Is it necessary to buy my dog a mini camping tent?

Sam

I like to bring my dog camp with me, should I buy him a camping dog tent?

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No no no no. Dogs are pack orientated animals. The best thing to do is have him/her sleep in the tent with you. He/She will be 10x happier. Remember, dogs aren't humans, they don't really care for "me" and "mine" unless it pertains to food. So do your puppy a favor, and show him you still love him ;D

Dogs. Camping. Quiet Hours.?

cjrossi

Now that we're back in camping country for the 1st time since we got our dogs, we'd like to take our dogs camping with us - but our only worry is that they will bark at night - we anticipate that they'll hear noises, other dogs etc. and bark after quiet hours.

The dogs are small enough to easily fit in our tent, so we can quickly stop them, but we don't know how we're going to be able to PREVENT them

Any ideas based on personal experience on how to 'socialize' and train your dog for the camping experience?

We'll probly do a dry run in our backyard ... looking for other ideas/solutions.

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I've canoed and camped with my dogs for the last 10 years. I have 3 large dogs in my tent with me.
I've found what works best is having them leashed in my tent - firstly, to prevent them from getting too excited in the tent and secondly, I don't want them wrecking the mesh on the door if the decide to charge out.

I have found they get most excited over chipmunks. But honestly, I've found they all adjust to the nighttime noises and cannot think of a time they began to bark in the night hours. They run around all day and are all exhausted by nighttime.

Socialization is just going and doing - unless you want to practice by pitching a tent in your backyard and sleeping in it - myself, I cannot be bothered.

My dogs are 11, 7 and 4 - and each one started the same way. They will bark at people making too much noise or other dogs -I stay out of public places and canoe in the backcountry - where people are at least spaced a good distance apart. If you are camping in a campground surrounded by people in tent trailers - good luck with peace and quiet. It will be a zoo and your dogs will fit right in

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I would not use a bark collar - as others point out, if there really is something to be concerned about you want your dog to alert you. I have had a bear outside my tent once, and was glad I have them leashed inside the tent - nothing worse than a run-a-way tent.
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FWIW, the first time I took my rescue GSD - she didn't want to get in the tent. Then once she did, i cannot get her out! They become very acclimated to the routine and even though the tent is soft it is a psychological barrier -

Dogs adjust to nighttime sounds like people do - its something that only through practice they learn.
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Never give your dogs food or bones inside the tent - it invites wildlife. I do bring bones for my dogs and they chew them outside - I make sure they are not left hanging around for raccoons and other critters.

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How much would it cost to spend 2 months camping?

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We're wanting to take June and July off and just go camping through the state of New Mexico and the grand canyon.

We'll have $1,500 a month and $400 a month for food.
Our monthly going out would be $110 for phones, $157 for our truck, $63 for insurance, plus diapers, wipes and dog food, so about $100.

We plan on staying about 5-7 days in each location, and one of those weeks we'll be staying for free at someone's house.

We're considering buying a cab over camper, it'll be slightly easier than tent camping, but I think it'll be more expensive.

We'll be bringing bikes, so when we stop we won't be driving a ton.

Our main ideas are the grand canyon, Carlsbad caverns, white sands, Roswell, etc.

Does this sound possible with our income?

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$1900 per month should do you just fine. People have made that tour on a whole lot less. Assuming your vehicle is in good shape. It's getting hot out there though. Carry lots of water.
I've been to Carlsbad Caverns, it's very wonderful.
Grand Canyon is going to cost you some. I have heard that they don't even allow cars at the South rim any more, gotta park outside and get bused in. Check on that and be prepared.
White Sands and Roswell won't cost much and I assume Roswell has camping.

You should be able to do all that with the resources you have. I wouldn't do the RV thing, it costs a lot to park them and they require lots of maintenance (and fuel). Use tents.

Hope it goes well!! Sounds like a great trip.

Where is my best bet for a weekend in the Outer Banks?

Navyboy82

My wife and I would like to grab a small cabin or tent camp in the Outer Banks. We live in Norfolk, and are planning lots of exciting weekends for the summer. I enjoy fishing and surfing. My wife likes to relax a read with a drink. We have a dog and would like to be able to have a campfire. Where should we go? Most impotantly my wife needs to enjoy it as I am trying to ease her into the joys of camping. Thanks in advance!

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You need to carefully consider the camping idea. If she's a first time camper then OBX is not the place to start. First there's no shade and try putting up a canopy in a 20 mph breeze, not uncommon and not unusual. Second if the breeze is from the sound the skeeters can be overwhelming. So there's a good chance it could be a bad first time camping experience. Instead, why not get a motel in Nags Head. The Colonial Inn is a good one www.colonialinnmotel.com, phone 252 441-7308. I've stayed there myself. They allow dogs in certain rooms and I don't think there's an extra charge. The owner has a golden retriever 'Chief' who stays in the office and greets guests. It's right next door to the Nags Head pier for fishing, dining and beer and wine in the evening. They may have a full bar. On a good day you can surf right out in front since the presence of the pier helps improve the wave action. The place has great rates. As good as they get on the OBX. The only thing you won't be able to do is the campfire deal.

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