Dogs on Site

LPC
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edited September 8 in Club Membership #1

It seems our Club is finding it difficult to balance the books. It appears to be fair as members have to pay for their children it would be fair to pay for their dogs. £2 per dog would not to be unreasonable in my opinion. What do other members think?

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited September 8 #2

    It’s been thrashed to death many, many times. The threads invariably become heated and end up being closed. 

    I'd not pursue it I were you but just bear in mind 3 points - young children go free, dogs bring numerous fee paying owners with them, CAMC has said it has no plans to charge for dogs.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited September 8 #3

    I’d charge for teddy bears as well. Cats, rabbits, tortoises, parrots, Guinea pigs, hamsters, goldfish. Charge for them all, taking up space, breathing Club Site air…….

  • Cornersteady
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    edited September 8 #4

    Could the OP give any evidence for the Club is finding it difficult to balance the books? That appears to be the basis of charging for dogs?

    But that aside dogs do not come on club sites by themselves, their owners bring them. By charging for them these people might go elsewhere and lost income making balancing the books even worse?

    Secondly isn't charging for something to do with getting something for that charge? What exactly would an owner get for that £2? Is it to cover extra heating or electric? Extra charges for the extra water the dog might consume? A doggy shower? Most (all?) sites have dog walks so no extra money is needed there? 

    Actually doggy showers are quite common on sites I've noticed although dogs have to share them with bikes so perhaps a charge for bikes?  

    And anyway isn't this doggist, what about a charge for cats and tortoises? Both of which I've seen a few times on club sites. And one goldfish as well actually. How often does one have to change the water?

    So a no for me, and I don't have a dog.

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