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Hiking and Camping with Your Best Friend

9/20/2017

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Why Not Take Your Dog with You on Your Next Trip Outdoors?

Since we know lots of people that Hike and Camp with their dogs we wanted to pass along some great information that the people at Dog Etiquette sent us since that’s their specialty. So here’s their advice:
“If you like to go camping, chances are your four-legged buddy will enjoy it, too. No need to hide them away in a kennel: let them take in the sights and scents of the outdoors. But there are a few safety things to consider. Here, we’ve compiled some health and safety tips for taking your dog along.
 
With just a little advance planning, you and your pooch can explore the world safely. Before long, they’ll be right along with you, hiking trails, swimming in lakes and ponds and cooking over a campfire. They’ll love curling up next to you at night at the end of a long day. Happy trails!”
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​Here are some other questions that DogEtiquette thinks everyone should consider before going Hiking and Camping with your dog:
Health:
Is my pet ready for an outdoor excursion?
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/hiking-dogs.html 

How do I check for injuries on my dog?
http://www.petmd.com/dog/emergency/accidents-injuries/e_dg_cuts_bruises

How do I check for ticks on my pet?
http://www.akc.org/content/health/articles/places-to-look-for-ticks-on-dog/

Heatstroke in my dog: what do I need to know?
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+1677&aid=1683

Preparation:
How do I find dog-friendly campsites and important regulations?
https://www.bringfido.com/lodging/campgrounds/ 

What are the potential camping-related dangers?
https://www.aspca.org/news/camping-your-pet-what-you-should-know 

What are some other great outdoor adventures for me and my pup?
https://www.adrugrehab.org/sober-outdoor-adventures-pet/

Gear:
What packing checklist should I follow?
http://www.active.com/parenting-and-family/articles/a-checklist-for-camping-with-your-dog 

What should I put in my dog’s first aid kit?
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/pet_first_aid_kit.html 

Is a collar or harness best for my dog during our camping trip?
​http://stories.barkpost.com/harness-vs-collar/

You can find more great information about where to go and what to do with your best friend at DogEtiquette. We certainly appreciate them sharing their expertise with us.
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              http://dogetiquette.info/   
2 Comments
Tobias Mann link
9/25/2017 23:30:46

I love the idea of camping with a dog. I grew up doing this with my family, but a recent experience with my sisters dogs has me a little worried about it. Her dogs couldn't get comfortable and were constantly on guard. The slept very little and awoke at even the smallest sound. I wonder if it just takes a little time for them to get used to things or they need to do it frequently as pups? Any thoughts?

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HCS
9/27/2017 15:08:02

You raise a good point about camping with dogs. Here are our thoughts about your question.

Like people, to be comfortable dogs need to be used to travel, and more specifically travel in the outdoors. You may have noticed that when your sister’s dogs visit your house (or one of her friend’s houses) they have to scope things out before they are comfortable because of all the new sights, sounds and smells. But after the dogs have been to that location a couple of times they settle down much faster.

Well camping is exactly the same – except there are so many more novel sights, sounds and smells for dogs that have never been in the outback. This is especially true where the woods come alive at night and the cities/suburbs quiet down.

So there are a couple of things that you can do to help the dogs get more comfortable and sleep better in the outback:

1) Make sure that the dogs get lots of exercise during the day. If all they do is sit around the campsite then they will more easily wake up when the nighttime sounds start up. You might even specifically play with them or run them around before it gets dark.
2) Take something that they treasure from home with you on the camping trip. This could be a favorite small blanket, chew toy or ball. Just something that will make them feel a little less unsettled.
3) Let them sleep close to you in the tent. Since you are the “pack leader” having you close to them will make them feel safer and should make them sleep better.
4) And lastly, take the dogs camping more so that they get accustomed to the sights, sounds and smells of the woods.

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