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R-pod Owners Forum : Dogs and Breed Restrictions https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Dogs and Breed Restrictions Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:10:10 +0000 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:51:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6968 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Dogs and Breed Restrictions : Thanks Fred! My money is on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66244#66244 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 5:51pm

Thanks Fred! My money is on the cat ! Got bit by one of them too!! ]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:51:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66244#66244 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : Jeez, now I gotta call Leo...Sir?!That's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66242#66242 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 5:36pm

Jeez, now I gotta call Leo...Sir?! Confused

That's OK, though. I've seen the fish he catches. I'd call him Sir anyway, anyday! Thanks for what it is you (and all you Leo's did/do). I can only imagine how tough that job must be.

BTW, Henry (my camping cat) could take any one of those ankle biters without breaking a sweat!

fred

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:36:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66242#66242 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : The Mrs was worked her way through... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66239#66239 Author: SNO4ME
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Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 4:35pm

The Mrs was worked her way through college at a small State Forest campground near here. She was only bitten once, by a small angle biter. (all the higher the little #@&*%! could reach).
Back then they had the leash law but usually only enforced it when problems arouse. It worked pretty well for her.
There were a few dog owners that could walk their dogs around the camp site and they would stay there.

BTW, that would be the Boise Brule State Forest Campground along with the Copper Range Campground in Brule Wis. Nice, small rustic (basic, water and toilets) campgrounds about a mile and four miles off Hwy 2 in NW Wis.
]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:35:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66239#66239 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : Originally posted by Leo BMade... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66238#66238 Author: Guests
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Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 4:27pm

Originally posted by Leo B

Made for some busy days/nights.

YES I GUESS! I'd say you guys were a tad bit lean. No doubt we could trade a few war stories. I thank the Almighty that we're both still here to do so. It's a job/life like no other. Again, thanks! ]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:27:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66238#66238 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : Definitely! It was quite an experience.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66225#66225 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 2:49pm

Definitely! It was quite an experience. We used to cover 22 towns with 1 Sgt and 3 Troopers. Of the 22 towns two villages has small PD's. We did the rest. Made for some busy days/nights.]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:49:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66225#66225 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : Not to hijack the thread but...... Thanks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66223#66223 Author: Guests
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Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 2:36pm

Not to hijack the thread but......
Thanks for the info! The way I see it, how could I NOT visit a town and park that is named after me!

I've always had a lot of respect for the more rural guys/gals. Back up can be a long way off. The Town of Speedway is/was surrounded by Indianapolis so, we kind of had the worst of both worlds - small town (about 15,000) but with larger urban problems spillover too. And then there was the Indy 500, back in it's heydays.

I know of one cash strapped community nearby that has gone to a "First Responder" scenario. LEOs are trained/certified in firefighting and EMS and firefighters/EMTs are trained/certified/sworn in law enforcement. I have not heard how well it is working out, but I know from experience that is a lot to put on a person.

Anyway, keep safe! If you see a Coleman TT headed towards Underhill, honk and wave...it just might be me & Dixie!]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:36:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66223#66223 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : David....thank you also! We work... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66217#66217 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 1:00pm

David....thank you also! We work very close with our FD and ems as being a rural State, we are spread pretty thin!

We are on the other side of the State, about an 1 1/2 hrs away. Underhill is over near Burlington and we are over near the New Hampshire border in what is called the " Northeast Kingdom". The foliage hasn't really started yet, but should be within the next couple of weeks. We did a lot of training at the Base over in Underhill.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:00:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66217#66217 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : Originally posted by Leo B37... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66212#66212 Author: Guests
Subject: 6968
Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 10:47am

Originally posted by Leo B

37 years in Police work, deal with sheppards, dobies,rotties, all kinds......................was only ever bit b\y a Chihuahua!! You never know!

I'm thinking I should have guessed by your member name.....

Thanks for your service! I am a former LEO myself (Town of Speedway PD,IN)and also former Firefighter/EMT (Wayne TWP.,IN).

I seem to recall reading a study indicating that the breed most likely to bite is, of all things, the wiener dog (Dachshund)!!!

In my neck of the woods, even the underwriters for homeowners insurance are getting picky. I changed companies 2 years ago (I have an independent agent) and when the new company saw Dixie on my application, they got a little nervous. My (long time)agent came out and took pictures of my 6' privacy fence and (only)one gate that is padlocked all the time - to calm them and get me accepted and the better rate.

Leo...while I'm thinking of it....are you anywhere near Underhill, VT or Underhill State Park? I am going to go there, hopefully sooner than later - just for the halibut. (it is my last name

)]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 10:47:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66212#66212 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : Originally posted by Leo B37... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66210#66210 Author: fwunder
Subject: 6968
Posted: 21 Sep 2015 at 10:13am

Originally posted by Leo B

37 years in Police work, deal with sheppards, dobies,rotties, all kinds......................was only ever bit b\y a Chihuahua!! You never know!

My guess is you took his Taco!

fred

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 10:13:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66210#66210 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : 37 years in Police work, deal... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66201#66201 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 20 Sep 2015 at 11:12pm

37 years in Police work, deal with sheppards, dobies,rotties, all kinds......................was only ever bit b\y a Chihuahua!! You never know! ]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2015 23:12:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66201#66201 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : I read some of the garbage spewed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66199#66199 Author: SNO4ME
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Posted: 20 Sep 2015 at 10:29pm

I read some of the garbage spewed about dog breeds and which bites the most etc. and just shake my head. Don't know where they get some of that BS. We have had a 3/4 Norwegian 1/4 Lab, a 1/2 husky 1/2 Golden Retriever, a 1/2 Black Lab 1/2 Golden Retriever and now we have a Lab/ (and probably American Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier. I loved them all but guess which one I like the best.........the lover boy Lab/Am Staff Terrier. Thumbs Up

Actually there are several similar breeds, a few I can remember are the American Pit Bull Terrier (which I believe is what we have), there is also the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and and an English version. England is where they originated.
Since getting the Lab/Am Staff 5 years ago I've met many dogs and owners of said breed, many in campgrounds. Just like most prejudices we find most are BS once we get to know the subject. i just don't know what the problem is. These dogs are so affectionate and people orientated they actually don't make good guard/watch dogs.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2015 22:29:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66199#66199 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : It is, unfortunately, the state... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66153#66153 Author: furpod
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Posted: 19 Sep 2015 at 9:42pm

It is, unfortunately, the state of things. I to believe it's driven entirely by legal issues. I have no issue with any breed of dog. I do have issues with some dog OWNERS. I have 2 brothers with pitts, great dogs. But that's because they were properly trained and socialized.

It's just like my cars, I have never had a claim, ever. Haven't had a ticket in 30 years.. But I drive a GTi and a Mustang GT.. insurance company bends me over.. not my fault, all the other idiots putting them in the ditch etc.
]]> Sat, 19 Sep 2015 21:42:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66153#66153 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : Unfortunately, the dogsbite.org... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66017#66017 Author: Luminoire
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Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 12:42pm

Unfortunately, the dogsbite.org site is highly biased, it's a shame they're allowed to misrepresent statistics the way they do.

Still, I understand many people hold your beliefs, and this isn't the place to debate a topic that is so divisive. We're supposed to be having a good time here! :)

Happy podding to you, Happy Tripping!

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 12:42:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66017#66017 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : Dog preferences are a very personal... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66014#66014 Author: Happy Tripping
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Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 11:55am

Dog preferences are a very personal thing.

I, for one, am glad of such rules. The Pit Bull breed is unpredictable and aggressive, a very bad combination(http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dangerous-dogs-appellate-court-decisions.php).

Personally, I avoid people with them as much as possible.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:55:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66014#66014 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : Thanks, I appreciate the input,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66013#66013 Author: Luminoire
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Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 11:41am

Thanks, I appreciate the input, and would love to continue hearing more if anyone else has thoughts on the subject.

We'll explore around, we're hoping to make this weekend our first trip (if I can find a place!), we'll see how much we rely on the hookups.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 11:41:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66013#66013 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : This is not unusual at the privately... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66000#66000 Author: Guests
Subject: 6968
Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 8:10am

This is not unusual at the privately owned commercial campgrounds - for the reasons stated above. If you must have full hook-ups and/or strongly prefer the private campgrounds, you will be limited.

At the State and National parks that I frequent, there are no breed restrictions. However, all require a 6' leash anytime the pet is out of the camper or vehicle. Indiana allows pets on the hiking trails but, the National parks usually don't, or limit the trails one may take the pet. They are usually not allowed in public buildings and I seem to recall that Michigan does not allow them on beaches. There are dog rules but, not breed specific rules.

I'm not one to promote breaking the rules. However, in decades of camping, I have found the parks to be sensible. When Dixie is outside with me, she is on a 15' vinyl coated steel cable that I either attach to the picnic table or camper. As long as she is well confined to the campsite and not near the road, all seems OK. I have never had anyone complain. I carry a shorter 10' cable, if the situation dictates. In short, if we are not causing a problem, they tend to leave us alone.

So, if you can live without hook-ups or with just electric hook-up only, you should be able to find plenty of options.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:10:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=66000#66000 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : It appears that many camp... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=65995#65995 Author: Podster
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Posted: 16 Sep 2015 at 6:43am

It appears that many camp grounds do have bread restrictions. Policies, such as this, are being driven by insurance underwriters that push campground owners to restrict "aggressive breeds" to qualify for liability insurance. Unfortunately, its the irresponsible pet owners that are making it hard for everybody.

I'm not sure it's a blanket policy at this point, but would contact the campgrounds that you intend to visit to see how restrictive and how much it will affect your plans.

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 06:43:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=65995#65995 Dogs and Breed Restrictions : Hi all, I was wondering if anyone... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6968&PID=65993#65993 Author: Luminoire
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Posted: 15 Sep 2015 at 11:28pm

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I have an American Pit Bull Terrier. Not only that, but he's a big one for his breed, weighing in at about 100lbs. Yes, he's big for a lap dog, but that doesn't stop him!

We just picked up our r-Pod this past weekend and I've been looking through camp websites and have been seeing a lot of "pet friendly, but not pit bulls" (paraphrased). Has anyone else run into this?

We've been trained, our pitty spent two weeks being boarded while going through his training, and we're responsible dog owners, but I'm already starting to wonder if we made a mistake getting the trailer if we can't find a place where we can take Boaz with us.

Thoughts?
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