RV Living with Dogs - Things to Consider, Tips and Gear
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Lovely...
Thank you
thats awesome he is very much loved
Awesome
he is a handsome buddy
Best dog parents ever! Rover is great if you needed a sitter
Awesome! Thanks for the Info.
I'm so jealous of people with chill dogs. I have a super reactive chocolate lab. I want to travel with him but he's a nightmare to take anywhere.
Pet Supermarkets have great self-service dog bathing centers
Two motel chains I recommend, that allow dogs are La Quinta and Motel 6. We travel with our dogs (three of them) and we have yet to be turned down or charged extra.
I think it's important to mention that if you are traveling with your dog that you do get a bordatello shot. This is not just for if you are boarding.
We have 6 dogs! Buying a 5th wheel and hitting the road next year can't wait!
I believe the benefits of having a dog far out weigh any inconveniences. No person can give you that much unconditional love. Thanks for the info. I definitely want to try that harness! I will put it on my lengthy RV wish list, and will be sure to go through your Amazon link to purchase.
Awesome, thanks Elaine! And we agree completely about the benefits vs inconveniences.
You should try downtown Port Orchard, WA. they love dog's restaurant's, bar's, store's or just walking around town.
Great video...but I heard you mention you would cover the hair issue with a big dog...I never heard the answer...other than that...awesome video and love your life
We're part timers with a 135 pound Bernese Mountain dog, Buddy. He's the rock star everywhere we go. I agree, you just plan ahead for pretty much everything when you have a puppy child but it's so worth it. Buddy loves the RV and meeting new people.
I have two siberian huskies and I Want to do the RV lifestyle and explore this world with them! My family thinks its a stupid idea, but its my dream and I will do it with or without their approval. I'm 31 years old and am stuck in a boring monotonous routine, renting a duplex from my mom ... I Want to be out and adventure!
Thank you so much for rescuing your furkids and in particular, making sure they remain active members of your family!
I like how Leo smiles. He is a happy dog
Winnie dogs
This sounds great but it requires a chill dog! I have two that are sweet but high strung. They don't relax when surrounded by strange folks and other dogs. I'm not sure what to do.
We have a 37 ft 5th wheel now but started with a 24 ft pull behind trailer. We didn't realize how big he was going to get, and when he laid down he took up all the floor space. We had to try to step over him constantly.
+Missy smith lol that's hilarious! Luckily Leo likes to find little nooks in our RV and sometimes we really have to look for him.
late to the party. wife and I are thinking about being part timers and love our dogs. We would have to work on the road as well. Having dependable climate control would be a priority. Has anybody had any issues with power outages? Do RV's have back up generators? Maybe we can just get jobs that allow dogs to come to work. haha.
I love how much you loved on Leo and truly made him a priority. So thankful for your videos! 🤗
These are really awesome tips! Thank you so much for sharing your life.
Worthwhile video thanks for sharing
We just took a 1000 mile trip in our RV with our 6 dogs ranging from a St. Bernard to a Pom. Found a campground that would accept us and had a great time. We were the hit of the place with several kids dropping by to play with them.
I'm a bit paranoid as I would worry on a hot day, the power goes out in the park. Yikes!
New subscriber....I have a 150lb Saint Bernard whom is a BIG sweey and in the next few months, I plan on buying an RV and I will be traveling with my dog.
Great dog tips. 🐶 The tip about calling places ahead of time, to see if it is dog friendly and taking your dog with you, is a great tip. Great video. 👏👍👏
Sorry to hear about Duke, I know it's a hard thing to do. We had to put down our pit bull (who insisted he was a lap dog) because of cancer in one of his legs. Hands down one of the toughest things to do.
I forgot to mention earlier that Leo looks like a husky samoyed mix to me. I used to be in love with samoyeds and his white coat and great smile are ringers for a samoyed. They are also intelligent, happy and good-natured dogs.
+lbird are they also very stubborn because that would describe Leo to a T. 😜
Ha, I didn't know so I googled and found... "and being stubborn are some general Samoyed breed traits" silverfoxsamoyeds.com/samfaqs.html
Also, check out this to see some husky samoyed mix pics: www.google.com/search?q=husky+samoyed+mix&rlz=1CATAAB_enUS635US635&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjYt6vX0a3OAhVU_GMKHdH4ARQQsAQIHQ&biw=1366&bih=655
Oh wow those do look a lot like Leo - maybe we should try one of those DNA tests.
Ha, but are they stubborn, lol, just kiddin'. Dna test would be interesting, but I think ur safe just calling him your husky husky :D :D
Gee..you shared so many great points ! I have a 12 lb Westie named Buddy who is now a ESA (Emotional Support Animal) for me. As a ESA Buddy is covered by 2 Fed. laws and can go with me into stores, restaurants, and even flies free on the plane. Although your dog would be sorta uncomfortable for a flight, Buddy was on my lap the entire flight ! Thank you for sharing this valuable info. You have answered so many questions that I am sure wanna-b RV'rs wonder about.
Good info,Thank you!
I can't imagine our lab not interested in food... hahaha. We feed Terra 2x a day and about an hour before her feeding time she starts following me around giving "the stare".
She LOVES to travel; we have a dog park app that shows dog parks and dog friendly restaurants. While traveling we like top stop at a park and throw the ball for 20 mins to ware her out then she just zonks out.
I want to hear more about this tornado... I'm thinking about full time life on the road, but in an ultralight travel trailer, so what in the world do I do if a tornado comes to scoop up me and the dogs?
I'm a 61 year old msle flight attendant, and I really enjoy your videos! What got me hooked on following you two was the walk around you did of the Alto Safari. What an ingenious design! My closest connection with your lifestyle was seeing slides from my grandparent's trips around the country pulling a 22 foot trailer with an International Harvester Travelall. At this point in my life, I don't see my husband and I taking your same path, so I am glad to follow your progress and adventures. Your videos are so well thought out and you are both so well spoken! Keep up the good work!
I just wanted to thank you very much for doing this video. I want to share this on my blog! I am doing a tip post for living full time with animals and I think this video at the end of the post will be a perfect final addition to include in the post. Great information! Thanks again for sharing! Leo is so handsome!
You two are so engaging. Your videos are well designed and interesting. Your well-spokenness is easy to listen to. Keep up such a high standard. We love it.
Thank you Peggy, we really appreciate the great comment!
Thank you, very helpful. Happy Trails..
We have 3 dogs - 3 BIG ones - and we are heading into full-time RV living! Thank you for the information! We'll see you out there.
Great video. I have two rescued German Shepherds who I like to take camping, so this is good to know. Leo is a beauty!
Thank you for all your dog friendly info. We don't travel full time yet but do travel a lot with our Rv. We travel with our 2 dogs, an 8 yr old cocker spaniel and a 160# 2 year old St. Bernard/black lab mix. He's all black and looks a lot like a Newfoundland. He takes up a lot of room, sheds a lot, and can't take hot weather conditions. We have also run into campground dog size restrictions but after meeting him & seeing he's just a big teddy bear they've allowed him. Again thank you, love your videos.
Our pups have become a sooo mellow in their old ages. They've been excellent on the road. Leo seems like a cool dog. I know you miss him.
Thank you so much for this video. I just adopted a Siberian Husky, that looks just like Leo. She loves truck rides with me and I plan on taking her on a lot of long camping trips around Canada this year. I have been researching what to do to make her comfortable and safe. Your video was very informative. I would add a pet first aid kit with a muzzle (Injured dogs will bite) and taking a pet first aid course. I also bought her a large dog stroller, so that I could take her into a store etc. and not have to leave her in the truck.
Just found your channel. I have a white husky with blue eyes that looks just like him, so the first thing I did was look for the dog videos only to see that he passes away. My heart broke and I send you lots of love even if it happened 2 years ago.
Hello, what about possible power outages and dry camping with a dog in hot climates?
My biggest concern would the the AC stopping due to a power cut or fault and not knowing while I’m out.
They make devices that work on cellular networks that can alert you. That said - unless it’s in the mid 80s or higher, as long as you leave some windows open with the roof vents running, the RV will stay very comfortable. It’s not like leaving a dog in a car.
We've had Tucker out to our seasonal site many times and he enjoys it. Hope to do some traveling with him soon. Interesting how you handle flea and tick prevention. We will talk with our vet about it. Waupaca S'more Fun is heavily forested.
Thank you folks for the information. God bless Leo.
You're welcome Wayne! Have a great day :)
Thanks for the great info.
My dog would love this. My mom recently bought an RV and intends to RV full time. I wish I had saved more of my PTO to take a month off with her LoL
Any campground that restricts dog breeds, are usually due to their insurance policy. Most insurance companies will not cover certain breeds....pitbulls,etc.
True. This is why its near impossible to get an apartment if you have a pitbull.
Thank you guys for the great tips! Will soon be traveling and I have a pup... so this really helps! You guys rock! Can you do a video of the places you've stayed in different states? Would love some recomendations! :)
I enjoy your videos very much and am always pleased when Leo is featured. We had a 16lb Silky Terrier that loved going in our old RV. He would race out the door and into the RV and hopped right into his traveling spot, he was eager to go and not miss out! Have also enjoyed your visits to breweries, cafes and of course CSR, I think I'd like to try Bourbon Pecan and Hickory St.
Thanks Gail - sounds a lot like Leo whenever we're getting ready to head somewhere new! We've had the Hickory St blend and its really nice, good luck!
Very informative. Thank you for the good tips.
Ha ha! I just watched this at work so Ozz hasn't seen it yet. I'm sure he will when we watch it at home. We are happy to watch Leo any time you are in the Denver area. Ozz and Mattie would have a ball with him. Tennis balls!
We might have to take you up on the offer, we have friends in Fort Collins and some in Denver! Hope to meet you guys when we come through the area.
+We're the Russos We have kids in Ft. Collins with more dogs!
That does it...I'm gonna satisfy my curiosity about Flagstaff ☀️ wonderful vlog, thanks from a dog lover
What a beautiful peaceful setting. Great info and, I have to say it again, Leo is such a beautiful dog - just gorgeous!
Thank you, he really is the star of the show!
...very cool, informative...thnk you!!
I have a large hairy dog too. Great information!
I'm so sorry for both of your losses. I'm glad that y'all had those good times together. I'm sure you can tell some good stories about those two.
I just bought an RV and I have two small dogs, this was some great information! I have been binge watching these types of videos all day, I can't wait!!!
Sorry to hear about your other baby. Let me know if you decide to get Leo a friend. My daughter has a 6mo old gsd that she is wanting to find a good home for. She wants a loving, active home with experience with gsd. She's military and in nursing school and he needs more attention. His name is Lincoln and he's good with dogs, kids etc. She would love to be able to watch him have lots of experiences and love!
Kait and I looked at each other when we read that and both said - that's dangerous. We love GSD's but are considering going international and because of that aren't considering another dog. If things change and she still has Lincoln, we'd love to meet him and see if its a match :)
Ok just thought I would check. She loves him and is trying to make it work, just afraid he's going to miss out with her gone so much. You contact me if things change;) chances are she will still have him lol.
I live in Wisconsin and it's crazy how many people own dogs, yet there's not a lot of places you can take your dog! We've been here about a year and a half. I have found 1 dog park and 1 people park that's dog friendly. It's a shame. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on traveling with a dog. We will be traveling with our dog, who is 11 years old. I'm going to look into that harness. Thanks again!
French Vanilla. Wonderful video. I love seeing Leo. When you are back in Door County we can give you some locations that Leo can go shopping.
Thanks! Leo and shopping is a bad combo - he wants everything ;)
great video and info guys! Thanks for sharing!
Your dog is beautiful . Sorry you had to put your other dog down . Have you ever checked out the Bannfield Veterinary clinic inside PETCO ' s ? Chris & Sheri from Technomadia use them fo their cat Kiki
Great video. Getting ready within weeks to start fulltime with our Great Dane. Needless to say, we need to travel with bulk food so your storage container for food stored below is good. Many thanks. Keep up your great videos.
Would love to see pics of the Dane in your RV! Those containers are great and they have different sizes.
Love the video thank you for sharing. Your truly great puppy boy owners. Leo is a lucky boy
Excellent video. I am with you, traveling with a dog is great. I don't know what I would do without my dogs ! In fact, I think it's easier to travel with dogs than it is children. Thanks for sharing ! Stay Safe, Have fun & Happy Travels to you.
Ah so cool! Would you consider making a list of all the great spots to take dogs some time? I'd love to save them in Google maps.
We typically do it by city when we can find things...if you check out our website we list a lot of places: weretherussos.com/?s=dog
That's awesome you two rescued vs bought! Sub'd by the way just because of the line " Rottweilers, pitbulls some people have a pre conceived notion on these dogs" No one understands that more than us lol. We travel with TWO! Sad to hear about you having to put your dog down ;( Solid advice on the vets in the area, something we've preached. All around solid advice!
I’m buying an RV very soon and everything you mentioned about restrictions is fine with me. Haha
He’s my best buddy, there’s nothing that I feel he would hold me back from.
But also my boy is crazy good. Fireworks don’t bother him at all.
I’m a Personal Chef and spend a lot of time together and can’t wait for this adventure.
LEO Rules!°°°°°°
How long did you live in the rv with dogs? I’ve got two golden retrievers.
My plan is to live long term in a trailer
I'm more of a cat person. But Leo has an exceptional personally, from what I can see. He would be the exception.
What is the breed of your dog. He's is beautiful.
Siberian Husky. Here’s a fun video we did about the breed: th-cam.com/video/z8-M4bOqEcg/w-d-xo.html
Great video guys! I’m a mom of four small dogs and I’m considered selling all my property and hitting the road. You gave me a lot to think about. Thanks again
Awwww, Leo is afraid of heights. LOL! You guys are awesome puppy parents and these are excellent tips. We always travel with our dogs, but next month we're renting our first RV and touring thru CO, NM, AZ, and UT. I cant wait!
We Love our Webmaster harnesses, also. Worth every penny. I also like the Float Coat..
Cheers!
My Boyfriend and I are about to purchase our first RV. I’m looking for as much tip and truck for dogs as I can as we have not 1, not 2, BUT 4 DOGS! I know they will love the adventures but I also know that’s a lot of dogs to travel with! Any suggestions for traveling with Multiple large dogs??
Hey there. 😊 We just started our own channel and we have two large dogs ( a pitbull and cane corso)...We are preparing for a future in Rving...including getting our girls used to the rv.
Hi, love this video about the fur baby. I think Leo is a husky German Shepherd mix with his build and size. I had one and he was a sweetheart too. So I love to see Leo videos because he looks so much like my boy did in shape not color. Another great video.
Thanks! We've wondered about the Shepherd thing but, aside from the size, he doesn't have any Shepherd traits. We met a gentleman who used to show and raise Huskies and told us that he didn't doubt Leo was full Husky, just bigger than the standard.
+We're the Russos I use to raise Shepherds and I see it.
That's really interesting - anything in particular stand out to you or just his general appearance?
+We're the Russos Yes, his built but also his eyes. I had wolf shepherds and a register wolf hybrid. The hybrid was husky wolf 60/40. The shepherds have kind, intentive loving eyes. The husky are fun loving, playful, mischievous eyes. Even though Leo has blue eyes you can still see the shepherd. With wolf in all of mine but the last shepherd/husky who had brown eyes except for a spec of blue in one eye, all my others with wolf in them had yellow eyes.
It's all about Leo :D Hey Joe, it's true that dog's areeeeee like a magnet... I have Leo to thank for finding your channel cuz the 1st video I ever saw of yours wuz about your fuz-zy friend! However, the adorably fun, entertaining, educational and well put together videos have kept me here, hehehe.
Yep, Leo is really the star of the show :) Just happy that we can keep your attention too! Thanks!
housekeeping question : is there anything you can do to stop pup bringing in sand or dirt into the RV/caravan?, we are looking to camp at beach campsites and are thinking our doggy is going to be bringing in sand all the time.
There’s no stopping sand no matter what you do. Even if you don’t have a pup you’ll get sand inside.
Ha! Another "re-edited" video lol! I like how at 1:24, you show Leo & Duke together at that rest stop 👍👍
Thank you Thank you Thank you J & K! Leo is the BEST LOOKING POOCHIE I've ever seen! And his "Rock Star" persona, does not bear close examination! If he were my dog, I'd teach him language skills, so that he'd stand TALL amongst other doggies (nana na naaaa naa-I can speak & you can't Mr Pitbull)! Oh and Btw, I put a little donation in for him, so you guys will see it on the 11th or 12th! EXCELLENT VIDEO, w/o you two even trying...amazing! 🍻😎
Thanks, we figured you would enjoy it - hence the little stinger at the end of the video, not sure if you saw it :) Thank you again for the upcoming donation!
+We're the Russos Ohhh, you're more than welcome! Actors get paid to act in movies! You guys not only act, but you also direct, edit, you're your own grip, gaffer & best boy (movie making terms)😉! If we can pay $12 for a cinema fee, I feel we (your fans) should help by coughing up a few bucks and send it forward, bec what you guys do is very "cinematic" to me!
+roberto abrams Ohhh, and thank you for the little "poke" there at the end of the video! I love it when you guys give me a mention! 👏🏻👍👍
Hello Russos, Enjoyed watching your video since I'm researching RVing with my wife and dog. Leo is a beautiful dog and looks very contented and happy! What are the issues with keeping your RV home clean with him? Thanks.
I'm glad to have found your videos. I have two dogs and we plan to take them on our adventures with us. My family likes to hike and visit parks and camp. We just bought a used 5th wheel camper and can't wait to go on some fun trips. I also plan to document our adventures vlog-style. Check it out if you get a chance! You shared a lot of good tips for us to keep in mind when travelling with our pups. Thanks!
Have you tried the app BringFido? It lists pet friendly restaurants, hotels, etc. in an area as well as dog parks, etc. I have a rescue too -- Ruby, an 8-month-old black lab/Anatolian shepherd mix. As for coffee, I think I'd like to try the Sticky Bun and the S'mores. Yes, I'm a frou-frou coffee drinker. Haha. Love you guys.
We've referenced BringFido a few times. Will have to check it a bit more often. Our normal routine is find the places we want to visit, then call to see if they are dog friendly. Had no idea that CSR made a S'more coffee! We are headed back to Champaign next week. May have to stop in and smell that one.
Y’all from Seattle huh ?
Texas
I’m new to the channel... how old is Leo??
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I just found out that Leo died early February 2018. I have a white Husky that looks just like him and I cried watching the memorial video.
My dogs won't walk up stairs either!
👍 Very nice video & info. Leo is beautiful as always. 🤗
So glad I found your video because I have 2 huskies!! So you are comfortable leaving him without a kennel? We've always kenneled our girls but I'm concerned about space :S
Thanks for sharing. We travel with our Aussie Shepard and two cats and, like you, find our travels to be so much richer with our pets! (not to mention that people seem to be much more interested in AussieOne than in us!)
+GoingGonzoRV oh we know the feeling of the dog being the center of attention.
Im not sure why YT decided to put this video up on my newsfeed right now, tonight, but im glad they did! I haven't seen it in ages, but it sorta sets my priorities straight! Expect an email from me soon...and thanks once again for the cool "poke" at the end of this vid! #PatreonRocks #LeoRocks #StarshipRusso
lol - forgot about that little mention at the end! Looking forward to the email!
When you're at campgrounds that allow dogs, do they have rules about being on a leash or tied up when you're outside with them grilling out for example?
Do you still RV with a dog? This was 4 years ago.