Pets left alone in RV at campground?
We are now a dog owner and would consider bringing her on next camping trip. Question for all: is it considered acceptable to leave dog in trailer while we are away? Windows and vents will be open,...
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People do it all the time.
However, my take on it (as a dog owner whose dogs go camping with us) is that if the rules say "don't leave dogs unattended in the campsite", then simply don't do it. Like all the other rules regarding dogs, the more people ignore the rules, the more likely those places are to stop allowing dogs period. And then we all lose.
Select campgrounds/parks that allow you to leave dogs unattended in the campsite, take the dog with you when you go out and leave them in the vehicle while you eat, etc, find a doggie daycare or kennel or pet sitter for those days you want to do non-dog-friendly stuff, limit yourself to dog-friendly activities during the trip, or leave your dog home.
However, my take on it (as a dog owner whose dogs go camping with us) is that if the rules say "don't leave dogs unattended in the campsite", then simply don't do it. Like all the other rules regarding dogs, the more people ignore the rules, the more likely those places are to stop allowing dogs period. And then we all lose.
Select campgrounds/parks that allow you to leave dogs unattended in the campsite, take the dog with you when you go out and leave them in the vehicle while you eat, etc, find a doggie daycare or kennel or pet sitter for those days you want to do non-dog-friendly stuff, limit yourself to dog-friendly activities during the trip, or leave your dog home.
