Title: Anybody take thier pets camping?
Post by: EvanDoss on May 16, 2007, 10:56 AM
Post by: EvanDoss on May 16, 2007, 10:56 AM
I am just wondering how many people take their pets camping? We have 2 very spoiled pomeranians who love to go camping with us. Their names are Romeo and Hamlet. We don
Title: Darby
Post by: My3buicks on May 16, 2007, 03:05 PM
Post by: My3buicks on May 16, 2007, 03:05 PM
Darby, our Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is our constant camping companion. He also likes to ride in the Buick Convertibles. He about turns inside out when I say the words, "want to go camping". He loved the tent camping, but I can't keep him out of the PU, in he goes and right onto one of the bunkends.
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Post by: OC Campers on May 16, 2007, 03:33 PM
Post by: OC Campers on May 16, 2007, 03:33 PM
We take both of our dogs camping with 100% of the time. They get so excited when the camper comes out of the garage. We spoil them. They both sleep in the bunk with dh and I. One sleeps on the foot of the bunk (Aussie) and the little one (Boston terrier) sleeps inside the sleeping bag.
The only problem we ever have is when we want to go do something touristy. If it is hot you can't leave them in the car.
Jacqui
The only problem we ever have is when we want to go do something touristy. If it is hot you can't leave them in the car.
Jacqui
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Post by: shinobi on May 16, 2007, 03:43 PM
Post by: shinobi on May 16, 2007, 03:43 PM
I know a couple who took their guinea pig camping :) They had a travel cage and some blankets for it when it was cold. It would camp on a spare bed, they would also give it some grass to eat and it was a happy piggie :D We plan to take our pet rats with us when the weather warms up abit, they will have a travel cage and have little harnesses for the boys if we want to take them outside, we plan to keep the trailer warm enough to make sure the ratties stay comfortable and secure.
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Post by: ForestCreature on May 16, 2007, 03:57 PM
Post by: ForestCreature on May 16, 2007, 03:57 PM
We've almost always taken our pets camping. We did leave them home on a few vacations. It never seemed the same without the dog along. Where they sleep has depended on the dog. Our first dog was an 85 lb briard mix, she slept on the ground next to us (we were still tenters)
Our recently deceased Shadow was a 40 lb mutt, he slept on the side seat right next to the bed in the camper. Sometime he made his way onto the bed.. This picture (http://forestcreature.tripod.com/fc_002.htm) was taken on one of the many hikes he joined us on. He was a fantastic camper and is still greatly missed.
Now our newest family member, Koda (he's an Aussie) just went on his first campout at 6 mos of age over Mothers day weekend. He did pretty good for his first time out, some barking, but nothing excessive. The hardest part was finding a good spot to let him stretch his legs and run some. You can only walk so many miles! This guy will sleep on the floor, we are guessing he'll be close to 60lbs or so, so unless I am camping alone without DH the bed is out.
Being a pup everything is new, and his reaction to a turtle crossing the road was rather funny as he tried to "steer" me away from this foreign object so I would be safe LMAO.
I forgot to take the camera, so no first camp pics..but his picture is
here (http://www.arveeclub.com/showthread.php?t=62584)
Our recently deceased Shadow was a 40 lb mutt, he slept on the side seat right next to the bed in the camper. Sometime he made his way onto the bed.. This picture (http://forestcreature.tripod.com/fc_002.htm) was taken on one of the many hikes he joined us on. He was a fantastic camper and is still greatly missed.
Now our newest family member, Koda (he's an Aussie) just went on his first campout at 6 mos of age over Mothers day weekend. He did pretty good for his first time out, some barking, but nothing excessive. The hardest part was finding a good spot to let him stretch his legs and run some. You can only walk so many miles! This guy will sleep on the floor, we are guessing he'll be close to 60lbs or so, so unless I am camping alone without DH the bed is out.
Being a pup everything is new, and his reaction to a turtle crossing the road was rather funny as he tried to "steer" me away from this foreign object so I would be safe LMAO.
I forgot to take the camera, so no first camp pics..but his picture is
here (http://www.arveeclub.com/showthread.php?t=62584)
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Post by: campingcop on May 16, 2007, 04:50 PM
Post by: campingcop on May 16, 2007, 04:50 PM
We've had 2 dogs most of the time we camped,going all the way back to when we tent camped. we've all ways taken our dogs with us.
We take our dogs with us camping and they are good campers :D
We take our dogs with us camping and they are good campers :D
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Post by: ScouterMom on May 16, 2007, 05:31 PM
Post by: ScouterMom on May 16, 2007, 05:31 PM
It isn't truly camping without the WHOLE family along! including and especially, the DOG -
our current camping buddy is Fizzy - our 4 yr old golden retreiver - she's quite a chow hound - we're probably the only campers that bring along a furry 'garbage disposal" :J here she is cleaning up the tinfoil liner remains of our peach cobbler this weekend....
(http://thumb14.webshots.net/t/57/557/4/67/22/2372467220100639314XvdxfY_th.jpg) (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2372467220100639314XvdxfY) (http://thumb14.webshots.net/t/53/753/5/40/65/2373540650100639314EtZWPQ_th.jpg) (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2373540650100639314EtZWPQ)
(hope the link works - I'm not quite sure how to use the photo thingy above)
Our previous dog, Tristan, was not only a camper, but a bona fide 'BOY SCOUT' he went on quite a few scout campouts with us. he loved the boys and they loved having Tristan along. twice we took him with the troop to Starved Rock State park - lots of hiking, streams and waterfalls. Tristan was part Golden Retreiver, part Chesapeke Bay Retreiver, and part duck. He LOVED water - puddles, pools, lakes - he was in it. whenever we took Tristan along on a hike, instead of hearing "i'm tired", "when do we get there?", "I'm hungry, I'm bored, etc" - all we would hear would be "it's MY turn to hold Tristan's leash!" LOL! HE also went canoeing with us and sometimes to work with me.
don't have photos of Tristan on this computer - but we miss him still every day. We lost him 2 yrs ago at the young age of 5, to lymphoma.
Before Tristan, our golden siblings, Tara and Toby, also camped and boated with us.
our dogs have always been full 'family' members - included in everything we do. Of course they are spoiled and loved - they also have all been clean, picked up after, well trained and well behaved - we try not to disturb others who might not be so appreciative of our furry children!
laura
PS - I saw photos on anothe PUP site of a couple that takes their Parrot camping with them! He would go everywhere perched on someones shoulder - I think they lived in California - somewhere warm. How cool is that?
our current camping buddy is Fizzy - our 4 yr old golden retreiver - she's quite a chow hound - we're probably the only campers that bring along a furry 'garbage disposal" :J here she is cleaning up the tinfoil liner remains of our peach cobbler this weekend....
(http://thumb14.webshots.net/t/57/557/4/67/22/2372467220100639314XvdxfY_th.jpg) (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2372467220100639314XvdxfY) (http://thumb14.webshots.net/t/53/753/5/40/65/2373540650100639314EtZWPQ_th.jpg) (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2373540650100639314EtZWPQ)
(hope the link works - I'm not quite sure how to use the photo thingy above)
Our previous dog, Tristan, was not only a camper, but a bona fide 'BOY SCOUT' he went on quite a few scout campouts with us. he loved the boys and they loved having Tristan along. twice we took him with the troop to Starved Rock State park - lots of hiking, streams and waterfalls. Tristan was part Golden Retreiver, part Chesapeke Bay Retreiver, and part duck. He LOVED water - puddles, pools, lakes - he was in it. whenever we took Tristan along on a hike, instead of hearing "i'm tired", "when do we get there?", "I'm hungry, I'm bored, etc" - all we would hear would be "it's MY turn to hold Tristan's leash!" LOL! HE also went canoeing with us and sometimes to work with me.
don't have photos of Tristan on this computer - but we miss him still every day. We lost him 2 yrs ago at the young age of 5, to lymphoma.
Before Tristan, our golden siblings, Tara and Toby, also camped and boated with us.
our dogs have always been full 'family' members - included in everything we do. Of course they are spoiled and loved - they also have all been clean, picked up after, well trained and well behaved - we try not to disturb others who might not be so appreciative of our furry children!
laura
PS - I saw photos on anothe PUP site of a couple that takes their Parrot camping with them! He would go everywhere perched on someones shoulder - I think they lived in California - somewhere warm. How cool is that?
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Post by: cyclone on May 16, 2007, 05:35 PM
Post by: cyclone on May 16, 2007, 05:35 PM
We have a pom mix named Jocie who also loves to go camping. She is right at home in the pu, and the only time we leave her behind is if it's a long trip during which we will be away from the campsite a great deal of the time. She usually sleeps on a bunk end with one of us. We have tons of Jocie camping pics, and I'll have to figure out how to post something.
Side note to FC: you forgot the camera? The whole camera? Not just film? :D
Side note to FC: you forgot the camera? The whole camera? Not just film? :D
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Post by: wavery on May 16, 2007, 07:31 PM
Post by: wavery on May 16, 2007, 07:31 PM
Quote from: ScouterMomPS - I saw photos on another PUP site of a couple that takes their Parrot camping with them! He would go everywhere perched on someones shoulder - I think they lived in California - somewhere warm. How cool is that?
Pretty cool :sombraro:
He comes with us every trip. In fact...he's getting reved up for this weekend already. As soon as he sees us preparing any camping gear, he gets very hard to live with.......worse than a 2-year-old.
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Post by: crazymommaof4boys on May 16, 2007, 07:31 PM
Post by: crazymommaof4boys on May 16, 2007, 07:31 PM
We take our Chocolate lab "Shamos" with us if its somewhere we don't plan on doing much site seeing since we can't leave him in the pu alone...when he does go with us he just loves being in the outdoors and at night he sleeps on the floor by the boys bunk...
This summer my son Dylan is planning on bringing his hamster "Jimmy" camping with us...so far the hamster has already traveled 2800 miles roundtrip from MA to FL and back plus had a overnight "excursion" in the front yard (he escaped for a little over 24 hrs before being "cornered" by his cage after filling up his cheeks with hamster food by our cat....
This summer my son Dylan is planning on bringing his hamster "Jimmy" camping with us...so far the hamster has already traveled 2800 miles roundtrip from MA to FL and back plus had a overnight "excursion" in the front yard (he escaped for a little over 24 hrs before being "cornered" by his cage after filling up his cheeks with hamster food by our cat....
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Post by: SPXTrader on May 17, 2007, 05:46 AM
Post by: SPXTrader on May 17, 2007, 05:46 AM
We are a family of three: Me, Sandy, and Roz. At about 80 lbs, you'd think she is huge (Roz, not Sandy) but she is a 7 year old pure bred English breed chocolate lab. If you've never seen one, she's much shorter, wider, and stronger in the water than an American breed.
We lovingly refer to her as being "cow-like"...As long as we're not moving, she stands, sits, or lays down. Sandy or I can move 15 feet across the campsite, and she'll get up, move to her new required location (right under our feet or next to us), and repeat the "stand. sit or lay down".
She goes everywhere with us. One trip a few years ago, we were at a NP. The Rangers drove thru, and seeing her lounging under the picnic table, he called me over to explain the leash rule. When I walked out to the service road, she got up and walked over and sat down right beside me. They got out of their truck and began petting her and asking about her breed. Neither of them had seen an English breed before. From then on, she was welcome to to do her cow-like thing, and they never said another word about a leash. If we take a walk or go hiking, she's always right beside or 2 feet in front of us. She sleeps in the aft bunk end.
She's never been aggressive to other people/animals, and she's more like a person than a dog...Her grandparents were National Gun Dog Champions and she was trained as a pup to follow in Granddad's footsteps. I've had a lot of dogs in my life and this is the smartest animal I've ever seen. She actually thinks things out before acting!
Reader's Digest Version: We go camping, she goes, too!
We lovingly refer to her as being "cow-like"...As long as we're not moving, she stands, sits, or lays down. Sandy or I can move 15 feet across the campsite, and she'll get up, move to her new required location (right under our feet or next to us), and repeat the "stand. sit or lay down".
She goes everywhere with us. One trip a few years ago, we were at a NP. The Rangers drove thru, and seeing her lounging under the picnic table, he called me over to explain the leash rule. When I walked out to the service road, she got up and walked over and sat down right beside me. They got out of their truck and began petting her and asking about her breed. Neither of them had seen an English breed before. From then on, she was welcome to to do her cow-like thing, and they never said another word about a leash. If we take a walk or go hiking, she's always right beside or 2 feet in front of us. She sleeps in the aft bunk end.
She's never been aggressive to other people/animals, and she's more like a person than a dog...Her grandparents were National Gun Dog Champions and she was trained as a pup to follow in Granddad's footsteps. I've had a lot of dogs in my life and this is the smartest animal I've ever seen. She actually thinks things out before acting!
Reader's Digest Version: We go camping, she goes, too!
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Post by: ScoobyDoo on May 17, 2007, 06:30 AM
Post by: ScoobyDoo on May 17, 2007, 06:30 AM
SPXTrader
Certified Loon
The only reason I can see that your lab needs to be on a leash is Buba thinks his Rotwiler is just as smart.. And I have small dogs.
Certified Loon
The only reason I can see that your lab needs to be on a leash is Buba thinks his Rotwiler is just as smart.. And I have small dogs.
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Post by: Starcraft Dad on May 17, 2007, 06:44 AM
Post by: Starcraft Dad on May 17, 2007, 06:44 AM
We have a pet rat whom loves to go camping with us. She even has her own little tent that we put in her cage and she does sleep in it. Her name is Skittles.
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Post by: wynot on May 17, 2007, 11:37 AM
Post by: wynot on May 17, 2007, 11:37 AM
Quote from: EvanDossI am just wondering how many people take their pets camping? We have 2 very spoiled pomeranians who love to go camping with us. Their names are Romeo and Hamlet. We don
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Post by: paulski617 on May 17, 2007, 02:50 PM
Post by: paulski617 on May 17, 2007, 02:50 PM
We have 2 dogs. The first has been tent camping with us since she was a pup. She's 7 now. Whe is very mild mannered, although she doesn't like strangers cutting too close to our site. Maybe that just means she's a true camper. The other is a toy chihuahua, weighs about 6#. Thinks she's the meanest thing around. She's about 8 months. I'm a little concerned about taking her on our long trip this summer, we are considering leaving her with my mom, who has her sister.
We feel that may be better since the long trip may be our first, and not knowing for sure what the weather will be like or what we'll be doing once we reach our destination.
We feel that may be better since the long trip may be our first, and not knowing for sure what the weather will be like or what we'll be doing once we reach our destination.
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Post by: maromeo on May 17, 2007, 05:14 PM
Post by: maromeo on May 17, 2007, 05:14 PM
We bring our dog with us on all our camping trips. She is a "larger" minature poodle and very well behaved. We are planning a month long cross country trip from AZ to NY and she will be along with us. She is a great little traveler,
I have her scheduled for her annual rabies shot for the end of this month so everything will be current before we hit the road.
Mary Romeo
I have her scheduled for her annual rabies shot for the end of this month so everything will be current before we hit the road.
Mary Romeo
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Post by: grcooperjr on May 17, 2007, 09:32 PM
Post by: grcooperjr on May 17, 2007, 09:32 PM
Our kids are gone, so it's just me the wife and the herd
(http://www.buyastrostuff.com/ftp/Rays/camper/the-herd.jpg)
Most times its fine but there are moments that it is a bit much. All in all, I would not leave home without the herd.
Ray Cooper
Tigard, OR
(http://www.buyastrostuff.com/ftp/Rays/camper/the-herd.jpg)
Most times its fine but there are moments that it is a bit much. All in all, I would not leave home without the herd.
Ray Cooper
Tigard, OR
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Post by: Azusateach on May 17, 2007, 10:15 PM
Post by: Azusateach on May 17, 2007, 10:15 PM
Quote from: SPXTraderWe are a family of three: Me, Sandy, and Roz. At about 80 lbs, you'd think she is huge (Roz, not Sandy) but she is a 7 year old pure bred English breed chocolate lab. If you've never seen one, she's much shorter, wider, and stronger in the water than an American breed.
My yellow Lab is English-bred also (originally destined to be a show dog, but that's another story). He's 2 weeks shy of his first birthday, so he's got lots of learning to do & settling down. It's been interesting in explaining to people the difference between English and American-bred Labs. My first Lab, Brandy was obviously American-bred and I loved her just as much as Jed.
Boy, do I pray for the day he'll calmly walk up to someone & just sit. He's smarter than is sometimes helpful, but I wouldn't leave him home from a trip for nothin'.
I often camp with a group of people, and their outings sometimes are such that I have to sit out. We've got a trip planned next month with dinner at a local restaurant and I won't be going. I won't leave Jed in the HTT alone, especially at this age. If he can't go along, then I just don't go. I've never felt it was a sacrifice, and thoroughly enjoy his company.
I've shared this picture before, but here he is, enjoying the couch in my HTT ...
Title: pets must go camping
Post by: ryanjt5@cox.net on May 19, 2007, 09:03 PM
Post by: ryanjt5@cox.net on May 19, 2007, 09:03 PM
Sure we take our pets - but usually only one dog goes while the other two stay home - most campgrounds we have found frown on multiple pets. Once we had a litter of 9 puppies to take with us, but we cancelled out on the last day before we left. All those puppies camping would have kept the entire campground awake all night!
Title: Just one suggestion...
Post by: trumpet87 on May 20, 2007, 05:41 PM
Post by: trumpet87 on May 20, 2007, 05:41 PM
Quote from: EvanDossI am just wondering how many people take their pets camping? We have 2 very spoiled pomeranians who love to go camping with us. Their names are Romeo and Hamlet. We don
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Post by: SherryandFamily on May 20, 2007, 05:57 PM
Post by: SherryandFamily on May 20, 2007, 05:57 PM
Taking dogs camping makes sense, and I have seen lots of people do it.
We have a cat and unfortunately had to take her camping once and our dear departed silver (a silver tabby) once as well.
Both times it was because the cat was on medication. Because they are indoor/outdoor cats we usually leave them outside with plenty of food and have a neighbor refill the water. We knew they would be miserable being boarded it was too much to ask the neighbor to give them their meds.
Both times we tried this the cat got out! It was a scary experience! Both of them came back late that night, but it is not something I would ever do again! DD was a wreck! I couldn't console her!
Maybe strictly indoor cat would do okay but both of mine were determined to go exploring,
Sherry
We have a cat and unfortunately had to take her camping once and our dear departed silver (a silver tabby) once as well.
Both times it was because the cat was on medication. Because they are indoor/outdoor cats we usually leave them outside with plenty of food and have a neighbor refill the water. We knew they would be miserable being boarded it was too much to ask the neighbor to give them their meds.
Both times we tried this the cat got out! It was a scary experience! Both of them came back late that night, but it is not something I would ever do again! DD was a wreck! I couldn't console her!
Maybe strictly indoor cat would do okay but both of mine were determined to go exploring,
Sherry
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Post by: chip on May 20, 2007, 08:44 PM
Post by: chip on May 20, 2007, 08:44 PM
We normally take our two cats along. One is leash-trained (and, I'm convinced, half dog), and the other doesn't like going outside in unfamiliar places.They have become a fixture in our campers and when they don't go, it's not really the same.
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Post by: kmc_78 on May 22, 2007, 06:25 PM
Post by: kmc_78 on May 22, 2007, 06:25 PM
We're planning our first trip with our pooch, Pepper, this weekend. Should be an experience. She does pretty well when we just hang out in the backyard in the PU, so we'll see. We've been trying to get her more used to going away and things like that. She'll probably sleep in the bunk with me, she's usually at my legs in bed, so why not in the PU? Well wish us luck!
~Kelly
~Kelly
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Post by: barbjeff on May 22, 2007, 08:10 PM
Post by: barbjeff on May 22, 2007, 08:10 PM
We always take our dog camping with us. I really do think she would be very upset if we went without her! She just loves it; being outdoors all day, the attention from all the people walking by the site, and the long 'walks' she gets when we go on a hike. in fact we are sure that she sulks when she sees us packing up...she often will try to refuse to get in the car!
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Post by: labontefan on May 22, 2007, 10:38 PM
Post by: labontefan on May 22, 2007, 10:38 PM
Can't go camping without Miss Molly Brown! She's a great traveler and loves to go on trips. She's a rescued cockapoo and a real sweetie pie.
Most of my camping is at the racetracks. My friend Debbie that usually goes with me has a rescued Papillon named Nemo. Nemo is not crazy about traveling (tends to get car sick), but loves camping once we get there.
Before leaving on a trip, I'll pop the camper up in the driveway behind the house to get it packed. If Molly or Nemo either one is in the vicinity, they'll try desperately to get into the the camper!
Since we do have to leave the dogs in the camper while we're at the races, Debbie came up with a good solution. We don't use the dinette area for eating very much, so we leave it set up as a bed. We cover it with a waterproof cover and put the 2 dog crates up there. The food and water dishes are between the 2 crates. That way the 2 dogs have their own "space" (and I don't trip over the water dish and spill it all over the floor). Plus since the dinette is in the glide out section, they have windows on all three sides, plus the big window directly across. We can make sure they have plenty of ventilation if it's warm out. (Of course, each dog normally sleeps on his/her respective human's bunk. Amazing how a small dog can take up almost a whole king size bunk. LOL!)
Here's a pic of the dogs' set up:
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2599927580041817305CwoqeH
If the campsite has room, we create a "fenced in yard" with the screen room and two exercise pens. Here was our set up at Bristol last August:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2740346320041817305iPoqzg
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2611892250041817305TTmbVu
And this is Molly:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2466039420041817305GOVlAQ
And her buddy Nemo:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2160220360041817305GyBpYF
Most of my camping is at the racetracks. My friend Debbie that usually goes with me has a rescued Papillon named Nemo. Nemo is not crazy about traveling (tends to get car sick), but loves camping once we get there.
Before leaving on a trip, I'll pop the camper up in the driveway behind the house to get it packed. If Molly or Nemo either one is in the vicinity, they'll try desperately to get into the the camper!
Since we do have to leave the dogs in the camper while we're at the races, Debbie came up with a good solution. We don't use the dinette area for eating very much, so we leave it set up as a bed. We cover it with a waterproof cover and put the 2 dog crates up there. The food and water dishes are between the 2 crates. That way the 2 dogs have their own "space" (and I don't trip over the water dish and spill it all over the floor). Plus since the dinette is in the glide out section, they have windows on all three sides, plus the big window directly across. We can make sure they have plenty of ventilation if it's warm out. (Of course, each dog normally sleeps on his/her respective human's bunk. Amazing how a small dog can take up almost a whole king size bunk. LOL!)
Here's a pic of the dogs' set up:
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2599927580041817305CwoqeH
If the campsite has room, we create a "fenced in yard" with the screen room and two exercise pens. Here was our set up at Bristol last August:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2740346320041817305iPoqzg
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2611892250041817305TTmbVu
And this is Molly:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2466039420041817305GOVlAQ
And her buddy Nemo:
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2160220360041817305GyBpYF
Title: Dogs Camping, OF COURSE!
Post by: JAL&JKL on Sep 06, 2007, 03:38 PM
Post by: JAL&JKL on Sep 06, 2007, 03:38 PM
We have always taken our dogs camping: first 1 miniature pincher, then 2 (male & female). They loved it. Now we only have 1 miniature, red dachshund "Snoopy" - 2 yrs. old (rescued from Katrina). He has Stranger Anxiety (adults only) but if ignored at first, he will come around when he figures out the NEW people are OK. Unfortunately, everyone wants to pet him first thing. Thankfully, he has never met a child that doesn't just love!
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Post by: tlhdoc on Sep 06, 2007, 05:44 PM
Post by: tlhdoc on Sep 06, 2007, 05:44 PM
We have two dogs. We take one of the dogs camping with us, IF we are going to be staying in the campground most of the time. We don't take her if we will be out sight seeing and going to places that are not dog friendly.
Here is KC
Here is KC
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Post by: ddh2 on Sep 06, 2007, 07:32 PM
Post by: ddh2 on Sep 06, 2007, 07:32 PM
We took our dog camping for the first time this last W/E. Me and my wife were not sure how he would do,(i cant stand to hear dogs barking the whole time i am camping) but he was wonderful.he never barked whimpered or whined..... he is a rather large dog and sheds alot in this heat. he is a rescued Akita/st. Bernard mix. he loved all the attn, everyone that came by had to pet him. he is definitely a new addition to the camping crew!!!
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Post by: Trailman on Sep 06, 2007, 07:33 PM
Post by: Trailman on Sep 06, 2007, 07:33 PM
We take our Border Collie with us.
When i start to load the camper she stays under the trailer all day waiting and watching because she knows we are going camping, if i open the van door she is in there in a flash.
at the campground our dog is very well behaved, stays under the camper or awning.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v90/Dendrz/RiverHaven1.jpg)
When i start to load the camper she stays under the trailer all day waiting and watching because she knows we are going camping, if i open the van door she is in there in a flash.
at the campground our dog is very well behaved, stays under the camper or awning.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v90/Dendrz/RiverHaven1.jpg)
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Post by: GoneCampin on Sep 07, 2007, 09:23 AM
Post by: GoneCampin on Sep 07, 2007, 09:23 AM
We take our old black lab & the newly diagnosed diabetic cat! The cat needs shots 2x a day, so he needs to come. He loves it! Stays in the popup the whole time & loves looking out the windows. Also loves getting bits of hotdogs from the grill! :) We weren't quite sure how it would go - but it has worked out great!
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Post by: austinado16 on Sep 07, 2007, 11:24 AM
Post by: austinado16 on Sep 07, 2007, 11:24 AM
Quote from: TrailmanWe take our Border Collie with us.
When i start to load the camper she stays under the trailer all day waiting and watching because she knows we are going camping, if i open the van door she is in there in a flash.
at the campground our dog is very well behaved, stays under the camper or awning.
Border Collie's are about the best dog ever! If I wasn't so in love with Queensland Heeler's (aka Austrailian Cattle Dogs) I'd have one in a heartbeat.
That being said, our cattle dog loves to go, but I swear, CA has become so dog unfriendly that we are basically held hostage when we bring her. She can't be anywhere other than in the CG tied up, or in the PUP or TV with us. Not on the trails, not on the beaches, etc. Hate to say it, but it can be a real trip ruiner if we wanted to go exploring.
By the way, your Apache is fantastic!
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Post by: pricerj on Sep 07, 2007, 03:48 PM
Post by: pricerj on Sep 07, 2007, 03:48 PM
We take our 95 lb yellow lab with us all the time. She has been trained that the PUP is home and does not bark when we leave. We even have a pop-up nylon dog kennel that sits outside under a bunk overhang. We tether her to the back bumper with plenty of water. So far we've assumed that if your dog is causing no problems, campgrounds will look the other way - even those that say "no unattended dogs". We have camped & left her in the campground at numerous National Parks. (Alas, they DO mind if you bring a dog along the trails). Does anyone else do this? My gut feel is the "no unattended pet" rule is enforced if the dog becomes a problem.
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Post by: austinado16 on Sep 07, 2007, 04:30 PM
Post by: austinado16 on Sep 07, 2007, 04:30 PM
Quote from: pricerj........... So far we've assumed that if your dog is causing no problems, campgrounds will look the other way - even those that say "no unattended dogs". We have camped & left her in the campground at numerous National Parks. (Alas, they DO mind if you bring a dog along the trails). Does anyone else do this? My gut feel is the "no unattended pet" rule is enforced if the dog becomes a problem.
We haven't wanted to take the chance of coming back and finding she's been taken, or we have a citation waiting for us....or both. She might be pretty quiet when we're around, but if we leave she would change her job duty to "guard mode." Then more than likely, she might bark her perimeter was breached.
The last CG we were at a couple had their "idiot" (by that I mean untrained barkers) dogs tied up outside their RV. Anyone walking by on the road would cause them to bark their heads off, and the idiot owners inside to start yelling at them through the open window. Setting an excellent example of why there are so many restrictions!
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Post by: skamper75 on Sep 07, 2007, 08:17 PM
Post by: skamper75 on Sep 07, 2007, 08:17 PM
I cant remember a trip we have left our cocker spaniel behind since weve had a p up. The first trip was in a friends unit. I was woke up at 2am by a barking dog outside. It was Corkey, in his little blue sweater, sitting by the fire ring. I thought it was an other campers dog. He had been sleeping against the bunkend side wall and slipped between the canvas and the bunk plywood. We had 2 more uneasy nights during the trip, finally riged up a leash inside so he couldnt get on the bunkends. I dont have any pics on the new pc to post.
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Post by: PattieAM on Sep 09, 2007, 06:53 PM
Post by: PattieAM on Sep 09, 2007, 06:53 PM
Most of the time our dogs go with us camping. If it's extremely hot, I will leave them home in relatives care or kennel. When with us, they love to sleep on our bunk and seem to be much better behaved at camp than at home! Most campgrounds we choose have some water for the dogs to enjoy splashing in and they love it.
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Post by: cndlzrus on Sep 10, 2007, 08:22 PM
Post by: cndlzrus on Sep 10, 2007, 08:22 PM
We take our dog Harley all the time, except for the one time we went to Mackinaw City and did the Island. We were gone for 5 days and had my SIL watch the dog. Came home and Harley ate our couch cushions, my SIL clothes, a bed pillow and not to mention some shoes. So needless to say, she comes with us at all cost. (if we want to save money) Mention the word camping, camper, ride and those little ears perk right up. Pop up the PUP and she in it before I get the door set up... She is just shy of being 2 years old and I think she is gonna make a great camping dog with some more training. I love having her with us for a guard dog. No one is allow to walk by or in our camp with out being barked at. And since she is Shepherd mix with Boxe she is cute but loud with her bark. It got to be a ritual for the first 15 mins or so of setting up is chasing Harley because she had slipped out of her choker. But she is getting better and not being HOUDINEE....