No luxury spared camping, or glamping, with dogs.
Typist: Bethany
Every time I take the dogs on an amazing adventure, I think of the saying about hoping to be the person my dog thinks I am. All three dogs believe perfect road trips and glamorous camping weekends just magically occur. While I enjoy the idea that Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley imagine me waving an enchanted wand to make it all happen, in reality it takes hours to gather up and pack everything necessary for a pleasant time away from home with three dogs. Here's the secrets to the magic it takes to create the ideal camping trip with dogs:
Every time I take the dogs on an amazing adventure, I think of the saying about hoping to be the person my dog thinks I am. All three dogs believe perfect road trips and glamorous camping weekends just magically occur. While I enjoy the idea that Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley imagine me waving an enchanted wand to make it all happen, in reality it takes hours to gather up and pack everything necessary for a pleasant time away from home with three dogs. Here's the secrets to the magic it takes to create the ideal camping trip with dogs:
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| I am the first to admit that I over pack but I would rather have two extra leashes for each dog than no leash at all. I never go anywhere without my complete pet first aid kit, PoopPac, hydration for the dogs and Umbilical Belt hands free leash. I prefer a set up of x-pens for the dogs when we are camping for more than one night but such configuration doesn't work everywhere so I pack multiple tie out options. Three of the most important items I always travel with are paper towels, as many rags as I can fit and Pooch Pads. I use Pooch Pads to absorb a different kind of moisture than what they're intended, though. I place Pooch Pads under water dishes wherever we go; in the car, tent or a motel room. The dogs would likely say that making sure I always pack a few toys is the most important part of the magical camping trips I take us on. And this is all about the dogs! |  All packed and ready to go! |
And like magic, we arrive and bond with nature.
The Big Shrimpy Landing Pads the dogs travel on double as beds when we arrive at the campsite. I bring plastic for underneath the pads to keep them dry and slightly more clean. While throw rugs seem like the ultimate glamping item, rugs are very easy to pack and take up little space in the car. In fact, wrapping propane canisters or hiking boots in throw rugs is very efficient! Camping with dogs is made so very much cleaner and more comfortable with throw rugs on either side of the tent door.
Everyone sleeps better when the dogs have their travel crates along. And by everyone, I mean neighboring campers too. Nocturnal critters are way less likely to arouse Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley when the dogs are comfortable in their own safe spaces. To save floor space in the tent and to keep Wilhelm warmer, all I need to bring to make his stacked crate accessible is a small folding stool. The interior of the tent is just as glamorous as the natural scenery outside.
Everyone sleeps better when the dogs have their travel crates along. And by everyone, I mean neighboring campers too. Nocturnal critters are way less likely to arouse Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley when the dogs are comfortable in their own safe spaces. To save floor space in the tent and to keep Wilhelm warmer, all I need to bring to make his stacked crate accessible is a small folding stool. The interior of the tent is just as glamorous as the natural scenery outside.
Home away from home: Three dogs at glamp.
Tah-dah! *insert enchanted twinkling sound here* The magic of a glamp for three dogs revealed! Sometimes packing for road trips and camping with dogs is about more than having everything it takes to be prepared for anything. It's okay to bring an item (or twelve) that's simply for luxurious comfort. Or maybe pack a few extra items that really make you the person your dog thinks you are...
Do you glamp with your dog(s)?
What do you bring to create canine camping magic?
What do you bring to create canine camping magic?
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