Traveling with furry family members

mom2budnbug · 02-09-2015, 07:58 PM

We currently travel with our 16 year old son and 2 year old chocolate lab. We have been going back and forth on getting our lab a sibling. I grew up with many animals and could handle 2 dogs in the house, but am not so sure about 2 large dogs in the trailer. We keep asking ourselves if we are trying to talk ourselves into another dog or out of the idea? Just wondering how many travel with furry family members? What breeds? How many? Are you like us and only camp at places that allow pets? What are your favorite products for your camping pooch/cat?

Desert185 · 02-09-2015, 10:12 PM

Two year old Charlie is half Chihuahua and half Jack Russell Terrier. 11.5# of good boy. He's an only child and will probably stay that way. Smart, happy and affectionate little guy and a good early warning system, which is about the only time he barks, and he doesn't go on and on about it. His favorite treats are from Trader Joe's. Loves the trailer, doesn't ricochet around like some Jack Russells and travels well. He's an easy and good companion for the two of us. Obviously, we only stay where pets are allowed.

14george · 02-10-2015, 02:37 AM

Travel with two Shellie's like any snacks they are quiet barks very little go to campgrounds that allow pets

crash · 02-10-2015, 04:33 AM

These are our babies Rebel is a 3 year old 86 lbs English bulldog and his sister Cocoa is an 8 year old 48 lbs border collie we keep her hair cut short so it is not an issues shedding.They both love life on the road.

Javi · 02-10-2015, 04:54 AM

Two beagles, one 13" and one 15" and they are a handful; very much akin to having two six year old boys. We take them with us because no one will keep them, even the pet boarding places will only keep them once..

GaryWT · 02-10-2015, 05:28 AM

We have a Bischon Poo, small dog. She loves to camp and is a good dog. She belongs to the kids but they are gone now... She will be our last dog as having a dog limits us too much. To go to a campground that allows dogs but then states you can not leave your dog at the site or in the trailer if you are not there does not work for us. You can't bring the dog most places in the campground or out so we are limited. When we go places that we will be a the beach or an amusement park or something we need to find someone to watch her for the week or weekend as you can't leave her or take her. Also, sometimes we like to stop at a restaurant on the way home but we cannot if it is hot so... The kids are grown and our freedom is limited by their dog, go figure.

byrdr1 · 02-10-2015, 05:46 AM

two Lhasa-Apsos
One 7 year girl, ball of fire and loves to go camping.
One 13 year old boy, he is blind in one eye and can't see but shadows in the other. loves to eat and sleep.. BUT at his age. He can get up and down the camper steps real good for now. We worry about him because of his age. He is the first dog we had live beyond the 10 year mark.

SAABDOCTOR · 02-10-2015, 06:49 AM

I laugh at the stories!! Yes we have two malamutes big ones. they are quiet dogs and travel well. the family that parks next to us has 6 labs! yep six,He wins. the only time it gets crazy is when we let all of them out in the morning then it is like a church social every one is talking (barking) then they are great for the rest of the day. we set up a portable fence bettween the two campers so all 8 dogs have a huge play pen it works out great!

wahoonc · 02-11-2015, 01:47 AM

I only have one... but he is a Jack Russel/Walker Treeing Hound mix. Everybody is his new best friend. Doesn't like being alone and will let you know about it. Couldn't see having a second fur baby, one is enough! Good part is he loves to travel and loves camping.

Aaron

TAZ23 · 02-11-2015, 02:26 AM

We have two gentle giants (newfoundlands) and where we go they go. They love to go camping and meet other campers kids, both furry and otherwise.

notanlines · 02-11-2015, 02:44 AM

Patches is our second dachshund and a first-class traveler. Has only missed two states and two provinces. (No, we're NOT taking him to Hawaii) Almost ten years old, is very well behaved and only whines when he sees children or another dog (Yep, he also thinks everyone is his best friend) I don't think he would cotton to a little brother or sister however. It would be that jealousy thing at this age. We wouldn't even think of wanting to camp at a no-pet site.

crash · 02-11-2015, 03:35 AM

Wahoonc our border collie was a hand full when the kids grew up and left the house with their cats,Cocoa didnt have noone to play with.getting Rebel was the best thing for her she has someone to play with and be with her all day while we are gone

**sourdough** · 02-11-2015, 10:39 AM

We travel with our 4 1/2 year old pit bull mix (I guess - vet said he didn't know). She's 53 lbs. She doesn't love traveling so much but she loves being with us (wife and I). She is also very comfortable in the RV. I wouldn't want 2 large pups simply because of the room in an RV. Ours is 37' and one is enough. She doesn't run around, she is very quiet and out of the way but just doing all the things you have to do for one.....I just wouldn't want to double that.

I guess our/her favorite things are her portable house in the bedroom which has a nice, big fluffy bed inside (where she goes most of the time), her 2nd big fluffy bed in the living room, her raincoat and her box full of toys.

We go to pet friendly places but I don't worry too much about the ones that say you can't leave the dog unattended. We leave her for periods of time with no issue. She doesn't bark, unless someone tried to break in, and she doesn't mess with anything....you could leave a steak on the counter and she won't touch it unless I tell her she can have it.

Murphsmom · 02-11-2015, 10:50 AM

This will be our first summer traveling with only one big dog (a three legged Lab/Chessie cross), as our old Golden crossed the Bridge last month. The two of them were great travelers together, and I have no doubt that Murphy will be great by himself. We only left them in the trailer by themselves a couple of times, and then for brief periods. I'm a bit leery of trying it with just one dog, as he has now granted himself alpha dog status, and does try to warn us about everything.

Has anyone done the doggie day care route in a strange city when both of you want or need to get out without the pups for more than a brief lunch break? I am usually the one who stays behind while hubby goes fishing/crabbing/whatever. On days when it is too hot to leave the dog in the car, it would be nice to have another option.

pawpaw · 02-12-2015, 06:53 AM

Darci the Dachshund with my 1-1/2 yr old Grandson...they both love to go camping!

mom2budnbug · 02-12-2015, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphsmom

This will be our first summer traveling with only one big dog (a three legged Lab/Chessie cross), as our old Golden crossed the Bridge last month. The two of them were great travelers together, and I have no doubt that Murphy will be great by himself. We only left them in the trailer by themselves a couple of times, and then for brief periods. I'm a bit leery of trying it with just one dog, as he has now granted himself alpha dog status, and does try to warn us about everything.

Has anyone done the doggie day care route in a strange city when both of you want or need to get out without the pups for more than a brief lunch break? I am usually the one who stays behind while hubby goes fishing/crabbing/whatever. On days when it is too hot to leave the dog in the car, it would be nice to have another option.

So sorry for your loss. My golden has been gone for nearly two years and I still miss her dearly. I know she would have loved camping with us. I have never tried doggie day care. I am usually the one that stays behind to be the dog sitter.

talk2cpu · 02-14-2015, 06:25 PM

We have 3 and it appears this may limit us in some facilities. Of course, just like handguns, if they don't allow........ we have wheels.
One 13 year old Multipoo who loves to travel, camp, be with "Mom and Dad" and spend the summers at the lake. Also a pair of Mulchi's, 1.5 years, brothers that love to travel, run and run and run. We are working on their barking so more camping friendly. We do all this in a 25 footer. Yeah, I know and we are.

**chuckster57** · 02-14-2015, 08:08 PM

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We have 3 and it appears this may limit us in some facilities. Of course, just like handguns, if they don't allow........

3 indoor cats... not a problem even in non pet parks out here. Since I am a retired LEO with a CCW, I just don't tell them about the 9mm, .357 and .500 magnum.

Desert185 · 02-14-2015, 08:15 PM

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3 indoor cats... not a problem even in non pet parks out here. Since I am a retired LEO with a CCW, I just don't tell them about the 9mm, .357 and .500 magnum.

Yeah, don't advertise the hardware.

wahoonc · 02-15-2015, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert185

Yeah, don't advertise the hardware.

Amen...

Aaron

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