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When I had three other roommates, I helped them make the decision that they shouldn’t get a dog in college. It was a big deal for a college student and 90% of my friends ended up with some problem. But we all loved dogs: Solution: Foster care dogs. Between the four of us, it was never “your dog ate the trash”, as it was a task for all of us to do. We went through about 20 dogs in 2 years. After that, I lived by myself and knew I was too busy to take on a dog. Time passed, Joe got married, and the wife and I decided to wait until the weather warmed up to said pooch. Well the weather warmed up, and the new camping buddy is debuted! She has spent 2 nights with us, and already one of them in a tent at a big event!
Sheila is a rescue, a Heinz 57 aussie Sheppard beagle terrier who knows what else mix. She’s slept two nights here, and one of them was already in a tent at PWYP! She did GREAT there, and shows massive potential as a bushpup, and definitely will make a good forever friend. She got to play with the other dogs there, and didn’t even pee in the tent!
I had to come back home to work but will be returning with the pup to PWYP later.
I wanted to introduce her to large groups of people and dogs right away, as bringing the dog on these types of outdoor excursions and introducing her to this type of fun is a must! Sadly I don’t have any pictures of her first camping trip. There was always a puppy in the hands instead of the camera. Will take them when I return.
Rules I’ve established after day 2 ½. :
1. The dog is near you and does not realize that a machete, knife or axe, can be dangerous. I’ve had to correct my field of view before I start cutting, chopping or slashing.
2. Kids are always willing to babysit dogs, especially puppies, while you put up your tent and what not.
3. Dogs think that the best place to lay is right on the very tent, sleeping bag, pad, or cord you are trying to roll up.
4. Attaching a tritium tag or even a tiny light stick helps locate your dog out of the darkness at camping events and trips.
5. Any attempt at outdoor photos of gear can be ruined even easier now.
Example:
And now, number 6, on the third night that I’ve owned Sheila.
Dog must learn that machetes about to be shipped ARE NOT PILLOWS.
PS: She has a brother still at the pound if you want me to pick him up…hurry!
Sheila is a rescue, a Heinz 57 aussie Sheppard beagle terrier who knows what else mix. She’s slept two nights here, and one of them was already in a tent at PWYP! She did GREAT there, and shows massive potential as a bushpup, and definitely will make a good forever friend. She got to play with the other dogs there, and didn’t even pee in the tent!
I had to come back home to work but will be returning with the pup to PWYP later.
I wanted to introduce her to large groups of people and dogs right away, as bringing the dog on these types of outdoor excursions and introducing her to this type of fun is a must! Sadly I don’t have any pictures of her first camping trip. There was always a puppy in the hands instead of the camera. Will take them when I return.
Rules I’ve established after day 2 ½. :
1. The dog is near you and does not realize that a machete, knife or axe, can be dangerous. I’ve had to correct my field of view before I start cutting, chopping or slashing.
2. Kids are always willing to babysit dogs, especially puppies, while you put up your tent and what not.
3. Dogs think that the best place to lay is right on the very tent, sleeping bag, pad, or cord you are trying to roll up.
4. Attaching a tritium tag or even a tiny light stick helps locate your dog out of the darkness at camping events and trips.
5. Any attempt at outdoor photos of gear can be ruined even easier now.
Example:
And now, number 6, on the third night that I’ve owned Sheila.
Dog must learn that machetes about to be shipped ARE NOT PILLOWS.
PS: She has a brother still at the pound if you want me to pick him up…hurry!
