Dog gardens

I think you'll find it's been discussed in Caravanning with Dogs - the sticky thread within UK sites.

I believe dogs are supposed to be on leads/tethered at all times and the use of such enclosures would need to maintain the specified spacing around units and could well be at the discretion of the warden. 

The original post in the thread I referred to contains links to the literature and rules about dogs on sites.

sorry should have given more information  a dog garden is like a large windbreak you put round your caravan, a bit like an awning without a roof to enclose you dogs in  it would never be used for "toilet" just to give the dogs an outside area without being tied.  it comes from dog agility shows to give the dogs more freedom and as said earlier resembles a large windbreak

Thanks, Sinclair. I think there was a photo of something similar to this in the Club magazine, in the "Tail lights" feature. It was a couple of months or so ago, so assume it's OK.

As long as the dog(s) are still on a lead and under the full control of the owner, so as to comply with the clubs rules regarding dogs on site I cant see a problem.

My labrador would be fine inside one of those - my other dog could easily jump out (unless it is more than 6' high) not that she would do any harm to anyone - but I will stick to tethering them or having them in the caravan. 

I think my Cockapoo (Meg) would think she was in prison if she couldn't see out.  She likes to be outside the van (tethered) - usually when we are on CLs - just watching the world go by.

I agree with you about the dogs enjoying watching the world go by.  It is quite difficult to stop dogs getting out under the caravan - although maybe these dog garden things have thought of that.  Long ago we left dogs tethered in the awning and they squeezed out - very embarrassing when we returned and found them!  Luckily no complaints to the CC. 

no way   would one of those contain my cocker

surely a long lead on a corkscrew makes more sense. Cheaper, easier and dog gets to see what's going on

Dog Gardens - Umm Yes Please  !!!

Sounds like a good place to sit and while away our dog-days, admiring the dog-roses and dog-daisy’s sheltered from the breeze by a dog-wood hedge .

Sorry!!  - Just practicing my escapism therapy technique 

Ah-well back to reality.  

daisys and  roses you say.....not after five mins of my cocker being in there I can assure you

daisys and  roses you say.....not after five mins of my cocker being in there I can assure you

Dog-gone that pesky hound .