Camping & RVing with Dogs [Paperback]

Jack Meltzer; Julee Meltzer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 6, 2006

Based on first-hand experience and extensive research, “Camping and RVing with Dogs” is the first published book that focuses on the practical aspects and day-to-day issues that affect campers and RVers who travel with their pets. This book fills a significant information gap within the RVing and camping market with practical advice and vital information on a wide array of crucial issues. Key topics covered include: preparing RVs for dogs, coping with roadside emergencies, finding pet-friendly campgrounds, locating a lost dog, dealing with extreme environments, and performing pet emergency first-aid. In addition, “Camping and RVing with Dogs” includes the first comprehensive directory of pet-friendly campgrounds across the U.S.. With thousands of listings, this invaluable directory helps campers eliminate the guesswork and frustration of camping with dogs. The result is a must-have travel companion that campers and RVers with pets will refer to again and again.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The advice is terrific — how to organize your RV to make life easier and safer for your dog..... --RVBookstore.com, August 2005

About the Author

Jack and Julee Meltzer have traveled more than 150,000 miles across the United States. As full-time RVers, they spend their time traveling with their two dogs and three cats in a 34 ft. Winnebago motorhome. They are experienced writers and photographers and are working on an upcoming book on campers and RVs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 260 pages
• Publisher: Desert Winds Press; 2nd edition (September 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976929007
• ISBN-13: 978-0976929000
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,886,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mostly for RVing. Not worth it if you are a true camper., May 7, 2006

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Gregory R. Noack (Sterling, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Camping & RVing with Dogs (Paperback)

First off, the title should read "Rving with dogs" the book gives no advice for people who camp in tents or even a pop-up camper. (what I consider true camping) It is written for people with RV's or hitch campers. That said, most of the advice is impracticle for anyone who camps with a tent. For example, it's advice for leaving your dog alone is to make sure the air is on and a window is open. There is no advice about dealing with a dog around a campfire or an out-door stove. How to handle other pets at the campground or wild animals.

Secondly, the the book is 310 pages, but only 70 pages of the book deal with caring for a dog while camping. The last 240 pages are a list of "pet friendly campgrounds" by state. Which seems a waste since most campgrounds allow pets. ( actually I have never been to a campground that didn't allow pets, though I am sure they exist)

Next, the chapters on first aid and safety seem limited. There are much better books for this.

Finaly, If you are an RVer who pulls into a camp site and turns on the air and puts a casserole in the oven, this book might be for you. If you are looking for advice about how to care for your dog while camping and enjoying the great outdoors, I would look elsewhere.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Campground Directory for Dogs, June 4, 2006

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johnny - See all my reviews

This review is from: Camping & RVing with Dogs (Paperback)

I have two large dogs and I camp alot. I have been turned away from a bunch of campgrounds because I have big dogs. Finally, I got sick of being turned away and I bought this book. It has a very large listing of campgrounds around the country that welcome dogs. I use it every time I head out for a week-end trip. Highly recommended!

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book for RVing With Dogs, August 23, 2005

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Leela Thiem - See all my reviews

This review is from: Camping & RVing with Dogs (Paperback)

Great book!! Camping and RVing with Dogs is a timely addition to my "must-have" collection of travel guides. Since I take my dog, Lucy, with me whenever I am RVing, I found the information and tips in this book to be invaluable. In addition, the directory of pet-friendly campgrounds finally takes the guesswork out of finding a campground. Chapter 7, "Coping with Diverse Environments" gave great information about places I might want to go, but knew nothing about.