There are many dog friendly holiday houses, farm stays, holiday parks, B&Bs etc around Australia that welcomes dogs – you’ll find it slightly more difficult to find a holiday venue which welcomes your cat, horse, rabbit or budgie
Here are a few tips and ideas for taking your dog camping
First find a dog friendly campground with a camping guide or online
Do some research and make sure pets are allowed
Ask what kind of restrictions do dogs have?
Are there big open spaces for the dog to run around?
Are you required to bring and show your dog’s vaccination certification?
Comfort your dog by packing a bag of all the favourite things – sleeping mattress/blanket, snacks and toys.
Bring lots of plastic bags and scoop up the poop just as you would at home.
It’s the great outdoors so look after it. Some campgrounds have banned dogs because of the negligence of a some dog owners.
Your dog should have basic etiquette skills such as not jumping on people, coming when called and not barking at strangers.
Some things you may need to take are a portable travel crate, poop bags, brush, lead, collar or harness, dry food, food and water bowls, an old towel for drying, familiar toys, doggy treats
When you take your dog travelling get your dog vet checked before departure and make sure appropriate vaccinations have been done before camping with your dog.
Can you add any more ‘camping with your dog’ tips or recommend a campsite?
This photo is of my son’s dog ‘Sparky’ he loves going camping
