After the recent slew of anti dog threads I found this hilarious. While camping his weekend a younger couple pulled into a site one over from us. Every time we went outside with our dogs the little kids opened the window or door and proceeded to yell at our dogs as loud as hey could. These same kids ran around unattended through others campsites leaving their toys anywhere they pleased. As usual our dogs just looked at them without a peep. And yes, we cleaned up after our pets. As a matter of fact I'd say the majority of the rv'ers in the campground had dogs. All on leaches and well behaved. We did not hear one dog bark or see one running around. We left the campsite cleaner then when we arrived I can guarantee you that.Just a different perspective from a dog owner. I managed to enjoy myself.

Maybe the kids should have a leash and muzzle? :)

And in Virginia State Parks they charge extra for dogs, but let the kids in free. Then pay caretakers to clean up the mess and damage they cause. Dogs and pets don't trash the restrooms, or leave cigarette butts and garbage around all over the campground. I am really amazed in this time and day, when it seems like everyone knows how to use a cell phone, how few know how to flush a toilet. Or even how to use the toilet instead of the floor.

Because kids today were not brought up the way kids used to be and pretty much do whatever they want.....I was raised old school and was taught manners and respect....my son has been the raised the same way I was.....he's 17 now and I'm proud of the way he is and compliments I receive about him :B

Because kids today were not brought up the way kids used to beTo many malls, not enough woodsheds.

Johno02 wrote:And in Virginia State Parks they charge extra for dogs, but let the kids in free. Then pay caretakers to clean up the mess and damage they cause. Dogs and pets don't trash the restrooms, or leave cigarette butts and garbage around all over the campground. X2. I recently suggested to my campground owners that they should charge 'kid' deposits. They already do pet deposits. With the retained deposits for misbehaving/unsupervised kids, they could winter in Tahiti.

Why do your kids keep yelling at our dogs? | Good Sam Community

Dog_Trainer
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
I get more than my share of seeing children and dogs together. I have seen about all and yet it seems like a what are you thinking event happens every week. I sometimes wonder why the parents are not biting the children long before the dog takes over their job.
noe-place
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
Can you imagine how the parents behave if their kids act like that? Give me a dog any day.:B
deleted-2
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
et2 wrote:
Nobody said I was angry.

My apologies there.
Didn't mean to infer that you were angry et2.
Comment was aimed in a general direction for some of us who get a bit put out on occasion.
Crowe
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
In my case advancing age = less tolerance.

Have to agree on this one. Even at 52 I find that behaviors I used to tolerate without issue can sometimes wear on me. And then there's times when it's a "glad I'm not in their shoes again" attitude that prevails. I can guarantee you that EVERBODY on here has wondered what little devils took over their kid's bodies, and EVERBODY'S parents wondered the same thing-we just choose not to admit it!
et2
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
Nobody said I was angry. It was a lighthearted attempt to compare to many of the anti dogs threads posted lately. As a matter of fact I thought it funny in comparison. Many similarities. I' m sure all parents aren't the same, as in dog owners.

My dogs weren't the problem and never have been. Just seeing things from different perspective. We enjoyed ourselves.
deleted-2
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
In my case advancing age = less tolerance.
Most events are temporary.

When it comes to camping we all will eventually part company.
Why be angry?...just smile and think "glad they aren't related to me"
Being children isn't a crime.
Crowe
Explorer
Jun 11, 2013
Should I be the one to start the "full circle" aspect? Yes, I've seen the bad behavior from kids. And their parents. And their parent's parents. That brings me to the "full circle" part. Have seen MANY older folks with the "I'm old, so I can do as I please" attitude, including a very well-respected member of this forum. THEIR parents are rolling over in their graves saying "this is NOT how I raised my child". In reality, NO generation is any worse or better than another. I've seen disrespect from every age group. Do I agree that a kick in the pants and hard labor would help in some cases? Most definitely. But what I REALLY see here is our own "parental arrogance" believing the next generation of parents are horrible and clueless. There's just one thing to remember. YOUR generation raised the generation you are complaining about.

To the OP-I probably would have asked the parents why the kids were yelling.
down_home
Explorer II
Jun 10, 2013
Love kids especially the little ones. Sometimes we want peace and quiet and sometimes we thoroughly enjoy their antics. As we get older lots, of kid type noise etc bothers us a little more some times. A shriek of a 2 year old will launch me out of the chair sometimes.
I use to love our kids when young rousing around with our dogs.
noteven
Explorer III
Jun 10, 2013
You know when you walk by a vehicle in a public place and someone has left their small dog cooped up in it and it goes into a frenzy barking and carrying on, even though you haven't even made a motion towards "their" vehicle? I like to bare my teeth and get all wild eyed and do my best grizzly bear paws on the window and roar right back at FooFoo. The backups and oops I better hide behavior is quite funny.

Wonder if that would work on hollerin' kids? :)
sowego
Explorer
Jun 10, 2013
That certainly is sad and a bit weird. I too am interested to know exactly what the kids were yelling at dogs. I think if the parents didn't stop it then the next call would be to the campground to tell the manager you were being harassed by your neighbors. There's no excuse for that kind of behavior!