dog runner or what?

[nomad10th]

Hi, I'm curious about RV'ing with my two full sized boxers and looking for some suggestions on what to do once we get to a campground. We've tried putting them on the screw in stakes with the attached chains but that ends up getting all twisted up around the stake. We definitely can't have them together on some sort of lead because they get tangled. So I'm thinking two separate cable runners for them spaced out so they can't get tangled. However, this option requires at least 4 trees.. which doesn't seem to hard at the couple of campgrounds I've been to but I'm trying to think through every situation, and I may be out in an open field at some point. I've also thought about anchoring the cables to the motorhome rear end so I only need two trees. Or, if there is some sort of runner poles that stake into the ground I'd be good anywhere. If anyone has an idea to this predicament or some product recommendations I sure would appreciate it. I also don't want to have to kennel or confine them in something so that's not an option. Thanks a bunch..

[Bigbluedog55]

Nomad,

While I realize you don't want to confine your boxers, we use a portable fence system to keep our danes close to the coach. We just unfold the fence (3 separte sections), and set it up around the curb side and then we can let the dogs in and out as we please. Not really enough room for exercise, but plenty of space for snuffling and watching the word go by.
Height of the fence is not a problem, for our well behaved danes.
We tried all the tie out systems etc, but as you mentioned, tangles are a real problem,
So we have used the fence system for the last 4 years and it works very well for us.
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Luck,
Bob

Luck

[TXiceman]

The problem with a pen is keeping the girl in it. She is a standard schnauzer and can easily clear a 4' fence. So, our solution is walk the dogs. She enjoys the exercise and sniffing and the walk is good for me.

I would never tie her out as they get tangled and if something should attack her, she is tied and can be hurt.

Ken

[clyon51]

You could get 2 stakeouts and position them so the dogs could touch, but not get tangled.

We use a Pet Safe wireless fence system at home and take with us on trips. It allows us to setup limits they can go. We have used this for 5 years and works great. Haven't yet encountered a CG that didn't approve of it, at most until after they saw it in operation. It's nice to get up in the morning and just let the dogs out in my skivies

[chickendogs]

These retractable tie outs are the perfect solution for my dogs. Not one tangle in four years of use. Found them at camping world.

[nomad10th]

Great feedback. I appreciate it!

[Selah]

Some, of not most, state parks and camgrounds have rules about tying ropes or cables to trees. have you tried using those plastic covered cables sold at pet stores? We use them for our two schnauzers, attach them to the swivel on one dog stake screwed into ground. Because the cables slide across each other and are on swivels they do not often get tangled. Of course, what might work for one might not work for another.

[BigSkyBob]

Originally Posted by clyon51

You could get 2 stakeouts and position them so the dogs could touch, but not get tangled.

We use a Pet Safe wireless fence system at home and take with us on trips. It allows us to setup limits they can go. We have used this for 5 years and works great. Haven't yet encountered a CG that didn't approve of it, at most until after they saw it in operation. It's nice to get up in the morning and just let the dogs out in my skivies

Don't the dogs look funny in your skivies?

[clyon51]

Originally Posted by BigSkyBob

Don't the dogs look funny in your skivies?

Yeah a little, but I just empty them rather that getting the scooper out. Getting lazy in my old age. They're not getting my Depends, they're too damn expensive!