Example dog Guidelines
NOTE: LAWS and RESTRICTIONS by any Government agency over-rides these guidelines… Including
NO DOGS. It is also up to the Organizer of the trip to allow dogs or not.
Dogs are allowed and are not required to be on a leash. However, from previous camping trip
experience, I feel the need to set some guidelines for people camping with their dogs.
1) Your dogs may be off leash as long as they are not marking, fighting with other dogs or annoying
other campers and laws allow.
2) You must remain in control and in sight of your dog at all times.
3) You must bring a leash and a tie down for your dog, even if you do not use it.
4) After dark your dog must either be tied up or calm. The evening campfire is people time. It is not
dog playtime.
5) If your dog is caught marking another's property you will be asked to keep it leashed or tied up for
the remainder of the trip.
6) Do make sure you follow the rules of respect… and so there are no problems.
Backpacking Checklist for Your Dog
You may decide not to bring all the stuff mentioned below, but this gives you a good list to start out
with!
*Dog Pack (so he can carry his own stuff – and you don’t have to)
*Collar & Leash
*Light Up collar (so you can easily spot him at night around camp)
*Twine/Rope (if you need to tie him at camp)
*Doggie Booties (if you’ve got an older dog w/tender feet, are going on a really rocky
trail, going cross country – can help keep the cactus spines out or winter hiking)
*Food/Treats (can put in zip lock bags with each meals rations)
*Medications
*First Aid Kit (some of the medications in this are different from a human first aid kit)
*Small Towel (for wiping off muddy feet before he enters the tent)
*Suntan Lotion (yes, dogs can get sunburned)
*Bug Spray (made for dogs, they can have a reaction to the human spray with DEET)
*Dog Bowls for food & water (the collapsible ones work great)