Dog shelters

**sliver** · 12-29-2013, 22:44

LOL that is a fantastic pic!!! I love that idea actually. I'm wondering how I could implement that with 2 dogs. Maybe a stretcher set up with 2 long poles and spreader bars...

Thanks for the suggestion. That might just work.

**sliver** · 12-29-2013, 22:47

Originally Posted by jwright

How about a simple sil nylon pyramid shaped structure that uses a single central hiking pole, no floor and and staked out around the perimeter.

I have been thinking about the pup tent idea but the center pole presents a problem for dogs. I like the pyramid shape idea though. I could rig external tent poles and attach the apex of the pyramid to it.

**Heelbilly** · 12-30-2013, 09:52

Originally Posted by anglachel

Hope the picture shows up.

Great picture! I love your setup. Gonna have to give that a try.

**jwright** · 12-30-2013, 20:27

Originally Posted by sliver

I have been thinking about the pup tent idea but the center pole presents a problem for dogs. I like the pyramid shape idea though. I could rig external tent poles and attach the apex of the pyramid to it.

I can see that being a problem.
Ok, how about the same pyramid shape structure, placed under one of the ends of your hammock, staked out around the base perimeter with a line tied from the apex to your suspension (maybe at the tree hugger) to hold the sturcture upright.

**Tbuck** · 12-30-2013, 20:31

The dog hammock pic is great! Love it

**gophin** · 12-31-2013, 02:05

Oh my god, that is freaking adorable. My dog always wanted to be as close as possible to where I was sleeping, so this seems perfect. Can't wait til I can get another pup.

**breyman** · 05-03-2014, 07:48

Originally Posted by anglachel

We got a dog tent from REI thinking our dog could sleep there when we were camping.

First time out he broke the poles.

After some modification those poles move on to be a pole mod on my superfly.

We built a dog hammock from some heavy ripstop (something his claws wouldn't tear up) it's about 50" long, and basically setup like our ENO hammocks... Supports his 60pound self... he loves it, but he needs to be really tired to sleep in it (not usually an issue when we are camping) He can't get in by himself, needs some one to hold it open, but when he gets sleepy he'll walk over there and just push his chest against it until we help him in...

String it up under our hammocks and he will sleep most of the way through the night (occasionally something will make a noise, he'll jump out and bark, and need some help getting back in)

Hope the picture shows up.

That is awesome!

**Firesong** · 05-03-2014, 08:41

Truly cool idea for the dog. If it was supported by 3ropes would the triangle shape be easier for him to get in to?

**slickrock** · 05-04-2014, 13:18

A dog bridge hammock might make it easier for him to hop into...Maybe I will make one for my dog...

**Tonks** · 05-13-2014, 17:05

I don't have an independent shelter for my larger dog but I have an over-sized double floor mat envelope that I made of tyvek which make a bed and insulates him from the ground. It has two sections. One is a single layer, the other is a sort of a sleeve closed with velcro. My larger dog carries this and reflectix in his pack. I slide the relectix in to the large envelope and it insulates him from the ground. I can also stuff it with clothes or a fleece blanket or even leaves. He seems very comfortable. He didnt like the sound of the rustling tyvek so I washed it a few times. Now it is quiet. The whole thing is under my hammock(which is where he wants to sleep anyway).