7 Tips for Summertime Camping with Your Dog

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7 Tips for Summertime Camping with Your Dog
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Summertime Camping with Your Dog

• Summertime, a time for us to escape the daily
  stress of life and have fun, reconnecting with
  family and friends within nature. All our senses
  are awakened to the outdoors. We take our
  four-legged best friend for longer walks, we
  share ice cream with them and throw a frisbee
  endlessly for both their and our enjoyment. Life
  is good, we experience in the joy of summer more
  completely with our dogs.

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1. Camp Location - Dogs Welcome and Safe

• When searching for a pet friendly campground
  using the internet or other dog owners will help
  you on your journey to discover the perfect
  campsite
• Once a campground is selected find out their
  rules and regulations for having a dog while
  camping, not every campground will have the same
  set of rules so read carefully.
• If traveling far from home, use www.aaha.com to
  find an animal hospital nearby in case of
  emergencies and for all of your dogs healthcare
  needs.

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2. Veterinary Care in Case Your Furry BFF in
Case of Emergency

• Prior to your camping trip schedule a visit for
  your dog to the Veterinarian.
• Mention your trip to the veterinarian and ask
  them to check overall health of your dog.
• Make sure your dogs vaccines are up to date and
  get any necessary shots prior to leaving for your
  trip.
• Refill and dispense medications such as Heartworm
  and Flea Tick medication, ensuring they are
  covered medically while you are camping outdoors.
• Discuss any health issues and details about what
  you will be doing on your trip to ensure your dog
  is physically able to handle it.
• Address any concerns you have about wild animals,
  your dogs temperament and the overall trip.

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3. Let Your Dog Check out the Camping Supplies

• While packing for the trip let your dog
  participate, smelling the items, watching you
  check to make sure the tent works, the lanterns,
  etc.
• Deal with any behavior problems that arise during
  packing. If they fear the tent, assemble it and
  let them play with a chew toy inside or even go
  so far as to have a overnight camp out in the
  backyard for you and your dog to test the waters
  prior to the trip.

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4. Camping Essentials - Your Dogs' Needs are
Unique

• Start with portable food and water bowls, plus
  food and water and lots of it. They eat more
  just like we do. All that fresh air, hiking and
  playing outdoors makes a dog hungrier and
  thirstier, be prepared.
• Having a few extra leashes and collars in case
  they break, get lost or chewed not to mention a
  stake and tether to keep your dog in one location
  during certain camping situations.
• A dog crate, dog tent or other type of sleeping
  space that is both comfortable and safe.
• Bringing a selection of assorted toys for their
  entertainment when you are cooking a meal or
  relaxing would put a smile on their furry face.

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5. Give Your Canine Pal a Training Refresher
Course before Hitting the Trail

• In advance of your trip practice daily the
  essential training commands your dog has learned.
• If needed spend extra time going over areas, you
  or your dog are lacking in skill.
• Ensure all obedience skills come natural for
  their safety and the enjoyment of everyone
  camping.
• Commands to review are sit, stay, come and down,
  the very basics.

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6. Upon Arrival - Your Dog will be Excited, be
Ready

• Your dog will be excited upon arrival, if
  possible, take on a nice walk before setting up
  letting them explore with their senses this new
  territory you have taken them to.
• Decide on a safe place to tether your dog so you
  can set up the site, if you tie a rope between
  two trees and attach the leash, it will provide a
  bit more room for them to roam. Be sure your dog
  is secure, they will many new sites, sounds,
  smells to tempt your dog to run.
• Make sure you provide food and water and some
  toys for entertainment and spray with dog
  friendly insect repellent.

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7. Camping Etiquette for Dogs Matters Too

• Always keep your dog on a leash for their safety
  and the respect of other campers.
• Remember to ensure that your dog has plenty of
  water on hand that is changed regularly
  throughout day and take your dog on many walks
  with you to provide new smells and a tired body
  which will mean a better-behaved dog, meaning
  less barking and wildness.
• At the end of each hiking trek or before bedtime
  take a quick check for ticks, thorns and other
  outdoors annoyances, the sooner they are removed
  the better.
• Always cleanup after your dog, most states and
  facilities have a policy about litter and waste
  management.
• Never leave your dog alone or unattended in the
  campground, they run the risk of running into
  wild creatures or other situations that can cause
  harm.

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Thankyou !