Harleydmn Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 We are planning to start full timing in spring of 2017. We have a very well behaved German Shepard. Would we have problems finding campgrounds that will allow her? Just starting to look for a 5th wheel. Want to try and see so many of the places we have never been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbp Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 We full time with our black lab/border collie mix, plus a cat. We have never had a problem finding a campground that allows pets. Some commercial campgrounds do limit the number of dogs (typically 2 max.). And National Parks and National Monuments generally do not allow dogs on the trails outside of the campground, although there is often other public land nearby for going on walks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFDR3116 Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 You may have a few that have a restriction because of breed and/size. There are also some that if you pulled in and they saw a well behaved dog of any breed, would have no problem. Forest service and Corp of Engineer parks would allow any breed/size. Many parks just have a # of dog limit (usually 2). We travel with a small dog. If she were not welcome, we wouldn't stay either. Pat DeJong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Welcome to the Escapee forums! I hope that you find the assistance and support here that you are looking for and please do not hesitate to ask any question of to comment on any subject! I very much agree with what Pat posted. In our years of RV travels we have on a few occasions found parks that do restrict the size of dogs an sometimes they also prohibit some breeds, but most of them don't take action if the visitor is a only staying for a short time and there are no complaints against the dog(s) in the RV. Much more common are limits to the number of dogs or sometimes pets an that tends to be 3 or so in most cases, but there is probably an exception to any statement. The parks where people stay for a month or longer tend to have more such rules and stronger enforcement of them. I think that you will find that a majority of us have a pet of some kind and seldom have any problems related to that. It is important that pet droppings be picked up promptly, that the pets are quiet and don't bother anyone, and most of the usual rules of etiquette for pets. We travel with a 40# corgi mix. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendsk Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 My German Shepherd weighs 120# and has a lot of puppy left. He is everybody's friend and no problems. I did get him a month old kitten in February to keep him occupied when I'm out of the trailer. They are great buds. If I ever ran into a RV park that wouldn't accept him, I wouldn't stay there either. F-250 SCREW 4X4 Gas, 5th NuWa Premier 35FKTG, Full Time, Engineer Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Nina of http://wheelingit.us does wonderful campground reviews and she always includes information about how friendly the place was for their dog. It's a good place to start learning what's out there. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmd Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 We've been RVing 9 yrs with our two female German Shepherds. Only once, in Rabun County Georgia, did the owner of a private campground say: You can't stay here. I don't allow German Shepherds , never have, never will...... yet she touts on her website she is totally pet friendly, has her own Labrador dogs on site with pictures, etc. Another instance north of Charleston SC the owner kept questioning me about the breed of my dogs, whereupon I always respond "Mix." We were already checked in and I was walking them on leashes. He said: They sure look like German Shepherds, and I would say they are some kind of mix, the vet isn't sure, and gave him a sing-song story. I was never sure what he was driving at or why, so I just stuck to the 'mix' version. We've stayed there several times, he just seems interested in the dogs but no real problems. We always clean up after our dogs, walk with our pockets stuffed with plastic bags 'just in case', if they bark, they get a reprimand and the barking stops , are always on a short lead, and never let them walk into other peoples' sites to sniff or mark the territory. It's been much easier camping with the dogs than it has been finding dog-friendly motels that are clean enough for us or the dogs, don't charge non-refundable deposits on each dog, nor restrict the weight of the dog to under 25 pounds, or book us in an upstairs room with open mesh steel stairs after requesting the ground floor due to the dogs. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Make sure that you carry all of the dogs vaccination documents with you. I have been asked to verify that my dog has had its shots. This was at a campground in New York State. They said it was NY State law. 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFDR3116 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Yes, the dog's medical records are helpful. We have never been asked by a campground, but we did need them for the groomer and have supplied copies with vets that we have used in areas we tend to stay for longer periods. This has enabled us to get emergency care, routine vacinations as needed and prescriptions filled for eye medication that our dog needs. They will approve prescription requests from online supply facilities when we are away from the area. Pat DeJong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly2low Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 I travel with an English Mastiff, and haven't had a problem yet. She wouldn't be under anyone's weight limit. Rich and Carol 2007 Dynamax DQ 340 XL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleydmn Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks everyone. I was really worried that it could be a problem. I wouldn't have been able to go with out my baby. Now to keep on with our plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Just be upfront about your dog and the few parks which have a problem with it will let you know. It that is your biggest difficulty, you will have very smooth sailing! Keep us posted about your progress as we are here to help. I think that we who have done this before you live just a little bit vicariously through our exchanges with new folks, since the excitement of one's first RV can only be experienced one time. We look forward to your adventure nearly as much as you! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleydmn Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks Kirk I,m sure I will have a ton of questions. This group is very friendly and helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleEye Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 In four years I've had one campground in Florida that said I could stay because our dog was over 25 Lbs. We have a Golden/Australian Shepard mix and she is very friendly almost to the extreme. I usually check the parks web site and most of the time they will list any dog restrictions. Dave and Marge 2010 Phaeton Motor Home Previous Mobile Suites 36 RSSB3 (for sale) and 2005 FL M2-106 Sport (for sale after 5er sells) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveh Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 We were at Little River Canyon National Preserve in Alabama a couple weeks ago. They have an extremely nice visitor center which permit pets inside. We didn't take our standard schnauzer at first time but they heard him bark and asked me to get him. He went right up to the desk and put his paws on the counter while they handed him treats. They also had dog drinking bowls under the drinking fountains. It was all very nice and again, the facility was gorgeous. Dogs on leash allowed on all of the trails. Dave and Lana Hasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 We were at Little River Canyon National Preserve in Alabama a couple weeks ago. They have an extremely nice visitor center which permit pets inside. We didn't take our standard schnauzer at first time but they heard him bark and asked me to get him. That sounds like a great place to visit and since I've not been there it is now on my list! Thanks for the information. I took the liberty of adding a link to their page in the quote from your post. One question: do they allow dogs on the trails? Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 We've been RVing 9 yrs with our two female German Shepherds. Another instance north of Charleston SC the owner kept questioning me about the breed of my dogs, whereupon I always respond "Mix." We were already checked in and I was walking them on leashes. He said: They sure look like German Shepherds, and I would say they are some kind of mix, the vet isn't sure, and gave him a sing-song story. I was never sure what he was driving at or why, so I just stuck to the 'mix' version. Hmmmmmmmm....."sing-song story" and "mix version". Aren't those just sugar coating words for what you really did? Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveh Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Kirk, Yes, Dogs on leash allowed on all trails...Dave Dave and Lana Hasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 You will find a few places that do not allow specific breeds of dogs and often the GSD is lumped in with the know "bad" breeds. There are also a few places that do not allow dogs on all or specific trails. Just be up front and tell them you have a dog and the breed. Ask about trail use with a dog. Most of the dog restrictions have come about due to irresponsible and inconsiderate dog owners, so be responsible and follow the rules and pick up after your dog. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 You remind me about the joke trying to get into heaven (or a campground!) with a dog, I'm sure we pet lovers all know it 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasicRV Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Never had a problem. In fact most RV parks have dog parks now that encourage pets . Jayco Featherlite TT Mets Fan 5 States to GO! Owner of BasicRV.com Discount RV Covers, Parts and Supplies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 BasicRV, on 30 Nov 2015 - 5:35 PM, said: Never had a problem. In fact most RV parks have dog parks now that encourage pets . Granted, we don't stay in RV parks much, but the only RV parks we've stayed at that have dog runs are a few of the Escapees' parks (Pahrump comes to mind). I cannot remember a commercial park where we've stayed that had a dog run. Most of them have a dog-walking area, but some of those are a joke...so filled with stickers that it's impossible for a dog to walk there. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 A few of the newer RV parks that we have been in the last several years have dog walking areas but are few and far between. The park we are in Yuma, AZ. all pets must be walked outside the park and not around your site. There is a sandy area that borders both sides of the street outside the park. There are trash cans provided for the pet waste to be deposited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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