Despite the many problems and arguments they cause, caravan owners simply couldn’t do without their dogs, our latest readers’ poll has shown.
We were overwhelmed by the amazing response to this survey and the results clearly reflect a widespread love for man’s best friend, as 93 per cent said that dogs should be allowed on caravan sites.
Furthermore, 74 per cent of Caravan Times readers agreed that visiting a dog-free caravan site would be boring and of no interest to them.
Those who bemoan the mess caused by dogs may be glad to hear that there was a widespread consensus on what should be done to discipline owners who let their dogs foul a camp site, with 79 per cent supporting the use of fines.
Moreover, the use of dog leads is widely supported, with only nine per cent suggesting that canines should be allowed to roam free when on site.
Sites are also encouraged to change their ways, as roughly half of our readers think that sites are profiteering from dog owners and fail to provide sufficient facilities in exchange for the extra fees paid.
We also asked for any other thoughts that you may have and the responses were numerous and often very extensive.
Many said that bratty children were more of a problem – as one Caravan Times member put it: “Dogs don’t run around screaming or constantly kicking a football.”
Meanwhile, another member suggested that a “Dog-Owner Zone” would be a better idea for keeping people happy on larger sites.
Unfortunately there isn’t enough room to publish all your comments here, but thanks to everyone who took the time to let us know what they think about this clearly contentious issue.
Competition Winners
Of course, there was more to this poll that just a survey, as we have five copies of the RAC’s new book ‘Walking the dog: Motorway walks for drivers and dogs’ by Lezli Rees to give away.
The random number generator has done its job and the five lucky prize winners are as follows:
- Frances Thatcher
- Jo Cameron
- Jay Punshon
- Dave Rose
- and Rob BoSmith
We will be in touch with all of you shortly to arrange delivery of your book. If you missed out this time, keep checking back as there will be many more Caravan Times readers’ competitions coming up over the next few months.
