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Frank55
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Nov 19, 2019

Large dog

Please list any positive or negative issues traveling with large dogs. My wife wants a German Sheperd and I do not see anything but problems. From scratching the floor to tbe issue of what to do with one while we are away for the day. I do not think it is right to leave a large dog locked inside a trailer all day.

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  • You may encounter some campgrounds that restrict certain breeds or have a size/weight limit for dogs.
  • German Shepards are usually on the list of dog breeds banned from many RV parks. Food for thought.
  • we travel with our 30-lb beagle. if we're gonna be gone more than a dinner and a movie we'll find a sitter...usually doggie day care at kennel ot vet. she's quiet until she recognizes the car from her perch on the dash. but i wouldn't want to travel with a larger dog. RVs are small. strongly recommend you don't get a pet until you both agree on the breed.
  • I have traveled with Golden Retrievers all over North America including a 3 month trip to Alaska in a Class B conversion van. I had absolutely no problems whatsoever. Of course, there are always some things that I did not do because I did not want to be away from the RV that long. But those few sacrifices are nothing compared to what my dog gave me in return.