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MyPann · 01-27-2010, 08:51 PM

I am going to take my furbutts camping with me (cabin not tent) in hocking hills in March. I know that I need to be very careful with them and keep them on a leash and be careful of the wildlife. What other advise can you give me please? It's going to be our first 'family' vacation so I am nervous and excited, but please give me all the advise you can don't hold back!

I want it to be a fun and safe adventure for all of us

mjharpst · 01-27-2010, 08:53 PM

We have a great time camping with ours they love it! We use our leads and we also have an xpen and that is amazing! I would totally recommend getting one so that they can run and play in there. Have fun and just keep an eye out!

orlnurse · 01-27-2010, 08:55 PM

Are they currently on a flea and tick prevention medication? I'm thinking more of the ticks in this situation actually. I don't know how prevalent they are there at that time of year, but its something to think about

MyPann · 01-27-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by orlnurse

Are they currently on a flea and tick prevention medication? I'm thinking more of the ticks in this situation actually. I don't know how prevalent they are there at that time of year, but its something to think about

Yes Pann is, Artemis isn't yet but will be by the time we go, were going in March so we are set there... at least we hope so!

MyPann · 01-27-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mjharpst

We have a great time camping with ours they love it! We use our leads and we also have an xpen and that is amazing! I would totally recommend getting one so that they can run and play in there. Have fun and just keep an eye out!

Where is a good place to get an xpen? I want to find a good one and not pay too much.

pinkii726 · 01-27-2010, 09:15 PM

Oh it is so fun!!

Always be sure that you keep them on a leash and never out of your sight! I have never had a problem with mine and we go camping in tent! =) So much more fun, although the cabins are beautiful!

Checklist
(Flea and Tick && Heartworm Meds)
(Leash)
(Food)
(Water)
(First Aid, You never know what can happen to you or them)
(Exercise Pen, if you are into that, walking is the best medicine)
(Love,lovelove)

Oh and last but not least
(RELAXATION!!!!)

Have a great trip!

MyPann · 01-27-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pinkii726

Oh it is so fun!!

we go camping in tent! =) So much more fun, although the cabins are beautiful!

I went camping in a tent from age 5-18 Ive survived a lot of storms in them and it is much nicer is a cabin lol but I might do it again when/if the mood strikes lol
thanks for the checklist it is great!

pinkii726 · 01-27-2010, 09:28 PM

Yes, I know.. SUPRISE storms on top of that. I usually bail and sleep in my car...that doesn't have reclining seats! But I guess it beats being electricuted.. LOL

Britster · 01-28-2010, 07:32 AM

My dad brings his 2 dogs camping all the time and I can't WAIT to bring Jackson. I just
know he will love it. But my dad has an RV so I guess it's not "true camping" but anyways,
he bought an ex-pen so they can just open the RV door and let the dogs out in a little area.

YorkieD · 01-28-2010, 07:33 AM

we are campers also (we have a trailor)
what do you put in the first aid kit?
and also how do you keep their hair protected from dirt, burs,etc. & breakage?
we do have a tub in the trailor so I will be able to bath if we are gone for a couple of weeks

2girls · 01-28-2010, 08:09 AM

Ooooh camping!! So fun! When I travel I always bring nutrical and babywipes. Have a wonderful safe trip

chloesMama · 01-28-2010, 08:32 AM

We go camping ( in October/November, in a tent, in the cold

) and Chloe loves it !! I was worried at first but I just made sure to keep her with me ( and warm) at all the times and she had a blast.

I bought clothing and coat ( as well as snuggling her in my coat ) , a retractable leash so she could run in the open spaces without getting out of my sight , and wipes so I could clean her feet at night . I also took booties for her to wear in the daytime since it was cold ( which she didn't really like to wear) I also recommend a puppy/dog sling type carrier for hiking. We would take Chloe with us but I would end up with her in the sling halfway thru the hike so she could rest ( That may be unnecessary depending on the size of your baby , chloe was( is) small so I didn't want to push her too much ...even though she can hang with the big dogs

)

As long as you keep a close eye on your furbaby it will be fine

enjoy your trip !

amberlyhall · 01-28-2010, 09:28 AM

I also camp with my four yorkies and my two kids (boys 9 and 5 yr olds). We have a little 17 ft trailer. We always bring the ex-pen. It allows them to be outside but not tied to a tree and safe from passing dogs and other critters. I also have a large soft, foldable kennel that they like to hide in. They all sleep with me in the bed and never leave them unattended outside.

amberlyhall · 01-28-2010, 09:29 AM

I forgot to add that you can get shade covers for the top of the ex-pen so provide extra shade and protection from birds etc.

KelseyRose · 01-28-2010, 10:08 AM

Dog brush and some grooming scissors are a must. I don't know about you, but no matter where I go, especially forested areas though, Josephine seeks out and hones in on anything that will mat/get stuck in her fur. Tree sap, burs, twigs- you name it, she's had stuck in her fur. I always find such things easier to work out asap so its nice to have grooming tools ready.

01-27-2010, 08:51 PM	#1
MyPann Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 883	camping with the furbutts? I am going to take my furbutts camping with me (cabin not tent) in hocking hills in March. I know that I need to be very careful with them and keep them on a leash and be careful of the wildlife. What other advise can you give me please? It's going to be our first 'family' vacation so I am nervous and excited, but please give me all the advise you can don't hold back! I want it to be a fun and safe adventure for all of us

01-27-2010, 08:53 PM	#2
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	We have a great time camping with ours they love it! We use our leads and we also have an xpen and that is amazing! I would totally recommend getting one so that they can run and play in there. Have fun and just keep an eye out! __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

01-27-2010, 08:55 PM	#3
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	Are they currently on a flea and tick prevention medication? I'm thinking more of the ticks in this situation actually. I don't know how prevalent they are there at that time of year, but its something to think about __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

01-27-2010, 09:15 PM	#6
pinkii726 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Boston, Va, USA Posts: 169 Blog Entries: 1	Oh it is so fun!! Always be sure that you keep them on a leash and never out of your sight! I have never had a problem with mine and we go camping in tent! =) So much more fun, although the cabins are beautiful! Checklist (Flea and Tick && Heartworm Meds) (Leash) (Food) (Water) (First Aid, You never know what can happen to you or them) (Exercise Pen, if you are into that, walking is the best medicine) (Love,lovelove) Oh and last but not least (RELAXATION!!!!) Have a great trip! __________________ Me & ZZ are like Peanut Butter and Jelly. =) <3

01-27-2010, 09:28 PM	#8
pinkii726 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Boston, Va, USA Posts: 169 Blog Entries: 1	Yes, I know.. SUPRISE storms on top of that. I usually bail and sleep in my car...that doesn't have reclining seats! But I guess it beats being electricuted.. LOL __________________ Me & ZZ are like Peanut Butter and Jelly. =) <3

01-28-2010, 07:32 AM	#9
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	My dad brings his 2 dogs camping all the time and I can't WAIT to bring Jackson. I just know he will love it. But my dad has an RV so I guess it's not "true camping" but anyways, he bought an ex-pen so they can just open the RV door and let the dogs out in a little area. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

01-28-2010, 07:33 AM	#10
YorkieD No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: yorkietown Posts: 416	we are campers also (we have a trailor) what do you put in the first aid kit? and also how do you keep their hair protected from dirt, burs,etc. & breakage? we do have a tub in the trailor so I will be able to bath if we are gone for a couple of weeks

01-28-2010, 08:09 AM	#11
2girls YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CT Posts: 680	Ooooh camping!! So fun! When I travel I always bring nutrical and babywipes. Have a wonderful safe trip __________________ *Wendy, Lola, Lea & Gracie*

01-28-2010, 08:32 AM	#12
chloesMama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: here :) Posts: 1,182	We go camping ( in October/November, in a tent, in the cold ) and Chloe loves it !! I was worried at first but I just made sure to keep her with me ( and warm) at all the times and she had a blast. I bought clothing and coat ( as well as snuggling her in my coat ) , a retractable leash so she could run in the open spaces without getting out of my sight , and wipes so I could clean her feet at night . I also took booties for her to wear in the daytime since it was cold ( which she didn't really like to wear) I also recommend a puppy/dog sling type carrier for hiking. We would take Chloe with us but I would end up with her in the sling halfway thru the hike so she could rest ( That may be unnecessary depending on the size of your baby , chloe was( is) small so I didn't want to push her too much ...even though she can hang with the big dogs ) As long as you keep a close eye on your furbaby it will be fine enjoy your trip ! __________________ *Chloe & Sydney* Last edited by chloesMama; 01-28-2010 at 08:34 AM.

01-28-2010, 09:28 AM	#13
amberlyhall YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 7	I also camp with my four yorkies and my two kids (boys 9 and 5 yr olds). We have a little 17 ft trailer. We always bring the ex-pen. It allows them to be outside but not tied to a tree and safe from passing dogs and other critters. I also have a large soft, foldable kennel that they like to hide in. They all sleep with me in the bed and never leave them unattended outside.

01-28-2010, 09:29 AM	#14
amberlyhall YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 7	I forgot to add that you can get shade covers for the top of the ex-pen so provide extra shade and protection from birds etc.

01-28-2010, 10:08 AM	#15
KelseyRose Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washignton State Posts: 31	Dog brush and some grooming scissors are a must. I don't know about you, but no matter where I go, especially forested areas though, Josephine seeks out and hones in on anything that will mat/get stuck in her fur. Tree sap, burs, twigs- you name it, she's had stuck in her fur. I always find such things easier to work out asap so its nice to have grooming tools ready.