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Quote: Originally posted by dk168 on 18/9/2021

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Get him to wear a coat?

This was my dog camping in February 2012, and we had a fan heater ticking over through the night:



DK

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Quote: Originally posted by asnali on 18/9/2021

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My old dog used to enjoy snuggling up at the foot of my bag in a bivvy on solo long distance walking trips, even in the middle of winter. 20 years later my bones are not quite as resilient and I now camp with a husband and 2 dogs in a bell tent and get there by car.
One of the dogs takes the same approach as the old boy, in her bed near our feet. The other is a cold beast, shivering when the temperature drops below tropical
so, on our last camping trip, he was tucked into a blanket nest each night (see below) and woke us if he became untucked.
We are planning a final trip of the year before the season ends, 3rd week in October. Anyone got any advice or suggestions about how to keep the wee beast warm and toasty at night without running the risk of him getting tangled in a coat?


Post last edited on 18/09/2021 01:11:54

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Quote: Originally posted by marg6 on 18/9/2021

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i think she was meaning a proper dog coat! strapped into it correctly they keep lovely and warm and they cant get tangled up as they cant get their limbs out

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Quote: Originally posted by marg6 on 18/9/2021

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i think she was meaning a proper dog coat! strapped into it correctly they keep lovely and warm and they cant get tangled up as they cant get their limbs out

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Quote: Originally posted by lidds0 on 18/9/2021

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Get him an igloo bed or nest with cover and, if possible, raise it off the floor or put an insulated mat under it.

Tuffies make a great nest bed with optional cover, but at a price. Ideal for dogs who need the warmth of a blanket but are likely to wriggle out. The dog can still get in and out without losing the cover, it's a bit like an inner tent for dogs.

Failing that, a dog crate on big feet (to raise it up off the cold ground) with comfy bedding and a cover over.

The trouble with a dog coat overnight is that if a dog overheats, they can't take it off. And, not all dogs like wearing coats.

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I've just seen your post on 'minimalistic camping', Asnali, so presumably a fabric igloo or nest with cover is the way to go, as can be squished down into a smaller packing space than a crate and cover!

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Quote: Originally posted by TraceyD on 18/9/2021

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We have a heater with a thermostat so that kicks in during the night when the temperature drops, keeping humans and furbabies warm.

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