Camping with a Dog -where to tie up

[Dooley]

My wife made me buy some fencing from Lowes and at first i wasn't really into it . Still a work in progress and it wont keep the doge from busting out if they wanted too , but my dogs are calm and well behaved 90% of the time , traveling with three black labs .
We purchased these sets at lowes for $ 23 a set , 2 panels = 4' high and 6' long . Then tried different things around the coach and ended up with 2' X 8' plastic lattice . All of it doesnt take up much room when stored and just zip tied it to availabe places , so far no issues.
Uneven ground makes it interesting but doable . I can get the fencing and the rest of the water and sewer , electric outside done by myself in an hour .
well worth it !

[cospilot]

This is exactly why I love my toy poodle. She only weighs 8 pounds.. She can't drag a table, maybe an empty lawn chair for a few feet. She only barks if I tell her to and is happy to stay in a crate inside the trailer when we leave


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[HappyCamperMN]

The size and weight of picnic tables must vary considerably across the country. Most of the ones we encounter are made with steel framing and either 2x6 or 2x8 lumber for the seat and table surfaces. They tend to be heavy enough that a fit adult has to work at to move on their own. Even a "horse" of a 100lb dog would not go very far if anywhere trying to drag one of these tables behind them.

[Desert185]

Like guns, the problem isn't the dog. Its the person handling the dog. Of course, our Charlie is a prince of a dog. Aren't they all?

[gearhead]

I'll admit to having a dog "thing" going on, especially here lately. Please don't hate me for my views on dogs. I grew up with dogs. Hunting dogs. My Dad and uncle were very involved with field trials. My wife and I had dogs in the past.
But....I have neighbors on both sides with big dog issues. Big dogs with big issues. No training. A pit/cur and a German Shepard tied in the back yard. Barks at anything and everything...from a bird to every bicycle that goes down the street. Both have broken loose and scared toddlers and the police chiefs wife on her bicycle. They occasionally put bark collars on them. The collar will malfunction and shock the dogs constantly. I hate to hear the dogs howling in pain when that happens.
The other neighbor has a bully dog and a rescue dog. They barked so much I called the police. Apparently the police explained how much the fines would cost them for disturbing my peace that they did something. What, I don't know.
Apparently both my neighbors are into this big mean dog ghetto thing. I don't get it. I don't get the ghetto culture dog thing, and I sure don't live in a ghetto.
Ok, I feel better. I didn't even mention the RVParkReviews that critique the dog walk with no mention of the park for humans.
Done.

[koko]

Well...we go to a lot of KOAs; and believe me, the size of the dog has nothing to do with it. Some of the most aggressive and barky dogs we've encountered were small breeds like Boston Terriers and Poodles. They can all have their flaws, no matter what the size; and they can all insight bad behavior in the other dogs they go near.

[Ken / Claudia]

My dog is not prefect but, is trained and does not bark unless we are playing at a off leash area. He stands a looks at passing people and dogs in the campground. He walks on led, follows hand signs, whistle and voice. BUT, he is big and strong and when at play or even wanting to follow me he can move the table and pull stakes out of the ground. The biggest problem we have is kids coming over to pet the dog when we are inside and he is outside. I do not want either hurt by a accident. Many small dogs tend to stand an bark at him from other campsites and I agree most owners do not put a stop to that type of problem.

[Movin' on]

Originally Posted by murphysranch

We tie our two cattle dogs to the steps.

We tie to the steps also.

[SC_RAPTOR]

We use a large (12") tent stake with a screw together chain link and a regular 6' leash. Put it far enough away from everything so the dog doesn't get hung up but close enough for shelter.

[gearhead]

To be clear, I like dogs. Thinking about getting a Brittany or GSP.
It's the owners I have issues with. If someone wants a dog they should take the time to train it.

[fern]

We usually loop the lead around the leg of the picnic table.

Wisconsin State Parks also limit you to an 8 foot lead.

[Ken / Claudia]

I agree with gearhead. Last year while walking the 100 lb dog on leash at the campground someone driving out of the park had their pitbull mix leaning out a full open window, barking at us or our dog as they pass the dog jumped out of the truck skidded and rolled on the pavement. Wife yelling thinking we are going to get bit or worse a big dog fight. It apparently knocked the dog good. It did not attack or come any closer and the owner grabbed it.

[TLB]

We use a vinyl coated cable that is hooked to the spring shackle of the trailer for Meeka our 100 pound Siberian Husky.

[GMcKenzie]

Not sure what I would do with large dogs, but we have 2 Westies. I hate having to untangle ropes so we have 5 sections or fencing we take with us. 2 are lower and fit under the trailer skirt with 3 taller sections to make the enclosure. Lots of room for them to tussle etc.

Gotta admit. They bark too much. But it's a friendly bark.

[SAABDOCTOR]

My big girl:d is a 120lbs the little girl is 70 i tie them to my lang gear post.have for years. That spiral screw thing was worthless to hold back a sled dog!.

[Steve S]

I didn't read most of the posts as things went sideways.
If you buy a 15 ft flexi-lead you can put a stake in the ground and adjust the lead to the length that you need. I do this with my dog all the time and it works great.
Don't forget to leave a water bowl out as dogs get very thirsty.

[bigbluthundr]

Good grief people - just train your dog, or send to obedience school.

Better for you AND the dog.

[jtyphoid]

Originally Posted by bigbluthundr

Good grief people - just train your dog, or send to obedience school.

Better for you AND the dog.

AND your neighbors.

[Murphsmom]

The big problem I have with tying a dog to the picnic table is that they love to play "King of the Mountain". They don't understand that they cannot just jump off the other side. Some friends lost a very nice Lab when the "dog sitter" tied him to the table and he hung himself.

Totally agree, also, with those who have said that both the owner and the dog need obedience training.

[notanlines]

There might be things more irritating than barking dogs and loud music, but none come to mind right off. Just sign up for a few sessions of obedience classes and both you AND the neighbors will be happier. And you don't have to turn your music off, just down to a reasonable level......and maybe some classic rock every now and then?