Canine Camping 101: Should I Take My Dog Camping?

To witness our dogs enjoy the great outdoors enriches our own experience. Exactly when and how the domestication of dogs occurred is a question of much debate.  Sometime around 20,000 and 40,000 years ago, either man chose to domesticate the dog or the dog chose to domesticate man.  One thing we do know for is for certain, it happened during a period when humans were still … Continue reading Canine Camping 101: Should I Take My Dog Camping?

Shoulder Season Camping

Our camping season typically begins when most everyone else’s ends.  Mid to late fall is my favorite time to camp.  There are far less crowds, even on the weekends.  The foliage is aflame with bright scarlets and yellows and the crisp autumn air smells sweetly of dried grasses and late summer memories.  Less undergrowth and falling leaves reveal secret scenes not visible during the warmer … Continue reading Shoulder Season Camping

Canine Camping Checklist

This article contains links to Affiliate Products. Please read the Affiliate Disclaimer. IDENTIFICATION  Temporary IDs can be purchased from pet stores, farm stores and online retailers.  Include your cell phone number, camp site number, and campground address.  You can also consider micro-chipping your pet if you haven’t already.  Make sure you have a current photo of your dog on your cell phone. Food and water … Continue reading Canine Camping Checklist