Ruffing It: The Complete Guide to Camping With Dogs [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Mardi Richmond (Author), Melanee L. Barash (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1998

There’s no reason why your canine pal can’t share the best vacation ever with you!

*Ten steps for conditioning your dog for a trip

*Nine questions to ask about campgrounds

*Dream vacations for dogs and their owners

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About the Author

Richmond and Barash are avid campers who wouldn’t dream of leaving their canine pals behind!

Product Details

• Paperback: 213 pages
• Publisher: Alpine Pubns Inc; illustrated edition edition (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157779009X
• ISBN-13: 978-1577790099
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #997,521 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Amateur Hour, May 29, 2001

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This review is from: Ruffing It: The Complete Guide to Camping With Dogs (Paperback)

I guess I figured that if someone was thinking of taking their dog camping, they themselves probably know a thing or two about camping already. I mean, do people really just take up camping once they get a dog? Because that's how a lot of this information reads. Beginner stuff: the difference between car camping and backpacking. Things to carry in a first-aid kit (human and dog). Oh, and you'll need to carry in or purify all your water. If all this stuff is news to you, then you'll find this book a boon. I liked the lists in the back (supply companies for things like a pet first-aid kit, that kind of thing). The drawings are strictly sixth-grade, the photographs amateur. The whole thing reminds me of a high school project.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Both owner and canine friendly, January 3, 2005

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This review is from: Ruffing It: The Complete Guide to Camping With Dogs (Paperback)

Ruffing It: The Complete Guide To Camping With Dogs is a straightforward guide for pet owners who are outdoor enthusiasts. From how to protect your dog from common hazards (including the importance of training one's pet not to drink from rivers or streams - they can get as sick as you can from from waterborne diseases! Instead, bring plenty of filtered water for the dog to drink too) to basic first aid, needed supplies, training for life out in the rough, and more. Black-and-white photographs and simple illustrations add a visual touch to this indispensible guide packed with advice on where to go, fun activities to do, getting along with wilderness creatures, and much more. A "must-have" for anyone looking forward to the joy of camping with a beloved pet, Ruffing It is both owner and canine friendly.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of valuable information!, May 12, 1999

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This review is from: Ruffing It: The Complete Guide to Camping With Dogs (Paperback)

The book had lots of really good information with various tips to make it easier to take your dog camping. I have gone car-camping for years, but only just got my dog. The book brought up things that I would never have thought of. It was well written, and a good read. It also has an extensive section in the back of other helpful information, companies that sell dog-related equipment, and addresses to various camping areas.