Tough one.

We have a big, daft, overly friendly lab, we have occaisionally taken him to outdoor folk events.....but only where we have gone for the day never where we have gone to a full festival. He has enjoyed himself immensely! He's never bitten anyone but he does lick a lot.

However, I don't think we would take him for a full weekend, especially if we were playing. It would not be fair on other people to take him into marquees or other venues for long periods..... and I wouldn't want to leave him in the tent or car for long periods if it was warm.

We also have 2 small children..... it is much harder to find someone to look after them than the dog (and they won't stay shut in the tent so we end up taking them into events to disturb others)!

Seriously, they would always ask before approaching a dog they did not know.

Other dogs (and children!) have different temperaments.....if all dog owners were resposible I would leave it to them to decide if they want to take their dogs...... but not all dog owners are responsible so I guess a festival has to be prepared to police their rules and be prepared to clear up any doggy mess.

Paul