clubgluer
lakeland florida
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We don't leave the dogs along in the camper until we have been at home there for a while. In this way the scents and sites are familiar and there is less anxiety. we always talk to a neighbor to give a peek and make sure the power is on and there is no barking or howling. We have a neighbor whose poodle cries the whole time they are away but the dog is almost totally blind so I'm sure he is a bit frightened by any sounds of passersby. it is always better to have good neighbors
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jola
Georgia
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We have a golden retriever that we take camping with us. The first 2 or 3 times we took him, he barked a lot. But after he got used to our "home away from home" we feel comfortable leaving him in the camper for a couple of hours at a time. Now, as soon as we get everything set up, he goes to the door because he wants to go inside. I think he really enjoys camping with us because he gets to be inside with us. At home, he can only come in the basement and playroom.
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vern751
Wisconsin
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I noticed several people make the comment about losing power at the campground, is this a common occurence? Just curios. I have my TT parked on a permanent site in a campground, and don't really worry about losing power. Also if it is that hot that you need to be concerned, why would you leave the campground in the first place?
Jeff,Ted
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Pawz4me
North Carolina
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vern751 wrote:I noticed several people make the comment about losing power at the campground, is this a common occurence?
It's never happened to us, and it's not something we even think about. Now if we went to the deep south or southwest during the summer . . . maybe. But even here in our part of the hot and humid south, it would take many hours in July or August for our RV to get dangerously hot if it were at a comfortable temperature when the power went out.
Me and the DH 
Two boys and two dogs (and two cats who prefer to stay home)
2008 Forest River Georgetown 350DS (bunkhouse model)
2001 Honda CR-V
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Delphee
Florida
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vern751 wrote:I noticed several people make the comment about losing power at the campground, is this a common occurence? Just curios. I have my TT parked on a permanent site in a campground, and don't really worry about losing power. Also if it is that hot that you need to be concerned, why would you leave the campground in the first place?
RV's can heat up in the sun just like cars. I was at a place in Missouri in May where the power went out and one person who had their dog in their RV (parked in the sun with the windows and such shut since the AC was on) found the RV got quite hot. The dog was OK, but I didn't like to rely on power after that. I had my cats in the same park, but we were under a tree with the windows open and it wasn't over 85 inside at worst (which the cats liked, but I didn't). I'd say it never got over 80 outside, which is why I had left the campground to sightsee.
Lee, Nell, and Puck
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AZPops
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One other thing to consider is to take the dogs out for a long walk before leaving (not to the pet area and back type of walk…LOL).
This should release some of their energy, so when you leave they’ll be relaxed.
Pops
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RVFullHookUp
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We don't like doing it, but our dogs have been known to hold out for 12 hours at a stretch when we are working. Of course they are pugs and just sleep and eat anyway. For you it would be different. The secret is to know your dog. How long would you leave them at home? Also, if they are barkers, please try to curb that tendency. Your neighbors in the park will thank you.
Phil Payne
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Two Pugs, Two Cats, Two People, and Endless Roads
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