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A few years ago I was privileged to get these tips from Steffi Trott, a professional dog trainer at spiritdogtraining.com in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Steffi loves the outdoors so she’s well acquainted with ways to keep a pet safe not just at home but on the go inside and outside the RV.
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My Gypsy, a Belgian sheep dog mix, loved the RV, but my previous dog, Big Red, had escaped from a from a “slob” hunter and was afraid of our Class C camper. He showed every sign of having been abused, so we assumed that the former owner had an RV. And Big Red wanted nothing more to do with RV's.
Then we took Steffi’s advice and accustomed him to it slowly with lots of love, praise and reassurance. He became an avid RV traveler.
Here are Steffi’s tips. I especially like her use of voice commands. To my surprise I found that Gypsy had a far larger vocabulary than I'd realized before.
1. Get The Pet Used To The RV
Don’t wait to introduce your pet to the RV until you actually have a big outing planned. It's a new environment, so it may take your pet a while to get used to the RV and feel comfortable and safe in and even near it.
Food is a great motivator for making your dog or cat like RV-ing. : Take your pet onto the RV and feed him some of his very favorite treats. Do not stay too long and make it short and sweet. This experience will make your pet want to have more!
The next time you approach the RV your dog or cat will already remember what happened the last time and look forward to getting on board.
2. Make Sure Your Pet Is Safe
The last thing you want is that your pet ends up taking an unplanned spill in a quick stop or fast cornering. Dogs should wear a seat belt underway and a life jacket when on or near water. Many choices are on the market, make sure to pick the correct size for your dog!
3. Lock Up Food
In crowded environment of an RV make extra sure that you lock up all food that is toxic to your dog out of reach. A bag of grapes put on the counter can quickly lead to an emergency trip to the vet if your dog gets a hold of it! Be sure to know what foods are not safe for your dog (https://www.spiritdogtraining.com/training/basic/can-my-dog-eat/) and be extra vigilant to keep them out of reach.
4. Have Clear Rules
Ideally your pet should not run wildly around in the RV for everyone's safety. Of course pets need to have their exercise as well!
Make it easy for your pet to understand when it is time to rest and when it is time to play by always initiating playtime with a certain phrase, such as eg "Let's play together!" as well as telling him "We're all done" when you finish. That way your pet will know when to expect activity and when to settle.
5. Potty Breaks
While cats can use a litterbox in an RV, your dog needs potty breaks outside. You can make this a fast and effective activity by teaching him a phrase, such as "Go Potty". Say it every time you see your dog “use the bathroom”, and soon you will be able to make him go as soon as you tell him his potty command.
6. Keep Benadryl Handy
Some pets experience motion-sickness when first getting introduced to RV-in. In a car they usually have a clear view of the road. In an RV they can get disoriented when they have only a side window. Check with your vet. In many cases you can give your dog or cat OTC Benadryl that will instantly make them feel better!
Signs of motion-sickness are not limited to vomiting. They can also include panting, drooling, shaking and restlessness. Watch out for these signs and help your pet conquer his discomfort.
CAMPGROUNDS; GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS
fresh from our local sources in the USA and Canada
* The Mountain State’s inventory of campsites is about to grow by $11 million and 169 RV sites. At Mylan Park in Morgantown, West Virginia a KOA campground with hookups, clubhouse, and cabins will be added to a vast sports complex that has more than 60 acres of athletic fields, wellness facilities and 180,000 square feet of indoor sport and event space. Mylan Park has been a major sports destination for more than 20 years. Stay tuned for an opening date for the KOA.
* The uber-luxury Gulfport Luxury RV Resort in Gulfport, Mississippi is now open with 14 acres of space, more than 100 RV pads, golf cart rentals, a 24/7 fitness center, free
WiFi, dog park, a splash pad and lazy river, a clubhouse, café and a heated, resort-style swimming pool with cabanas. Be here on May 25 when the group Nashville South provides live music from 6 to 9 p.m. (228) 207-9442
* After a four-year closure the city-owned campground in downtown Cranbrook, British Columbia will open again with a limit of seven days for stays. While hookups are spotty for now, most sites do have electric power. The city is considering adding more sewer, water and electric service.
* As soon as sewer problems are solved, there may be six to eight new RV sites at the city-owned Heflen Park in Edinburgh, Indiana. The 35-acre park has 26 RV sites now, a playground, dump station, electric and water hookups. (812) 350-1834
* Just a stone’s throw from Nevins, Minnesota, Nevis Campground & RV Park is about to expand. The 29-site campground has full hookups and will add more RV and primitive sites, volleyball and pickleball. Located just north of the Nevis city limits and next to Daisy Lake, the family-owned campground will continue to grow.
* New this season in Red River, New Mexico is the Road Runner RV Resort with 120 RV sites and full hookups. The gated community has state-of-the-art tennis courts, playgrounds, basketball, a putting green andcamp store. Come here to fish and explore the Red River and the surrounding sunlit hills. Ask about the military discount. (575) 754-2286
*Save the dates. The 2025 Gem and Jam Festival is scheduled for January 31-February 2 at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona. This is a walk-in camping venue, so check ahead for RV camping at and around the fairgrounds. The music is EDM with arts and gem displays and entertainments provided by performers and artists from around the world. See (www.) Gemandjamfestival.com/
*In Manchester, Vermont on July 12-14, the Dead of Summer Music Festival headlines Pink Talking Fish, Neighbor, Max Creek, Annie in the Water, Misty Blues and many more.
Stay busy in the tie dye tent, yoga sessions, food trucks and family activities for kids. Children under 17 are free. RV and tent camping is allowed if you have a three-day concert ticket. Car camping is not permitted. For details, tickets and camping packages see DeadOfSummerFestoval.com/
* A new management company has taken charge at Wading Pines Camping Resort in Chatsworth, New Jersey but no changes have been announced at this time. Located on the Wading River in the New Jersey Pinelands, the resort offers kayaking, free cable TV and spacious, wooded, pull-through RV sites with 50-amp power. Almost every weekend, something special is going on here. Try the Survival Weekend on June 29 with Iive music and endurance contests, or the July 13 Poker run to benefit the Vincentown Fire Department. (888) 726-1313.
* To open over Memorial Day weekend is the brand new, 155-acre Haven Hills Campground & Resort near the Quad Cities in Aledo, Illinois. Facilities will include a giant giant disc golf course, two miles of paths for walking and bicycling, three lakes, five ponds, a three-hole golf course, a huge splash pad, fitness and rec center and garden spaces for seasonal campers to plant their own gardens. The 40 paved RV pads offer full hookups. (309)333-1434
* It’s a GO in Benton County, Arkansas. Approval has been given for a 42-site RV park to be built just outside Siloam Springs. We don’t have a name yet, so stay tuned. You can get updates on the RV scene and other features of this popular destination at DiscoverSailoam.com/
* The beautiful hills northeast of Chattanooga are welcoming a new campground. It’s the Hiwassee Island Luxury RV Resort in Charleston, Tennessee. River lots are currently for sale for your RV or a land-home package with a tiny home. The resort is being built with high speed fiber optic WiFi, a handsome copper-roofed clubhouse and more luxury features yet to be completed. To ask about securing a site early call (423) 650-2168.
* New in Osoyoos, British Columbia is the 120-site Osoyoos Lake RV Resort. Pre-sales are underway for the resort that is expected to be in full operation by the 2025 season. Lots will be leased for seasonal stays. Get details at pathfinderadventures.ca/
* Country star Cody Johnson is just one of the headliners at the celebrity--packed Country Concert 24. It’s coming to Hickory Hill Lakes, Fort Laramie, Ohio July 11-14. Best of all, campers can arrive as early as the previous Tuesday. A special Campers’ Party with live music plays on July 10. RV Sites with water are priced with no power or with 30 or 50 amps. Bring your own cooler to hear nonstop music on four stages with nine giant screens. Catered meals will be available in VIP seating areas. Plenty of food vendors will be on hand. See camping options, rules and ticket packages at codyjohnsonmusic.com/
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