceful!!

I don't see the problem? My dog always leaves a "deposit". I'de hate to pick it up and have someone lose their job because there isn't a need for them anymore!

Allworth wrote:
Since I don't recall EVER having a Camp Host, or anybody else, inspect my site as I pulled out to see if there was any "dog damage", I'm not sure just how such a deposit would be administered.

Not while pulling out - but every camp host job (which isn't a lot but we talk to a lot of other camp host) we've had required us to check each site after it was cleared. And to make a morning run to look at the sites of folks leaving that day to see if there was anything that the management needed to bring to those folks attention.

Yes, several times I've complained to park management about folks not picking up after their dogs. When I mention it to the dog owner - the majority have the attitude - "So what - you pick it up. You are just a rent-a-cop."

My experience is that for every 20-25 dog owners - I get one who doesn't give a ____ about where they dog goes and won't pick it up.

In one case in a National Park - I called for law-enforcement to stop a rig before it left the park, and send the people back to clean up their mess. They weren't happy about having to go back, and still getting a ticket.

However, if I had to pay a deposit for anything - I'd make danged sure the campground staff came over and cleared me for a full refund of the deposit before I left.

TomB. wrote:

traveylin wrote:
is that a one time charge or per deposit. What do they charge for a shower

seriously, I do not like deposits for any purpose except to hold the reservation. Leaving an open account is just an opportunity for ripoff after you leave.

I just found a RV park in SD that has coin op showers... :h

We stayed at a park in Oklahoma that had coin showers. When asked the ranger told us it was not for revenue but rather to keep people from leaving the water running.