R-pod Owners Forum : Getting Your Dog Used to Podding http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping with pets : Getting Your Dog Used to Podding Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:45:32 +0000 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:19:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3852 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Originally posted by 3ofUsBecause... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=136793#136793 Author: poston
Subject: 3852
Posted: 01 Oct 2020 at 11:19am

Originally posted by 3ofUs

Because we kept kicking the water bowl, I finally came up with the idea of a small bowl of water placed into a large bowl of same design. Now if we bump it, the water will be contained in the larger bowl.

Since Colt revived this old thread Tongue, I actually read it!  
+8 in the carpet on the metal steps.  My older Golden doesn't like walking on metal that is empty underneath.

On the spilling water bowl, we picked up a Collapsible bucket (not this one) at Grocery Outlet.  If you just open it halfway, there's a bowl at the bottom with a moat around it to trap water, and high walls to block splashing.




]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:19:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=136793#136793 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : OUCH! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=136791#136791 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 3852
Posted: 01 Oct 2020 at 11:04am

OUCH!  Unhappy]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:04:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=136791#136791 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Be sure to wrap the step with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=136785#136785 Author: Colt
Subject: 3852
Posted: 01 Oct 2020 at 1:29am

Be sure to wrap the step with one of those carpet step covers. Buddy caught a claw in one of the slots and tore it off. Bled all over! ]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2020 01:29:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=136785#136785 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Our German Shepherd loves the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=122942#122942 Author: Stealth_81
Subject: 3852
Posted: 16 Apr 2019 at 2:06pm

Our German Shepherd loves the R-Pod. She does refuse to use the step, though, and jumps right from the ground into the camper or from the camper to the ground. She quickly claimed the dinette bed as hers and patiently waits for us to put it down to a bed and put a sheet cover on the cushions before she jumps up for night time. ]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:06:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=122942#122942 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : He is the biggest sweetheart.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=116173#116173 Author: mcarter
Subject: 3852
Posted: 08 Oct 2018 at 4:24pm

He is the biggest sweetheart. Just likes attention. In 1972 I was the handler for Chesty the mascot at USMC, MCRD, San Diego, what a trip that was:)]]> Mon, 08 Oct 2018 16:24:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=116173#116173 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Originally posted by mcarterI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=116122#116122 Author: wooleeman
Subject: 3852
Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 4:03pm

Originally posted by mcarter

I have an English Bulldog, he is a little heavy. I have a small step that allows him easier access to bed, yes he can sleep on bed:)

+1  Although my bulldog is now 11 she still manages to get up on the bed although I do have to help her off. I don't know if I could sleep without the snoring (white noise) in the background. Just started camping last year and she's a trooper.
]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 16:03:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=116122#116122 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Our two girls; Izzy a Morkie and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=116117#116117 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 3852
Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 12:28pm

Our two girls; Izzy a Morkie and Zoe Joy a rescue Yorkie; love to go podding.  ]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 12:28:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=116117#116117 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Lol, where else would a respectable... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=116107#116107 Author: Brent S
Subject: 3852
Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 6:47am

Lol, where else would a respectable dog be!]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 06:47:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=116107#116107 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Honestly, the dog is the main... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=116106#116106 Author: Brent S
Subject: 3852
Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 6:45am

Honestly, the dog is the main reason I got the camper.  Most motels don’t like dogs, and Espechially pit bulls!  I could have stayed in a lot of nice hotels for the price of this thing, but refuse to leave my baby.  Now we have the best of both worlds, comfort and the family stays together.  My dog will go anywhere just to be with us.]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2018 06:45:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=116106#116106 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : I guess we were lucky in that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=105044#105044 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 3852
Posted: 02 Mar 2018 at 5:06pm

I guess we were lucky in that our pups took to it immediately.  They are so attuned to camping that they can tell when we begin staging the gear and follow us everywhere lest they be left behind!  They particularly enjoy lounging in the r-dome watching the camping world go by...]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:06:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=105044#105044 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : I have an English Bulldog, he... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=102868#102868 Author: mcarter
Subject: 3852
Posted: 11 Dec 2017 at 3:10pm

I have an English Bulldog, he is a little heavy. I have a small step that allows him easier access to bed, yes he can sleep on bed:)]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:10:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=102868#102868 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Carpet on the step(s) helped our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=102867#102867 Author: Larry-D
Subject: 3852
Posted: 11 Dec 2017 at 2:52pm

Carpet on the step(s) helped our dogs a lot.]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 14:52:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=102867#102867 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : I have the same problem as shroomer,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=102866#102866 Author: LvyaRain
Subject: 3852
Posted: 11 Dec 2017 at 2:48pm

I have the same problem as shroomer, because my labradoodle does not like the bare metal steps...carpet or a roofing shingle would help him with more confident footing.  Since he's getting on in years, I might even look into modifying with a double step...with secure carpet.
   Otherwise, once he's in, he's super happy on his bed in front of the fridge of my cousin's 179, a perfect fit for him.
]]> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 14:48:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=102866#102866 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Our 17 pound Lab/Spitz travels... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=48425#48425 Author: 3ofUs
Subject: 3852
Posted: 17 Jul 2014 at 8:34am

Our 17 pound Lab/Spitz travels with us and loves camping. In fact we put her on a leash outside when loading because she wants to follow in and out as we load the camper. My suggestion would be to personalize your camper with your dog's things, and by all means feed her inside to get her use to it. Because we kept kicking the water bowl, I finally came up with the idea of a small bowl of water placed into a large bowl of same design. Now if we bump it, the water will be contained in the larger bowl.]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:34:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=48425#48425 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Originally posted by Keith-N-DarThe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=47755#47755 Author: Budward
Subject: 3852
Posted: 01 Jul 2014 at 1:47pm

Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

The only problem our dogs have with the pod is the male dog (Boris) keeps looking at it when we are towing. Its like "why is that white thing following us?"


Made me laugh!   I swear our Shepherd mix is always looking out the windshield, you can almost see her thinking "What's wrong with you?  The cars are getting away!  I need to herd them!"


As for getting the dog in, I'd just really go low key, don't even try to get her in....spend time in the camper and I bet she'll come in eventually.  Our dogs will do almost anything if chicken is involved....

Our Labradoodle gives me problems keeping him out.   I'll be in there working and if I left the door open he'll blast in at full bore every few minutes, jump all over the furniture and try to give me a face lick if my hands are occupied then blast back out the door!   Repeat every 5 minutes.
]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:47:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=47755#47755 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Our dog gave the steel step a... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=47660#47660 Author: shroomer
Subject: 3852
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 at 11:08pm

Our dog gave the steel step a funny look so we put a strip of carpet on it. She loves the pod. She feels like she's in her cage (dgohouse) and very secure. Also, she can come over and lick us anytime she wants when we're sleeping.
]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:08:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=47660#47660 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Originally posted by techntrekA... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=47652#47652 Author: rodroc
Subject: 3852
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 at 5:50pm

Originally posted by techntrek

A pod is just a really big dog house...


Could not have said it better ]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:50:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=47652#47652 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Just leave the door open and long-leash... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=37358#37358 Author: Outbound
Subject: 3852
Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 10:20pm

Just leave the door open and long-leash your dog up outside the r-pod with enough slack so that she can walk inside the r-pod.  Then, don't make a big deal of it as you load things in the r-pod, or work inside it (even read a book at the dinette table for 20 minutes), or otherwise be in and out of the r-pod.  Show your dog that not only do you have no fear of the trailer, but that you feel comfortable inside it.  Your dog just has to get used to this new thing and see you moving in and out of it.  Let her decide when to stick her nose in; don't coax her.  It should take about 10-15 minutes before she sticks her nose in and another 10 before she joins you inside.]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2013 22:20:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=37358#37358 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : The only problem our dogs have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=37357#37357 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 3852
Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 9:37pm

The only problem our dogs have with the pod is the male dog (Boris) keeps looking at it when we are towing. Its like "why is that white thing following us?"]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:37:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=37357#37357 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : A pod is just a really big dog... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=37356#37356 Author: techntrek
Subject: 3852
Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 9:26pm

A pod is just a really big dog house...]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:26:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=37356#37356 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : You'll be glad to know that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=37355#37355 Author: LotusBlossom
Subject: 3852
Posted: 27 Aug 2013 at 8:47pm

You'll be glad to know that our dog did great on her first trip!  She got IN and OUT of the pod and besides some panting laid down.  I think the highlight for her was the swimming in Lake Michigan and then rolling in the sand afterwards Smile  Looking forward to many more trips with our 4 legged girl!]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:47:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=37355#37355 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Try feeding your dog all of her... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=36924#36924 Author: Chops
Subject: 3852
Posted: 18 Aug 2013 at 9:59pm

Try feeding your dog all of her meals and treats in the Pod. Not a bite of food outside of it. Bring her out a few times a day just for a really special treat only when she gets in it. If she still won't get in it, just bring her near it and work your way up. Treat her in the driveway, then next to the trailer, then when she puts a paw on the step, etc. Make it a game and really praise her when she's near or in the pod. Best of luck and don't get frustrated... that will just make her think that pod puts you in a bad mood and she will never like it!]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:59:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=36924#36924 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Hi and welcome to the wonderful... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=36912#36912 Author: francoisfrogpod
Subject: 3852
Posted: 18 Aug 2013 at 8:01pm

Hi and welcome to the wonderful world of podding! I have a yorkie/maltese mix little guy that goes camping with us. My problem is not so much getting him IN the pod as getting him OUT of the pod. He really believes we live there and the house is, well, just somewhere we go sometimes. Once you take your girl camping a few times, she'll get it! ]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2013 20:01:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=36912#36912 Getting Your Dog Used to Podding : Hi All,We just picked up our R... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3852&PID=36888#36888 Author: LotusBlossom
Subject: 3852
Posted: 17 Aug 2013 at 6:18pm

Hi All,

We just picked up our R Pod yesterday and here in the driveway our 6 year old Golden Retriever doesn't even want to come in the door.  She's going to be coming camping with us this coming weekend and many thereafter.  Any tips or tricks you've used to get your dog used to camping.  I was able to coax her in with a treat once but that didn't work when I tried it again.  

Thanks! 
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