RV FEATURE
By far the most useful tool we have is WikiCamps . It allows us to find dog-friendly accommodation instantly . That said , we never take this information as gospel as there have been times when the information in WikiCamps ( and other similar apps ) is incorrect or out of date . It always pays to phone ahead and confirm the petfriendly status of any caravan park you intent to visit .
When you phone , you might be asked a series of questions about your dog . What sort of breed is it , it ’ s age , its temperament ? You may even be asked about its general behaviour . When answering these questions , be honest . Just because you have a small dog that barks a lot doesn ’ t necessarily mean you will not be allowed to stay . The manager may just place you at a site where your dog will not affect other tenants .
FOOD
When it comes to eating habits , dogs can be just as fussy as their human companions . We travel with West Highland white terriers , which have very specific dietary requirements . That means we have to ensure we have their food available where ever we go . Fortunately , the range of foods available from supermarkets and pet supply stores has improved immensely over the last few years .
These double filters are great for ensuring your dog ’ s water is clean and safe to drink
If you ’ re travelling between major city and town areas , you may have no issue finding suitable food for your dogs . If you ’ re going into remote areas , it may be necessary to stock up on sufficient supplies . Again , a bit of planning can make life a lot easier .
WATER
When you ’ re at home , water is probably not at the top of your mind as far as your pets are concerned . You just fill up their bowl from a household tap in the knowledge that the water is clean and drinkable . The same can ’ t be said for all of Australia .
Some towns use bore water for their supply . Some may be in a drought and the water quality may have dropped as a result . Some caravan parks have a mixture of town water and recycled water tapped to their sites .
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