Padlin
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We have a Maltese and have been taking it traveling with us for the last 2 years except for a 2 week trip last fall when she stayed with someone. Looking to do a 3 week trip to Yellowstone this fall but after doing some research it seems that most park do not allow dogs on trails and such.
Being a fairly shy small dog I can't bring myself to consider leaving her in the trailer while we go sight seeing. I can't find anyone at home to leave her with where the situation would be acceptable, so it's either take her and skip many parts of the trip we'd like to do (probably couldn't even take her with us to Old Faithful) or cancel the trip, and pretty much any other long term trip for the foreseeable future.
I'd love to hear from anyone who has run into a similar situation.
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maddog348
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MY guys got to see OldFaithful - sat on the bench next to us - had a picnic - watched 'er go. Missed a few of the longer walks - most of shorter walks they just waited in the car(not really too far out of sight) But then it was late fall & fairly cool. Somedays they stayed in camp in MH didn't seem to mind.
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Sillypup
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Maybe you can call ahead and find out if there are any places that will board your dog for the day when you can't take her with you? I know some vet clinics will board, or if not, maybe they could refer you to another place. I'm sure there are ways to do it so you don't have to cancel your trip. Good luck!
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ladymc53
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This is one reason we're considering NOT keeping our cat when we get to travel instead of sitting stationary. We want the freedom to go where we want, when we want (we have the ability to fly internationally as our son is a flight attendant) and kitty will keep us from traveling like we want. Our twin daughters both want him and he loves their dogs, so that's a possibility when the $ gets stronger and we do Europe...the twins will have to fight over Barney...he's a cool cat.
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Dernhelm
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No, wait, DON'T give up on Yellowstone with a pet! There are just a few things to remember:
(1) Absolutely NO pets in thermal areas
(2) pets must be leashed and cleaned up after
(3) Pets must be within a certain number of feet of the road. See http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/things2know.htm
As of this writing, the distance is 100 feet of roads etc. Go outside and measure that - it's a long way!
I did Yellowstone with the infamous Bortan a few years back and we did so many things he was exhausted. When you get there, the first thing you do is stop at the main visitors center and ask to talk to somebody about pets. Ask for recommendations (!) about what to do/where to go. Old Faithful is not only on the list, the Old Faithful trail is pretty long. Ask what roads (which don't go through closed areas) are closed. One man's closed road is your dog's beautiful, quiet hiking trail. We hiked to one of the myriad Inspiration Points and also out to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. I could go on and on. Don't give up on National Parks and pets!
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Padlin
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Thanks all for the ideas, It doesn't sound near as restrictive as I had thought. Guess I've got some more research to do.
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YnotTurbo
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We have to leave our dogs in the camper when we do the site seeing. We always make it back to camp around supper time to feed them and be with them. Can't let the dog or dogs dictate everything. Ours stay in kennels everyday while we are at work, so its not a big issue to let them sleep in the RV.
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rwmmdj
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We also leave our dogs in the camper, one crated, the other, a Maltese, not right now, but working on it! We have to cover the crate for our Yorkie. She is more comfortable that way.
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chuckster11
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Our dogs do very well alone in the MH, we certainly have no problem being away five or six hours during the day for golf, dinner, or sight seeing.
Think about it---many folks leave their pets at home for eight or more hours while they work during the day with no problems--why should a motorhome or TT be any different?
I assume our dogs do the same thing in the motorhome that they do at home--sleep all day. We have never had a report of any barking from campground authorities or neighbors so we have no problem leaving them alone for periods of time.
Start your dog out at home--train her to be comfortable without you for extended periods of time--she is, after all, a dog--no law, legislated or moral implies that she has to have, as a child does, 24/7 human company or supervision.
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