Dog Pen/fencing
Hi can anybody recomend a portable dog pen or fencing which will hold 2 medium size dogs, for a Motor home.
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I’m not sure what you're asking, Chrissy.
Do you want a travelling crate or are you hoping to create a compound outside? (The latter may not be allowed by the site operator.)
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On club sites dogs are required to be tethered at all times when outside of the MH/cvan so I can't see that a 'pen' would be any advantage.
Having had dogs on sites for over 40 years, we never found the need to have anything other than an anchored lead. Our dogs never went outside unaccompanied - how can you be aware of any 'accidents' if you’re not watching them?
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2 windbreaks but there would be no way of us getting in and out.
If legs are too short to step over, what is wrong with using the driver's door?
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I've seen a dog enclosure used at Black Knowl, no objections. It was like a windbreak but was more rigid with horizontal poles top and bottom, it had non see through fabric sides so the dogs couldn't see every passer by. Probably took up quite a bit of room when packed away but it was a successful set up. The problem is fitting everything onto a pitch, easier to set up on grass pitches, a lot of secure hammer work needed. You've also got to make sure the dogs can't push their way out, under the edges or under the van....our terrier would make a good tester!
Can't find details but they are out there, maybe look at specialist dog show sites etc.?
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Yes, but my point was that if the dogs are correctly exercised and, presumably, attended when in the "pen" why would there be any more "contamination" than if they were just on the pitch anyway? Why do folk assume the worst of dog owners who ask for help on this forum?
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Cant say we have the "alleged" problem in our garden where our two dogs do their business. Maybe its just a another perceived problem by non dog owners ?
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It has nothing to do with assuming the worst of dog owners, it is stating the obvious. Dogs foul on the grass weather they are tethered or fenced in, which is always unpleasant for the following members using the pitch. I have had to stop my grandchildren more than once from playing and rolling around on grass around the pitch because of residue of dog fouling, that is part of what I dislike, not the owners.
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"Dogs foul on the grass weather they are tethered or fenced in"
Not if they’re correctly exercised and given the chance to 'go' elsewhere, BS. Dogs don’t constantly pee and won’t use the pitch if the owner is vigilant and caring enough to take them to the appropriate place regularly.
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Sorry Moulesy, I don't see what you pitching up beside me has to do with dogs being tethered or enclosed on a pitch, I would not let my grandchildren walk over or play on your pitch weather you had dogs or not. I have been pitched many times beside members with dogs and I talk and pass the time with them the same as anyone else!
The point I have been trying to make on this thread and in answer to the OP with regard to fencing in the dogs on the pitch, is that have they ever thought about the next users of the pitch with regard to the contamination that is unavoidable when dogs are tethered or enclosed.
Maybe (tongue in cheek) you are advocating segregating CMC sites into pitches that are 'dogs permitted' and pitches that are 'dog free' (May the lord forgive me for what I have said!!)
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"...to the contamination that is unavoidable when dogs are tethered or enclosed. "
It is entirely avoidable. See my previous post.
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it is stating the obvious. Dogs foul on the grass weather they are tethered or fenced in
Not obvious to me having owned both an Alsation and a Labrador neither peed on pitch. They had no pee as they were excercised off site regularly although they would usually be off site much of the day. .
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Yes, I am sure you are right Tinwheeler. Oh for a perfect world! Maybe contamination could be avoided by dogs being tethered in the owners awning which is a ready made enclosure!!!! They can foul as much as they like then, on the owners ground sheet/mats and they can take the mess home with them. PS, I have had a few glasses of wine tonight which is making me brave to make comments on this forum about dogs.
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I suggest you rethink in the morning, BS, rather than make a fool of yourself here tonight.
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I have seen for my self ,some dog owners letting their dog pee (and poo) on their own pitch often of a night because they are too lazy to ave a proper walk to either the gate or dog walk , or owners just walk slowly round the site waiting for their dog to perform. How do we stop these people from allowing their dogs to do ,I don't know ,but maybe better communication with the warden at reception may be a start
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The Dog haters can’t leave it alone, any mention of Dogs brings on a harrumphing fit☹️
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Yep, and way out comments made by a poster who admitted he’d 'had a few' are construed as sensible by those looking to score points. Even my words have been misrepresented to give the opposite meaning.
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It's very odd how some folk can twist a thread to suit their own agenda! I assumed the OP was a conscientious owner looking for some advice on a way to keep her dogs nearby and reduce any possible annoyance to her neighbours on site.
Instead she seems to be being told that it is "obvious"/"unavoidable" that her dogs will foul the pitch and "contaminate" it for future users. Well it's not "obvious" and neither is it "unavoidable".
I've no doubt it happens and it's not acceptable, but why not think the best of someone looking for advice on here rather than assuming the worst? Unfortunately some folk seem to have a very low opinion of their fellow members.
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