What dog preps do you need for winter camping

[cuphead]

cuphead, could you explain this a bit more, I'm not seeing the connection and google isn't being my friend

Thanks

Protect your dogs paws from damaging irritants such as ice or packed down snow that crunches when you walk on it, they can be damaging to the skin of the pad of the paws, the period of time is on a per breed basis, a good sign of noticing early stages of discomfort is the obvious standing on 3 paws or shifting around to warm up the pads. This is a good time of apply vaseline if you plan on extending your stay in the out of doors. failing to do so can result in tissue damage to the paws which is hard to heal and overtime take it's toll on the length of time the dog can stay out in cold weather.

 

[stewey1]

its great to see so many dog owners in WSS, and staffy/ pitbull owners, great stuff guys

 

[PDE]

I'd take a big sleeping bag because if he's anything like my Bull terrier he'll be in there with ya !

By pitdog2010 at 2011-02-10

That staffordshire bull terrier looks just like my boy did
ten years ago. I love that dog, even though he has grown
fat and lazy in his old age.

 

[trinfryit]

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[oruacat2]

Random thoughts from a blue-heeler owner:

The first time I took my dog backpacking in Montana I failed to plan adequately and the snow/ice cut the pads of her paws up pretty badly.
For the next trip I bought a set of the booties (RuffWear) and they were a godsend. Just make sure you get the "grippy" kind so your dog doesn't lose any of that 4WD traction. I didn't "ease" her into wearing them one at a time though - I put all four on her, then immediately went outside to do something "fun" so that she would always associate them with positive things. As soon as we got back inside the house I'd remove them. Eventually the dog got to the point where she'd dance with excitement whenever those booties came out of the closet or my pack. lol

I let my dogs sleep in the tent with me in the winter time for extra warmth - but I evict them in the summer time for exactly the same reason (though I've slowly transformed into a hammock-camper instead of the tent - but that's for another thread).

Be extra vigilant that the dog's water doesn't freeze - same for any canned food you're carrying.

Have fun.

 

[Glock26]

First of all I have a Pitbull, and I'm sure you know these dogs are not cold weather dogs! But if you want to bring her/ him along, I would be aware of all medicines you would need to bring along if your dog has allergies. Bring a portable water/food bowl, since it's snow I can only imagine have some dog shoes?