Camping with a dog

Anything to do with camping, fundamentals, secrets, etc...

Re: Camping with a dog

Postby working on it » Sun Jun 10, 2018 1:45 pm

tony.latham wrote:We've found that as long as they have their own camp chairs, proper eclipse sunglasses, and sleep in the teardrop while we sleep on the ground under the truck, they're just fine.

Image

Image

;)

Tony
My dogs rule the house; I'm sure that if/when I bring one or more along camping with me, it'll be the same.
154766
2013 HHRv "squareback/squaredrop", rugged, 4x8 TTT, 2225 lbs
  • *3500 lb Dexter EZ-Lube braked axle, 3000 lb.springs, active-progressive bumpstop suspension
  • *27 x 8.5-14LT AT tires (x 3) *Weight Distribution system for single-beam tongue
  • *100% LED's & GFCI outlets, 3x fans, AM/FM/CD/Aux. *A/C & heat, Optima AGM, inverter & charger(s)
  • *extended-run, on-board, 2500w generator *Coleman dual-fuel stove & lantern, Ikea grill, vintage skillet
  • *zinc/stainless front & side racks *98"L x 6" diameter rod & reel carrier tube on roof
173193172890148599
User avatar
working on it
2000 Club
2000 Club
 
Posts: 2170
Images: 457
Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:05 pm
Location: DFW Texas

Re: Camping with a dog

Postby friz » Sun Jun 24, 2018 11:47 am

My dog is a home body so that seals it for us. Changing his routine stresses him too much. Can dogs be agoraphobic?

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
The "Sin Bin"
150133
User avatar
friz
500 Club
 
Posts: 737
Images: 2
Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 10:01 pm

Re: Camping with a dog

Postby Bill n Robi » Mon Jun 25, 2018 12:56 pm

Tehya has her cot - keeps her off the ground - mostly because of crawling things...
rsz_img_3092 (1).jpg
rsz_img_3092 (1).jpg (65.11 KiB) Viewed 6028 times


Cot in dog magazine - $49.99
Optional cover - $11.99
plus shipping and handling
finding cot at walmart with the cover included - $17.99
Finding out BOTH ship from the same address - Priceless
2015 T@G Max
2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4 Door Short Bed
User avatar
Bill n Robi
The 300 Club
 
Posts: 390
Images: 4
Joined: Mon Dec 01, 2014 4:32 pm
Location: Big Pine, Ca
Top

Re: Camping with a dog

Postby Sparksalot » Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:12 pm

A recent trip to camp with some old friends, cool off in the lake, and do a shakedown cruise.

155170

155171
Holy cow, Rose is a teenager now! Done? Surely you jest. A teardrop is never "done".

The Compass Rose build thread: viewtopic.php?t=23213

Inspiration: http://tnttt.com/Design_Library/Trailer%20for%20Two.htm

It's got a cop motor, a 5.3 LS plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. ~ Elwood Blues
User avatar
Sparksalot
Silver Donating Member
 
Posts: 1624
Images: 682
Joined: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:36 pm
Location: Texas by God
Top

Re: Camping with a dog

Postby sabasarge » Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:13 pm

Zach loves the snow and cold....to a point ;)
Attachments
5206E5CA-125C-4532-8D79-E3C3027BD365.jpeg
5206E5CA-125C-4532-8D79-E3C3027BD365.jpeg (878.07 KiB) Viewed 5809 times
48923BC5-F34E-4F94-95A3-B233ABC6574B.jpeg
48923BC5-F34E-4F94-95A3-B233ABC6574B.jpeg (509.19 KiB) Viewed 5809 times
User avatar
sabasarge
Teardrop Inspector
 
Posts: 9
Joined: Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:58 pm
Location: Columbia Gorge
Top

Re: Camping with a dog

Postby Graniterich » Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:15 pm

Billy loves camping! Image

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
User avatar
Graniterich
Donating Member
 
Posts: 501
Joined: Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:39 pm
Top

Re: Camping with a dog

Postby wildcatphotography » Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:14 am

My dog can take it or leave it. I don't have a reliable dog sitter, so he goes where I go. Losing my dog to thieves or heat is not going to happen, so I don't travel in July and August.

I once read about a cop who left the car running but it shut off, and his police dog died. Even when I'm with him, it's a problem keeping him cool. Might be ok at the coast. More places should allow dogs. Whole vans full of dogs get stolen. I can't take the chance. I go through drive-through places to eat.
wildcatphotography
Teardrop Builder
 
Posts: 49
Images: 4
Joined: Tue Jan 05, 2016 4:59 pm
Top

Re: Camping with a dog

Postby Tomterrific » Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:25 am

It seems like camping with a dog is more difficult than I thought. We even miss our cat when we camp. A few thoughts.
A shower really is not a requirement if weekend camping. That solves the problem of shower separation. Tony showed an interesting setup with a garden sprayer. I bought a 2 gallon sprayer from Harbor Freight for only $10 and set up a wash station when we primitive camped in very hot weather. It worked great!
Portapotty and an enclosure keeps the dog with you during those breaks.
Good planning for self prepared meals so you can keep your dog with you. Drive through suggestion previously mentioned is a good idea.

We just went on a trip of 2800 miles and every state park allowed dogs. There were plenty of campers with dogs, even some in tents. I have seen a few single women and men camping with large dogs. They tied them up outside the bath house but thankfully the dogs were friendly and just waited. Most dog campers had full sized RVs and just left the dog inside.

Tt
Tomterrific
500 Club
 
Posts: 611
Images: 8
Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2015 3:18 pm
Location: Central Ohio
Top

Re: Camping with a dog

Postby Archie » Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:13 pm

I camp with my dog (an Aussie/Border Collie X) and I took my dog across Canada in hot weather towing my teardrop - I never left him in the car untended except once or twice to run into the gas station with the car right there at the pump and I had eyes on the car. If I had to go into a store I took him in with me - into Walmart, into Canadian Tire, etc I only once was told I couldn't bring him in. Sign no dogs or obvious places - no dogs - I just didn't go there. Now that was Canada, but even US you can always do until told otherwise. Take him and if asked to leave say 'oh sorry' and leave. Obviously no restaurants but I used drive throughs. Also lots of big stores (in Canada anyway) have pickup orders - need groceries, call in order and pick up at curb.
Campgrounds were great just follow the rules. I never left him in the trailer untended except when I went for a shower or into a multi stall bathroom - my dog is a barker but only if he thinks he is protecting me. Provincial campgrounds are often pit toilets so I just brought him in (he didn't like the smell any more than I did) Consider even 10 minutes too long to leave in a car even in the shade when it is as hot as the last couple of summers.

Almost lost him once as he barged past me when getting out of trailer-leash wasn't on yet, recall not his best training - so safety - never open trailer door until he is leashed, I travel with light fencing and put it around the door so if he does barge out he can't go anywhere. Fencing also useful for blocking off back of SUV when sitting at stops with the back open, giving him some off leash time in campsite - it can make a circle and fasten closed or half circle against trailer or can be jagged or straight line. Used it a lot. Loved having my pupper with me to cuddle, company in the rain, howl at the moon find a way to be safe.
Archie
Teardrop Inspector
 
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:43 pm
Top

Previous

Return to Camping Secrets

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests