As stated above a few parks have various restrictions on size and breed but there are not many. There have been occasions where the dog walking restrictions have been ridiculous but that is the exception and not the rule.Most parks are very pet friendly as long as your dog is well behaved.Naturally, barking dogs can be a problem.The only disadvantage Linda and I have encountered is sometimes not being able to go somewhere we want because we don't want to leave Buddy alone more than 3 to 4 hours at a time( he's very spoiled).We have used an occasional doggy day care but they are sometimes hard to find.That being said we wouldn't have it any other way as he loves travel as much as we do.

I can't imagine traveling without my fur babies!  The dogs have always been a big part of our camping experience; they enjoy getting away from the S&B as much as we do.  It really depends on the dog (or in our case dogs) too, we have Shih Tzus and they demand human interaction, they are true lap dogs.  We feel guilty leaving them in the camper while we go out to eat, explore, etc so one of us usually stays behind to hang out with the dogs and it's usually me!   Keep in mind, if you FT with a canine companion you need to be ready for:

1. Stop frequently for potty breaks. Be sure to clean up after your dog.
2. Exercise (you and the dog..lol)
3. May have to restrict time away from the RV.
4. Make sure to have the local vet/emergency clinic # just in case.
5. There are some travel restrictions if you have a dog. (ie:Mexico) See Links Below:)
6. Some campgrounds have pet restrictions.
7. If your dog is a talker (barks a lot), you may be asked to leave:(
8. If you have an emergency and need to catch a flight....what will you do with the dog?
9. Boarding your pet can be expensive too.
10. Avoid car sickness by letting your dog travel on an empty stomach. However, make sure he has plenty of water at all times.
11. You must keep the temp at a comfortable setting for your pet...even when you are away from the rv.
12. Some parks will charge extra for the furry ones.
13. Make sure you have the dog on a leash when outside!  This year we went to the Balloon Fiesta in NM and the guy camped next to us had two dogs that ran all over the campground (no leash) upsetting campers and other dogs.  I told the guy he was breaking the rules and he needed to leash the dogs.  He promptly installed a leash on both dogs and for the next two days the dogs ran all over the campground dragging their leashes behind them:( 
14. etc.

Sure, it would be a easier to travel without the dogs but it just wouldn't be the same without them. IMO

Shellby


Twiggles (before her haircut..let me see your grill.LOL)


Max


http://www.solutionsabroad.com/en/relocating/relocating-category/pets-in-mexico.html


http://www.ehow.com/how_4479492_travel-through-canada-pets.html

http://rvknowhow.blogspot.com/2010/07/best-dogs-for-rving.html

We are also pet lovers and cannot even imagine traveling without our fur babies. We will be traveling with Qianna, our standard poodle. My Cody (Golden Retriever) will be adopted by my daughter and grandson. We may have one or two cats also. So once we get on the road, if we are near by and you need a pet sitter, we will be available.

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Currently we have 2 chi chi's and when they're gone we're not getting anymore. No I don't full-time but we have camped over the years (not to mention had dogs our entire marriage) so we've had our fill for now. Would we get another someday in the future? Maybe! But when it's time we'll be ready for a break. Just saying....

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W are not full-timing yet, but plan to in about 2 -2 1/2 years.  We have had 2 large dogs that camped with us allot.  They are both gone now and it is really a feel of freedom when we go out now as there is no longer the worry of getting back to take care of them or what happens in hot weather if the power goes out.  It's also quite amazing how much cleaner the rig stays now too. 

Do we miss having the dogs?  Yes, we love dogs and the company they offer.  But we also love other peoples dogs (OPD's). So we still get our "fix" meeting OPD's.  OPD's can always tell dog lovers when they meet one, so it is really quite allot of fun meeting both the dogs and their owners without the responsibility of having one.  We do not plan on taking a dog on the road with us for these reasons.  However, there is probably a dog in our exit plan.

We are now in the process of getting our cat accustomed to travel as she is a real "home body" and has never traveled with us much.  Even though she is getting up there in years, looks like she may still be around when we go full-time and we just cannot bear leave her with anyone else.  Our niece, who has cared  for her allot, has offered to keep her but we are too attached and do not think it would be fair to our cat to do that after all these years.  In our limited travels with our cat, they seem easier to care for in this type of traveling life style than dogs.  Still will not have another cat after this one is gone as long as we full-time.

 

We've been full-timing for a couple of years and just added a puppy to the mix. She is a small boxer mix and a real smart pup. Her energy level and exercise needs are keeping us exercising. LOL! She loves riding on the back of Stu's trike.



We know we will hit some campgrounds that won't accept her either by size when grown or by breed. So be it...there are plenty of pet friendly campgrounds out there.

Side note, I am ALWAYS looking for new Featured Pets at Toadily Pets. Sadie has her own blog, too, Sadie Speaks.

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Yes, dogs can be a problem.  But, I wouldn't dream of traveling without ours.  Her love for us fully outweighs any cons.  She lives with us in our RV now that we have left the S&B and when we hit the road she'll be there with us.  She has camped with us thru the years and loves it as well as loves riding in the vehicle.  And, she sheds terribly so we are constantly running a vac.

She is a 50# mixed breed short haired mixed breed dog that we adopted from a animal rescue group 8 years ago.  She is not friendly but she is well behaved and obeys voice commands very well.  The hardest part we face with her is when there are small children around (which happens in a campground).  They want to just run up to her and she will growl if they do (growl not bite).  It's her warning to stay away; she's not ready for them.  We have to try to explain to the children to just back off and be patient and when she is ready she will come to them.

So she cannot be left outside unattended but that's not a problem.  She's never outside in a campground with us. My feeling is that if you love your dog you will make the sacrifices necessary for them to FT with you.  Afterall my children were problems sometimes and they, too, made messes.

Hope this helps.

Judy

No down side that I know of...we take our ****er spaniel and cavalier king charles with us Rving all the time....

We have been fulltiming for 5 years now and travel with our dog.  Yes, there is a downside that nobody wants to talk about.  Our dog is 15 years old.  One of the first things I do when we get to a campground is to ask for a reliable Vet.  At her age, anything can go wrong, and I don't want to be somewhere and not know where to take her.  I also ask for an emergency Vet.  But at our dog's age we want to be prepared.  She gave us quite the scare when we were in New Hampshire this summer.  Thankfully I had my information and the Vet was AWESOME.  She took her time and explained everything....was in touch with our usual Vet and got things all figured out. 
We love our "Foxy" and the travels we have had with her.  But when she is gone, we will not get another pet.  We are avid motorcyclist's also, and would love to do overnight trips by bike.  I guess we will live vicariously thru OPD's.....
Safe Travels

Our guys have been traveling since we got them at 10 weeks old and are marvelous on the road. hey are now 7 and 8 years old. We have not had any issues with leaving them in the trailer during the day as long as it isn't too hot. When we had a house and real jobs they stayed at home alone for many hours so it hasn't been too much of an adjustment.

They do bring in dirt and leaves, but we have a dedicated towel just for wiping their feet. We hang it either on the outside handrail to on the door to the coat closet just inside. They do need walking rain, snow, cold or shine so you need to be prepared mentally to go out. The big upside of having a dog is the companionship and as mentioned, their exercise needs require you to get out as well.

Other breeds that I've seen excluded is Staffordshire Terrier and Chows.

Before we got our Furr Kid Montana, we would see RVer's come out with large Furr Kids and would say why would anyone do this???????????????

Well I now know the answer, a Furr Kid is a gift from God, and will always give you unconditional LOVE.

The hardest thing I have ever had to do is let my best buddy cross the Rainbow Bridge. We only had our Montana for 3 years & 8 months. Montana traveled ever place we could possible take him. There is nothing I wouldn't do to get my Montana back. And believe me went took him to many Vets but the answer was always the same they didn't know of a cure for him and could only give him meds and the side effects were awful. Montana had very sever seizures, and it took a lot out of Delaine and I to watch him go thru them. Even thought Delaine a Retired Rn and I retired Army, it was heart breaking to watch him. We Love and Miss our Montana.

This is our first trip without Montana in 3 years & 8 month. Tears are still very present. Ever place we look Montana is there.

Its my opinion there is no down side to traveling with a Furr Kidd. Always treat your furr kid as a family member. I Love and Miss my Montana. Thanks for your time this helps me also.....

We've decided we don't want the restrictions that caring for an animal requires.  Our fix is that we dog sit for other people.  We'll stay in someone's home for 2 to 3 weeks caring for their animals.  When we're done we are reminded how selfish we are that we don't want to spend our time and money caring for a pet.  I know it sounds heartless and we both love animals and have had many over the years, but if we take off on a day trip in the car and want to spend a day or two at our destination we don't have to worry about our pet.  We've raised our kids, put in our time, and don't want anything to tie us down anymore!