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Posted By: Guest

Subject: dogs on the beaches

Coming down for the weekend of Aug. 7; was wondering if dogs are allowed on the beaches, if so which location?
Thanx! =)

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44423: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/22/2009 8:08:12 PM

Posted By: Guest

The area you want to avoid are Southern Shores where the old farts and retirees have their head firmly up their a**. Dogs are not allowed at all. Next with their heads up their a** is KDH where dogs are allowed before 9am or after 6pm.

Nags Head and Kitty Hawk allow dogs so stay there.

44424: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/22/2009 8:10:06 PM

Posted By: Guest

Just keep 'em leashed. Not everyone's a dog lover and nothing's worse than having a big wet dog jump up on you when you're relaxing on your beach chair!

44428: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/22/2009 8:26:53 PM

Posted By: Guest

There are way to many dogs up in Corolla was much better years ago when people left them at home (I am a dog lover but leave mine at home where they belong

44453: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/22/2009 11:12:11 PM

Posted By: Guest

Keep them leashed and clean up after them... I don't want to step in their business in my bare feet. Don'
t just cover it with sand for my feet to find.
On Hatteras Island keep them leased or suffer large fines.

44462: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/23/2009 5:41:18 AM

Posted By: Guest

According to the Cape Hatteras National Park info, ALL dogs must be on a 6' leash and not running free. Also, pick up after your dog, so bring plenty of bags. We are bringing ours for the 1st time...and depending on how it goes, we'll see if we bring him back!

44467: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/23/2009 6:02:14 AM

Posted By: Deann

We are bringing our Dog this year, and have brought her in the past. Bring leashes and leads, poop bags and be prepared for burrs on the feet in certain places. They are part of your family and I am sure they will have a great time with you!

44483: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/23/2009 7:43:09 AM

Posted By: Guest

I walked to the beach yesterday and passed a huge PILE walking by boardwalk on a sodded oceanfront lawn. Disgusting to say the least and what a craphead of an owner to leave the mess for everyone else to view. Clean up after your dog!

44491: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/23/2009 8:26:01 AM

Posted By: Guest

Hi 467, I am 462. We are excited to bring him, and thanks for the advice on the burrs. I was thinking about them and the cactus that grow off the pathways. We plan on being very careful about him out in the hot sun and on the hot asphalt as well.

My big thing is he will be in his crate on the 9 hour trip...rather than bouncing around in the car. Also, it will be great to have at the house.

We will bring more bags than we need as we are very, very vigilant on that issue! We have never left anything for anyone to step on...I would be so upset if my own kids walked in it. Plus, it is common courtesy when you have a pet!

44503: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/23/2009 9:21:14 AM

Posted By: Guest

Brought our 2 labs to Duck last year, going to Carova this year...Had no issues at all in Duck - but it was also the 2nd week in September - had a fabulous time!!

44529: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/23/2009 10:00:16 AM

Posted By: Guest

I have three dogs, two outside and one inside. We never bring them to OBX. Too much of a drive(7 hours), and they are a hassle on the beach for others.
467 - My dogs are my "pets". I love them, but my "family" is my wife and kids. Lets not go overboard.

44551: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/23/2009 10:51:43 AM

Posted By: Guest

You don't love them or you would refer to them as part of your family

44570: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/23/2009 11:38:17 AM

Posted By: Deann

My dog is part of my family. But to each his own...

I did buy a pair of mutluks (dog shoes) on ebay for about $15 to bring incase the burrs are bad. Last year we didn't bring our dog, but my brother brought both of his and we didn't have any burrs, but our Chessie is a big wimp when it comes to her feet.

Have fun...We will be there in October! :)

44603: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/23/2009 2:18:28 PM

Posted By: Guest

551 that is hands-down the DUMBEST thing I've ever read if you want to be specific.

529 has it right.

44631: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/23/2009 3:29:50 PM

Posted By: Guest

We brought our Lab to Duck a month ago. He had a blast! It was a lot of work for the wife & I b/c we had to have our eyes on him at all times...so that he was not in anybody else's business (food, kids, etc).

Just remember that not everyone is a dog lover. Be prepared supervise them as if they were a 5 year old child so that you respect other's vacations.

Oh....next year Fido stay's at the Boarding Kennel!

44753: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/23/2009 10:22:14 PM

Posted By: Guest

you know what? this is unrealistic but Labs are such awesome dogs, I wish they would ban all dogs EXCEPT labs.
They are the best I'm sorry and don't bother anyone.
So long as the owners cleaned up the mess I would be more than happy to have a lab approach my kids or me. It's the yappy, bad tempered dogs that are irritating.
Just venting, don't take it personally if you have a little dog. LOL

44805: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/24/2009 8:37:51 AM

Posted By: Guest

the areas to stay in are Duck, Corolla and any part of Nags head. All welcome leashed dogs

44936: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/24/2009 9:32:32 PM

Posted By: Guest

Those are some lucky pets whose owners go to the extra trouble ( and expense) to bring them along on their vacation.
It's a shame there aren't more people like you.
Enjoy your vacations with your WHOLE family.

45014: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/25/2009 5:43:44 PM

Posted By: Guest

Please pick up after your "Family member"!

45029: RE: dogs on the beaches

7/25/2009 9:33:54 PM

Posted By: guest

I saw one dog owner kick his dog's mess right into the ocean in front of our group's chairs. Would you want to go into the ocean then and there. It's nice that many people have dogs, but really is it a necessity to have them on the beach. Love them at home, but leave them there. I think the dog appreciates his vacation from his "family" once in a while also.

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