Tam, Jade and Franky's European Adventure

[Northernraider]

When you go shopping for doggie things it might be worth looking at something to keep her in the MH when you’re parked up with the door open... I wonder if something like expanding garden trellis would make a temporary child-type gate? That would keep her safe inside until she gets a bit older.

We had one at home when ours was little - it was just like a child safety gate - we found it useful.

Another vote for reindeer horns here. Our dog had one which lasted for a couple of years - they last for ages. He buries bones so can’t be trusted with them but doesn’t bury antlers. We had a couple of times when he buried his marrow bones only to dig them up at a later date when riddled with maggots... disgusting creature!!

I was hoping that the flyscreen would be enough to stop her at the minute.

 

[Southdowners]

Yes, it might... worth trying first I guess.

I must admit I always think in terms of our dog, who’s a bit of a handful. He’d be straight through it. Your little dog looks somewhat gentler than our hooligan!

 

[Northernraider]

Yes, it might... worth trying first I guess.

I must admit I always think in terms of our dog, who’s a bit of a handful. He’d be straight through it. Your little dog looks somewhat gentler than our hooligan!

Well she may well have been on her best behaviour. ...im sure rescue dogs get made to watch Annie on DVD so they know how to behave when someone visits the orphanage .

 

[Northernraider]

She could be doing this p



Just kiddin

 

[busby]

When you go shopping for doggie things it might be worth looking at something to keep her in the MH when you’re parked up with the door open... I wonder if something like expanding garden trellis would make a temporary child-type gate? That would keep her safe inside until she gets a bit older.

We had one at home when ours was little - it was just like a child safety gate - we found it useful.

Another vote for reindeer horns here. Our dog had one which lasted for a couple of years - they last for ages. He buries bones so can’t be trusted with them but doesn’t bury antlers. We had a couple of times when he buried his marrow bones only to dig them up at a later date when riddled with maggots... disgusting creature!!

Its all that protein in the maggots he was after,,,,Harmless though,,BUSBY

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[gus-lopez]

Whaurs that?

Up here in Lorca by me. We have 3 of varying sizes, 5, 8 & 10,000m2

 

[Rob and Val]

I bet Jade would love you to sing this to her: -

 

[Northernraider]

Up here in Lorca by me. We have 3 of varying sizes, 5, 8 & 10,000m2

I didnae know you stayed in lorca I was trying to park there yesterday bit it was mobbed that's how I ended up in aguilas.
I could have met to say hello ...bit I'll likely be back there in a week or so when it's hopefully quieter.

 

[Northernraider]

I bet Jade would love you to sing this to her: -

With ma ukelele

 

[tonyidle]

I was hoping that the flyscreen would be enough to stop her at the minute.

I can recommend the thin, light, (cheap!), trellis. Tiny sharp claws make short work of the average flyscreen.

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[Mousy]

Tam, we travelled with Millie when she was 4/5 months old, you’ll be fine I’m sure.
She is crate trained at home and as you’ve read it provides a safe place for them.
There are good videos on you tube showing you how it works. The size of the crate is important, make sure you use an old box to block off the back, you only want to give her enough space to be able to lay down and stand up otherwise she will sleep in the back and toilet in the front part. Dogs generally are clean and don’t like to sleep in their mess so by containing her space and increasing it as she grows you will be training her to be clean.

The beauty of you both being in the Moho is that you’ll be right beside her! And you will very quickly get in tune with each other and anticipate her needs.

Let her out every hour, as soon as she wakes and after food, use whatever commands you want, we say do your wee wees and do your business! Lots of praise and encouragement and an excited voice as soon as she does it. Yes you will feel a prat but at least you’ll be doing it in sunshine next to strangers and not in the freezing rain next to your neighbours. Eventually she will do both when told.

We even trained Millie to ring some bells hanging from the door to be let out....much to the amusement of friends.

Get some rope or a couple of cheap leads and tie it somewhere near your door inside the van (we use our grab handle) you want it to be able to reach outside down your steps and just a few meters from your van, then when it’s pee time in the middle of the night or first thing in the morning you simply clip her onto the long lead and she can be let out, whilst you flaff about with whatever.

Amazon product ASIN B00L8CXFF6
These bowls are great for the Moho as the water can be left in them all the time even when traveling and you can’t kick them over.

Not sure how you’d get one in Spain though?

I think it’s a great idea to stay put for a few days, make sure all her experience in the van is positive, try feeding her inside and run the engine for a few minutes whilst she’s eating, then progress to her eating whilst you sit up front with the engine going, then if she seems ok next day you can move the van a few feet. Interspersed with running the engine when she’s in her crate asleep, this all helps to avoid having a dog who gets travel sick.
When you are both ready to move on, I’d be tempted to time it on an empty tummy but when she’s had a good walk and maybe some training games to mentally wear her out. Pop her in her crate/bed hopefully she’ll be sparked out and off you go but keep it short to begin with.

Anyway I’ve droned on enough now! I’m sure the love you give her will be returned 100 fold but beware.....guys with puppies are pussy magnets...you might not be single for long....

 

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[Anthea M]

Have loved reading your thread and the photos are amazing !
Now looking forward to the new adventures with Jade/Haydee what a lucky puppy she will be .
In Honfleur about 2 weeks ago we met a lovely couple in a 6 metre Hobby van with 2 dogs travelling full time. . The aim was to include Bulgaria where their rescue dog came from. They were going back to visit the rescue centre . So a smaller van will be possible I'm sure they did have a child stair gate on the door so they could keep the hab door open but dogs remained in.
Can't wait to read your thread!! I'm sure you will both have a lovely life together.

 

[Northernraider]

Tam, we travelled with Millie when she was 4/5 months old, you’ll be fine I’m sure.
She is crate trained at home and as you’ve read it provides a safe place for them.
There are good videos on you tube showing you how it works. The size of the crate is important, make sure you use an old box to block off the back, you only want to give her enough space to be able to lay down and stand up otherwise she will sleep in the back and toilet in the front part. Dogs generally are clean and don’t like to sleep in their mess so by containing her space and increasing it as she grows you will be training her to be clean.

The beauty of you both being in the Moho is that you’ll be right beside her! And you will very quickly get in tune with each other and anticipate her needs.

Let her out every hour, as soon as she wakes and after food, use whatever commands you want, we say do your wee wees and do your business! Lots of praise and encouragement and an excited voice as soon as she does it. Yes you will feel a prat but at least you’ll be doing it in sunshine next to strangers and not in the freezing rain next to your neighbours. Eventually she will do both when told.

We even trained Millie to ring some bells hanging from the door to be let out....much to the amusement of friends.

Get some rope or a couple of cheap leads and tie it somewhere near your door inside the van (we use our grab handle) you want it to be able to reach outside down your steps and just a few meters from your van, then when it’s pee time in the middle of the night or first thing in the morning you simply clip her onto the long lead and she can be let out, whilst you flaff about with whatever.

Amazon product ASIN B00L8CXFF6
These bowls are great for the Moho as the water can be left in them all the time even when traveling and you can’t kick them over.

Not sure how you’d get one in Spain though?

I think it’s a great idea to stay put for a few days, make sure all her experience in the van is positive, try feeding her inside and run the engine for a few minutes whilst she’s eating, then progress to her eating whilst you sit up front with the engine going, then if she seems ok next day you can move the van a few feet. Interspersed with running the engine when she’s in her crate asleep, this all helps to avoid having a dog who gets travel sick.
When you are both ready to move on, I’d be tempted to time it on an empty tummy but when she’s had a good walk and maybe some training games to mentally wear her out. Pop her in her crate/bed hopefully she’ll be sparked out and off you go but keep it short to begin with.

Anyway I’ve droned on enough now! I’m sure the love you give her will be returned 100 fold but beware.....guys with puppies are pussy magnets...you might not be single for long....

Thank you for the info and tips .....tgats a great idea with the lead. And I wouldn't have thought of that with the box in the crate. ..

P.s Millie is a cutey .....

 

[BreweryDave]

Don’t forget to socialise the dog. They need to be able to get on with other people. May I suggest bars and restaurants instead of churches and monasteries

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[Northernraider]

Have loved reading your thread and the photos are amazing !
Now looking forward to the new adventures with Jade/Haydee what a lucky puppy she will be .
In Honfleur about 2 weeks ago we met a lovely couple in a 6 metre Hobby van with 2 dogs travelling full time. . The aim was to include Bulgaria where their rescue dog came from. They were going back to visit the rescue centre . So a smaller van will be possible I'm sure they did have a child stair gate on the door so they could keep the hab door open but dogs remained in.
Can't wait to read your thread!! I'm sure you will both have a lovely life together.

Thanks anthea ...a 6 metre van will be just fine I'm sure of it.
I've met people on this trip like dave n marsha who are travelling a year an a vw t25 gipsy which is tiny and they do fine with 2 of them. And another couple in a t5 pop top doing a year and 7 countries and again 2 of them.
I'm carrying so much stuff in here that I don't use but having not lived in a van longer than 3 weeks at a time before I didn't have much to go on. But now I've been living in the van 7 months I know I could easily manage in smaller space.
Jade won't take up much space either.

I'm hoping to downsize and go do eastern Europe for a year next year .....amazing how plans change lol ....but there's a lot of world out there to see and I've not been to any of it
She's gonna be a well travelled dog hopefully

 

[Northernraider]

Don’t forget to socialise the dog. They need to be able to get on with other people. May I suggest bars and restaurants instead of churches and monasteries

Ha ha ha I am in the odd restaurant and bar dave .....im hoping I can still do that with jade. I'm sure as a puppy I'll be getting folk wanting to socialise every time I'm trying to get anywhere

 

[Shrimp]

She's gonna learn to run with the bike ....ride in a basket on back when knackered and even ride on the scooter eventually ....just have to get her used to it

I’m glad you’re thinking about that, I was going to post something but thought-'you haven’t even got her yet'-that will wait until she’s settled and feeling secure & bonded with you.
We use a short bit of expanding wooden trellis in the doorway with our JRT she has been known to get over it but has learnt now, you can get it in plastic too. Another thought-with the crate you can put it outside, in the shade, whilst you are cooking yourself in the sun! Save having to tether her.
Bet you can’t wait now?!?

 

[Northernraider]

I’m glad you’re thinking about that, I was going to post something but thought-'you haven’t even got her yet'-that will wait until she’s settled and feeling secure & bonded with you.
We use a short bit of expanding wooden trellis in the doorway with our JRT she has been known to get over it but has learnt now, you can get it in plastic too. Another thought-with the crate you can put it outside, in the shade, whilst you are cooking yourself in the sun! Save having to tether her.
Bet you can’t wait now?!?

Yes from the start when is considered a dog I decided I want her to be able to come bike rides with me etc it was one of the reasons I wanted a small dog. I'll certainly have a look for some trellis when I go shopping.
My list is growing lol.

And yes I can't wait to get her now ...i hope she's just as excited

 

[Shrimp]

You realise, I hope, that all you posts will center around Jade now.
You will have to give us lots of photos!
We full time in 6 mtrs, are into our 8th year, we have a JRT, and she goes everywhere with us, well maybe not into shops!

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[Northernraider]

You realise, I hope, that all you posts will center around Jade now.
You will have to give us lots of photos!
We full time in 6 mtrs, are into our 8th year, we have a JRT, and she goes everywhere with us, well maybe not into shops!

Yes I think you have the van I now want the hymer 584 ...i like the layout and think it will suit me fine.

Shops are the biggest problem im considering getting a white cane and blagging it

 

[tonyidle]

Yes I think you have the van I now want the hymer 584 ...i like the layout and think it will suit me fine.

Shops are the biggest problem im considering getting a white cane and blagging it

I parted with my 584 earlier this year. The only reason I did so was my better half needing a decent mattress (spinal arthritis) and as she preferred the side bed in the 584 it was difficult to improve. Other than that it's a brilliant layout. I removed the table extension then converted the remainder to fold down which vastly improves floor space for night-time use - in my case it made it much easier to access the over-cab bed and made room for the 3-dog bed on the floor. You won't be disappointed with the van.

 

[Shrimp]

We had our table ‘chopped’ it hinges down and the leg lives in the wardrobe, we still have the extension but that now clips into place-never use it!

 

[Freespirit1]

@Northernraider - Get out of doggie heaven before it’s too late!!!

 

[Southdowners]

Thinking of taking Jade on your bike and scooter... we had a rucksack thing designed to carry small dogs. It has mesh at each side and an opening at the top so he could look out. There are D ring fixings inside the rucksack to harness the dog to. He didn't fit in it for long but it does mean you can carry them easily when they get tired - as young dogs do.

Now he's fully grown we have a Tail Wagon which is absolutely brilliant. You can safely travel your hound wherever you go and ours loves being in it. We also put shopping in with him... as long as its not meat-based!

https://burley.com/product/tail-wagon/

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[Northernraider]

I parted with my 584 earlier this year. The only reason I did so was my better half needing a decent mattress (spinal arthritis) and as she preferred the side bed in the 584 it was difficult to improve. Other than that it's a brilliant layout. I removed the table extension then converted the remainder to fold down which vastly improves floor space for night-time use - in my case it made it much easier to access the over-cab bed and made room for the 3-dog bed on the floor. You won't be disappointed with the van.

Yeah what is it with mh manufacturers that think everyone wants to live in a dining room all the time. The original table for this van is ridiculously big and completely dominates the van it was the first thing I removed the only problem is that yiur left with this on the floor

I did have it covered with a carpet but now I'm getting the pup i think it's best to remove the carpet but now this ugly channel is on show and gathers all the crumbs and dust ...gonna have to get a runner or something

 

[Northernraider]

Thinking of taking Jade on your bike and scooter... we had a rucksack thing designed to carry small dogs. It has mesh at each side and an opening at the top so he could look out. There are D ring fixings inside the rucksack to harness the dog to. He didn't fit in it for long but it does mean you can carry them easily when they get tired - as young dogs do.

Now he's fully grown we have a Tail Wagon which is absolutely brilliant. You can safely travel your hound wherever you go and ours loves being in it. We also put shopping in with him... as long as its not meat-based!

https://burley.com/product/tail-wagon/

Yeah I've seen the tailwagons and whatsis face on YouTube with dougal has a rucksack he fits in ....i guess it depends how big jade gets but I've seen baskets that fit on the rack on the back of the bike with dogs in so gonna try that first I think

In the scooter I figure if she's wearing a harness and sits between my legs clipped on she should be fine

 

[The Dudess]

I did have it covered with a carpet but now I'm getting the pup i think it's best to remove the carpet but now this ugly channel is on show and gathers all the crumbs and dust ...gonna have to get a runner or something

Tam, as a short term solution you could cover it up with something like this. At least it would stop the crumbs and grit falling down it.
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[Just smiffy]

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH another doggy thread......

 

[Hagstrom]

Hi NorthernRaider,

We have the same Frankia as you and I'm interested in you having removed the sliding table. What did you replace it with? Have you a photo of the revised arrangement?

Norman

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