Hammocking
with your Dog
I wonder who came up
with the saying ‘men are like dogs’? Because the way I see it that saying
should be a compliment. Why you ask? The reason is simple, dogs protect you from
cookie peddling girl scouts, strangers and creepy people who come to your
doorstep, on top of all that dogs are man’s best friend. Ask yourself this,
what’s better than an animal that never holds anything against you?
Let’s do a little
comparison between man and dog, if you piss off or annoy a guy/ girl most will
hold it against you for a very long time. Some might even become your mortal
enemy, but if you annoy a dog. The dog will forget it and you will get back to
being best friends in a very short period of time. Follow us on Pinterest.
There are many awesome things about dogs for one even though they have a heightened sense of sight,
smell and hearing they are the most loyal creatures on the planet, spending
time with your dog relieves stress and improves your physical well-being.
There are a lot of ways
to spend time with your furry buddy, but nothing beats hammocking with your dog. However the problem with dogs is they are very curious and protective
creatures. For instance let’s say a coyote wonders to your camp, your dog will
try to protect you by going after the threat which can lead to a miserable
night.
Therefore my suggestion
is if you are going hammocking with your dog, it’s safer to keep it close to
home.
The
cold
It is important to
understand that even dogs have a tolerance limit when it comes to cold; this
means that if you know that you are going out to a very cold area you will need
to keep your dog warm. Remember just like humans, dogs are susceptible to
hypothermia and frostbite, therefore if temperatures are too low its best to
just stay at home.
A good way to keep warm
is to share your hammock with your dog, but if your dog is let’s say 80lbs or
more its best to put a CCF pad under your hammock for the dog. Visit our website www.harmonyhammocks.com/
Hot weather
When out hiking or
camping in hot weather it is important to stay hydrated, dogs also need to stay
hydrated. They also need rest, some signs that will tell you that something is
not right with your dog on a hot day are:
1.
Refusing to move/laying down
2.
Weakness
3.
Excessive panting
4.
Red tongue and gums
5.
Thick sticky saliva
The best thing to do is
to take it slow, take breaks and make sure that the dog drinks water regularly. Click here.
Train
your dog
The good thing about
dogs is they learn fast, meaning that you can train your dog to get in and out
of a hammock. You can also train them to use a blanket; this will allow the dog
to stay warm in cold places. When it
comes to matters leash the choice is up to you, you know your dog so only you
can make that decision.
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