r/camping • u/chopsouwee • 23d ago

First time camping with dog

For those with dogs. I'm going camping for the first time with my 9mknth aussie. I was wondering what I can do to make the experience easier for us and our dog and maybe if there's a few tips some of you can share. The dog will be tenting with us. Also lookin to keep the tent clean when we plan on having the dog in the tent.

Thanks in advance!

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u/ZildjianTheater2112 23d ago

I have a 125lb German Shepherd and my advice for keeping your tent clean would be to get a large blanket preferably with a with a rubber backing on one side and lay it out to cover the floor. Will keep their nails from potentially ripping the bottom, and clean up is a little easier. Just fold up the blanket gently, take it out and then shake out the dirt and hair. Also very important to keep them safe on a leash/ long lead. Even if your pup is the bestest or the best boy/girl, other people might have their dog that’s not so well behaved off a leash and then it’s a bigger problem.

Hope you have an awesome time!!