Date:         Sun, 7 Mar 2004 20:00:13 -0800
Reply-To:     Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Jack <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Taking dog first time camping...
Comments: To: Richard Golen <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU>
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Where, Ric?  Are there coyotes or bears in the area?  Coyotes can entice a
free running dog away from the camp and then kill it, although it's more
likely with smaller dogs.  If bears are around, it's probably best to keep
her in with you at night.

If it's a US Park, State Park, etc., call or go on line to get the rules for
pets and follow them.  Some rangers get a sadistic pride in spotting people
who bend the rules about keeping a dog on leash, etc.

Take shampoo in case you have a dog that likes to roll in another animal's
droppings (BTDT).  If you are camping with others around, then there are a
lot of "common sense" courtesy rules but I'll keep this short.  Just
remember that a lot of people are NOT dog lovers and they have their rights,
too.

//Jack
Missing my old dog.

Date sent:              Sun, 7 Mar 2004 18:54:53 -0500
Send reply to:          Richard Golen <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU>
From:                   Richard Golen <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU>
Subject:                Taking dog first time camping...
To:                     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> Hi,
>
>
> In December we adopted a Siberian Husky.....with camping season approaching
> soon, I want to take her camping for the first time. Any suggestions out
> there for the "first time" camping dogs?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> Ric