Pets at Jam

[pyth]

Jan 29, 2013 13:51:01 GMT -4 T-Dogg said:

As a dog lover ;D and I qualify for the off leash law

On the trail I dont think it's a good idea.

No matter how nice and gentle your dog is, others can be intimidated by it, and all have paid to be in a safe wheeling enviorment where thay are comfortable.

Trail dangers from sharp rocks, glass, stick's flying from tires does not make it a good place for dogs.

That being said, keeping your dog in a hot confined Jeep most of the day doesnt seem like a good idea.

We are wheeling with people we dont know, and are unsure of their trail skill's.

As a past trail guide I have had dogs on the trails,most were no issue, but some other guests were not comfortable around them.

Just some thoughts not meaning to offend.

Da
Dogg

Well said. It bugs me when people have their dogs running around on the trail. I've had more then one experience where climbing up over a rock, and someones dog runs past my side and in front of my Jeep. My windshield shows nothing but sky, no idea if the dog is crouched under my tire or 50 feet away.

They drive me nuts on the trail usually.

[SocialWheeler]

Well after looking at a lot of pix and thinking about it and reading this thread, I think I will be bringing Moose along.

Looking forward to seeing all the other dogs too.

[Muddin Mar]

Jan 29, 2013 11:44:45 GMT -4 littlemulticoloredwagoneer said:

Same rules apply to you as well Len! you should be on a tight leash at all times!

I couldn't agree more lol

[SocialWheeler]

;D

[coolwind1]

This will be Hefners 3'rd Jeep Jam. And as always he will be on a leash and also muzzled, because thats how we roll as responsible dog owners. :-)

[maddog]

Jan 29, 2013 10:59:23 GMT -4 4X4PLAY said:

And Fox Mountain campground has bunnies that run free that they don't want eaten by dogs



Jeff

My baset hound couldn't get close enougnt to get one. And the rabbit were whit in 10 feet of Bear (on his leash) and they just acted like he wasn't tere.

[SocialWheeler]

The final decision is no Moose at Jam, for one reason: Ticks.
A black, semi-long haired dog and ticks are a poor mix. Not going to subject the poor fellow to that. My luck, I would miss the tick when checking him over and no need for him to suffer because I was unable to find a black tick in his fur. Looks like the wife will be babysitting her brother's dog for Jam as well. Alone for the weekend with 4 dogs. HaHa. Well almost the whole weekend, as she is coming for the drinking on Saturday evening. ;D

I think the 4 dogs will be deposited with the inlaws for that weekend evening. LMAO

[SocialWheeler]

Well, the best laid plans of mice and men...
We got the 4 dogs together last night and we will NOT be leaving the 70ish inlaws alone with 4 dogs.
So... Moose and Lennox are coming to Jam. I had to call the vet to see about something for ticks... It's available. www.animalhealth.bayer.com/5614.0.html

Treats the dogs for 6 months. Only $350 with tax to treat all three.

In addition to that, there seem to be ticks everywhere in NS these days, from the Annapolis Valley to Bill's beard in Enfield, and all points inbetween. Looks like tick protection is going to be added to the cost of dog ownership.

[beth]

We've been giving Spencer tick meds for years, but we also do a lot of camping. But he's still not coming to Jam.

[SocialWheeler]

We are kind of caught out because the Mom in Law is not dogsitting. Either he comes to Jam or Dan has to stay home and miss the Saturday drinking. Mom in Law can handle two dogs. So he will be wheelin in the AC. LOL

[Melanie]

We've been giving Razor tick meds for years too, and they're less common in Fredericton, NB. Ours is a monthly treatment though.

I also have a tick pick on hand - if you need to borrow it, come find me.

[SocialWheeler]

Mine is monthly too. Called Advantix. A cream that is rubbed between the shoulder blades. Supposed to work in 24 hrs and there is enough for 6 months. I will look you up. Thanks!

[justajeep]

Dogs on a leash are far less likely to get ticks than if they were roaming around free. This cool wet weather has slowed them down a lot, haven't seen many at all. Some hot dry weather before Jam might bring them back out again though.

[SocialWheeler]

LOL @ "hot dry weather"

[justajeep]

Hypothetically!