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Tips for camping with dogs!<\/strong><\/h1>\n


\n<\/strong>Going camping with your dogs?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got some great tips for Ontario campers!<\/p>\n

As much as you love camping in Ontario for the crisp, fresh air, the feeling of warm pine needles underfoot, and the quiet, morning view of a steamy lake from the doorway of your tent when you wake up\u2014guess what? Your dog loves it even more.<\/p>\n

Put yourself in their paws\u2014peeing in the fenced backyard or walking through the city on a leash simply can\u2019t compete with the thrill of jumping out of the tent and diving into the lake while your beloved owner stokes the fire to make the morning coffee. Camping is the best! The trill of sassy squirrel up a tree will occupy your pooch for hours, and they\u2019ll be so tired from the hiking and swimming, that the evening nap in the last of the day\u2019s warm light will knock your dog into oblivion before the s’mores even start to sizzle.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no question\u2014taking your pooch camping is great exercise for them and can be super fun for your whole family, but there\u2019s a few things you\u2019ll need to think about and pack to make sure the camping trip is a safe and comfortable one for your favourite canine.<\/p>\n

OUR TOP TIPS FOR CAMPING IN ONTARIO WITH DOGS:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Be aware of ticks<\/strong><\/em>\u2014they\u2019re out there. Talk to your vet about getting flea and tick medication for dogs well before your trip, so they don\u2019t pick one up when in the woods.<\/p>\n

Pack more than enough food and water to last the trip.<\/strong><\/em> Your dog will be more active than usual, so pack a little extra chow and lots of water, especially if you will be camping inland or diving deep to camp in Ontario\u2019s backcountry.<\/p>\n

Dog tags<\/strong><\/em>\u2014make sure your tags are up to date and attached to your dog\u2019s collar, in case the epic chase after a deer takes your pooch into the next town.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget the dog bed.<\/strong><\/em> If you don\u2019t want a wet dog on your sleeping bag, at least provide an alternative. Fair\u2019s fair.<\/p>\n

Bring your normal dog walking gear<\/strong><\/em>\u2014leashes, harness, etc., as you may want to restrain your dog from wildlife, or if you\u2019re going for a long trail hike where you may bump into other campers or dogs.<\/p>\n

Do a trial run in your backyard.<\/strong><\/em> If you can, set up a tent in your backyard, and get your dog familiar with it, so it\u2019s not a shock when you ask them to sleep inside it with you. A nervous dog won\u2019t sleep well, and may not even go inside. Don\u2019t find this out when you\u2019re 5km deep in the woods, and it\u2019s nighttime.<\/p>\n

Pack your poop bags.<\/strong> <\/em>If you\u2019re camping on someone else\u2019s property, make sure you pick up the dog poop. (And ahem, always bury your own if there\u2019s\u00a0no outhouse!).<\/p>\n

Near a lake? Bring some towels to dry off your dog before they accidentally swamp your tent. On that note, always keep your tent door zipped shut, to prevent insects and muddy dogs from going in there during the day.<\/p>\n

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Lindsey Irwin | 21 MAR 2018<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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