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Quote: Originally posted by Mandsjh on 08/3/2015

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How do people:
Introduce their dog to camping
Get on with keeping them tethered

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Quote: Originally posted by floppy-poppy on 11/3/2015

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We had the same problem last year, we only had our Patterdale terrier 2 months - and he was 6 year old! So it was into the unknown we went. Bearing in mind that he had never gone on regular walks, never been to the beach, never (in his 6 years) been let off lead, had been left, caged, for up to 10 hours a day on his own - I could go on. So, I posted on here (I didn't go into detail then) and got some brilliant replies (as you have). Mainly the point came across was just to go for it - go prepared but go and he'll probably settle.
So, I posted a list that I thought was relevant - yup, it was good except I forgot poo bags - so not bad.
We caged him for the journey - oh yes, it did take up a lot of space - plus "the dogs' box" of toys, blankets, leads, food, treats, biscuits etc.
When we got set up we found was that he didn't like being caged during the day inside, so we had to buy a tether, once this was in place he was sooo chilled, as he could watch everything. And! for all his moaning about being in the cage the first thing he did was get settled in it!! So if he's cage trained, it is a good idea to take it - and (as already said) you'll need a tether.
Most campsites will not allow a dog on their site unless tethered anyway. One we went to last year highly recommended it, as the local farmer had shot a dog the previous week who had wandered in his fields. The campsite owner owns 2 dog himself, but sort of accepted it and did forewarn us.
I did take lots of tasty (long lasting) treats to keep him happy and his favourite chew toys.
At night, we went to a lot of trouble to move his cage into the bedroom, but knew he would cry/bark if he was "locked" in, so we ensure that the zips were fully done up and left the cage door open. I had taken a "dog blanket" for the bed and put it on the bottom, and as soon as we were settled he very cunningly snook out of his cage and jumped onto the blanket - but was as quiet as a mouse - until he started to snore!!
So, yes, I would say my little terror, sorry terrier settled in quite nicely. I am just hoping that our next trip (same campsite - we thought it wise for familiarity) will be as good.
We did go on long walks and, I must admit, he was absolutely shattered - tired? our dog? yup! He did bark occassionaly (but less than at home). As dk168 said, you are restricted where you can go, but just choose other, more dog friendly, places.
As OP said to me, go for it, he'll be fine - I wasn't so optimistic - but he was...

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Quote: Originally posted by furryfriend on 05/10/2017

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Quote: Originally posted by floppy-poppy on 11/3/2015

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We had the same problem last year, we only had our Patterdale terrier 2 months - and he was 6 year old! So it was into the unknown we went. Bearing in mind that he had never gone on regular walks, never been to the beach, never (in his 6 years) been let off lead, had been left, caged, for up to 10 hours a day on his own - I could go on. So, I posted on here (I didn't go into detail then) and got some brilliant replies (as you have). Mainly the point came across was just to go for it - go prepared but go and he'll probably settle.
So, I posted a list that I thought was relevant - yup, it was good except I forgot poo bags - so not bad.
We caged him for the journey - oh yes, it did take up a lot of space - plus "the dogs' box" of toys, blankets, leads, food, treats, biscuits etc.
When we got set up we found was that he didn't like being caged during the day inside, so we had to buy a tether, once this was in place he was sooo chilled, as he could watch everything. And! for all his moaning about being in the cage the first thing he did was get settled in it!! So if he's cage trained, it is a good idea to take it - and (as already said) you'll need a tether.
Most campsites will not allow a dog on their site unless tethered anyway. One we went to last year highly recommended it, as the local farmer had shot a dog the previous week who had wandered in his fields. The campsite owner owns 2 dog himself, but sort of accepted it and did forewarn us.
I did take lots of tasty (long lasting) treats to keep him happy and his favourite chew toys.
At night, we went to a lot of trouble to move his cage into the bedroom, but knew he would cry/bark if he was "locked" in, so we ensure that the zips were fully done up and left the cage door open. I had taken a "dog blanket" for the bed and put it on the bottom, and as soon as we were settled he very cunningly snook out of his cage and jumped onto the blanket - but was as quiet as a mouse - until he started to snore!!
So, yes, I would say my little terror, sorry terrier settled in quite nicely. I am just hoping that our next trip (same campsite - we thought it wise for familiarity) will be as good.
We did go on long walks and, I must admit, he was absolutely shattered - tired? our dog? yup! He did bark occassionaly (but less than at home). As dk168 said, you are restricted where you can go, but just choose other, more dog friendly, places.
As OP said to me, go for it, he'll be fine - I wasn't so optimistic - but he was...

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I know this post is a couple of years out of date, but I'm interested in your Patterdale experiences. Over a decade ago, we rescued a dog off the street and she came everywhere with us in our campervan. Wind on 12 years, a year after she died and we have rescued a 2 year old Patterdale. He stareted off well, but is now barking at other dogs on his walk and even barked at a man yesterday. I cannot see us taking this dog camping, we hoped we could as he is quite small. Your Patterdale was older when you got himband maybe had a worse start in life. Did you have problems with him barking on the campsite, or other negative behaviours? Thanks if you reply.

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Quote: Originally posted by furryfriend on 06/10/2017

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What breed was your dog?

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