3 dogs and one is a rottie

[LucyJ65]

Hi I'm brand new to rv just got a tt and looking at campgrounds didn't realize quite a few say 2 dog limit and some have breed restrictions I have 3 dogs a Rottweiler, medium size terrier mix, and last year we rescued a senior chihuahua only 6 pounds and sits in my husband lap all day. So is this going to be a problem or are campgrounds flexible with the 2 dog rules. My dogs are all friendly and I will follow all rules about leash and cleaning up and so on. The whole reason we bought rv was so we don't have to kennel dogs.

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[valhalla360]

SusanDallas wrote:
Don't the campgrounds keep a list of people with misbehaving dogs, loud music, etc. and ban them from the park if they try to make future reservations? I am new to RVing but recently stayed at a campground where someone's dog barked all night.

Sure and the next time they reserve under the wife's name and the time after under their kids name, etc...

Obviously, you won't be welcome back but if it's a once a year trip really hard to remember who was a problem and a lot of hassle to track it.

[Old-Biscuit]

LucyJ65 wrote:
When I posted terrier mix I meant like a rat terrier not pit bull and am all for rules just asking procedure on "dog friendly" board and my rottie goes into nursing homes and special needs residences
Ty

Doesn't matter if you have pictures of Rottie sleeping with a baby all cuddly cute......

It is on the Insurance 'Aggressive Breed' List that CG owners have to abide by IF they want their Insurance Policy coverage.

Shepherds, Rotties, Pit Bulls, Dobies, Chows, Mastif, Wolf/Mix

Then there is the 2 PET Rule PLUS many CGs have a Weight Limit (25# and 45# common)

ALWAYS check with CG PRIOR....be honest/up front

And then there is State/National Parks, C.O.E. Parks and BLM

You will find places to stay YOU will just have to be MORE resourceful and do research----planning.

http://www.rvparkreviews.com/

[Adam_H]

Harold Fairbanks II wrote:
The rules are there for a reason.

And, most people don't want a Rottweiler or a Pit Bull (i.e., "terrier mix") in their park.

And, most campers don't want a Rottweiler or (God forbid) a Pit Bull tied to the picnic table next to them.

Better to sit next to a Rott or a Pit Bull than a yapping, snapping, growling little ankle biter excuse for a dog.

[SusanDallas]

Don't the campgrounds keep a list of people with misbehaving dogs, loud music, etc. and ban them from the park if they try to make future reservations? I am new to RVing but recently stayed at a campground where someone's dog barked all night.

[Crowe]

Just remember if you choose to break the rules you may ruin it for everyone else. If the rule says two dogs, it's two dogs. I guess I don't understand why some people think they are "special" and should be allowed to break the rules.

[samsontdog]

I stay mostly at Thousand Trails Parks and never had a problem when I had my two Rotts with us and never had a problem at Parks other than Thousand T

[valhalla360]

The problem is the park owners can't and don't want to assess if you are the rare individual that can handle 3 dogs including an aggressive breed. Not worth their trouble given the risks.

I'm not against rotties or pit bulls. I know a few that are great but statistically, they draw people who encourage the aggressive behaviors.

This is purely a business decision. Higher insurance, other guests choosing different parks, staff needed to spend time dealing with bad owners...just not worth it.

[LucyJ65]

When I posted terrier mix I meant like a rat terrier not pit bull and am all for rules just asking procedure on "dog friendly" board and my rottie goes into nursing homes and special needs residences
Ty

[BB_TX]

The above postings show that there are many people opposed to dogs in general and large dogs specifically. Much of that is justified, but generally because of the dog owners rather than the dogs themselves.

You will have problems at some parks. You will just have to verify in advance whether they have a restrictive pet policy or not. And please be a responsible dog parent at the parks you visit. Even "friendly" dogs can suddenly lash out at another dog, or even a person, under the right conditions. Large powerful dogs are a particular concern. That is what scares some people.

[sher9570]

LucyJ65 wrote:
Hi I'm brand new to rv just got a tt and looking at campgrounds didn't realize quite a few say 2 dog limit and some have breed restrictions I have 3 dogs a Rottweiler, medium size terrier mix, and last year we rescued a senior chihuahua only 6 pounds and sits in my husband lap all day. So is this going to be a problem or are campgrounds flexible with the 2 dog rules. My dogs are all friendly and I will follow all rules about leash and cleaning up and so on. The whole reason we bought rv was so we don't have to kennel dogs.

Check out KOA's...seen Rotti's there and most have dog parks.

[BizmarksMom]

I travel with a pit bull, and yes, private rv campgrounds are an issue. You'll be able to find a spot, but it might take a lot of calling around.

I normally am out in dispersed camp sites or forest service campgrounds, where dogs in general are no problem.

[darsben1]

Your dogs are friendly until they are not then what?

[ReneeG]

We used to have three dogs, but after one passed away, we didn't get another and often when checking the pet policies and seeing the limitations, I'm glad we only have two. I know this doesn't help you, but when we had three, there were plenty of other campgrounds without the limitation. We used to have a Rotty and we encountered the typical stereotype approach, but when I told them she was a registered pet therapy dog, that eased the issues. Regardless, others won't accept your beloved pets as you do. Just look around and find a CG that will accept your pets. Once, while staying at Grizzly RV in West Yellowstone, MT, the people next to us in a huge Class A motorhome, had two Rotties that lunged at the front windshield whenever someone walked by. I'm pretty sure no one said anything because they were there when we left and I never saw office personnel come to their site. FS CG's don't have restrictions on the number and type of pets you have other than to keep them leashed. That may have to be part of your approach. Anyway, where there's a will, there's a way. Good luck.