NC_wannabe_camper
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I am still shopping for our first RV but was wondering how common are there to be restrictions against German Shepherds at campgrounds? Is it typically by breed or by size or both?
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fordsooperdooty
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Insurance companies have actual lists of dogs that supposedly have a propensity to bite...or IF involved in a bite the bites are unusually horrific, sometimes result in death and disfigurement...and law suits!
Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Doberman, Chow, German Shepard, Presa Canario, Husky, Staffordshire Terrier and Wolf Hybrids (Akita wolf, Shepherd wolf, Husky wolf) to name a few.
Unfortunately, since RV Parks and Camp Grounds have to have liability insurance to protect themselves...they tend just to ban the listed dogs altogether.
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It varies from campground to campground. If there are places you are considering visiting start checking the campgrounds in the area to see if there are restrictions on the breed. Unfortunately the campgrounds have no choice but to protect themselves and some breeds have bad reps, justified or not.
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Crowe wrote:It varies from campground to campground. If there are places you are considering visiting start checking the campgrounds in the area to see if there are restrictions on the breed. Unfortunately the campgrounds have no choice but to protect themselves and some breeds have bad reps, justified or not.
True, we traveled all over the western US and Canada with our Husky/Shepherd mix with no problems whatsoever. Some friends however have been turned away because of their Staffordshire Bull Terrier. It's best to get clearance ahead of time.
I fully understand the need for facilities to protect themselves in our litigious society, unfortunately the laws and rules often target the wrong end of the leash.
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This can be a very hot topic. Aside from most Staff Terriors (pitbulls) that are unfortunatly so inbred these days, most of the listed dogs bite for reasons other than just to bite. Campgrounds should ban bad dog owners instead of the breed. I myself have owned several Rottwielers and they are one of the most loyal, caring and confidnent breeds. My kids play, pull ears and wrestle with them all the time. But not UNSUPERVISED. I'm biased of course, but a well cared for Shepherd, or most any other breed, should not bite. I'm saddened I have to check campground policies and plan accordingly becuase of our Rottie. In my other biased opinion, parks should be subjective when exluding dogs. After all, every dog owner should be aware that THEY are the person responsible for dog misbavior and not the park itself.
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NC_wannabe_camper
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Thanks for the quick responses.. I was expecting as much but wanted to get a good idea before I started any planning. I know hubby would feel better with me traveling without him if the dog came along.
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bailer6334
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Private campgrounds seem to have the restrictions. Breeds we have seen mostly are pit bull terriers. Some have had a weight restriction like no bigger than 70lbs. State and National Parks, have not seen or heard of any restriction, although they may have them. As stated above contact the campground and ask what breeds if any are not allowed.
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Old-Biscuit
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Some restrict breeds, some restrict size, some restrict number, some welcome all.......
The only way to know is to call and ask.
Personally, the smaller the dog the more obnoxious they are.....yapping, snapping, piddling cause their excited, shaking....did I mention yapping.
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Chuck&Gail
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Look in Trailer Life, it lists the dog unfriendly campgrounds. We traveled quite a lot with two German Shepherds and never had any trouble. In fact one place we stopped without checking years ago because we were tired. I asked at checkin, they said no "big dogs". I said I didn't think ours were big, how about he takes a look. He came out and I had both dogs get out and sit/stay. He said they looked big to him (LOL) but they were so nice it would be ok.
Hubby is right, I never worried about wife or kids (years back) when the dogs were around. German Shepherds are great dogs.
Some campgrounds require you to have paper signed by vet for rabies proof.
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Martyn
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We have a German Shepherd (as well as a Yellow Lab, a Brittany and corgi/Beagle mix!). Take all four wherever we go and have never been turned away yet.
As has been mentioned if dogs are well behaved and owners obey the rules, then there should be no issues. It is usually the owners who don't give a d*mn about any rules that have the nuisance dogs.....
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