1. Look up the regulations in the area of trails beforehand. Some may not allow dogs or have restrictions. For the ones that offer pet friendly camping, keep your dog close, or on a leash, because others camping may not want to be bothered with your dog, and leashing up can also protect your dog against any wildlife that may come after your furry friend, or prevent them from wrestling in the bushes that may have poisonous plants.
2. Pack plenty of water. It may seem like a no-brainer, but make sure your dog is staying hydrated. It’s super important. Pack enough water for them if there won’t be a source of water they can safely use. Don’t let them drink saltwater or from standing water! The same goes for food, make sure they have enough. Collapsible bowls are super handy.
3. Keep your dog leashed. While it’s nice not to have your dog tug on a leash while hiking (unless you’ve trained them not to), there are a few obvious reasons to have your dog on the leash. For starters, not everyone is as in love with dogs as we are and they could actually be terrified. If you have your dog leash-less, it could make other hikers very uncomfortable. Secondly, they could become targets for or infuriate wildlife (i.e., bears).
4. Protect the paws. Not just from the snow, but from the hot ground as well. Use a pair of “cool” dog booties for the summer when the dirt or cinder that we’re walking on is too hot for the dogs’ paws. In the winter use Musher’s Secret, a wax product that you can put directly on your dog’s paws to protect their fur from balling up in the snow. A lot of booties fall off (because they love hopping through the fresh powder) so the wax is a great alternative for the winter.
5. Bring a tent with lots of space. Get a tent with double entries and vestibules. If you have a smaller tent, you can put your packs and gear under one vestibule, and a little sleeping pad for your dog to sleep in the other one if prefer to keep your dog in your tent on cold nights, but in the summer the vestibule lets you enjoy more room.
6. Don’t let rainy days dampen outdoor plans. A tent can be used to provide a cozy and dry place to hang out outdoors with your pets. Another huge plus of venturing outside in the rain is that chances are, no one else takes advantage of the day.
7. Pack a brush/comb.
8. Pack toys. Bring your dog’s favorite toy with you. It will help ease any anxieties he may have and help him feel more comfortable in his “home away from home.”

We know that you and your furry friend will both love the dog friendly camping campgrounds and we can’t wait to have both of you attend. To book your spot now contact us or for more information please visit our F.A.Q page to see if you have any questions we can answer for you. For more information, visit our social media.