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Post by workingclassdog on Apr 29, 2016 0:55:12 GMT
DH wanted to know what the majority thinks... on one hand we hear not to take the dog because of wildlife and such.. then on the other hand he/we see everyone taking their dogs with them. So just curious. If it even matters we have a Husky that would go if we camp this season.. Our little 5 pounder terrier mix would not go.. He is a barker and yeah, I can hear it now.. yap yap yap all night long.. lol
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Post by scrapngranny on Apr 29, 2016 0:59:47 GMT
We always take our dogs with us, but we do keep them leashed at all times. Being on a leash prevents them from chasing any squirrels or other wild life they might see, also keeps them from wandering into other campsites.
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Post by garcia5050 on Apr 29, 2016 1:16:05 GMT
We've only been dog owners for one year, but yes, the dog always comes on camping trips.
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Post by kellybelly77 on Apr 29, 2016 1:19:47 GMT
Dh camps and we don't see many dogs. Our friends that he goes with never take theirs. Although, last summer their cat managed to stow away in the RV and got to stay at the campground for the weekend.  |
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Post by padresfan619 on Apr 29, 2016 1:21:30 GMT
Only on trips where we are not going to be going on overnight hikes. If we are sticking around at one camp site for the trip we bring her.
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Post by leannec on Apr 29, 2016 1:27:45 GMT
We don't camp anymore because I'm so over it ... long story  Anyway, we always took the dogs or dog depending on how many we had at the time ... as long as you keep an eye on them you should be fine |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Apr 29, 2016 1:33:15 GMT
Part of the reason we got our RV was so we could take the dogs with us and not have to leave them with a pet sitter. So, yes, we take all three of them The German Shepherd Dog used to bark a lot because she thought it was her job to guard the RV. The last time we had them in the RV at a dog show, we were the quietest rig there! She didn't even bark when we had visitors, so she's come a long way. Our dogs LOVE going camping/RVing with us. The Samoyeds travel in the crate in the middle of the floor of the RV and the GSD sits buckled into the couch. Our dogs all get excited when they see us pack the RV and both of the Samoyeds try to be the first one in the travel crate! Our dogs are always on a leash when they are outside. Depending on the camping site they are sometimes on a long line. We have a pretty good system of walking them. I get up and take the morning shift. I take the puppy out first, then the old man dog and then the GSD. Then dh does the night shift and we all split the day walks. So far our longest trip has been from Seattle to Idaho (Silverwood). This year our longest trip will be Seattle to Albany Oregon. We usually take our RV out about 6-8 times a year. |
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Post by jayfab on Apr 29, 2016 1:35:08 GMT
Yes, always kept on leash tho.
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Post by Nink on Apr 29, 2016 2:00:02 GMT
Yup. We take both of them. An Australian cattle dog and a Jack Russell/chihuahua mix. But they are kept on leashes.
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Post by angieh1996 on Apr 29, 2016 2:05:19 GMT
We love to camp and our dogs always go if possible. They are staked to the ground on a long lead in the shade while we are outside and they are in the camper with us at night.
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Post by cmpeter on Apr 29, 2016 2:07:29 GMT
No, we wouldn't take our Dalmatian. . There are often trails we want to hike that say no dogs or other activities (canoeing) that she wouldn't be a fan off.
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Post by nitad on Apr 29, 2016 2:12:16 GMT
I take my dogs and leave DH at home. not kidding.
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Post by zookeeper on Apr 29, 2016 2:21:25 GMT
No. I used to until Annie came home with ticks and we had the summer of tick hell. Not even joking. She was on tick meds but apparently they did not work for her. My house was visible from outer space by the end of the summer. It. Was. Hell. On. Earth.
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Post by Mary Kay Lady on Apr 29, 2016 4:55:00 GMT
Yes. I've always kept my dog either tied up or on a leash.
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Post by azredhead on Apr 29, 2016 5:00:46 GMT
YES! We'd be in big trouble if we didn't!! Duke LOVES it. He's a Lab. The funny part is Duke believes in the 'buddy system' no one was allowed to wander in the woods alone, even if it was cause you had to water a bush and take a shovel! He had to make sure you were gonna be okay and go with you. At night he would go on a roaming leash so he could wander but we could keep him in our area. And a reflected collar.
Pia the Lab/Akita is not so much of a traveler. She doesn't even like the car. So we haven't taken her yet. She's just been on road trips with us. Duke loves to travel.
We had shih tzu's before the Labs. They hated it! In fact we would put the younger one in a camping chair or something and try and make him comfy. He would head for the car. It was kinda funny. We still joke about it even when we got Duke we were happy that he loves it.
My Dh will sometimes even take Duke when he goes with his cousins to go up for a day trip. That was before Pia. We want to take both of them but she is so hard to get in the car especially when she hates it.
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Post by omarakbt on Apr 29, 2016 7:03:25 GMT
Depends on where you are camping and what the rules are, not just for the campsites but also on trails
For instance dogs are allowed in campgrounds at most national parks but not on the various trails What would you do while you hike? Will it be cool enough to crate the dog in the car? In a tent? is your dog used to being crated?
Will ui have an exercise pen to put the dog in while you cook? hanging out at the beach?
We do take our dogs but our dogs are accustomed to being crated, to being in pens when we need them to be.
Sometimes it's the best option, sometimes not so much
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 10:53:12 GMT
Growing up, our dogs went with us. Even the spoiled sheltie. The airedale was at home outside and loved it. He was well-behaved and quiet.
Our beagle? NO. She screams when she sees another dog. Nothing will shut her up. She hates being outside. She's a terrible walker. Most of the places we go do not have dog-friendly beaches which doesn't really matter because she hates water. She would tear up the tents trying to get out if she heard another dog or saw one. Plus she's terrible on long car drives. She is just not a camping dog.
I want another dog. If we do, it'll be a dog that likes car drives, camping, etc. The beagle can stay home with my parents or at the kennel.
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Post by anxiousmom on Apr 29, 2016 11:04:45 GMT
No, we wouldn't take our Dalmatian. . There are often trails we want to hike that say no dogs or other activities (canoeing) that she wouldn't be a fan off. My dad was a canoer (is that even a word?  ) He was a wildlife biologist and was more comfortable outside than in-he actually hiked the Appalachian Trail end to end twice. He loved to canoe and had a lab that he would take with him. That dog would see my dad start to load up the canoe and he would run and jump in the car and wouldn't get out lest he be left alone. I think the biggest challenge with this dog and the canoe was keeping him in-he also loved to swim and always wanted to jump in and chase turtles, fish, alligators...what ever he saw. |
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Post by giatocj on Apr 29, 2016 12:39:22 GMT
Always! Tucker loves camping and I can't even imagine going without him.
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Post by Fidget on Apr 29, 2016 12:46:38 GMT
We never did for a couple of reasons. The rules of most campgrounds are that you cannot leave the dog unattended and we liked to explore the area shops, museums, wineries etc. Places that are not dog friendly. We also like to go out to eat on occasion.
The ONE time we did take our dog, she ended up with a "hot spot" it was the nastiest and most painful thing I had ever seen her have. Not sure if it was from camping or not, but it was the one and only time she ever had anything like it.
Ultimately, it should depend on what you like to do outside the campground (if anything) and what the campground rules are!
Have fun camping!!
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Post by workingclassdog on Apr 29, 2016 14:31:35 GMT
thanks for the responses!!! Of course we would keep her leased. We wouldn't go somewhere obviously where dogs are not allowed. The Rocky National Park is pretty much in our backyard so there are TONS of places to go... We wouldn't be going into any towns per say but Colorado is really dog friendly there are not many places where you can't go without the dog. She is a good dog and travels well. She used to go hiking with my BIL but she is getting to old for that and a bad hip. She is good for long slow walks and it's not like I am going to try to climb a 14'ner. hahahaha.. And we don't typically camp at campgrounds.. usually in just open areas.. this year not sure what the plan is though, our 7 year old is going for her first time and a campground might be easier for her to get used to camping.. (no RV for us.. but I have a cot!!! haha)
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Post by MerryMom on Apr 29, 2016 20:43:02 GMT
I'm not a big fan to taking dogs, mostly because I always seem to camp near someone who has brought their dog. Said dog barks incessantly which is disturbing to the other campers. Even if your dog is not normally a "barker", many dogs will bark at what they are hearing around (rustling of wildlife around them, smelling wildlife around them). However, if you are determined to bring him, then make sure that pets are even allowed at the campsite. Your dog should be on a leash or chain at all times. I would recommend putting the dog in your tent at night.
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Post by blue tulip on Apr 29, 2016 20:54:35 GMT
we don't, because we leave the campground often to sightsee. the dogs can't come with us, and they can't be left alone per every campground rule I've seen. plus I am so irritated when someone brings a dog who barks at everything, and i know our little one would do that. so, they stay home.
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Post by azredhead on Apr 29, 2016 21:40:40 GMT
I should have added we don't go to normal 'campsites' with people. We usually take the off road or rough sites that are very far apart from others. campers. They still have spots but we like to be as far away from other people! |
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Post by scrapbug on Apr 29, 2016 22:08:14 GMT
We usually do. We have a beagle and a golden retriever. We feel camping is the time we can let loose and have the dogs around to share the fun.
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Post by scrappersue on Apr 29, 2016 23:02:13 GMT
Absolutely!! One of the reasons I love camping is because I can take our dog (not put him in a kennel). I wouldn't dream of leaving him. We tent camp and he stays in the campsite without being leased. If we go for a walk or a hike we leash him. At night when we are sitting around the fire he will ask to go in the tent and go to sleep
Edited to add - we never leave the campsite without the dog and the camp grounds we go to (mostly state parks) most people have dogs. |
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Post by MissChris on Apr 30, 2016 5:06:32 GMT
Yes, we always take our dog(s) camping with us. They're always on a very long run in the campsite and we always keep them on a leash when hiking around the area.
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 30, 2016 5:16:46 GMT
We made it a rule no dogs allowed when camping because one dog who was getting old would snap at people for no reason. A couple of times it was an actual bite! We also have some people that are allergic. It's land owned by my mom, so her place, her rules. |
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Post by BeckyTech on Apr 30, 2016 5:16:49 GMT
I would be careful about ticks. I've always heard that tick collars don't work, you might want to ask your vet about tick protection.
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Apr 30, 2016 5:22:55 GMT
I take mine everytime
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) He was a wildlife biologist and was more comfortable outside than in-he actually hiked the Appalachian Trail end to end twice. He loved to canoe and had a lab that he would take with him. That dog would see my dad start to load up the canoe and he would run and jump in the car and wouldn't get out lest he be left alone. 
