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Camping Safely With Your Dog

A little preparation and a few simple steps to keep your dogs safe can let you combine your passion for camping and your love for your dog, since many love to be outside, with the pastime of camping so that it can be fun year around in many areas.

Regardless of their size or breed, k9’s can be highly susceptible to temperature. It is important, when camping with your dog, to choose a campsite that caters to their requirements. If its particularly hot outdoors, for instance, then choose a campsite with adequate shade. Likewise, select a campsite with some exposure to the sunshine, if it is cool, so they can get warm.

Sitting around an open fire is one of the pleasures of camping. Unfortunately, this pleasure can pose significant danger to dogs if they unintentionally get too close. Especially when they are playing. Long tails can swing across the flames and the next thing you know youre chasing a flaming dog. Not fun.

It’s a good notion to wear a brightly colored vest, so put one on your dog as well , especially if you’re camping during hunting season, or in and around hunting areas. You wouldn’t want a hunter to mistake your dog for being a deer.

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 , even if you have the best dog in the world, can cause problems. Not only are fights between dogs scary, but your dog can become seriously hurt.

Although it is still important to keep a close eye on your dog, if you are in an open area camping, then a leash isn’t required . Critters such as bears, moose, deer or skunks can injure your dog, who thinks he’s just having fun.

A first aid kit. Its a good thought to always have a first aid kit for your dog but when you go camping, its essential . A first aid kit will include 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

Pack a stake and long leash so you can give your dog some freedom around the campsite and dont have to worry about them wandering off. A portable pen functions well too, if you have a smaller dog.

Pack plenty of food and treats. Most of what we eat is not right for a dog’s digestion, and some of it can even be poison, so while it is tempting to feed your dog the food you’re consuming, to avoid ants crawling around their dog food bowl while camping, you should not. For instance, dogs don’t need sugar, and although smores are delightful, the chocolate can be toxic to your dog. Make sure to feed your dog on its regular schedule, and stick to your dog’s food.

Pack lots of water. You should, at all times, make water accessible to your dog. They can get overheated easily, and water helps them cool down. Also, you dont want your dog drinking 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.

Baggies for waste. Its tempting to let your dog go au natural and leave dog waste on the ground when camping; however, its not natural for dogs to be in that environment and its unpleasant for other campers. Make sure to clean up after your dog, utilizing the appropriate materials. Make sure your dog doesn’t get into the waste of other animals, so keep a close watch on them. A dog’s strong sense of smell can sometimes get them into trouble . The last thing you want is a dog thats eaten animal waste or rolled in it.

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

Doggie life jackets. It is important to make sure you have a doggy life jacket if you’re going to be in and around water. Many dogs love to swim but they can become tired quickly and they dont have the ability to tell us. You can make sure your dog is safe on the water by simply using a life jacket for him.

Flea & tick repellant. Ticks and fleas are prevalent outdoors, and we all know they cause many diseases. A collar, powder, or spray can help keep your dog safe from these insect born illnesses.

You both can have a magnificent time while camping with your pooch . It’s an opportunity for your dog to explore new area, scents, and experiences, and also a chance for you to enjoy the out of doors.By taking the time to prepare and pack accordingly, you and your dog will have a fun and healthy camping experience.

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