This is the most asked questions when people are considering RVing with dogs! “Can you leave the dog in the RV?” . The answer is YES, however there are certain things you need to consider!
We try to take Gypsy with us as much as possible. After we all we started traveling so we could spend more time together as a family and that includes the dog! However RVing with dogs has it’s own set of difficulties and there are times when we just can’t take her where we are going. Most National Parks for instance don’t allow dogs along. Neither do beaches, and certain hikes we know are going to be too long or difficult for her little legs.
If we are staying where the temperatures are high, we always leave the A/C on so she remains cool. Most RVers also keep a remote temperature sensor to ensure your dog stays cool. We leave some water and a little bit of food for her. Before we leave, I get everyone out of the RV, invite Gypsy up to the master bedroom with a little treat, and close her in. That way she cannot see out the front door to bark at everything that moves.
When you decide to start RVing with dogs, RV pet safety is essential. Don’t leave pets in a travel trailer without food, water or the proper temperature. Make sure they are safe before you depart the RV.
If we have close neighbors, we tend to leave white noise music on so she won’t bark the campground down. She is super friendly to people, but she’s a barker until she meets you.
We don’t want to be those people – you know the ones who let their dogs bark all day long. Not cool! Don’t do that people!