Summer breaks are looking very different... especially for the army of new dog owners. Because many foreign trips were shelved, camping is on the cards – with Fido coming away for the first time.
So here are the Dogs Trust’s ten tips for a happy holiday under canvas. 1. Pitching the tent If your dog has never been camping, put the tent up in your garden while they watch.
Reward them with praise and treats for calm behaviour around it. 2. Inside the tent Encourage your dog inside the tent with more praise and calmly sit next to them.
Leaving the tent up all day and going in and out in short bursts will help too. 3. Sleeping in the tent Dogs are often not used to a confined space and the lack of windows may worry them.
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