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Quote: Originally posted by mrsmagooo on 24/4/2013

This is our first time with dogs, is there a list of essentials to take when camping with the dogs?

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Hey, can't recommend a site in your area but just wanted to say this is what we take when we go camping with our  2 dogs.  They have their own "camping box" which is one of those big plastic storage boxes with a clickable lid.  We take:

Dog poo bags (we buy a roll of "swing bin" liners from supermarket),  short dog leads, extendable dog leads, spare collar per dog  (they have broken collars before when we've been away), dog tethers for on site  ( a must!!), windbreak (helps block out the view and stop barking), dog towels for wet days, dog coats for even wetter days, dog food bowls, fork for dog food, dog beds, tennis balls, dog toys, dog treats, I always take a pack or Piritol anti allergy tablets aswell (dog got stung once and had reaction).  

   I also research before we go, on dog friendly pubs with beer gardens in the campsite area! 

That sounds a perfect site for dogs.   I would worry about all dogs being off the lead though,  I prefer to have a specific area to exercise them myself or could be chaos!

You'll probably find your dogs will be so exhausted camping that they won't make a sound at night - our 2 are better behaved away from home and are quiet as mice during the night.

Quote: Originally posted by KateB1975 on 28/4/2013

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Chelseagirl, just a quick question on the piritol tablets - can you just buy these or do you get them from the vet? Archie had an allergic reaction last year when we were away, resulting in us having to find a vet. It hasn't happened since but it might be useful to have something with us.

Kate x

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