Ruined Adventures
Brenton Cooper
When we camp with the dogs, I usually have a few hundred feet of cheap rope that I use to make a "dog run". Just tie one end thru a wheel, and the other end to a tree or ground stake and make sure it's tight enough so it's a straight shot, but loose enough that it's not a trip hazard. Then I take a 99 cent carabiner and clip the dog's leash onto the rope. If you've done it right, the dog's leash can slide along the length of the rope. If you set up everything in the right places, the dog can go from one end of camp to the other and not trip up on camp chairs and other obstacles. I only clip the dog to it if there's a leash policy or if she's wandering too far from camp.
Another trick I've learned is to hook a keychain flashlight to her collar so at night I can see where she is at. While sitting around the campfire, I'll scan the dark to see where she's exploring and if she roams too far away I just call her name and she'll return. She's a good dog. Occasionally I put a bear bell on her so I can hear her moving about.
x2 on the Z-lite thermarest as a dog bed. I bought a couple of them for the girlfriend and I. They were $25 each for the "short" size, but found they're a little less comfy than the 2.5" Big Agnes pads so the dogs use the the Z-lite now. They're very lightweight and compact and I've found them very useful when lying on my back, doing vehicle repairs. http://www.rei.com/product/781084
Just keep in mind, no matter how well behaved your 4-legged friend may be, not everywhere you'll go will be dog friendly...there's always a chance you'll have to skip certain destinations. It's a shame since my dog's better behaved than most people :sombrero:
Another trick I've learned is to hook a keychain flashlight to her collar so at night I can see where she is at. While sitting around the campfire, I'll scan the dark to see where she's exploring and if she roams too far away I just call her name and she'll return. She's a good dog. Occasionally I put a bear bell on her so I can hear her moving about.
x2 on the Z-lite thermarest as a dog bed. I bought a couple of them for the girlfriend and I. They were $25 each for the "short" size, but found they're a little less comfy than the 2.5" Big Agnes pads so the dogs use the the Z-lite now. They're very lightweight and compact and I've found them very useful when lying on my back, doing vehicle repairs. http://www.rei.com/product/781084
Just keep in mind, no matter how well behaved your 4-legged friend may be, not everywhere you'll go will be dog friendly...there's always a chance you'll have to skip certain destinations. It's a shame since my dog's better behaved than most people :sombrero: