GET OUT & CAMP OUT | plan a night under the stars with your dog | With some planning, the right gear, and a bit of that eagerness to explore that comes so naturally to our furry trail buddies, you’re bound to discover the joy of sharing a night under the stars with your dog. | Whether it’s tips for getting started or gear for settling in at camp, we’ve got you covered. | | TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED | Here are the first few tips for your next campout with your dog. Click through to the blog to read the full list. | | | HAVE A GAME PLAN | Before you start loading gear into the car, have a plan. Know where you’re going, where you’ll sleep, and the specific rules about dogs in the area you’ll be exploring. | | | PACK THE ESSENTIALS | When it comes to camp life, our dogs’ basic needs are not too different than our own: food, water, warmth, a place to rest, and first aid supplies. | | | PACK THOSE CAMP & TRAIL MANNERS, TOO | Good recall, basic obedience, and manners like “leave it” will help keep things positive for your canine companion on the trail. They’ll also go a long way toward making friends with other users (and respecting wildlife) on the trail. | | | |