Camping Lovers Guide

Combining your love for camping and your love for your pooch can make the pastime of camping enjoyable year around, in many locations since a lot of dogs love to be outdoors , as long as you make a little preparation and follow a few simple steps to keep them safe.

K9's, regardless of their size and breed, can be highly susceptible to temperature. It is important, when camping with your dog, to choose a campsite that caters to their needs . A campsite with adequate of shade, for instance, should be selected if it is particularly hot outside . Conversely if it’s chilly , choose a campsite with some exposure to the sunshine so they can get warm.

One of the pleasures of camping is sitting around an open fire. This particular pleasure , however, poses significant danger to dogs that may unintentionally get too close. Particularly when they’re playing. Long tails can swish across the flames and the next thing you know you’re chasing a flaming dog. That's not fun.

Be sure to put a brightly colored vest on your dog, and it's a good notion to wear one yourself, if you are camping during hunting season, or in and around hunting areas. You would not want your dog mistaken for a deer by a hunter.

When you are camping in public camping areas, it is critical to pay attention to leash laws and keep you dog close by at all times. Other dogs and people can cause trouble, even if you have the best dog in the world. Your dog can become seriously hurt, and besides, battles between dogs are scary.

If you’re in an open area camping, then a leash isn’t necessary but it’s still important to keep a close watch on your dog. Animals such as bears, moose, deer or skunks can hurt your dog, who thinks he's just having fun.

A first aid kit. It’s a good thought to always have a first aid kit for your dog but when you go camping, it’s essential .  Take along a first aid kit with the following items:

* Coated aspirin
* Bandages
* Septic powder
* Small nail scissors
* Ear and eye ointment
* Tick tweezers
* Waterproof surgical tape
* Snake bite kit
* Benadryl
* Antibiotic ointment

You won't have to worry about your dog wandering off if you will pack a stake and a long leash so they can have some freedom around the campsite. A portable pen works well too, if you have a smaller dog.

Pack plenty of food and treats. To avoid having ants crawl around their dog food and food bowl, it is tempting to feed your dog the food you are consuming while camping; however, most of what we eat isn't right for a dog's digestion and some of it can be poison. For example , dogs don't need sugar, and although smores are delicious , the chocolate can be toxic to your dog. Keep your dog on his normal schedule and stick to his dog food.

Pack water, lots of it. Make sure water is available to your dog at all times. It’s easy for them to get overheated and water helps cool them down. Additionally , you don’t want your dog lapping out of puddles, rivers or lakes because of algae, which can be toxic not to mention parasites, which are often present in untreated bodies of water.

Pack baggies, for waste. While it is tempting to let your dog go au natural, and leave dog excrement on the ground when camping, it is not natural for dogs to be in that environment, and other campers find it displeasing. Make sure to clean up after your dog, utilizing suitable materials. Keep a close watch on your dog, making sure they do not get into the fecal matter of other animals. A dog's strong sense of smell can sometimes get them into difficulty. The last thing you want is a dog that’s eaten animal waste or rolled in it.

Bedding. This is for both safety and comfort. Bedding will help your dog regulate its body temperature at night when it gets cold .

Life jacket. If you’re going to be in and around water, it’s important to make sure you have a doggy life jacket. Your dog may love to swim, but does not have the ability to tell you if it becomes fatigued swiftly. An easy way to make sure your dog is safe on the water is by using a life jacket.

Flea & tick repellant. Fleas and ticks carry many diseases, as we all know, and they're prevalent outdoors. A collar, powder, or spray can help protect your dog from these insect born illnesses.

Camping with your pooch can be a great time for both of you. It’s a chance for you to enjoy the out of doors and it’s an opportunity for your dog to explore new areas, scents and experiences.Preparing and packing accordingly can allow your dog to have a fun and healthy camping experience.

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