Boiling a frog Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 We have had an enquiry from some people who wish to rent gite for next summer We take dogs but they have 5 they wish to bringWe normally do not charge for dogs but it is usually only 1 perhaps 2 never 5 What do we doRefuse the bookingAccept the bookingAccept but charge an extra 250 euros per weekAccept as above ie 250 euros and also increase security deposit to 1000 euros I am inclined to not accept the booking if that is my decision are there any gite owners prepared to take 5 dogs and I will pass their details on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suandpete Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 If it was us we would definitely refuse the booking. If youdecide to accept it you need to make sure that you are covered - at theleast there is bound to be a lot of extra cleaning and there may bequite a lot of damage depending on the style of your property and thespace. I would advise both an increase in rate and in deposit -but we don't even take one dog (even though we have 2 of our own). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddie Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Refuse! Goodness me I have 3 dogs but we don't accept dogs in our gite full stop (though IMHO kids cause more mess and damage and I am thinking of banning kids and accepting dogs!) Why is someone wanting to bring 5? I can appreciate perhaps if they are on their way to a show or competition with 5 dogs but on holiday? In France? They must be mad or very rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 How big is the gite? have you enough beds for the dogs to curl up on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I took a booking this year for a couple with two dogs for a fortnight. The dogs were lovely, well behaved Golden Labradors. The owners cleaned up any mess from the garden and the dogs played happily with my own dog. BUT, I will NEVER take a booking with dogs again….the reason….the dog hairs……..even though I cleaned the house thoroughly after they left, I was still vacuuming dogs hairs two weeks later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimble Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 for somene too bring 5 dogs on holiday they are probably sensible dog owners, they will find it difficult to rent a gite with 5 dogs, beeing a dog owner is often a sever handicap you cant do this you cant go there no dogs wait outside. and what does the dog do to deserve this he is faithfull, he adores his owner, he is a loyal friend and is more than happy to be curled up next to the fire. accept the booking be dog friendly yes explain that you will need to increase your security deposit in case of added damages charging extra for the dogs may put off a customer who will be good publicity to your dog friendly business just an opinion from an old dog that likes nothing better than to travel with the family he loves wuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Just look what I came across today, a holiday cottage in France accepting dogs :Take Your Dogs on Holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Do you ever get the feeling you've been here before? [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I was keeping out of it! But I saw this on a rescue site, nothing to do with gites, etc. and it could be useful to someone. [8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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