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RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP
It doesn ’ t matter how much you love your dogs or those of other travellers , the fact is most people don ’ t have dogs and many are not fond of them . As a result , dogs are simply not welcome at many caravan parks and , where they are welcome , owners are usually put at the very back of the park , away from non-dog owning patrons .
A lot of this bias is a result of the behaviour of irresponsible dog owners . Many simply ignore the rules and are completely inconsiderate of others around them .
If you intend to take your dog with you on your travels , it is imperative that you are a responsible dog owner and stick to a few basic rules :
• Always advise a caravan park that you have a dog or dogs with you when booking a site . Even if the park is dog-friendly , let them know so they can ask you a few questions and ensure you are placed within the park appropriately ;
• Always keep your dog restrained . Never let them run around off the lead . You may think your dog is friendly but others may not . Further , many small dogs are intimidated by larger dogs that approach them without notice . If your dog does get away from you , and trust me this will happen , go after the dog immediately . An apology also goes a long way to avoiding being reported to the park manager ;
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