Camping With Fido

[Taz]

I found this Article, and I know some of you are campers, some of this might come in handy.



Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Camping is a wonderful family experience and taking the family pooch along seems as natural as packing warm clothes. However, taking a dog on a camping trip poses certain challenges. Here are a few solutions and tips.

Not all campgrounds allow pets, so be sure to call ahead, especially if you are planning on visiting a number of sites over a period of time.
Make sure your dog is up to date on its vaccinations, including Lyme disease. Also be sure to take along any monthly medication such as Heartworm and Flea/Tick preventive, in addition to any regular medications your dog may be taking. Certain ticks carry Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Ehrlichia, so be on the watch for ticks on yourself and your dog.
If your dog has health problems, you may want to take along some information from your veterinarian so that if you require treatment from another veterinarian, they will have a better understanding of the animal’s history and problems.
Clean up Fido’s stools in the campsite as you would in your neighbourhood.
Many camping areas require dogs to be leashed at all times. No matter what, it is your obligation to be in full control of your dog at all times. There will be a lot of temptations for your otherwise calm and well-behaved furry friend to run off, get into spats with other dogs, or generally “bother” other campers. Know what triggers him/her to misbehave and avoid these situations.
Consider bringing along a towel, blanket and bed for Fido, unless you want to end up sharing (remember the ground is damp and cold at night – it is nothing like your carpeted floors at home), and of course don’t forget to bring enough clean water if none will be available.
Be sure you have your dog well identified. Even if he/she has a microchip, it is a good idea to also have a collar and tag for more ready identification.

[boxerlover]

Thanks Taz!

[Barrett]

Great tips, Thanks. We will be going on our annual big camping trip to Montana in July for almost the whole month. This will be the first camping trip for my mini dachshund, Bailey. My biggest worry is that she might bark when people are walking around at night. She understands the command "enough" when she barks but this might be too much for her. Since the camping trip will be so long I hope by the end of it she will be desensitized enough to stop barking. She is such a good little dog and I hope this will be fun for her. Our favorite spot has a nice little lake for her to play in and we want to take her in the canoe for rides. She has a new life jacket incase we tip.

Barrett

[Pugdawg1]

Have tried to picture my pugs on a camping trip. LOL I can't quite do it. I'd love to go camping, but I'd probably leave them at home with their pillows and bed etc lol "creature comforts" haha

[Taz]

we want to take her in the canoe for rides

So far our puppies don't like the water, but when the water heats up some, we will try again. With any luck, they will follow me in, but the lakes don't heat up till about mid July, and the ocean not till Late Aug. So you wont cetch in in there yet!

But Duke we can't keep out of the water, he loves it. We can't take him out in our boat, because he jumps over! Its very hard to get a 120lb dog back in the boat, and its in the ocean so its too far for him to swim to shore.


I'm sure after a few days Bailey will get use to the people walking around at night. Make sure to get lots of pics of your trip, for us.