Fur, Feathers, & Fins - RV-Dreams Community Forum

Cowdog353 · Cowdog353

In the planning stage for a trip to Alaska next summeR. I have two dogs, a JackRussel and a Lab, which are pretty well trained. they are always on leash when out side. My concerns are how will traveling with them restrict my adventure . They are ok to stay in the 5er for up to 4-6 hours. Have not tried more ti...

Acheron2010 · Acheron2010

I've been traveling a year now with no issues, but in this camp, at least two dog owners have brought their animals to the large K9 park, announced their (boxer and a terrier) were "not really socialized" and then let them off leash to have a go at my Australian Shepherd. Now she is big enough to defend he...

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

After four years of being on the road we took the big step of adding a new puppy to our travels. The search and adoption of a dog can be a bit complicated while on the road, and here is my blog post walking through how we did it in case anyone is interested. https://camperchronicles.com/2018/11/05/try...

bjoyce · bjoyce

Today we lost our wonderful 16 year old traveling cat, Evita. She loved exploring new places and came running to greet people who came to our RV. We will miss her and have a big hole in our hearts.

GENECOP · GENECOP

In the interest of keeping threads on Topic lets use this one to discuss different breeds of dogs that we like and enjoy having with us while traveling.....additionally to Segway of the Dog Bite thread a good point was made about the owner needing to be smarter than the dog, unfortunately this is not al...

MPMomof3 · MPMomof3

Hi everyone! How do you prevent cat litter from being tracked on the floor of your RV? Thanks in advance!

Camper Chronicles · Camper Chronicles

I did find a couple other threads, but nothing to terribly recent so wanted to throw it out again. I am trying to talk Lee into getting a cat and the number one obstacle is where to put the litter box. Looking for some creative places to put the box where it will be out of sight and out of mind. I am in an Open...

Kiers10 · Kiers10

I'm new to the RV world and have an eight month old rescue lab/husky mix that was abandoned as a tiny pup on a roadside. She sometimes has serious abandonment issues and has to be kept crated at home when we're away. I'm traveling solo with her most of the time and attempted to leave her uncrated for a sho...

Acheron2010 · Acheron2010

As I take this journey of 5th wheel versus Class A, I am trying to visualize a day on the road. For those of you with 5th's, what kind of cat carrier/crate do you use to house your cat safely and comfortably? It seems to me the typical small cat carrier would not fit the bill over more than a day of travel. Th...

sarahk · sarahk

I may have an opportunity for a traveling job with my boyfriend that would involve us moving every ten days and working long hours. He is looking for an RV now as he has been doing the job already and staying in hotels. The RV would be his preference. I already work long hours at my current job, so my cat is us...

TwoTiredTeachers · TwoTiredTeachers

Two Tired Teachers give some sound advice about taking dogs on RV trips. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTyZTH1IInY

kcmoss101 · kcmoss101

My husband and I are facing a delima. We have one African Grey, Baby Huey, plus a dog that we will be traveling with. Our Grey is approx 28 years old and it's not fair to leave him with a pet sitter if we are going to be gone lengths at a time. I have been curious how other people travel with their birds.We are ne...

SamK · SamK

I recently acquired a 2015 Holiday Rambler Admiral and I have to say I really love its exquisite interior design. It majorly comprises of neutral tones that give it a calm, warm and balanced atmosphere. Now I'm in need of a nice dog crate for my two-year-old Beagle. I need a crate that will bring warmth a...

Jwcabell · Jwcabell

so my husband and I are looking to start rving full time next year (we want to wait until our youngest two children are 2 yrs old). We have a number of pets currently. Australian shepherd who is 5 years old. She was hit by a car a few years ago and while we saved her leg, she doesn't run like she used to and is c...

The Junkman · The Junkman

Seen a RVer come in the park, and set up a mobile panel wire fence around pretty much his whole campsite.. then lets his 3 smaller/med sized dogs run around in there.. I thought was a great idea.. as we have our dog on a small steel cable when we sit outside..But dog gets wrapped around stuff.. and is still e...

Big Mike · Big Mike

In the next 12 Months we hope to be full timers. We will be traveling with 3 Dogs. Normally when we leave the house they do not bark. But being in an RV will be an entirely new experience for them. So we will need to start training them to be in the coach and understand when we leave. I would like to hear re...

DazedNConfused · DazedNConfused

If a campground does not allow pets, would that include indoor-only pets? (e.g. A cat in the RV)

jrzygrl64 · jrzygrl64

I just logged in to change our "signature" since we had to say goodbye to our beloved Cocoa. She was the BEST dog ever! We had almost 15 awesome years with her, starting on Christmas morning 2000. My daughter (who was 11 at the time) and I woke early to drive and pick her up. We brought her ho...

marianne57 · marianne57

It was a tough thing tonight but we lost our cat of 17 years. He was the sweetest thing, and our golden is already missing him. I know that it would have been tougher traveling with him, and our dog, but he was such a part of our life for so many years, that we will surely miss him. I know that he's at rainbow...

Tom and Cathy · Tom and Cathy

Looking for advice/ ideas on how to secure a birdcage in the RV while traveling. We have 2 dogs and a conure that will be traveling with us when we FT next summer. The dogs will be OK in the back seat of the truck, but the bird? The cage is too large to fit in the back with the dogs. Cathy

Gary and Linda · Gary and Linda

We've decided a 5er will make the perfect home for us newbies but where do the pets ride when going down the road? We'll have a dual cab but for three dogs I think they aren't going to have enough room, therefore more stops on the way... -- Edited by Gary and Linda on Sunday 22nd of February 2015 11:45:27 AM

NWescapee · NWescapee

We are buying a used DRV Mobile Suites and the previous owners did travel with a dog. I was reading a book on FT RVing last night and it mentioned completing a full flea treatment in an RV before moving the pets into the RV. The author indicated the need to use a product that kills the fleas, larve and eggs....

earlybirdie · earlybirdie

When traveling, I can see there will be times when we will be out of the RV at museums or libraries or any number of places we want to see. I can't imagine the cat will have any trouble at all being left alone (he'll probably enjoy the solitude). What about leaving a dog for a few hours? What does everyon...

Diana and Jim · Diana and Jim

A few of you may remember our Jenny from the fall rally. She lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday. We miss her so very much.

SnowGypsy · SnowGypsy

I thought it might be fun if we "sounded off" about what pets we are or will be RVing with and if you have a dearly departed friend, feel free to share that also. Rinnie: Chow/Shepherd/Other, adopted from Dothan Animal Shelter in AL at 12 weeks, now 9 1/2 years. Loves camping and long walks....

Barbaraok · Barbaraok

http://www.barbanddave.net/2014_Blog/2014_Blog/Entries/2014/10/31_A_Sad_Goodbye.htmlIt is something we all know will happen when we adopt these furry companions, but it is still hard...

FreeToRoam · FreeToRoam

We love our National Parks but hate their Pet Policies. Our dog loves to walk with us and we get an extreme case of the guilts when we have to leave her in the car to walk even a short section of a trail in our National Parks; those sad, sorrowful eyes ruin the hike for me. It's generally too hot to leave a pet s...

BiggarView · BiggarView

Let me start by saying this is not an indictment of pitbulls or other breeds that are recognized as prone to agressive behavior... to me that is part and parcel of irresponsible inbreeding, poor treatment and inferior training of both dog and owner to handle what can easily turn into a disastrous enco...

NWescapee · NWescapee

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/08/06/pet-trailers_n_5656369.html?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000067

Hina · Hina

I'm thinking when I hit the road full time, it might be good to get a dog, and as a single woman traveling alone, it might be good to get a "real" dog vs a "toy" dog. Most dogs up for adoption around here are either chihuahuas or pitbulls, and considering those options.... Anyone h...

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	Traveling to Alaska with dogs? (Preview) In the planning stage for a trip to Alaska next summeR. I have two dogs, a JackRussel and a Lab, which are pretty well trained. they are always on leash when out side. My concerns are how will traveling with them restrict my adventure . They are ok to stay in the 5er for up to 4-6 hours. Have not tried more ti...	Cowdog353	6	7381	07:05 AM Nov 17, 2019 by Neil and Connie
	Please socialize your dog before bringing it to a campground K9 park (Preview) I've been traveling a year now with no issues, but in this camp, at least two dog owners have brought their animals to the large K9 park, announced their (boxer and a terrier) were "not really socialized" and then let them off leash to have a go at my Australian Shepherd. Now she is big enough to defend he...	Acheron2010	6	3440	02:51 PM Apr 11, 2019 by LarryW21
	Adding a Puppy to our travels (Preview) After four years of being on the road we took the big step of adding a new puppy to our travels. The search and adoption of a dog can be a bit complicated while on the road, and here is my blog post walking through how we did it in case anyone is interested. https://camperchronicles.com/2018/11/05/try...	Camper Chronicles	12	4043	06:35 PM Mar 19, 2019 by vannchan
	A sad day for us (Preview) Today we lost our wonderful 16 year old traveling cat, Evita. She loved exploring new places and came running to greet people who came to our RV. We will miss her and have a big hole in our hearts.	bjoyce	9	3378	08:35 PM Jan 19, 2019 by TRAILERKING
	Dog Breeds for RVing (closed) (Preview) In the interest of keeping threads on Topic lets use this one to discuss different breeds of dogs that we like and enjoy having with us while traveling.....additionally to Segway of the Dog Bite thread a good point was made about the owner needing to be smarter than the dog, unfortunately this is not al...	GENECOP	28	15022	09:26 AM Jun 25, 2018 by Sushidog
	Cat Litter Cat Litter Tracked RV Cleaning Pets (Preview) Hi everyone! How do you prevent cat litter from being tracked on the floor of your RV? Thanks in advance!	MPMomof3	7	6029	08:59 PM Apr 8, 2018 by Julie and Ray
	Creative places to put the litter box (Preview) I did find a couple other threads, but nothing to terribly recent so wanted to throw it out again. I am trying to talk Lee into getting a cat and the number one obstacle is where to put the litter box. Looking for some creative places to put the box where it will be out of sight and out of mind. I am in an Open...	Camper Chronicles	17	9887	12:55 AM Feb 9, 2018 by dovenson
	Dog crating inside a small RV (Preview) I'm new to the RV world and have an eight month old rescue lab/husky mix that was abandoned as a tiny pup on a roadside. She sometimes has serious abandonment issues and has to be kept crated at home when we're away. I'm traveling solo with her most of the time and attempted to leave her uncrated for a sho...	Kiers10	2	4408	07:26 AM Sep 19, 2017 by solo boondocker
	Cats in your tow vehicle - what kind of carrier do you use? (Preview) As I take this journey of 5th wheel versus Class A, I am trying to visualize a day on the road. For those of you with 5th's, what kind of cat carrier/crate do you use to house your cat safely and comfortably? It seems to me the typical small cat carrier would not fit the bill over more than a day of travel. Th...	Acheron2010	8	5315	09:18 PM Jul 19, 2017 by jrzygrl64
	Is it safe to leave a cat in the rv for long hours? New to this and taking a traveling job possibly (Preview) I may have an opportunity for a traveling job with my boyfriend that would involve us moving every ten days and working long hours. He is looking for an RV now as he has been doing the job already and staying in hotels. The RV would be his preference. I already work long hours at my current job, so my cat is us...	sarahk	8	5826	07:50 AM May 22, 2017 by PrairieRV
	Traveling with Dogs Traveling with Dogs RVing (Preview) Two Tired Teachers give some sound advice about taking dogs on RV trips. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTyZTH1IInY	TwoTiredTeachers	0	4416	04:15 PM Apr 11, 2017 by TwoTiredTeachers
	Traveling with Pet Birds pet bird 5th Fifth wheel (Preview) My husband and I are facing a delima. We have one African Grey, Baby Huey, plus a dog that we will be traveling with. Our Grey is approx 28 years old and it's not fair to leave him with a pet sitter if we are going to be gone lengths at a time. I have been curious how other people travel with their birds.We are ne...	kcmoss101	4	6113	06:33 PM Mar 15, 2017 by Talensnana
	Dog Crate for My Rambler Admiral (Preview) I recently acquired a 2015 Holiday Rambler Admiral and I have to say I really love its exquisite interior design. It majorly comprises of neutral tones that give it a calm, warm and balanced atmosphere. Now I'm in need of a nice dog crate for my two-year-old Beagle. I need a crate that will bring warmth a...	SamK	0	3953	08:11 AM Feb 23, 2017 by SamK
	Truth about traveling with pets? (Preview) so my husband and I are looking to start rving full time next year (we want to wait until our youngest two children are 2 yrs old). We have a number of pets currently. Australian shepherd who is 5 years old. She was hit by a car a few years ago and while we saved her leg, she doesn't run like she used to and is c...	Jwcabell	3	4680	01:37 AM Feb 2, 2017 by Jwcabell
	Dog fencing in RV park.. (closed) (Preview) Seen a RVer come in the park, and set up a mobile panel wire fence around pretty much his whole campsite.. then lets his 3 smaller/med sized dogs run around in there.. I thought was a great idea.. as we have our dog on a small steel cable when we sit outside..But dog gets wrapped around stuff.. and is still e...	The Junkman	20	15189	01:09 AM Jul 26, 2016 by Doglife
	TRAINING YOUR DOGS TO BE IN AN RV (Preview) In the next 12 Months we hope to be full timers. We will be traveling with 3 Dogs. Normally when we leave the house they do not bark. But being in an RV will be an entirely new experience for them. So we will need to start training them to be in the coach and understand when we leave. I would like to hear re...	Big Mike	7	5802	02:22 PM Apr 16, 2016 by sherev
	Pets not allowed? (Preview) If a campground does not allow pets, would that include indoor-only pets? (e.g. A cat in the RV)	DazedNConfused	8	6122	10:22 PM Oct 3, 2015 by soos
	Today is a sad day (Preview) I just logged in to change our "signature" since we had to say goodbye to our beloved Cocoa. She was the BEST dog ever! We had almost 15 awesome years with her, starting on Christmas morning 2000. My daughter (who was 11 at the time) and I woke early to drive and pick her up. We brought her ho...	jrzygrl64	15	6065	04:57 PM Sep 17, 2015 by PD CFK
	Another goodbye (Preview) It was a tough thing tonight but we lost our cat of 17 years. He was the sweetest thing, and our golden is already missing him. I know that it would have been tougher traveling with him, and our dog, but he was such a part of our life for so many years, that we will surely miss him. I know that he's at rainbow...	marianne57	9	6491	08:26 PM Aug 19, 2015 by jrzygrl64
	traveling with bird? (closed) (Preview) Looking for advice/ ideas on how to secure a birdcage in the RV while traveling. We have 2 dogs and a conure that will be traveling with us when we FT next summer. The dogs will be OK in the back seat of the truck, but the bird? The cage is too large to fit in the back with the dogs. Cathy	Tom and Cathy	17	8469	08:39 PM Jun 4, 2015 by Tom and Cathy
	Where do the pets ride when you're going down the road, especially in a 5th wheeler? (Preview) We've decided a 5er will make the perfect home for us newbies but where do the pets ride when going down the road? We'll have a dual cab but for three dogs I think they aren't going to have enough room, therefore more stops on the way... -- Edited by Gary and Linda on Sunday 22nd of February 2015 11:45:27 AM	Gary and Linda	27	9094	08:08 PM May 29, 2015 by manycats
	Flea treatment for the RV? (Preview) We are buying a used DRV Mobile Suites and the previous owners did travel with a dog. I was reading a book on FT RVing last night and it mentioned completing a full flea treatment in an RV before moving the pets into the RV. The author indicated the need to use a product that kills the fleas, larve and eggs....	NWescapee	16	9932	05:32 PM Apr 24, 2015 by rmg-fg
	Leaving pets in RV (closed) (Preview) When traveling, I can see there will be times when we will be out of the RV at museums or libraries or any number of places we want to see. I can't imagine the cat will have any trouble at all being left alone (he'll probably enjoy the solitude). What about leaving a dog for a few hours? What does everyon...	earlybirdie	27	27437	05:46 PM Feb 22, 2015 by marianne57
	Goodbye, sweet Jenny (Preview) A few of you may remember our Jenny from the fall rally. She lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday. We miss her so very much.	Diana and Jim	14	6304	08:46 PM Nov 14, 2014 by Diana and Jim
	How About RV Pet Sound Off? (Preview) I thought it might be fun if we "sounded off" about what pets we are or will be RVing with and if you have a dearly departed friend, feel free to share that also. Rinnie: Chow/Shepherd/Other, adopted from Dothan Animal Shelter in AL at 12 weeks, now 9 1/2 years. Loves camping and long walks....	SnowGypsy	19	7124	05:52 PM Nov 13, 2014 by Diana and Jim
	Saying Goodbye (Preview) http://www.barbanddave.net/2014_Blog/2014_Blog/Entries/2014/10/31_A_Sad_Goodbye.htmlIt is something we all know will happen when we adopt these furry companions, but it is still hard...	Barbaraok	17	6852	09:30 AM Nov 3, 2014 by Ckerr
	Pets in National Parks in the U.S. (Preview) We love our National Parks but hate their Pet Policies. Our dog loves to walk with us and we get an extreme case of the guilts when we have to leave her in the car to walk even a short section of a trail in our National Parks; those sad, sorrowful eyes ruin the hike for me. It's generally too hot to leave a pet s...	FreeToRoam	15	6638	02:00 PM Oct 20, 2014 by NurseJudy
	In the aftermath of a loose dog assault... introspection ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Let me start by saying this is not an indictment of pitbulls or other breeds that are recognized as prone to agressive behavior... to me that is part and parcel of irresponsible inbreeding, poor treatment and inferior training of both dog and owner to handle what can easily turn into a disastrous enco...	BiggarView	65	15150	04:55 PM Sep 28, 2014 by TRAILERKING
	For the really pampered pets!! (Preview) http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/08/06/pet-trailers_n_5656369.html?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000067	NWescapee	1	4434	08:16 AM Aug 12, 2014 by WestWardHo
	Pitbulls in RVs? (Preview) I'm thinking when I hit the road full time, it might be good to get a dog, and as a single woman traveling alone, it might be good to get a "real" dog vs a "toy" dog. Most dogs up for adoption around here are either chihuahuas or pitbulls, and considering those options.... Anyone h...	Hina	48	21303	09:44 AM Jul 19, 2014 by SnowGypsy
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