Guest pelmetman Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Troy on the Med ;-).............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Owner Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 pelmetman - 2013-06-13 12:49 PM Troy on the Med ;-).............. LIke I said, Dave, irresponsible dog ownership -- and he's on one of those dreadful apologies of a doglead as well >:-) His handler is: "A bit of alright" though! :D Cheers, Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Symbol Owner - 2013-06-13 12:38 PM I was hoping that you were going to give Chris some good advice about how to restrain 'Aero' when he/she is travelling in their new 'van Dave. Just to please Colin ;-)...............I have fitted a strong point to which we connect Troys harness via a lead, much less hassle than a cage B-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Owner Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Not to please me Dave -- to help Chris -- if MelB were not on her travels, she would have sensible suggestions to make. I,of course, have no knowledge of how to restrain a dog in a 'van,but am horrified at the thought of a 'newbie' possibly damaging both himself and his dog through a (possible) lack of knowledge/expertise -- I see many dogs loose in cars, so the thought of having one padding round a 'van when it is on the move is terrifying. Thanks for the 'photo. I presume that the 'harness' is some specialist item -- not just a 'normal' lead? Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easyliving Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 This is Lucy, she is 9 now and quite a lot greyer than in this photo. She is coming with us to France in the van on Monday morning - her first time abroad :-D Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 pelmetman - 2013-06-13 1:01 PM ...............I have fitted a strong point to which we connect Troys harness via a lead, much less hassle than a cage B-) Blimey Dave ..looking at your photo,your definition of "strong" is different to mine!? 8-) ...I certainly wouldn't call fixing a eye-plate to a 1" soft wood batten, a "strong point".. :-S I would've thought the weight of a decent sized dog, pulling on that in an emergency braking scenario ,would risk tearing the screws out or snapping the batten...... I would've also thought that it'd be better off having two anchor points,spaced a few feet a apart.That way it would "triangulate"/brace things and retain the dog in one spot(rather than it being able to swing about,through an arc...and I should imagine that having two points,spaced out and attached to two points on the harness,would also spread any stresses that would impact on the dog when/if braking hard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Owner Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I 'know nuffinck' -- but these all look good (and safe) to me:- http://www.fleecedogharnesses.co.uk/car/bergan-dog-car-harness-review/?gclid=CMfkke2J4bcCFeTLtAodznUAGw I, as an ignorant non-dog owner, was unaware that it is illegal to have an unrestrained dog in a vehicle, hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Symbol Owner - 2013-06-13 1:58 PM I 'know nuffinck' -- but these all look good (and safe) to me:- http://www.fleecedogharnesses.co.uk/car/bergan-dog-car-harness-review/?gclid=CMfkke2J4bcCFeTLtAodznUAGw I, as an ignorant non-dog owner, was unaware that it is illegal to have an unrestrained dog in a vehicle, hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Colin. Those look the type of thing that the OP may find useful.... ..and if there's room, maybe they could be used in conjunction with something like this(to stop it from drooling/wiping it's backside over everything (lol) ): http://www.muddypaws.co.uk/dog-crates-cages/soft-dog-crates ..I wonder how Mel, with her 3(4?) dogs, manages in a PVC? (..didn't she head for Germany?...I hope she's okay with those floods?...) :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Owner Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Those look 'just the ticket' to me (who knows nuffinck ;-) ) Pepe. Yes, Mel, she has 3 dogs ('Lily Romy & Tazzy') -- hope she's alright in Germany. Cheers, Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 pepe63 - 2013-06-13 1:36 PM pelmetman - 2013-06-13 1:01 PM ...............I have fitted a strong point to which we connect Troys harness via a lead, much less hassle than a cage B-) Blimey Dave ..looking at your photo,your definition of "strong" is different to mine!? 8-) ...I certainly wouldn't call fixing a eye-plate to a 1" soft wood batten, a "strong point".. :-S I would've thought the weight of a decent sized dog, pulling on that in an emergency braking scenario ,would risk tearing the screws out or snapping the batten...... I would've also thought that it'd be better off having two anchor points,spaced a few feet a apart.That way it would "triangulate"/brace things and retain the dog in one spot(rather than it being able to swing about,through an arc...and I should imagine that having two points,spaced out and attached to two points on the harness,would also spread any stresses that would impact on the dog when/if braking hard... But what you don't see is the metal frame behind the wall which supports the overcab, plus its at the front of the dinette in the camper so any forward force will be taken by the seating ;-)...............unless I roll Horace then I doubt it will matter much what he's secured to........ as we'll all be brown bread 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 pepe63 - 2013-06-13 2:13 PM Symbol Owner - 2013-06-13 1:58 PM I 'know nuffinck' -- but these all look good (and safe) to me:- http://www.fleecedogharnesses.co.uk/car/bergan-dog-car-harness-review/?gclid=CMfkke2J4bcCFeTLtAodznUAGw I, as an ignorant non-dog owner, was unaware that it is illegal to have an unrestrained dog in a vehicle, hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Colin. Those look the type of thing that the OP may find useful.... ..and if there's room, maybe they could be used in conjunction with something like this(to stop it from drooling/wiping it's backside over everything (lol) ): http://www.muddypaws.co.uk/dog-crates-cages/soft-dog-crates ..I wonder how Mel, with her 3(4?) dogs, manages in a PVC? (..didn't she head for Germany?...I hope she's okay with those floods?...) :-S She'll be alright ;-)..................they have a canoe :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 pelmetman - 2013-06-13 3:04 PM ..its at the front of the dinette in the camper so any forward force will be taken by the seating ;) I stand corrected Dave.. ;-) ..and I'd forgot(forgotten?)about Mel's canoe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithR Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 this thread seems to have been hijacked by the ' look at my dog' gang. why????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 KeithR - 2013-06-16 6:58 PM this thread seems to have been hijacked by the ' look at my dog' gang. why????? What?..you mean you don't love their dogs as much as they do?...Good God man! Just what sort of unfeeling monster are you!?....... (lol) I wonder how the OP has got on with his new van?...I suppose "No news, is good news" ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 We stayed with friends last week and while having breakfast in the garden, their Labrador had a s**te at the end of said garden... Then lay down giving its ass a good clean out with its snout...it them strolled over and started licking my friends hand for some of the fried breakfast...I didn't have the heart to tell him!lol. You see owners kissing these filthy creatures all the time! *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1footinthegrave Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I can only say a couple of things about what to do with your dog on sites, please keep it quiet, and pick up after it, even when no one is looking to see that you do. I'm no fan of dogs myself but have to accept many people enjoy their animals, we should all attempt an accommodation of each of our likes and dislikes, I love Whitesnake blasting out, but wouldn't inflict that on other people, why some dog owners seem oblivious to the racket some of them make has always been a mystery to me, but there you go. In any event enjoy your travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbum Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Wow, certainly some strong opinions. Like many dog owners we consider ourselves as resposible owners and neighbours, even accepting that there are those who don't like or understand dogs/owners. We ALWAYS "pickup" immediatley after production and wouldn't dream of allowing her to go amongst other campers. Glad to say that Aero does not bark at all (ex show dog) even at other dogs, if she did we would not contemplate going on sites. Thanks to the suggestions about dog harnesses, we hadn't considered that, she is normally in the back of our SUV with a dog guard. Anyway the journey home from collection was fine and no problem, I have driven large vehicles before, just not one I owned. The only problem was remembering the height, I had it in metres in my head, the low railway bridge I have to go under to reach my village had the warning in feet!! Panic until I realised the local bus goes under. It's been a week now since we collected, busy spending money kitting it out. The only way Management would agree to motorhoming was to have it fully kitted, no traipsing "stuff" from the house and back again. Planning a couple of nights stay next week, not too far from home so if it goes wrong it's not a problem in returning. Management is off for a short Fiord cruise first week in July, so just Aero and me are heading south somewhere. The first long trip we are planning is to tour West Scotland in August for 3 or 4 weeks, so now looking at possible sites. Our adventures start here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pampam Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Bunree is a really beautifully site I'd recommend you stay at least one night lovely views and walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hillbum - 2013-06-20 10:15 PM Wow, certainly some strong opinions. Like many dog owners we consider ourselves as resposible owners and neighbours, even accepting that there are those who don't like or understand dogs/owners. We ALWAYS "pickup" immediatley after production and wouldn't dream of allowing her to go amongst other campers. I wouldn't worry about the flak from our resident dog haters Hillbum ;-)...............their bark is worse than their bite :D............... Troys quite laid back about it B-)......................enjoy your camper, you'll soon discover its the best way to holiday with your pooch, and don't forget to get Aero a passport, as Europe is even better :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe63xnotuse Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 ..Yeah but Dave, that chair was cream before you started to let the dog loll all over it! (lol) (lol) Hillburn, glad the van seems to be going okay... :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 A lot of women would not entertain the motorhoming lifestyle, as it does not represent a proper holiday in their eyes. I am always sceptical of late adopters, as don't really get this sudden need to camp, once they reach retirement......to not consider this with at least a few weeks hire/ trial runs very foolish. You both need to be onboard to enjoy and make the most of it....blackmail don't work :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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