Camping with a Dog -where to tie up

[crash]

We chain our Collie to the bottom step,Our Bulldog he just lays there not getting in a hurry to go after NOTHING

[Barbell]

We have been traveling with our two Goldens for more than seven months out of the last two+ years. Most military campgrounds are spread out enough that the dogs on their 15' leads stay in our space. We fasten them to picnic tables or the stabilizer jacks with no problems so far. They are walked on their leashes but if there is an open area away from the campground, we may let them run for a bit. Some campgrounds also have dog parks, but you need to watch your step in most. Many campgrounds don't want your dogs left alone even inside the RV but we turn on the radio or TV for them and have never had a problem. Many also do not allow enclosures for your animals. In the commercial campgrounds that are more crowded, we may shorten the lead so they stay in our space.

[Face Down]

We have found that a cable/pully dog leader works the best in a campground. You need some trees to make to work and it takes a few minutes to setup but you can give your dog some freedom to roam, restrict where he/she can go, and make it so they are not always getting tangled up around tables, chairs, ect.

[JRTJH]

Originally Posted by Face Down

We have found that a cable/pully dog leader works the best in a campground. You need some trees to make to work and it takes a few minutes to setup but you can give your dog some freedom to roam, restrict where he/she can go, and make it so they are not always getting tangled up around tables, chairs, ect.

In many national, state and county parks, if you do that you'll get two tickets, one for violating the 6' leash rule and one for defacing/damaging the trees. It is a good idea, but not always "legal"........

[sourdough]

The majority of the campgrounds we stay in stipulate the dog must not be unattended when outside (sometimes inside) and on a 6' leash indicating to me that the owner must be in "direct" control and not just within eyesight.

[SLIMSHADIE]

I made a vinyl coated cable tieout. I run it thru the rear mag. It doesnt mare it up either. Just use the clip on the tire side of the mag. Its about 15' but just long enough to reach the steps and short enough for him not to get tangled in everything. Then put his dog bowl right against the tire. The tieout doesnt mess with the bowl either. We also have a leash to walk him. Works good most of the time until you have a rainy weekend and we are always temporarily setting stuff under the camper from getting wet, tends to be an obstacle cousre.