We are hoping to travel from Brisbane, up the east coast to Airlie next winter and are wondering if anyone can recommend any dog friendly places along the way. We have two big dogs, and so far, we have found that many dog friendly sites (in a variety of areas) will not allow more than one dog.
Dog Friendly is an immeasurable attitude - The tolerance of any pet animal depends on the behavior, size and type - for instance I am a "dog-lover" with "guard dog" handling experience, but I am intolerant to large, roaming, noisy, unvaccinated, or unkempt animals. I am also very critical of pet owners that allow dogs to Jump on strangers or fail to correctly toilet and clean up after their dogs.
Very few pet owners are willing to accept that their beloved fur baby's mere presence can create anxt in total strangers.
The only certain camping for people travelling with pets are "freedom camps".
If you are travelling using caravan parks, ensure you carry all your dog's vaccination and veterinarian paperwork - but realise that the staff of the camp have the final say on the acceptance of the animal (irregardless of the caravan park's online stated "pet policy").
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We choose not to vaccinate our dogs (or ourselves) so probably a caravan park would not be suitable for us. I suppose we will have to look for someone who will allow us to park on their land as an option. I'm sure there must be others in our situation but I'll keep on looking anyway. We have plenty of time so may post on various sites to see what's out there
There are some very dangerous diseases that dogs are particularly vulnerable to in the tropics.
Do what you wish with yourselves, but you have no right to deliberately risk your dogs lives.
Cheers,
Peter
Thanks for your concern, but we have every right to do what we think is best for our dogs. We use all natural methods to control diseases that may be around, where possible, and tablets for things we are worried about that we can't find a natural product for.
I suggest that you do NOT have the right to endanger them. And if the worst does happen, YOU will not be the judge of your lack of appropriate care.
The law will take a dim view.
Do you even know what the dangerous diseases are that they need to be protected from in the tropics?
Cheers,
Peter
Every one has an opinion. Mine is backed up by research. Maybe you just trust the system, I don't . But saying that, I actually respect your right to do what you think is correct because that is your right. I don't expect you to agree with my opinion but your opinion that I am endangering my animals is just that. Your opinion. It probably isn't backed by any research at all. Just "trust the science". I think we've all heard that before. I follow people who have alternatives to the drug companies. I follow people who believe that there is a natural alternative to any man made drug. I dont use drugs, or doctors, at all and I don't get sick. So, based on that, I believe that I am doing the right thing for myself and so follow the same rules for my animals.
I ask again.....
Do you even know what the dangerous diseases are that your pets need protection from in the tropics?
And when you find that out, let us know what you intend to do about those significant risks.
Cheers,
Peter
Yes I can vouch for Mudjimba being pet friendly, at a cost. They have recently gone from around $50 per night to $70 plus a $5 charge for a dog. When I asked what the dog got for $5 they could tell me and just said it's a council thing. I thought councils already charged a registration fee for dogs.
