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WON'T BE COMING BACK HERE AGAIN! We have visited this site many times over the years but will not becoming back following the victimisation we have had to endure from the wardens, on three separate occasions, the second and third clearly arising as a resilt of the first. For which we feel so strongly that we are writing a formal complaint to the site head quarters. As we were pitched next to them we were clearly "easy pickings". On Saturday, one of our three dogs accidentally escaped from our awning through the apron attached to the caravan, he then went to another dog to fight, the lady who had her dogs was exceptionally good and understanding. However, one of the wardens was far less understanding, coming over to us in an aggressive manner THREATING us that if our dog was not tethered he would remove us from the site. He didn't ascertain any facts but just jumped to conclusions. If the dogs had have been outside we always tether them. Amazing how when we walked around the site there were so many dogs outside that weren't tethered, even though the site rules clearly state they should. On the second occasion, on the Sunday morning, we were told that the dogs could not urinate on the hedge at the rear of the caravan, only in the dog walking areas, as per the sites rules!! Think these need to be more clearly written then or the wardens taught how to interpret them properly. The final straw came on the Monday afternoon when a third warden knocked on the window of our caravan "to make sure we were in" as someone had reported the dogs barking??!! The site is not maintained to the very high standards of the previous wardens. We noted how on all previous occasions, especially at Bank Holiday weekends, the grass had been cut, the roads were clear of stones where the hard pitches are, and the site looked immaculate. We accept rules, but if the wardens want to enforce them then they need to be "police patrolling" the site and applying to them to everyone. We noted they didn't seem to enforce the 5mph speed limit!! What we hoped would bean enjoyable weekend was totally spoilt. AS I OPENED WE WONT BE BACK HERE AGAIN.
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replied on 07/05/2018 17:44

Posted on 07/05/2018 17:44

The warden probably thought that as your dog strayed and fought with another dog that  it was not under proper control. Strange that. 

Dogs are supposed to bee xcercised off site at giving opportunity to relieve themselves. The warden probably thought that you could not be bothered walking the dogs. Strange that.

When the warden knocked on the window did you tell him that your dogs had not been barking or merely thank him for his concern that the dog may have been left in the caravan on a hot day?

I would think that the warden would be upset that you won't be returning

cariadon replied on 07/05/2018 18:07

Posted on 07/05/2018 18:07

From what I have read the warden is justified in their action, If your dog had attacked mine I would certainly not be ok about it, and If I was on your pitch after you I would also be unhappy to smell dog wee even as a dog owner.

moulesy replied on 07/05/2018 18:15

Posted on 07/05/2018 18:09 by Critcml

Sorrry, i have to disagree, as by not posting anything other members are not made aware!!  

 

Posted on 07/05/2018 18:15

What, made aware of wardens doing their job, upholding common sense rules and ensuring as far as possible that the site runs smoothly for the benefit of all visitors? Well, I suppose in that respect anyway you are correct!

replied on 07/05/2018 18:15

Posted on 07/05/2018 18:09 by Critcml

Sorrry, i have to disagree, as by not posting anything other members are not made aware!!  

 

Posted on 07/05/2018 18:15

Thank you for making us aware that the wardens are doing their best. 

The grass on one or two sites that I have visited recently before bank holiday have been a little long. I had put it down to wet weather in my naivity. Now I know better and so must say 'many thanks'.

Critcml replied on 07/05/2018 18:17

Posted on 07/05/2018 17:44 by

The warden probably thought that as your dog strayed and fought with another dog that  it was not under proper control. Strange that. 

Dogs are supposed to bee xcercised off site at giving opportunity to relieve themselves. The warden probably thought that you could not be bothered walking the dogs. Strange that.

When the warden knocked on the window did you tell him that your dogs had not been barking or merely thank him for his concern that the dog may have been left in the caravan on a hot day?

I would think that the warden would be upset that you won't be returning

Posted on 07/05/2018 18:17

Sarcasm, the lowest form of wit. 

If people took time to ascertain facts before making threats then there would be far less issues. 

I clearly stated that our dog escaped and it was an accident. 

Had we been on the far side if the site nothing would have been said, we made the big mistake of pitching next to the wardens!

Two of our dogs are rescues and sadly were not trained properly as puppies, one if them, has only been with us three months , and at 7 years old, is still not house trained.

In today's society people are too quick to be judgemental without ascertaining facts. 

 

Tinwheeler replied on 07/05/2018 18:40

Posted on 07/05/2018 18:40

I’m so sorry your dogs had an unfortunate start in life, Critcml, as it must make life difficult.

However, you should not let your dogs pee in the pitching area. End of. If your dogs aren't sufficiently trained you should not be taking them to club sites.

Furthermore, it is your responsibility to ensure accidents involving your dogs escaping do not happen. It only takes a little care and thought.

Wardens are often criticised for not upholding the rules, so I’m very pleased to hear that the Brecon wardens are on the ball. Well done, them.

 

Critcml replied on 07/05/2018 18:48

Posted on 07/05/2018 18:15 by moulesy

What, made aware of wardens doing their job, upholding common sense rules and ensuring as far as possible that the site runs smoothly for the benefit of all visitors? Well, I suppose in that respect anyway you are correct!

Posted on 07/05/2018 18:48

 As i stated initially I have no problem with rules. 

What I do have a problem with is when those rules are not enforced to everyone.

Critcml replied on 07/05/2018 18:56

Posted on 07/05/2018 18:40 by Tinwheeler

I’m so sorry your dogs had an unfortunate start in life, Critcml, as it must make life difficult.

However, you should not let your dogs pee in the pitching area. End of. If your dogs aren't sufficiently trained you should not be taking them to club sites.

Furthermore, it is your responsibility to ensure accidents involving your dogs escaping do not happen. It only takes a little care and thought.

Wardens are often criticised for not upholding the rules, so I’m very pleased to hear that the Brecon wardens are on the ball. Well done, them.

 

Posted on 07/05/2018 18:56

 Please read the initial report more carefully, the dog was not peeing on the pitch but on the hedge at the rear. If you have had a dog from a puppy you will appreciate what it is like to house train. When you have a rescue dog that isn't only not house trained but is very nervous due to its past life then it is even more challenging. This is our first time away with her. If she did not come with us how do you think she becomes trained and socialised?