Dogs allowed in your tent?

I have a Siberian Husky named Annapurna who will be accompanying me on several backpacking/climbing trips very soon. Ive been lucky that in the past I havent experienced "bad" weather with her. Im heading to Wallface Mountain, Adirondacks, NY very soon and there is potential for "bad" weather on our extended trip.

Do you let your dog in your tent? If so do you put socks on his/her paws/nails? Does that even work?

What would it take to bring your dog into your tent?

Im am NOT wanting to bring her inside my $500 MSR Fury tent BUT will if I experience bad weather (not fair to her).

I appreciate your help as I am newer to bringing dogs on extended (multiple overnight) trips and want to take care of her BUT I dont want to fudge up crucial equipment while doing it. balance between the two I seek.

Thank you!

I always have a sheet or blanket on top of the floor of the tent anyway and I've never had problems. However, I would be more worried about your dog bringing in ticks. I always check her very thoroughly before cashing in.

Awesome guys! Thank you. Good point with the ticks.

Too easy then: Ill bring this lightweight, but thick enough blanket I have for her. Way easier then trying to put socks on her!

Thanks again.

I´d rather spend the night in my tent with my dog than a lot of climbers I know.

Jim Titt wrote:I´d rather spend the night in my tent with my dog than a lot of climbers I know.

The dog is always in my tent at night (2 person Marmot). No problems with ripping the nylon, that stuff is pretty burly. He takes up the bottom portion of the tent and lays across our sleeping pads. Gear stays in packs under the vestibule.

Wouldn't want my dog outside the tent exposed to the elements (and other wildlife) when I'm sleeping.

Dogs are amazing heaters.
That's how I convince my wife to go on winter trips.
Dogs and heaters. SOLD
Plus, they don't get on beds or furniture at home. So getting them into the tent is crucial for snuggle time missed elsewhere!

Would he sleep in the vestibule? That looks like a good compromise to me. Our old dog would always sleep on a blanked as had been suggested already. Our new dog goes in his crate in the tent, but we've got a HUGE tent for us, the 2 kids, and the dog.

This is a dog lovers posting I presume. Not being the best dog person, one who doesn't really appreciate the slobbering on my face or hugs and dog hair, well I'm not for the dog in the tent thing. I can pet them, play outside, etc..but not keen on spending the night indoors or in a tent with one.
Friend of mine( can't say he was much of one this day), let his girlfriend put her dog aside inside my tent for the evening while we drank and partied. Next thing you know the dog has clawed his way out of the tent, making a massive hole. So, I guess I still hold that against the dog-world as far as sharing a tent with dogs.

Being a Siberian Husky she might prefer to stay outdoors.

Mine sleeps in the tent with me unless there's poison oak, then she sleeps in the vestibule. Keep in mind that if your dog is a night owl, she might bother other campers while you're sleeping. My dog is an 85 lb scent hound who loves to roam and hunt at night. She can stir up quite a ruckus at night, so I keep her in the tent when I'm sleeping out of respect for others.

Dogs do put out alot of BTU's, and a Husky more than most. Even an extra tarp/blanket on the floor should be enough to prevent damage to gear. Don't put her out, as mountain lions and bears are a real threat, and may lead the dog to bolt. Last thing is to go looking for pooch in the middle of the night that has been scared off by a predator. Having them in the tent allows you to "talk" them down if they smell/hear something, plus usually keep them safe..to a degree anyway..If you have a Grizz that hasn't had anything to eat in a while, then carry a .45!

I've had a Siberian for 9 years and he has never slept in the tent for a few reasons. One, is the did not understand the concept of a tent wall. He thought the tent fabric was just a door that was difficult to get through. Another reason is that husky will last longer outside than your 4 season tent well. He'll lay under the tent vestibule in a heavy downpour, but that's it. Huskys are literally made for bad weather. Tie her up outside the tent and shell be fine. Plus there is no risk of dog hair, piss, crap, or other filth ending up in your tent.

My dog sleeps in my tent. I put down a thin sheet or something like that (ex: carboard) but it's not for the fear of her nails puncturing the floor, more just so she has a place to lie down that has some "padding".

If I (and I have) let her sleep outside the tent she would bark her ass off at any little noise or movement. Hard to sleep when that is going on.

IMO I wouldn't worry about ticks too much - they found their host and when they are full they won't be interested in eating more.

The worry should be if poison oak is around. The oil gets on their fur which is transfered to any other surface they may come in contact with.

My dog sleeps in the tent with me. I make sure to trim her nails before the trip and put down an extra tarp on the tent floor. I'll also bring an old blanket for her to burrow in--especially if it looks like it might get chilly. That keeps her from messing with my sleeping bag or puncturing my thermarest.

LOL MY dog wouldn't let me keep her outside of the tent.

Where are the cat people? Who has a crag cat that comes camping with them? What, no cats?

My cat will crush your project!

If your dog gets adequate exercise, her nails shouldn't be sharp.(exercise files the nails) If I'm in my tent, my dog is in there too. I've never experienced a dog nail poking a hole in a tent floor.

Jim Titt wrote:I´d rather spend the night in my tent with my dog than a lot of climbers I know.

Love me love my dogs! I always make space for my 3 German Shepherds... That way they will eat the bear that is trying to eat me.

As much as I like to let them roam at night, it depends on the setting. In bear country they are locked down in the tent with me. Porcupine country also... Of course we have been woken up by them hearding freerange cows, or smelling of skunk... After all the are dogs.

And I love them!