Chain Alternatives
I was looking outside the screen door of the RV today at the two dogs, tied securely with 16 foot long, heavy-duty, chain leashes. They were both enjoying themselves watching all of the birds at the bird feeder. Occasionally, one of them thinks it would be fun to chase the birds - I should stop them, but I just can't spoil their fun. Besides, they can't reach the bird feeder or the birds. But, when I look outside, I really don't like the heavy-duty chain. It makes me think of prisoner chains. I wish there were a better way to contain big dogs at campsites. Have you seen those x-pens (http://www.epetpals.com/exercisepens.htm)? They are small, somewhat flimsy, wire pen sections that hook together quickly to form a little doggie yard. Those are great for dogs under 40 lbs. But, for the big breeds, they are a joke. I also have read on an RVing forum, about someone who brought a portable 6 ft. high chain link pen, but, I don't know, I wonder what the campground owners would think of those? Anyone have any suggestions for dog containment at campsites for bigger dogs?
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OUR HISTORY: As we are long time RV travelers. As we travel with our sighthounds, an Italian greyhound, a Borzio, and a Greyhound, it was necessary to have a unit that would support all of us comfortably. We moved from a Class B to a Class A with triple slides. We traveled in the Class B for 13 years with three greys and a cockapoo. Our first extended timer Class A moter home was a 38 footer Crown Imperial by Holiday Rambler without slides. We decided in our old age, space was a blessing, thus our last two units have had sliders. Our new grey doesn't like his walls moving in, so he departs the livingroom space to stand on the bed and watch with a concerned eye as the rooms' walls slide in.
OUR VIEW OF TIE-OUTS AND CHAINS: In the sighthound world, it is a no,no to tie-out or chain a dog outside. The sighthounds have the remarkable ability of hitting full speed within two strides. To tie one out could easily cause a broken neck. Also, we do not let our dogs run free, as their eye sight is as good as a bird of prey, they can easily see the cat down the rode, which our twenty-twenty vision does not detec. Sighthounds for sinsors in their eyes than do other breeds of dogs. Greyhounds, in particular, and the other types of sightshounds such as whippets, Wolf Hounds, etc. run at remarkable speeds. The Greys can be running at 55 miles per hour by the first turn on a greyhound race track. To have a sighthound hit the end of a chain or a tie down at that speed, would cause a serious injury at the least and a possible death. If he was fortunate to escape with out serous injury, try catching one at that speed.
Leads are an important part of the dogs equipment. We walk our dogs a lot on leads, They are capable of being walked all together by one person. As I use a lot of Ziplock bags to store left over foods, we carry recleaned ziplock bags for clean-up whether in the forest, on the beach, in the RV parks or campgrounds. Our alternatives for exercise when available are to locate secured dog parks, baseball diamonds that are secured and will alow local dogs to run in them if the owners clean-up carefully, or stay at RV parks with a secured turnout area.
OUR VIEW OF TIE-OUTS AND CHAINS: In the sighthound world, it is a no,no to tie-out or chain a dog outside. The sighthounds have the remarkable ability of hitting full speed within two strides. To tie one out could easily cause a broken neck. Also, we do not let our dogs run free, as their eye sight is as good as a bird of prey, they can easily see the cat down the rode, which our twenty-twenty vision does not detec. Sighthounds for sinsors in their eyes than do other breeds of dogs. Greyhounds, in particular, and the other types of sightshounds such as whippets, Wolf Hounds, etc. run at remarkable speeds. The Greys can be running at 55 miles per hour by the first turn on a greyhound race track. To have a sighthound hit the end of a chain or a tie down at that speed, would cause a serious injury at the least and a possible death. If he was fortunate to escape with out serous injury, try catching one at that speed.
Leads are an important part of the dogs equipment. We walk our dogs a lot on leads, They are capable of being walked all together by one person. As I use a lot of Ziplock bags to store left over foods, we carry recleaned ziplock bags for clean-up whether in the forest, on the beach, in the RV parks or campgrounds. Our alternatives for exercise when available are to locate secured dog parks, baseball diamonds that are secured and will alow local dogs to run in them if the owners clean-up carefully, or stay at RV parks with a secured turnout area.
OUR HISTORY: As we are long time RV travelers. As we travel with our sighthounds, an Italian greyhound, a Borzio, and a Greyhound, it was necessary to have a unit that would support all of us comfortably. We moved from a Class B to a Class A with triple slides. We traveled in the Class B for 13 years with three greys and a cockapoo. Our first extended timer Class A moter home was a 38 footer Crown Imperial by Holiday Rambler without slides. We decided in our old age, space was a blessing, thus our last two units have had sliders. Our new grey doesn't like his walls moving in, so he departs the livingroom space to stand on the bed and watch with a concerned eye as the rooms' walls slide in.
OUR VIEW OF TIE-OUTS AND CHAINS: In the sighthound world, it is a no,no to tie-out or chain a dog outside. The sighthounds have the remarkable ability of hitting full speed within two strides. To tie one out could easily cause a broken neck. Also, we do not let our dogs run free, as their eye sight is as good as a bird of prey, they can easily see the cat down the rode, which our twenty-twenty vision does not detec. Sighthounds for sinsors in their eyes than do other breeds of dogs. Greyhounds, in particular, and the other types of sightshounds such as whippets, Wolf Hounds, etc. run at remarkable speeds. The Greys can be running at 55 miles per hour by the first turn on a greyhound race track. To have a sighthound hit the end of a chain or a tie down at that speed, would cause a serious injury at the least and a possible death. If he was fortunate to escape with out serous injury, try catching one at that speed.
Leads are an important part of the dogs equipment. We walk our dogs a lot on leads, They are capable of being walked all together by one person. As I use a lot of Ziplock bags to store left over foods, we carry recleaned ziplock bags for clean-up whether in the forest, on the beach, in the RV parks or campgrounds. Our alternatives for exercise when available are to locate secured dog parks, baseball diamonds that are secured and will alow local dogs to run in them if the owners clean-up carefully, or stay at RV parks with a secured turnout area.
OUR VIEW OF TIE-OUTS AND CHAINS: In the sighthound world, it is a no,no to tie-out or chain a dog outside. The sighthounds have the remarkable ability of hitting full speed within two strides. To tie one out could easily cause a broken neck. Also, we do not let our dogs run free, as their eye sight is as good as a bird of prey, they can easily see the cat down the rode, which our twenty-twenty vision does not detec. Sighthounds for sinsors in their eyes than do other breeds of dogs. Greyhounds, in particular, and the other types of sightshounds such as whippets, Wolf Hounds, etc. run at remarkable speeds. The Greys can be running at 55 miles per hour by the first turn on a greyhound race track. To have a sighthound hit the end of a chain or a tie down at that speed, would cause a serious injury at the least and a possible death. If he was fortunate to escape with out serous injury, try catching one at that speed.
Leads are an important part of the dogs equipment. We walk our dogs a lot on leads, They are capable of being walked all together by one person. As I use a lot of Ziplock bags to store left over foods, we carry recleaned ziplock bags for clean-up whether in the forest, on the beach, in the RV parks or campgrounds. Our alternatives for exercise when available are to locate secured dog parks, baseball diamonds that are secured and will alow local dogs to run in them if the owners clean-up carefully, or stay at RV parks with a secured turnout area.
We purchased our latest set of X-pens from Petsmart. They are light weight which is good for carrying in the RV. We gave our old heavy set to the Greyhound adoption group for their events. We had carried them for years. They had been my show pens for Bullmastiffs that I had shown.
We like them, but then we don't leave our dogs unattended. We figure, leaving our pets unattended is asking for trouble, even though our pets are kind to people and most other pets. Unattend pets are more likely to bark. We love our pets. They are our kids now that our two legged one is grown and on her own. We want them to be safe.
We like them, but then we don't leave our dogs unattended. We figure, leaving our pets unattended is asking for trouble, even though our pets are kind to people and most other pets. Unattend pets are more likely to bark. We love our pets. They are our kids now that our two legged one is grown and on her own. We want them to be safe.
Another piece of equipment that we carry is gate fences used for fencing at dog shows. These fences extend about eight feet and look like baby gates only longer. I have a hook and loop system so they could be used as a temporary turn out, but usually we use them for securing the openings in baseball diamonds in small towns where careful dog owners may sprint their dogs. Cleaning-up after your dogs is absolutely top priority. These section will expand enough to close-off the entrances which are left gateless around dugouts.
Other safety factors for your pet are:
1. Get a micro chip emplanted, usually the local S
SPCA and Vets can help an RVer with this form of identification. By law, pets with a chip can not be put to sleep. This could give you time to locate your pet.
2. If extended timing in a certian location, got to you local Petsmart and buy local tags with your cellphone number and your temporary address. It is a cheap investment for you r pets safety.
3. Become acquained with the breed clubs for your purebreed breeds for help with suggest vets and other pet services.
4. If you spend time in the very hot climates, such a Nevada and Arizona when tempertures get hot, buy boots to protect their feet anytime temperture raise to the 85 or 90s, the tar from the pavement can sick the pets pads and cause sore and burned feet. They get use to them quickly. Get the kind that have the sock top and and straps to tighten them on their wrists. They use these same booties for the dogs that race on the eyes and snow in Alaska.
1. Get a micro chip emplanted, usually the local S
SPCA and Vets can help an RVer with this form of identification. By law, pets with a chip can not be put to sleep. This could give you time to locate your pet.
2. If extended timing in a certian location, got to you local Petsmart and buy local tags with your cellphone number and your temporary address. It is a cheap investment for you r pets safety.
3. Become acquained with the breed clubs for your purebreed breeds for help with suggest vets and other pet services.
4. If you spend time in the very hot climates, such a Nevada and Arizona when tempertures get hot, buy boots to protect their feet anytime temperture raise to the 85 or 90s, the tar from the pavement can sick the pets pads and cause sore and burned feet. They get use to them quickly. Get the kind that have the sock top and and straps to tighten them on their wrists. They use these same booties for the dogs that race on the eyes and snow in Alaska.
We tie a strong rope about 7 feet above the ground between two trees at our campsite. Our German Shepherd wears a harness instead of a collar so she cannot hang herself. Then we use a spring clip to attach a 10 foot chain leash to the rope. The clip with leash slides along the rope so she's free to travel the distance between the two trees. We only do this when we're nearby because it is possible for her to get wrapped around the tree.
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