Travelling with Pets

Wandererone · Wandererone

Hi all We would like to do the Great Ocean Road trip again but this time in the van and with the dog. Whats the camping situation along the way? Cheers Wandererone

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi Everybody. I met a lady whose french bulldog was stolen from outside a shop which she had just gone into after tying her dog to a post. Luckily she got her back but it led me to thinking of a secure way to tie your dog up outside a shop if it is too hot to leave them in your campervan. I only ever do it for a few mi...

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

I met an old farmer who lived in the most snake infested country you ever saw He told me that he keeps a vitamin c injection in his fridge(you can get them at most farm animal feed stores). He gives the bitten dog the injection in the scruff of the neck. Then he gives them heaps of activated charcoal powder...

Red Dog · Red Dog

Hi all I am looking for some info on dog sitting in the Gold coast area I have been told there are several vets up that way that will day care for people while out at no pet places is this so looking forward to any info I an get, thank you in advance -- Edited by Red Dog on Sunday 14th of January 2018 09:50:26 AM...

HiAce98 · HiAce98

Hi all, I am desperately in need of some handyman type help to finish my building for sign-off, and would love to have someone camp here for free (power and water if required) if you can do some work on the house for an hourly rate we agree on. If you're reasonably fit, have a friendly dog, want to camp on 40a...

Leila75 · Leila75

Hello All! We have decided to sell up and go. Not right now but within the next couple of years. We have a kitten and a 10 year old parrot that are our little babies. We would really like to take them with us, but are bit lost about whether it makes sense at all or how to do it. Our kitten is used to walking on the l...

hokianga · hokianga

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Mal_W · Mal_W

Hi All, We are looking at spending summer in Tassie and taking our 2 dogs with us. I have concerns about putting them in cages for I guess about 14 hours all up. We have a Tvan camper so can't leave them in their for the journey. Just wanting other peoples experiences with doing the same trip. Our other choi...

Recoup · Recoup

Our little man is 16 month old ,well behaved and never had any problems with him . BUT , he starts shaking and crying soon after we start moving the car. I know I have to desensitize him, it is a long project ,but I think he will manage it and get over it . I wonder how many dogs suffer from the same condition ? C...

Santa · Santa

Dog mauling victim welcomes steeper fines for owners whose animals attack. As it should be. "Lucy Martin and her dog Daisy had just stepped out on their daily walk when they were set upon by an unleashed American Staffordshire terrier in December last year. "It was eyeing us off and then came running...

msg · msg

I was quite cross today. Parked up with door open and two dogs came along and tried to come in. Of course, my dog went ape. Along come the owners and when I told them to put their dogs on leashes and keep them under control, they were not particularly polite. Then once again, my dog was outside on lead an...

Possum3 · Possum3

How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? Border Collie: Just one. Then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code. Rottweiler: Make me! Lab: Oh, me, me! Pleeease let me change the light bulb! Can I? Huh? Huh? Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp! Malamute: Let the Border Co...

Santa · Santa

A warning for dog owners, although at about $150 for 18 kg bag I doubt many of us would have been feeding this dry food. "A MAJOR recall has been issued for dog food linked to the death and severe illness of several police dogs. The ADVANCE Dermocare dry dog food range is being pulled off shelves and owner...

Gam · Gam

I found out last week, purely by chance, that we can take our dogs into Bunnings. Little ones can be in your trolly but bigger ones must have a muzzle. Great if you need parts to fix the rig.

Possum3 · Possum3

A guy sees a sign in front of a house: Talking Dog for Sale. He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black mutt just sitting there. You talk? he asks. Sure do, the dog replies. So, whats your story? The dog looks up and begins telling his sto...

Santa · Santa

Traveling dog owners would do well to read this article on the ABC news site. There are moral as well as legal obligations involved. "Many people may be surprised to discover that a dog attack is actually classed as a property dispute, as dogs are considered personal property under the law as distinct...

iana · iana

We have a friend who has two Maine Coon cross with something cats, what regal animals they are. Would love to have one on our travels, if the temperature was 30 degrees lower, as they are a cool climate cat. Known as the gentle Giants of the domestic cat world.

Mackayak · Mackayak

Ok van is due in 2 months then we need to start to get use to it with some small trips. I would prefer to travail with no pets but the wife has a small dog so it is coming. What do others do? For things like number 2 disposal, fencing, training ect. All ides greatly appreciated and will get wife to read this thre...

Dwilz · Dwilz

After being forced to live on the road for the past 13 months Ive decided to get a mate people just cut it any more.

howard barrett · howard barrett

Hi,most dogs who travel with owners are chipped,mine is,why cant we register our dog with parks with chip no,and if found off leash or wandering in a national park,parks could issue a fine,fair enough, ferral cats are a greater problem Australia wide,they dont get a mention, 80% of travellers hav...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Great Ocean Road with the dog (Preview) Hi all We would like to do the Great Ocean Road trip again but this time in the van and with the dog. Whats the camping situation along the way? Cheers Wandererone	Wandererone	2	3067	03:16 PM Aug 31, 2018 by RosieW
	Dog stolen from outside shop (Preview) Hi Everybody. I met a lady whose french bulldog was stolen from outside a shop which she had just gone into after tying her dog to a post. Luckily she got her back but it led me to thinking of a secure way to tie your dog up outside a shop if it is too hot to leave them in your campervan. I only ever do it for a few mi...	Linzeelou	10	3319	08:21 PM Jul 14, 2018 by hokianga
	Snakes and dogs (Preview) I met an old farmer who lived in the most snake infested country you ever saw He told me that he keeps a vitamin c injection in his fridge(you can get them at most farm animal feed stores). He gives the bitten dog the injection in the scruff of the neck. Then he gives them heaps of activated charcoal powder...	Linzeelou	0	2960	09:16 PM Jul 12, 2018 by Linzeelou
	Dog Sitting (Preview) Hi all I am looking for some info on dog sitting in the Gold coast area I have been told there are several vets up that way that will day care for people while out at no pet places is this so looking forward to any info I an get, thank you in advance -- Edited by Red Dog on Sunday 14th of January 2018 09:50:26 AM...	Red Dog	8	4084	03:15 PM Jul 11, 2018 by Shes A Rebel
	Interested in free dog-friendly camping near Baffle Creek? (Preview) Hi all, I am desperately in need of some handyman type help to finish my building for sign-off, and would love to have someone camp here for free (power and water if required) if you can do some work on the house for an hourly rate we agree on. If you're reasonably fit, have a friendly dog, want to camp on 40a...	HiAce98	1	3414	09:25 AM Jun 27, 2018 by the rocket
	Travelling with any pet / a cat and a parrot - advise? (Preview) Hello All! We have decided to sell up and go. Not right now but within the next couple of years. We have a kitten and a 10 year old parrot that are our little babies. We would really like to take them with us, but are bit lost about whether it makes sense at all or how to do it. Our kitten is used to walking on the l...	Leila75	4	3378	08:12 AM Jun 20, 2018 by Stuart-Jan
	Has anyone heard of someone losing a male grey and white cat near Mungo National Park? (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/Hangar51airtours/?hc_ref=ART5bsKty35onlTurNVOGGx2LmXDDGOXDSVY0wevQPdFIPhblEnv...	hokianga	0	2579	06:20 PM May 14, 2018 by hokianga
	Taking the Boat to Tassie (Preview) Hi All, We are looking at spending summer in Tassie and taking our 2 dogs with us. I have concerns about putting them in cages for I guess about 14 hours all up. We have a Tvan camper so can't leave them in their for the journey. Just wanting other peoples experiences with doing the same trip. Our other choi...	Mal_W	3	3209	08:02 AM May 11, 2018 by Mal_W
	Dog Anxiety ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Our little man is 16 month old ,well behaved and never had any problems with him . BUT , he starts shaking and crying soon after we start moving the car. I know I have to desensitize him, it is a long project ,but I think he will manage it and get over it . I wonder how many dogs suffer from the same condition ? C...	Recoup	37	10900	08:30 PM May 10, 2018 by BruDi
	Dog mauling, steeper fines for owners whose animals attack. (Preview) Dog mauling victim welcomes steeper fines for owners whose animals attack. As it should be. "Lucy Martin and her dog Daisy had just stepped out on their daily walk when they were set upon by an unleashed American Staffordshire terrier in December last year. "It was eyeing us off and then came running...	Santa	5	3471	11:25 AM Apr 23, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Dogs on leads (Preview) I was quite cross today. Parked up with door open and two dogs came along and tried to come in. Of course, my dog went ape. Along come the owners and when I told them to put their dogs on leashes and keep them under control, they were not particularly polite. Then once again, my dog was outside on lead an...	msg	10	4246	04:06 PM Apr 18, 2018 by the rocket
	How many Dogs does it take to change a light bulb? (Preview) How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb? Border Collie: Just one. Then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code. Rottweiler: Make me! Lab: Oh, me, me! Pleeease let me change the light bulb! Can I? Huh? Huh? Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp! Malamute: Let the Border Co...	Possum3	5	3547	01:06 PM Apr 16, 2018 by msg
	Advance Dermocare dry dog food recalled, police dog deaths. (Preview) A warning for dog owners, although at about $150 for 18 kg bag I doubt many of us would have been feeding this dry food. "A MAJOR recall has been issued for dog food linked to the death and severe illness of several police dogs. The ADVANCE Dermocare dry dog food range is being pulled off shelves and owner...	Santa	0	2376	09:31 AM Mar 26, 2018 by Santa
	Getting out and about with dogs (Preview) I found out last week, purely by chance, that we can take our dogs into Bunnings. Little ones can be in your trolly but bigger ones must have a muzzle. Great if you need parts to fix the rig.	Gam	3	3616	05:17 PM Mar 4, 2018 by Gam
	Clever Dog (Preview) A guy sees a sign in front of a house: Talking Dog for Sale. He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black mutt just sitting there. You talk? he asks. Sure do, the dog replies. So, whats your story? The dog looks up and begins telling his sto...	Possum3	3	3308	07:17 PM Feb 27, 2018 by Spook
	The perils of pet ownership: it's your property. (Preview) Traveling dog owners would do well to read this article on the ABC news site. There are moral as well as legal obligations involved. "Many people may be surprised to discover that a dog attack is actually classed as a property dispute, as dogs are considered personal property under the law as distinct...	Santa	2	3376	03:43 PM Feb 20, 2018 by RosieW
	Maine Coon Cats (Preview) We have a friend who has two Maine Coon cross with something cats, what regal animals they are. Would love to have one on our travels, if the temperature was 30 degrees lower, as they are a cool climate cat. Known as the gentle Giants of the domestic cat world.	iana	0	2422	04:17 PM Feb 11, 2018 by iana
	Help need things to help if traveling with dog (Preview) Ok van is due in 2 months then we need to start to get use to it with some small trips. I would prefer to travail with no pets but the wife has a small dog so it is coming. What do others do? For things like number 2 disposal, fencing, training ect. All ides greatly appreciated and will get wife to read this thre...	Mackayak	8	4422	11:18 AM Feb 11, 2018 by RosieW
	My loyal companion (Preview) After being forced to live on the road for the past 13 months Ive decided to get a mate people just cut it any more.	Dwilz	9	4042	12:48 PM Feb 4, 2018 by Possum3
	national parks and dogs..what do you think. ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Hi,most dogs who travel with owners are chipped,mine is,why cant we register our dog with parks with chip no,and if found off leash or wandering in a national park,parks could issue a fine,fair enough, ferral cats are a greater problem Australia wide,they dont get a mention, 80% of travellers hav...	howard barrett	83	18734	11:31 AM Feb 4, 2018 by the rocket
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