Travelling with dog

I wouldn't try and sneak him into Mitchell Falls, even for a day trip. The ranger there is right on the ball. Virtually meets every vehicle at the gate. BTW Phil, I think Prince Edward went on to be come King, and The N.P. is called King Edward River - what a great spot!!!

teege.

Probably have to ask the authorities but a dog is a dog is a dog.

Far better than having 'pet' dogs accidentally mauling or frightening wildlife Cycad. Plenty of areas you can take your dog without venturing into a NP. The native animals already face enough challenges from feral cats, dogs, foxes, etc. The risk might be small but even the best intentioned owner and best trained dog doesn't guarantee wildlife safety. In addition, dog faeces stress many native animals.

spoke to a lady at lake placid caravan park about 3 or 4 years ago she and her husband had a companion dog permit to enable them to go into national parks in sa and queensland with their dog ;she said at the time that only 1 or 2 permits have ever been issued;she got the permit after lots of run around from national parks etc ;had to get various doctors reports for this as apparently her husband had some kind of neurogical problem and it was very difficult for him to travel without his companion dog; they had just come back down from the cape; have asked national parkes about this in different states ;do not want too know too difficult ;iam not sure but on some national park sites there could be a mention about companion animals ;look it up; if you get a grumpy ranger always ask what they are doing about the feral cat problem ;usually have not got much of an answer ;the cats kill more native small animals than anything else ;and yet they panic about a dog having a wee on the roadside even if its on a lead ; pity there is not a law to put a lead on feral kids in national parkes we all have seen some of they havoc they cause; do not forget too look up the national park websites or better still use the phone and inquire about what conditions you have too meet too get a ;permit for a companion animal for national parkes interesting too hear about their responses; dont forget too put it on the forum;best of luck ;barry

I think there is a huge difference between official "companion" dogs and pets. The companion dog us more likely to be very highly trained and sticks by the "patient". Any other dog has a good chance of running away or getting lost and inevitably attacking native animals and animals on adjacent farms.

I cant resist extending your comment "pity there is not a law to put a lead on" 4WDers , camopers and van lovers who do not believe they should follow the rules and protect our "bush" hobby for generations to come. Its damned easy to do the right thing. Dont take the van past the sign that says "No trailers". Like the twit did last week into Bendethera when it was raining. We left him there after making sure he would be okay. He and his 4 kids had to walk out and pay heaps to get the tarlier out. Hope he learnt the lesson.

We have pets and leave them at home. A neighbour and her children look after them. The kids drop in twice a day to play with them and feed them. They are totally house bound with through window to an enclosed large caged area outside. Gives them some company and the kids some pocket money. I just can't understand why others can't do the same. We had our tent ruined by a wayward "fluffy" thing and all the owner said was "Sorry". Another $500 down the drain. We couldn't wash the stink out. I could have shot the stupid thing and its lousy owner.

So Its so easy to figure out where you can and cant take them. Use Google or ring State park offices. Don't try and get us to say that you can take them. I found the info on Mitchell Plateau in about ten seconds.

My opinion.

Phil

Sorry. My spelling is atrocious today. Phil

Phil
I couldn't agree more. The problem is the "my dog is good" syndrome. "We don't need to compy with the signs/rules, they apply to everybody else."

teege