taking dog to NT

Honky not sure of the Dingo attraction but consider the croc's up north if your dog goes down by the river. Also National parks as a camping option would be out of your reach as dogs are not allowed

Honky,
Took my red cattle dog for a trip up to King Ash Bay, Karumba then up to Pomparaaw. He was great company. Was very concerned about him being croc bait but he is very obedient and kept away from the river banks and water edge. If you are going fishing for hours, what do you plan to do with your dog. Tied up to a car or tent is a risk - depending on where you are - more from heat than crocs - can be warm up there even in August. Didn't have any issues with dingoes - but know of pigs eating dogs on a chain.
Marilyn

Honky.
We have taken our dog (sadly no longer with us) all over that Gulf area without any drama (full size bull terrier)
Our main concern was, and still would be, the dog picking up a 1080 bait.
The whole topend region is heavily baited and there would be no worse ending for a well loved mate.
mike

I take my two pan lickers with me, I don't have any choice.

I keep them tied up, except when I walk them, and even then they on a lead.
At night they go in the back of the vehicle, where they cannot get out and it's well ventilated. Just ensure that they have lots of clean, cool water.

I don't camp close to water holes either, as I know dogs have been taken by crocs, the bit about dingo's or pigs, I'd say they would be reluctant to approach a camp if someone is around.

Take your dogs, you cannot enter national parks with them, but you may pass through on public roads. Just be a responsible dog owner. It's not hard.

There is the view that a dog is a good sacrificial anode for crocks and other "wind life".

A smart dog will spot a crock before you...they just know.

Better the dog than you...remember while humans can generally swim faster than dogs, once on land they are faster than you...so is the crock.

cheers

Just had a Lady here at Mt Bundy for 3 days, she is from Perth and travels alone except for a large Dog in her motor home, she toog Dog for a walk down closer to the Adelaide River and got into the bamboos on the river edge , the next thing she heard was it yelping in pain, I know there is a Saltie around 4.5m plus in the area but the Dog wouldn't be here if it had grabbed it, A freshie wouldn't attack a large Dog, the Kelpies swin in the ponds where there are 1.8m Freshies so my opinion is that the crock was more than likely a small Saltie, the Dog had tooth Puncture marks on a front leg, 1 on the chest, and the skin on the shoulder was badly torn, That was trip to the nearest Vet 80 Klms away, I'd say 1 very lucky Dog.

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