Bringing Dogs Camping

[HikerChick]

I like to go camping - a lot. My guy and I just bought a new Basenji puppy, though and we're wondering how long we should wait before taking him camping. We're also wondering what we should prepare ourselves for on the first camping trip; what training should he already have, how to keep him with us, etc.

Thanks!

 

[Mandy]

He should be trained to come when called if you are going to let him run at all. Other than that I don't think there is an age limit. Just remember you're little one may be tempting to any predators that may be around and keep a close eye on him.

 

[Baleigh]

I had a chihuahua when I was 19, and we used to take him camping all the time starting when he was 6 months old. Of course he was so small he was usually on someone's lap most of the time. The funniest part was his first time out in the boat, I think he believed water was a solid surface he could walk on, so over the edge he went. Thank goodness we'd thought ahead and tied him to the boat.