Holidaying with Dogs

Like DD, Moulsey, Rocky and myself you are a non-member, Mikey, so it matters not what CAMC do regarding numbers of dogs or charging as far as we're concerned but it’s good to be able to help those who aren’t aware of how the system works regarding bringing issues to the attention of CAMC. I’m not quite sure what you’re getting at, tbh, but it’s good to know CAMC is a dog friendly organisation, don’t you think?👍🏻

When we used CAMC sites we have on occasion been bothered by other people's dogs, generally this related to constant barking or yapping.

On 2 occasions it was a neighbours who had left a dog in their unit and gone out for the day. Like M, we had a word with the warden as we were concerned about the dog.

On one site we were sat outside when a unit turned up with 6 small dogs, I remember saying to OH this could be noisy. How wrong I was, the dogs were show dogs and we're perfectly behaved. They did get excited when going for a walk but other than that nothing. 

Its not the dogs at fault its the owners that seem oblivious to their yapping.

Years ago on the site at Forfar we were outside talking with the warden, we could all hear a dog barking. The warden apologised, then went over to the unit and had words. We hadn't complained about it but he clearly heard it and wasn't having any of it. 

TW as you say you and the others are no longer members so why do you post so much If you really want your opinions taking seriously rejoin and speak as a member, this is not meant to be sarcastic or provoking I just don't understand it.

Former (and even never been) members have always been welcome to contribute to the forum, Arch - it's one of its great strengths IMHO.

I don't comment on direct club affairs any more but with over 20 years past experience of club membership I feel I have ample reason to comment on events when we were members and offer advice where it's relevant. I still have a look at sites when we're away in this country and make recommendations on the "small private sites" thread, for example. Nothing wrong with that, surely?

That's a rather odd comment HD. I think most posters on here know that you have, until very recently, been a dog owner and have some idea what you're talking about. Has anyone ever suggested otherwise? 

I think Moulesy has said it well, Arch.

Actually, if you read my posts here, I haven’t been giving my opinion but have been using my 20 years membership experience in an effort to guide you through the process of getting the annoyance you complain of dealt with. Therefore, I find your post quite astounding. 😤

Like Moulesy's post earlier on today we too have experienced multiple dogs that were well behaved (7 going to the Sandringham Game Fair on a CL) but also 7 next to us at Yellowcraig that were a nightmare.

I think over a long period of time caravanning it's only to be expected that you are going to get occasions when a dog or dogs are a nuisance but I have to say that considering the vast number and variety of dogs that we've spent time with on all sorts of sites we have not been unduly troubled by them.

Again like M we did have to warn the wardens of a dog left in a caravan on a hot day that was showing signs of distress and the wardens duly gave the owners a rollicking when they returned and they packed up and left the site. 

All in all dogs haven't been a problem on sites for us. Now some owners....

Sorry for astounding you TW I didn't mean to, I can assure you I have enough experience in complaining through official channels if I need to and often find you get the usual corporate answers with no action, its far better sometimes to open it up to the wider audience and debate preferably in a calm and positive way.

Even though you’re specifically asked to do otherwise by the Community Manager? 

You apparently have not followed the issue through in the recommended way, Arch, and that is why I have been posting to you here. 

I too left CAMC recently but continue to post. I hold a few people on here in my heart & also have a soft spot for CAMC. In the not too distant future I have young folk just coming up to double figures who love the outdoors(mainly woods & forestry) & I will be rejoining to open the CAMC network to mainly 3 of us but occasionally 4. A new chapter beckons👍🏻🙂