Tethering dogs when camping

[Nay-DMAX]

Hi All as the title suggests would like to know what others do to tether their dogs when camping usually we tie a rope around a tree and tie this to their leash and can clip them on and off but would like something that perhaps didn't need their leash and can be used if there are no trees around.  I have seen the spikes that you twist into the ground does anybody use these and do the work and stay in the ground.  Also any good tips if the weather isn't great and you need to have them under the awning of the camper do you then just hold their leash to stop them from wrapping around awning poles etc or shut them in the camper section?  If anyone has pics of what they have used that would also be handy thanks.

[V8CRSA]

Like you we have also used ropes and all kinds of rigged up things around trees etc.
We now tend to used a 5 mt plastic wrapped cable, similar to what GG is now selling.
But we usually tie them to either the cruiser or camper, we have tried all kinds of pegs and stakes, but 2 very friendly labs have been able to pull everything we have tried out of the ground.

Will be interested to see what other have tried and had success with also.

Matt

[Nay-DMAX]

Like you we have also used ropes and all kinds of rigged up things around trees etc.
We now tend to used a 5 mt plastic wrapped cable, similar to what GG is now selling.
But we usually tie them to either the cruiser or camper, we have tried all kinds of pegs and stakes, but 2 very friendly labs have been able to pull everything we have tried out of the ground.

Will be interested to see what other have tried and had success with also.

Matt

Thanks Matt I believe our Shepherd who thinks she can go anywhere she likes will pull those stakes out of the ground too I do remember someone posted a link about securing your camper in the wind and it had these blue stakes that you are meant to be able to anchor your boat off but I don't know if they actually work.

[xcvator]

Just don't hook a lead up to a chair while you're sitting on it, coz when you forget about it and stand up and the dog goes to say hello to another dog it's a bit embarasing trying to hold up tent poles , chase a chair, catch a dog and not spill your beer all at the same time

[bergersau]

Those screw in pegs are from
http://www.bluescrewtentpegs.com/

I saw them demonstrated down at Warnambool a few weeks ago.  I'd be surprised if any dog could pull the large ones out, and most couldn't pull the small ones either. No good for hard clay but for soft soil or sand they appear to work very well.

I might get a pack for tight sites where we can't stretch a guy rope at a angle and need to keep within a border.  The ability to have a rope pull down vertically looks useful.

[gronk]

Tie all their legs together....problem solved...they'll lay around for hours !! 

[Nay-DMAX]

Those screw in pegs are from
http://www.bluescrewtentpegs.com/

I saw them demonstrated down at Warnambool a few weeks ago.  I'd be surprised if any dog could pull the large ones out, and most couldn't pull the small ones either. No good for hard clay but for soft soil or sand they appear to work very well.

I might get a pack for tight sites where we can't stretch a guy rope at a angle and need to keep within a border.  The ability to have a rope pull down vertically looks useful.

Thanks yes that is the one that the post was about I wonder how easy they are to get into the ground but might be worth having in the kit I would love them if they were easy to put in and take out as I don't love tent pegs and they don't love me.

[Nay-DMAX]

Just don't hook a lead up to a chair while you're sitting on it, coz when you forget about it and stand up and the dog goes to say hello to another dog it's a bit embarasing trying to hold up tent poles , chase a chair, catch a dog and not spill your beer all at the same time

Haha hence the trouble of finding somewhere to tether them near the trailer and avoid that but thanks for the image of that occurring was that Riley or Zaccy

[hempo]

you could try tethering them to the stabiliser legs if you have them?  We do that to keep them in the shade under the awning.

Otherwise a D Shackle to the tow bar when we are setting up, packing up etc.  They then sit under the car.

We have a Doberman so the screw ins aren't the best

[xcvator]

Haha hence the trouble of finding somewhere to tether them near the trailer and avoid that but thanks for the image of that occurring was that Riley or Zaccy

Riley, last week end   

[StrvnMrvn]

I used to use the peg in the ground but make the lead longer. 1 x staffy boy (27kg) and the peg never came out.

Also used two pegs with a rope between each and just connect their leads to that. They were able to walk up and back as they saw fit. This is good for shade that comes and goes.

When it's raining, we make sure that they can get under the window canvas. We used to take one bed for both of them to get into.

[Fathom]

If mine are determined they can pull up those blue pegs. Or break them.
But they have to have seriously decided they want to go somewhere.
I either tie them to the Troll- if I am worried about them chasing something or to the camper if I am less concerned.
I make the rope for the camper short enough that they can't reach the awning poles but long enough that they can go under the camper (HFFF)
I did try making a run once. But if they start playing. It gets messy with two leashes on one run.

[oldmate]

Your 2 draught horses could drag your troll with them.  I mean your car not your wife

[JohngQld447]

Hi Guys,
             This is what we had for our Labrador, Solitaire.  It's basically 3 babies play pens ( panels 1200mm) and clips together with the red joiners. Her jumping days are well and truly behind her so no problems there. We made a small gate in one of the panels, saves stepping over it and the best part is, she doesn't have to be on a lead in the parks we have been too. The park we stayed at in Nambucca Heads, we erected the pen at the back of the van, mainly because of the view. Saves the problem of leash around poles, poles come crashing down. For travel, the panels get tied down on the Hawk's roof rack. I've had a huge number of enquiries since we started using it. Since Solitaires passing last year, we now have Sarah a chocolate lab pup of 7 months. A bundle of energy and the 600 mm high panels are not up to the task. We're looking at three 900mm high pool panels with a gate in the front one. It should also be quicker to erect and pull down.
John

     
 

[Terry W4]

I use what is called a dog anchor from BCF - http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Unearth-Dog-Anchor-Spiral.aspx?pid=326720#Recommendations

Very effective for my small cocker spaniel.

[wakychapmans]

I think our 7 month old Samoyed would dig anything attached to ground out.

as he's still a puppy (a 22kg puppy), we take a 48" fold up metal crate with us everywhere. It pops up in a few seconds and has plenty of ventilation. And he's been trained to feel that it is his "safe place". So he's happy to spend time inside it.

But then we also make sure that he has plenty of exercise time too.

[Nay-DMAX]

Hi Guys,
             This is what we had for our Labrador, Solitaire.  It's basically 3 babies play pens ( panels 1200mm) and clips together with the red joiners. Her jumping days are well and truly behind her so no problems there. We made a small gate in one of the panels, saves stepping over it and the best part is, she doesn't have to be on a lead in the parks we have been too. The park we stayed at in Nambucca Heads, we erected the pen at the back of the van, mainly because of the view. Saves the problem of leash around poles, poles come crashing down. For travel, the panels get tied down on the Hawk's roof rack. I've had a huge number of enquiries since we started using it. Since Solitaires passing last year, we now have Sarah a chocolate lab pup of 7 months. A bundle of energy and the 600 mm high panels are not up to the task. We're looking at three 900mm high pool panels with a gate in the front one. It should also be quicker to erect and pull down.
John

     
 

Thanks for all the posts so far it gives some things to think about I do like the idea of two pegs and a rope between as a run if they couldn't get it out of the ground.

We do have panels for swag camping that we set up with shade cloth over the top but without it our Shepherd would just get out she is a jumper and we are still teaching her that when we camp she has to stay with us so she has to go on leash always. (she only came to live with us last year at 5 years old so lots to learn and unlearn) She loves camping and going to the river just looking at all options for her and for places where they both have to be on leash for Dizzy as well.

[BernieS]

We use the Dog Anchor too.. same as the one available fro BCF. Most large pet chains have them, as well I think I bought mine from Overflow $ store. Works well on a large Border Collie. I learnt my lesson about teeth at puppy school when I anchored the pup to my chair on his normal walking lead.  Looked down to discover half lead attached to my chair and pup missing.. lol.  Little escape artist.  Def go for plastic covered wire rope!

[Nay-DMAX]

We use the Dog Anchor too.. same as the one available fro BCF. Most large pet chains have them, as well I think I bought mine from Overflow $ store. Works well on a large Border Collie. I learnt my lesson about teeth at puppy school when I anchored the pup to my chair on his normal walking lead.  Looked down to discover half lead attached to my chair and pup missing.. lol.  Little escape artist.  Def go for plastic covered wire rope!

Cheap as chips has the same ones as bcf but half the price at $8 probably worth getting one and giving that a try for a start as long as I can get it into the ground.

[BernieS]

Cheap as chips has the same ones as bcf but half the price at $8 probably worth getting one and giving that a try for a start as long as I can get it into the ground.

Think that's about what I paid. Probably all made by the same company and  I didn't see any difference in the quality of the first one I bought from the pet store vs the one I bought from the $ store. ( I mislaid the first one when we packed the camper up on a recent trip) and the second one has been used often since then without any issues.   

[Nay-DMAX]

Think that's about what I paid. Probably all made by the same company and  I didn't see any difference in the quality of the first one I bought from the pet store vs the one I bought from the $ store. ( I mislaid the first one when we packed the camper up on a recent trip) and the second one has been used often since then without any issues.   

Might be an odd question but if the dogs run around on it can it get wound out of the ground if that makes sense or does the cable not pull it around.

[oldmate]

I use what is called a dog anchor from BCF - http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Unearth-Dog-Anchor-Spiral.aspx?pid=326720#Recommendations

Very effective for my small cocker spaniel.

We use similar when needed. When they have to be around under the awning, we just hang on to their leads.

[BernieS]

Might be an odd question but if the dogs run around on it can it get wound out of the ground if that makes sense or does the cable not pull it around.

Never had the " cork screw " come out of the ground. Just slight movement to side if dog has pulled on it.
From memory I think there is a swivel attached to the ring that the wire rope is attached to.  Hope that makes sense.  Ps my dog is about 28-30 kgs, he's pretty big/tall for a border collie. Not fat, just a larger breeding for one reason or another.

[Nay-DMAX]

Never had the " cork screw " come out of the ground. Just slight movement to side if dog has pulled on it.
From memory I think there is a swivel attached to the ring that the wire rope is attached to.  Hope that makes sense.  Ps my dog is about 28-30 kgs, he's pretty big/tall for a border collie. Not fat, just a larger breeding for one reason or another.

Jobe is about 27kg but loves to pull we are trying to teach her not too do this but like I said above it is hard to change long time habits.  I think I might get one of those tomorrow and we can just try it out.

[Big Damo]

Just tell them to sit and stay
No problems so far
here are the dogs and wife camping at Claire they do not dare wander off for fear of not coming camping again
Damo