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Richmond, BC
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Posted - 09/19/2005 : 07:59 AM
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I'm new to this whole dog thing, but I was curious if you all bring anything extra for your pet. The cold, damp ground must be horrible to sleep on. I have an old flannel sleeping bag that I was going to throw away, but it might act as a nice soft bed (folded) for the dog to sleep on (or I could just cut out the flannel and glue it to a dog sized foamy). Where does your dog sleep?
Silly question, I know. Humor me, please. I'm a sad case. lol
And of course anything else I need to know (aside from the obvious "don't forget dog food/water and treats") would be great too.
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 bandana wearin', pole huckin', view lovin', dog herdin', 4x4 navigatin', lake huntin', butt-slidin' bridge crosser, who enjoys postholing with an overnighter pack
Surrey, BC
Canada
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Posted - 09/19/2005 : 3:55 PM
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All depends what kind of dog you have and what kind of camping you're doing.
If it's a dog with a thick fur (malamutes, huskys, etc) and he's used to the cold then don't worry about it and leave him to fend for himself - they know what to do. They'll usually curl up under a tree or in the bush somewhere to keep away from the elements and they manage to stay fairly warm all curled up.
AT and I have both a lab and an Alaskan Malamute - the Malamute obviously loves it in the cold but the lab comes in the tent with us during winter camping conditions or in the vestibule wrapped in a used emergency blanket with our folding seats under to cut the cold a little bit more. You could also use an old sleeping pad.
If you're car camping even better, then you can take that extra old sleeping bag make a bed for him in the vestibule. If it's really not dirty out just take him in the tent with ya, then he's warm and he keeps you warm too  .
If he's a small dog they do sell those little doggie outfits to keep them extra warm.
Cold drains energy. Make sure to bring extra food during winter camping as they tend to eat more to keep warm. Our Pooh Bear the Malamute seems to eat a lot more during those winter camping trips.
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Edited by - Spunky on 09/19/2005 3:56 PM |
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Manitoba's misadventurin' bushwhackin', dog sloggin', dehydratin', beer drinkin' biggie - who's eager to peak bag Mt Currie in a dress
Squamish
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Posted - 09/19/2005 : 8:21 PM
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Willie sleeps on my pack.
Sometimes I'll bring his jacket: 
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Richmond, BC
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Posted - 09/20/2005 : 08:22 AM
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So there's nothing else I need to know? Bring EXTRA food (and treats), something for the dog to sleep on (or in, if it's cold), make sure it all the shots are up to date (ticks are bad), aaand, that's it? The dog isn't small (golden retriever) but I'd still like to make him feel as comfortable out there as I can. I would also more than often be camping alone (hiking/camping buddy is moving to Kelowna), so the other thing I need to know is leash ettiquite (so to speak).
I'm sure this is all common sense, but never having a dog of my own to bring before, I wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything important.
Thanks Spunky and Blackfly! (cuuuute pic!) |
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Manitoba's misadventurin' bushwhackin', dog sloggin', dehydratin', beer drinkin' biggie - who's eager to peak bag Mt Currie in a dress
Squamish
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Posted - 09/20/2005 : 8:43 PM
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You pretty much got it.
I don't worry too much about leashes. But most of the trails and things I do aren't too populated. I can't imagine why I should leash him on a bushwack. I understand you do a lot of car camping though so leashing is something you should consider, at the very least tie him up at your site. If I was to do something crowded it Van I might leash him, but I wouldn't like it, because he pulls like crazy. And he's pretty polite, doesn't jump up on people anymore unless they really start to play with him. |
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canine loving, machete-toting bushwhacking lake seeker, Indiana Jones hat-wearing off-road 4x4 guru
Surrey Hole, BC
Canada
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Posted - 09/21/2005 : 09:15 AM
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| When car camping,bedding is not an issue,but on backpack trip,a beat up old closed cell sleeping pad will work well,and as Spunky said,sometimes an aluminum space blanket can give comfort in harsh condition.We also avoid letting the dogs in the water,before bedtime |
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Cold(er) weather camping/hiking
