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When are we going to do something about Bad Dog Ow

I have just returned from Black Knowl. It is a super site - MARRED only by the behaviour of BAD DOG OWNERS. Whilst there, our holiday was spoiled by "YAPPING" dogs. I was on pitch 81 and adjacent to us was a site occupied by the owners of 4 dogs. Whenever anybody, with or without dogs, walked past they started up. Unfortunately, the owners did nothing to deter these infuriating animals for disturbing the tranquillity of the site. Every morning they took their little "pack" for a walk, but, they never got past the bank, with the wild flowers, before depositing their bodily waste on the grass. Yes, it was put into poo bags, but, the grass is never left without trace. Around my pitch there were a number of round "yellow signs" of previous dog occupiers who have left their mark for others to enjoy whilst sitting or "Eating" in the open air. Furthermore, a different owner allowed his dog to deposit his excrement on my pitch when he was walking past with his dog on the all familiar "TWENTY FOOT - (2 METRE LEAD)" WHEN IS THE CARAVAN AND MOTOR HOME CLUB GOING TO DO SOMETHING TO REGULATE "DOGS" AND DOG OWNERS WHO BESPOIL OR CLUB SITES and TOTALLY DISREGARD THE RULES. Why does the Club not introduce a limit on the numbers of dogs per caravan and make a charge for each dog with an increasing tariff for each and every extra dog. Notwithstanding, my obvious displeasure with some errant dog owners, I actually like dogs and enjoy seeing them around. Finally Black Knowl site is a real credit to the site staff and the Club in general. Well done to all the Site Staff!

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We are sorry to read you had concerns about dogs on site during your stay. Please be advised that if you speak to the site staff they will do their utmost to help and speak to dog owners if needed. As per our community guidelines we do ask that reviews are of the Club Site rather than complaints, as such please can you email your concerns to the Club UKSitesBookingService@camc.com as the relevant team will be able to review your feedback. Many thanks. 

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Broadside replied on 23/07/2019 19:30

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Broadside

Caravanner from Suffolk

Posted on 23/07/2019 19:30

Yes, I agree TW but it is something I don't really want to do for obvious reasons. I have done on a few occasions, the last time was at Henley where a guy had two dogs and both on extended leads, he stopped and spoke to someone on the road in front of my van and did not see the dog behind him leaving a huge pile of filth on my pitch, and this was where I wheeled my Aqua Roll across, he started to walk away and I did go out and politely tell him to remove it which he did, but I did get some verbal from him, I should not have to do this!! 

Tinwheeler replied on 23/07/2019 19:35

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Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 23/07/2019 19:35

So there you are. You recognise the value of doing something about it at the time if it is of sufficient concern rather than ranting about it here well after the event as so many do.

Nothing excuses the behaviour of the irresponsible dog owners but I think we all have a part to play in ‘educating' them whether that be in person or via the warden. 

JVB66 replied on 23/07/2019 19:47

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JVB66

Caravanner from Hertfordshire
Posted on 23/07/2019 19:30 by Broadside

Yes, I agree TW but it is something I don't really want to do for obvious reasons. I have done on a few occasions, the last time was at Henley where a guy had two dogs and both on extended leads, he stopped and spoke to someone on the road in front of my van and did not see the dog behind him leaving a huge pile of filth on my pitch, and this was where I wheeled my Aqua Roll across, he started to walk away and I did go out and politely tell him to remove it which he did, but I did get some verbal from him, I should not have to do this!! 

Posted on 23/07/2019 19:47

You got the "verbal" because it was a defensive attitude ,all be it wrong , to being "advised" of his responsibilities,no one should have to put up with that,but dealing as OH and I have done with the public you learn to let it go, but it made him aware 

Broadside replied on 23/07/2019 20:19

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Broadside

Caravanner from Suffolk
Posted on 23/07/2019 19:35 by Tinwheeler

So there you are. You recognise the value of doing something about it at the time if it is of sufficient concern rather than ranting about it here well after the event as so many do.

Nothing excuses the behaviour of the irresponsible dog owners but I think we all have a part to play in ‘educating' them whether that be in person or via the warden. 

Posted on 23/07/2019 20:19

Please don't start accusing me of ranting on this forum, all I am doing is replying to the reviewer and entering in the conversation after it. I also should not have to explain myself to you, thank you

Tinwheeler replied on 23/07/2019 20:23

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Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall
Posted on 23/07/2019 20:19 by Broadside

Please don't start accusing me of ranting on this forum, all I am doing is replying to the reviewer and entering in the conversation after it. I also should not have to explain myself to you, thank you

Posted on 23/07/2019 20:23

I have not accused you, BS, as you will see if you re-read my post. Nor am I asking you to explain yourself. You are seeing things that aren't there.

 

sylvia and sheba replied on 24/07/2019 09:56

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Posted on 24/07/2019 09:56

I was at the site when this problem occurred with the barking dogs and the warden did spend time talking to one of the culprits 

If you have a dog that barks at every other dog going by that includes mine if possible don’t park next to the road There are pitches away from the through road I park on them all the time and my dog doesn’t bark 

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