Wet, sloppy and happy

Bud · 01-24-2011, 11:18 PM

Have you ever been caught in the rain tent camping with big dogs along? It's a real treat, don't you think? Makes for a memorable trip!

Refrigerator · 01-25-2011, 04:54 AM

Most of my tents I use when I have my Labs have 2 doors with 2 vestibules so they have a place to dry in. Keeps me dry too.

Qweetzy · 01-25-2011, 02:04 PM

We have never taken one of the dogs camping. But then, we have little dogs and they would be a pain to keep track of. If you have bigger dogs it seems to go better with camping than a Chihuahua with a pink collar and a Pom with bows in her hair. (Wife's dogs, not mine).

Sophia · 01-25-2011, 02:18 PM

I can't say that I have ever had that problem, but I can only imagine! A certain damp, mildewy smell comes to mind, thinking about it.

Refrigerator · 01-25-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Qweetzy

We have never taken one of the dogs camping. But then, we have little dogs and they would be a pain to keep track of. If you have bigger dogs it seems to go better with camping than a Chihuahua with a pink collar and a Pom with bows in her hair. (Wife's dogs, not mine).

You gave me my first really good smile today....I have never seen such a dog out backpacking but who knows what tomorrow will bring....Chihuahua with a pink collar and a Pom with bows in her hair. That is funny...thanks for the humor.

CatsEye · 01-27-2011, 08:06 PM

I don't know Refrigerator, some of the most vicious dogs I have faced have been small dogs. Large dogs are pretty easy going and usually think for a while before doing anything. Some of their intimidation factor is their size. I've been bitten by a Chihuahua before and it's not something I would prefer to have done again.

Refrigerator · 01-28-2011, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CatsEye

I don't know Refrigerator, some of the most vicious dogs I have faced have been small dogs. Large dogs are pretty easy going and usually think for a while before doing anything. Some of their intimidation factor is their size. I've been bitten by a Chihuahua before and it's not something I would prefer to have done again.

Yea I have had dogs all my life from my first being a Chihuahua to Labs. Those Chihuahua can really go for the ankles and quick too. That was the only dog ever had that was high strung. Most of my dogs have been non violent and that is my preference.

Judy Ann · 03-03-2011, 05:45 PM

I taught myself to camp last year in Grayson Highlands, VA and it rained the whole time. My Bichon Frise had a blast hiking in the rain on the AT especially when we encountered some of the wild horses. I learned that a golf umbrella can double as a walking stick when climbing with a dog thrown over one shoulder when necessary and that good ventilation in a tent is handy with a wet dog at my feet. The tent didn't leak, the trails weren't crowded and I learned that even a small fire in the rain can chase away a chill. She likes her sweater when the temps reach 50 and below and has been known to get inside the bag with me at 40. OK, I dragged her inside to keep me warm!!!

oldsarge · 03-05-2011, 06:01 PM

Wet, Sloppy and Happy...the life of a true infantryman!

Refrigerator · 03-05-2011, 06:36 PM

everybody works for the Infantry...have you ever herd this oldsarge?