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Exploring the Outdoors F By Whitney Scott, Kampgrounds of America, Inc.
keep your pet and your community safe and happy.
Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
The easiest things to forget are the items your dog needs to stay healthy. Collars, leash, bedding, food, and medication. Make sure to not only have water for you but your pet. If you are sharing water, make sure to have a collapsible bowl or cup that your dog can easily drink from. Here are some of my favorites: ● SCIROKKO Dog Water Bowl ● M&MKPET Dog Water Bottle ● Lesotc Pet Water Bottle
Tenting at St. Petersburg, Florida, KOA Holiday
Always Leash Your Pet Whether on a dog-friendly trail or at a campground, it is paramount to have your dog on a leash. No matter how well we believe our dogs are
COURTESY WHITNEY SCOTT
or many North Americans, pets are increasingly a part of our recreational lives, not just our home life. Whether hiking trails, exploring destinations, or camping—more and more owners are taking their pets along to the great outdoors. Our research shows that more than half of campers in the United States travel with pets, which last year equated to 78.8 million camping households. My family’s 95-lb Airedale, Barclay, is as much a fur explorer as any. Day trips and long weekends are planned around where we can take him. Strapping on our ski boots at a local mountain is an exercise in dog park etiquette, as locals unleash their pups to stretch their legs on the snowbanks around the parking lot. If you’re considering taking your pup along for your outdoor activities, here are some useful tips to
Scott and Barclay cross-country skiing in Red Lodge, Montana 12 petcompanionmag.com
A Puppy Party at Boston, Massachusetts, KOA Holiday
