Dog gardens

Sinclair
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edited December 2016 in Your Pets #1

What are your views on "dog gardens" on club sites?

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  • huskydog
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    edited December 2016 #2

    My dog is not very good at pruning shrubs ,but good at chasing balls.... 

  • JCB4X4
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    edited December 2016 #3

    Not an idea I think we should cultivate. Undecided

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited December 2016 #4

    What is a dog garden? Do they grow dogs?

    What a whammy of a first post by a new poster.Surprised

     

  • Pliers
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    edited December 2016 #5

    Hi, Sinclair. Sorry, but I've no idea what a "dog garden" is.  More info please.

    And welcome to C.T.

  • briantimber
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    edited December 2016 #6

    Do you mean dog walk?....Cool

  • Pippah45
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    edited December 2016 #7

    My guess is OP means the enclosure type of thing - somewhat like a windbreak?  Doggy playpen?  There are some made especially to be dog proof.  I have seen them in the caravan park at the Bakewell Show excellent things - and as long as they fit within the
    area of your pitch I don't see why not.  BUT I don't think they should be used for dog toileting! 

  • Metheven
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    edited December 2016 #8

    I think it would be 'blooming' good.

  • huskydog
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    edited December 2016 #9

    you could plant "dog roses" in it Happy

  • Sinclair
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    edited December 2016 #10

    sorry should have given more information  a dog garden is like a large windbreak you put round your caravan, a bit like an awning without a roof to enclose you dogs in  it would never be used for "toilet" just to give the dogs an outside area without being
    tied.  it comes from dog agility shows to give the dogs more freedom and as said earlier resembles a large windbreak

  • Metheven
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    edited December 2016 #11

    Welcome Sinclair Smile just harmless banter.

    Personally I don't use one as I only have the one dog and rarely on site other than at nightime, but have seen them on sites and seems to allow a bit of freedom as long as it's secure and they are not a noise nuisance.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited December 2016 #12

    I think you'll find it's been discussed in Caravanning with Dogs - the sticky thread within UK sites.

    I believe dogs are supposed to be on leads/tethered at all times and the use of such enclosures would need to maintain the specified spacing around units and could well be at the discretion of the warden. 

    The original post in the thread I referred to contains links to the literature and rules about dogs on sites.

  • Pliers
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    edited December 2016 #13

    sorry should have given more information  a dog garden is like a large windbreak you put round your caravan, a bit like an awning without a roof to enclose you dogs in  it would never be used for "toilet" just to give the dogs an outside area without being tied.  it comes from dog agility shows to give the dogs more freedom and as said earlier resembles a large windbreak

    Thanks, Sinclair. I think there was a photo of something similar to this in the Club magazine, in the "Tail lights" feature. It was a couple of months or so ago, so assume it's OK.

  • Whittakerr
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    edited December 2016 #14

    As long as the dog(s) are still on a lead and under the full control of the owner, so as to comply with the clubs rules regarding dogs on site I cant see a problem.

  • Pippah45
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    edited December 2016 #15

    My labrador would be fine inside one of those - my other dog could easily jump out (unless it is more than 6' high) not that she would do any harm to anyone - but I will stick to tethering them or having them in the caravan. 

  • richardandros
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    edited December 2016 #16

    I think my Cockapoo (Meg) would think she was in prison if she couldn't see out.  She likes to be outside the van (tethered) - usually when we are on CLs - just watching the world go by.

  • Pippah45
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    edited December 2016 #17

    I agree with you about the dogs enjoying watching the world go by. Smile It is quite difficult to stop dogs getting out under the caravan - although
    maybe these dog garden things have thought of that.  Long ago we left dogs tethered in the awning and they squeezed out - very embarrassing when we returned and found them!  Luckily no complaints to the CC. 

  • spk
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    edited December 2016 #18

    no way   would one of those contain my cocker

    surely a long lead on a corkscrew makes more sense. Cheaper, easier and dog gets to see what's going on

  • JCB4X4
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    edited December 2016 #19

    Dog Gardens - Umm Yes Please  Smile !!!

    Sounds like a good place to sit and while away our dog-days, admiring the dog-roses and dog-daisy’s sheltered from the breeze by a dog-wood hedge Cool.

    Sorry!!  - Just practicing my escapism therapy technique EmbarassedEmbarassed

    Ah-well back to reality.  Frown

  • spk
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    edited December 2016 #20

    daisys and  roses you say.....not after five mins of my cocker being in there I can assure you

  • JCB4X4
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    edited December 2016 #21

    daisys and  roses you say.....not after five mins of my cocker being in there I can assure you

    Dog-gone that pesky hound Surprised.

  • brue
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    edited December 2016 #22

    Here's an example of a dog enclosure. I've seen them in action and they work quite well...I was confused by the garden idea. Wink

  • spk
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    edited December 2016 #23

    ha 

  • JCB4X4
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    edited December 2016 #24

    Here's an example of a dog enclosure. I've seen them in action and they work quite well...I was confused by the garden idea. Wink

    I think I still am !!  Undecided
    Embarassed

  • brue
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    edited December 2016 #25

    Our terrier would find a way out she would still need to be tethered to something.Wink

  • eyebrowsb
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    edited December 2016 #26

    Friends of ours have a dog enclosure which is made up from strong wire mesh panels.  They can configure the panels to vary the size or shape of the enclosure depending on pitch size.  One of the panels contains a gate for ease of access. They use it on Club
    sites all the time and to my knowledge have never had a problem.

    They have 3 cocker spaniels who haven't escaped Wink

     

  • Pippah45
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    edited December 2016 #27

    They look good - dog can see out if you use one version and the escape under the vehicle looks to be covered too!  Unfortunate picture with the poodle lifting his leg - that won't do at all! 

  • eyebrowsb
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    edited December 2016 #28

    They look good - dog can see out if you use one version and the escape under the vehicle looks to be covered too!  Unfortunate picture with the poodle lifting his leg - that won't do at all! 

    Laughing

  • brue
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    edited December 2016 #29

    I think it's his bobbly tail I can see the other hind leg on the ground...Happy

  • Pippah45
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    edited December 2016 #30

    I think you may be right brue Embarassed although I think the stance is a bit suggestive of something? 

  • crown green bowler
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    edited December 2016 #31

    I cannot see a problem with this, unless people don't add this on to a full sized awning and extend closer to the next pitch. We use a kampa air awning that also have flyscreen doors and our two dogs stand looking out at the world, but they like it better
    outside on there beds,  but on leads of course.