Traveling with Dogs

[Ms_Vagabond]

Had truck and 5th wheel previously. Am interested in going to a Class C, and I am wondering what people do with their dog(s) while driving. I have two Golden Retrievers. There isn't room for 2 large crates, so how do I keep them in one spot? Thanks!

[Heish]

2 Chinese Cresteds and a NC Porch Sittin' Dog. Travel under my feet most of the time. When kicked out they rotate between the chair, dinette and back bed.

[Gunner45]

We put our Samoyed in the crate in the walk way and our German Shepherd Dog sits on the couch in her seatbelt.

[2dogtravellin]

We travel with 2 75 pound collies. One sleeps in the back by the bathroom, the other sleeps just behind the passenger seat, on the floor.. Like someone else mentioned, we have a baby gate to prevent the dogs from helping us drive.

The only time they move around is when one of them gets up to get some water. We always have a water dish in the bathroom.

[MarshaNichols]

I have a small dog (13 lb. Coton de Tulear). He rides in his crate on the passenger seat...and the crate is buckled in. If a dog isn't secured, he could become a dangerous flying object...hurt him and/or humans! I stop often and walk him on leash and give him plenty of water. He and I are very happy with this arrangement. I have a 24' Born Free Class C.

[the_trippers]

We have a big collie and full size poodle. When traveling, poodle lays on the sofa the other lays on the carpet, both as close to their mommy as possible.

[Larry_Sanders]

I travel occasionally with my 200lb English Mastiff.
I usually have the Biggest Dog with the smallest RV in the park.

[burlmart]

Used to have 4 50 and 65 pound mutts in our expansive 22', but now 3. They settle where they like on the sofa, the dinette w/ table down as daybed, and under the passenger's feet (a bit uneasy w/ noises in rig).

The big 65 lb comes to lean on passenger's lap and look out for a few minutes, then returns to dinette/bed or lays between the two cab seats on the floor (a popular spot w/ two of our departed doggies) - he moves a bit, settles for awhile, and repeat.

We don't do crates as so many do, but the fact that a dog can be content in a small box helps you to see that they do not need a big RV. Even if you had one, you know where the'll be most of the time as you trip on them.

[ppdunn]

We travel with four dogs...2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, one Beagle mix, one Chihuahua. All are small enough for travel kennels. All of them except the Chihuahua ride in the kennels, while the Chihuahua rides in the front passenger seat with a harness. While we are camping, I keep the kennels in the overhead bunk.

[Bordercollie]

Secure heavy items that may hit or fall on dogs in a panic stop. We don't tether our dogs with seat belt devices. Dogs should be on a leash when at rest stops, etc. Don't let them roam where there may be snakes,etc.

[jeff92804]

We put an 18 x 18 ottoman between seats in the cab. Our buddy sleeps on that when bored, moved to passenger seat and couch depending on were passengers are sitting. Ottoman doubles as storage for small cooler, snacks and magazines.

[noe-place]

Our dogs have always travelled with us. Of the last two, they wanted to sit in my lap while I drive or crawl up between my feet. Fortunately our dogs have always been little fellows so I hope yours don't insist on sitting in your lap. I think you'll find they ride very nicely in your coach; probably enjoy looking out the windows or dozing on the sofa or bed.

[rvten]

Ours only move when I stop in rest area or for gas.

[hotbyte]

Ours doesn't move around much at all. During 2 hrs of driving she might move from sofa to chair once. On boring interstates, she mostly naps. In areas with traffic, people, etc. she will sit up and watch out window.

[Ms_Vagabond]

Thank you for the suggestions. It is sounding like most of you have your dogs free in the unit while driving. Do they walk around a lot while you are moving? What happens if you have to stop suddenly? I am so used to having them in crates in my van as I drive and I was just wondering what it would be like in the Class C. I was thinking perhaps a harness.