Camping with your dog is a memorable experience that strengthens the bond your already have. Spending time outdoors, seeking adventures and exploring the natural world around you with your furry companion offers many possibilities for fun.

1. 7 Tips for Summertime Camping with Your Dog

2. Summertime Camping with Your Dog
Summertime, a time for us to escape the daily stress of life
and have fun, reconnecting with family and friends within
nature. All our senses are awakened to the outdoors. We
take our four-legged best friend for longer walks, we share
ice cream with them and throw a frisbee endlessly for both
their and our enjoyment. Life is good, we experience in the
joy of summer more completely with our dogs.

3. 1. Camp Location - Dogs Welcome and Safe
 When searching for a pet friendly campground using the
internet or other dog owners will help you on your journey
to discover the perfect campsite
 Once a campground is selected find out their rules and
regulations for having a dog while camping, not every
campground will have the same set of rules so read
carefully.
 If traveling far from home, use www.aaha.com to find an
animal hospital nearby in case of emergencies and for all
of your dog’s healthcare needs.

4. 2. Veterinary Care in Case Your Furry BFF in
Case of Emergency
 Prior to your camping trip schedule a visit for your dog to
the Veterinarian.
 Mention your trip to the veterinarian and ask them to check
overall health of your dog.
 Make sure your dog’s vaccines are up to date and get any
necessary shots prior to leaving for your trip.
 Refill and dispense medications such as Heartworm and
Flea & Tick medication, ensuring they are covered
medically while you are camping outdoors.
 Discuss any health issues and details about what you will
be doing on your trip to ensure your dog is physically able
to handle it.

5. 3. Let Your Dog Check out the Camping
Supplies
 While packing for the trip let your dog participate, smelling
the items, watching you check to make sure the tent
works, the lanterns, etc.
 Deal with any behavior problems that arise during packing.
If they fear the tent, assemble it and let them play with a
chew toy inside or even go so far as to have a overnight
camp out in the backyard for you and your dog to test the
waters prior to the trip.

6. 4. Camping Essentials - Your Dogs' Needs are
Unique
 Start with portable food and water bowls, plus food and
water and lots of it. They eat more just like we do. All that
fresh air, hiking and playing outdoors makes a dog
hungrier and thirstier, be prepared.
 Having a few extra leashes and collars in case they break,
get lost or chewed not to mention a stake and tether to
keep your dog in one location during certain camping
situations.
 A dog crate, dog tent or other type of sleeping space that
is both comfortable and safe.
 Bringing a selection of assorted toys for their
entertainment when you are cooking a meal or relaxing
would put a smile on their furry face.

7. 5. Give Your Canine Pal a Training Refresher
Course before Hitting the Trail
 In advance of your trip practice daily the essential training
commands your dog has learned.
 If needed spend extra time going over areas, you or your
dog are lacking in skill.
 Ensure all obedience skills come natural for their safety
and the enjoyment of everyone camping.
 Commands to review are sit, stay, come and down, the
very basics.

8. 6. Upon Arrival - Your Dog will be Excited, be
Ready
 Your dog will be excited upon arrival, if possible, take on a
nice walk before setting up letting them explore with their
senses this new territory you have taken them to.
 Decide on a safe place to tether your dog so you can set
up the site, if you tie a rope between two trees and attach
the leash, it will provide a bit more room for them to roam.
Be sure your dog is secure, they will many new sites,
sounds, smells to tempt your dog to run.
 Make sure you provide food and water and some toys for
entertainment and spray with dog friendly insect repellent.

9. 7. Camping Etiquette for Dogs Matters Too
 Always keep your dog on a leash for their safety and the
respect of other campers.
 Remember to ensure that your dog has plenty of water on
hand that is changed regularly throughout day and take
your dog on many walks with you to provide new smells
and a tired body which will mean a better-behaved dog,
meaning less barking and wildness.
 At the end of each hiking trek or before bedtime take a
quick check for ticks, thorns and other outdoors
annoyances, the sooner they are removed the better.

10. Thankyou !