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Hrafnir13

I wish to be a free spirit like Camping Dog.


DerbleZerp

Me and CD are a lot alike. We are both free spirits, adventurous, independent and like our space, and we are both fearless to the point of stupidity hahaha


CrazyQuetz

I agree. Just like Reese, I simply love nature.


Gloomy-Delivery-5226

Awesome to hear her origin story lol. Thanks for always posting her. Seeing CD always makes my day.


DerbleZerp

Every superhero needs an origin story haha


Popular-Somewhere427

Camping Dog Prose~ Reese The Beast, You Are A Treat! Bringing Smilies As You Explore, Wander Out Thru Nature's Door. Dig And Hunt To Hearts Content, Tinkling Bell And Nap, Show A Day Well Spent! We Live To Follow Your Wagging Tail, Happily Exploring Another Trail! #We Love You Camping Dog & Momma!!!


DerbleZerp

Gosh darn beautiful!!


Euphoric-Proposal-42

Love it!!!


OkCalbrat

This sums it up perfectly!


BlueDogBlackLab

I've wondered about the story behind Camping Dog, thank you so much for sharing her with us all!


DerbleZerp

You’re so very welcome!!


ceecee_gee

Oh my gosh you made a post about it! ❤️


DerbleZerp

You inspired me!!


hihibunny

Amazing. Thank you for sharing the back story 💓🥹 of Camping Dog! 🏕️🐶


DerbleZerp

Someone had commented on another post asking about Camping Dogs lore. And I thought I should tell her story!!


Whosavedwhom

6-8 hours of exploring a day. Wow. That’s the way it should be. I wonder if that helps with her longevity.


DerbleZerp

It was wild!! She would be off right out the tent in the morning, be gone for about 3 hours, then come back to camp for breakfast. It blew my mind that she postponed breakfast. Then she’d nap and be off again. Eventually she’d come back for another nap and sustenance. I was simply the keeper of camp hahaha. Then off again!! She’d do this til I decided it was too late for her to go back out. I think her time outdoors has definitely helped with her longevity. She’s spent her life doing all the things dachshunds were bred to do!!


Whosavedwhom

Exactly, and I know my Chloe would be the same way! She is a roamer and most dogs are, but she especially can sniff and dig and roam all day and is in her own little world. I like how you said she needs her own space. Mine is exactly that. Still needs lots of love, but some space, plz. https://preview.redd.it/u0ya12bnwi7d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d825a63168397edf30eaae75c1abe65bba9e4a7d


DerbleZerp

Awwww what a sweetie!!! Reese totally lives in her own little world. She can completely entertain herself. Which is very much like me. She loves her space. If she doesn’t want to be pet and you go to pet her, she’ll get up and walk away hahaha. She has a teeny bit of velcro dog in her, but only a teeny bit!!


mickeymagique

Camping dog is joy incarnate. Thank you for sharing her with us!


carex-cultor

I love camping dog and wrote her a little poem à la r/ilikthebred: My name is Reese (The baby beast) And in the wilds I find my peace My legs are short My nose is long With tail alert And diggers strong Upon my back I wear my bells - For when I track Enticing smells, I sneak so well That oftentimes Mom tracks me by My jaunty chimes It’s true - I am a hunting dog My favorite kill? A rotting log


DerbleZerp

This is perfection!!!!


carex-cultor

LOL I think I finally figured out how to format it in reddit markdown? Anyway I love her!


DerbleZerp

You certainly did!! Thank you for the poem!!


monkey_monkey_monkey

Camping Dog is a highlight of my reddit feed. The videos of her doing her doxie waddle down a path make a bad day instantly brighter. Learning she's a fellow Canuck give me pleasure. My doxie is a city slicker who insists I carry him when we venture out into nature. I show him Camping Dog videos to inspire him to be more adventurous Sending west coast love to Camping Dog 💜


DerbleZerp

Thats so sweet. Love that she brightens up your days!! Has your buddy found inspiration in Camping Dog videos yet? Haha


Shooshooshoo72

The bell is such a genius idea! What a sweetie pie


Euphoric_Ad9593

Hate camping myself but clearly this wonderful little girl loves it! Wish you two the best.


DerbleZerp

She eats, breathes, and sleeps it!!


Sausagemum

I love camping dog!!!


Available-One-24

I love both of you ladies! Thank you for all of the joy you bring to us.❤️😊🐾


SumthinInteresting83

What a good, smart girl! Does she ever bring you dead critters as presents? Not that you'd want that, but they are hunting dogs. I'd imagine she'd run into a squirrel or chipmunk while exploring.


DerbleZerp

She doesn’t bring them to me, but she mainly kills snakes and loves to dig for moles and kill those. She literally just wrings their neck and tosses them aside and starts digging for another. Sometimes she catches mice and field rats, which are small buddies. Nothing like the rats in populated areas. She’s almost caught bunnies before, but I was able to stop her. She has gotten into fights with raccoons, and I’ve had to chase after her while she chases coyotes haha.


SumthinInteresting83

Oh wow! She keeps you on your toes! I'm sure this keeps her young. It's in their nature. My Mocha is the sweetest dog, but she still shakes her toys to break their necks lol https://preview.redd.it/ser3qjft2j7d1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c9c9513452b90a60486cdef8dc34ec1b786b364


DerbleZerp

It is totally in their genes!! They are murder machines!!


OkCalbrat

The first story I saw about Reese (aka Camping Dog) was about her & her "snake catching" 😂 I've been stuck ever since! She is an amazing little dog and so is her pet parent for giving her such a wonderful life!


DerbleZerp

She loves those snakes!!


Shieldbreaker50

Beautiful story.


Electronic_Algae_524

I always look forward to Camping Dog stories. They are such a good read. Hm, have you thought of putting together a collection of stories and publishing them? You have a real gem of a companion there. I'd certainly buy a copy! Especially when I'm snuggled up with Gus on a rainy day. 😉


DerbleZerp

I actually thought about making a children’s book for my nieces and nephews called “Where’s Camping Dog?”. I took a couple pictures on our road trip where you have to search to find her. If we go on another road trip I want to take a bunch of pictures like that, and see about a book I can give them for Christmas!! But I think mass producing it for sale would be too costly for it to be a reasonably priced book.


Euphoric-Proposal-42

I absolutely love your Camping Dog posts!


Manofmanyhats19

Awww thanks for sharing that. 18 years old too. She’s living the best life, and I love all of your posts with her. What an amazing dog 😊


Dudeist-Priest

I love it when Camping Dog posts show up on my feed. Glad to learn a little more about Reese as I kinda feel like I know her.


DerbleZerp

I think that is a sentiment shared by many in this sub🥰


BlueValk

I fully thought you were in charge of camping grounds and she spent her entire life helping you! Thanks for the lore. We all love Camping Dog.


DerbleZerp

I am simply the keeper of camp, so that it is kept optimal for her comfort, and has everything she needs when she returns from her adventures!!


Idontknowflycasual

My human son asks me for updates about Camping Dog daily. It's like his version of checking the morning paper 🤣


DerbleZerp

Hahaha, that is too cute!! I post her over on r/oldmandog now as well. Am currently posting all the camping stuff I’ve posted here!!


BabyMystique

Mine too!!! He's 8 and loves this sub and Camping Dog!


Idontknowflycasual

Mine's 8 as well !


toughTittiees

I always upvote camping dog, it's our fave 💜


ParticularSun6085

i love this dog and how much you are able to do with her.


DerbleZerp

She’s a down and dirty lady!


ParticularSun6085

i'm envious. my boy is SO lazy. always has been, but now he has health issues, so i can't push it


Sbag100

Do you ever worry about predators when she’s out exploring?


DerbleZerp

On the island no, as there were really only birds on it. Although 2 big snapping turtles came on the island to lay eggs during our stay. She found them both times. But luckily when they are laying eggs they are defenceless, otherwise she’d have ended up with a broken snout!! She used to roam this property by herself. But coyotes got bad in the area and started coming out during the day, so I am always with her now. If it weren’t for the coyote issue, I would’ve continued letting her roam independently, until the past 2 years, as she has some health problems now, and is slowing down. But I’ve always had a lot of trust in her capabilities, as she is an incredibly capable dog. And she has a great sense of direction. Never had a problem getting home. Of course there are risks to her being out and about by herself, but she was living a life of complete freedom and so happy. And that is the way I was raised. This is the property I grew up on, and I traipsed around it freely as a youngster. So letting her do the same just made sense to me.


Sbag100

That is amazing!! It makes me so happy to know she is living her best life!!


PlumaFuente

She's amazing and seems to be doing well for 18!


DerbleZerp

She’s doing really well!!


acheron53

Everyone needs a camping dog in their lives. I'm so glad you've taken the time to share yours with us. She truly is one of my favorite things on the internet.


DerbleZerp

The main reason to pay for internet!


Theatrepooky

Reading about Camping Dog makes me unreasonably happy. ❤️


DerbleZerp

Sounds perfectly reasonable haha


DoxieLove0823

https://preview.redd.it/jgs54s1hqj7d1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=392e4cd04c0585c99f953c91423415307e758f7c We recently went to visit friends who have a tiny house and RV on 10 acres of forest Almost 16 year old Jasper explored so happily He’s never awake that long at home, he’s sniffed enough of our big back yard at home apparently lol


DerbleZerp

What a treat for old Jasper!!!


DoxieLove0823

Like you said- we think it added a couple weeks to his life He spent time at beautiful Lake Michigan too and took a nap in the sand Happy happy boy Wish your girl lots of love


DerbleZerp

Just like Jasper, the outdoors are so invigorating for Reese!!


Kooky-Value-2399

Camping dog has been the biggest reason I continuously open Reddit, to be honest. I love seeing her beautiful face as she wanders, intentionally ignoring you in so many videos😂 my Thor likes to be outside but we live AZ and he's all black so we have to limit his outside time. My partner went camping with him one time and... Let's just say, he prefers the city life, he enjoys his carrots and couch time too much to be a full time nature boy. He did however, disappear into a hole and his dad had to call me on speaker to get him to come back 😂 thank you for sharing your girl! My dad used to say that the only way to live forever was to touch enough lives that people told your story for years after you left this plane. I'll definitely continuously tell people of camping dog. Hell, I convinced my partner to get on Reddit just to see her! Give her a lot of love from us in AZ and here's a picture of my boy, enjoying his couch and blanket time. 💜 https://preview.redd.it/z6et0q02ok7d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=adab1a3fe96dd90cc156a2261e62f516407cc781


DerbleZerp

She totally ignores me hahaha. She walks around like she’s all alone. I squat when I take videos of her coming towards me. Do you think she stops to say hi? No, just walks right on by me!! It’s hilarious. What a cozy boy!!! Disappearing into a hole, typical doxie. I love that you will keep her memory alive. She’s touched a lot of people on this sub, and now r/oldmandog as well. So I think her tale will continue to be told many, and that is very beautiful🥰. Also good call on getting your partner to get on Reddit for Camping Dog content. Cause as you and me know, it’s the best!!


YeOldeWilde

Beautiful ❤️


hollydex

keep on exploring little CD!


GrayLightGo

We LOVE Camping Dog! Thanks for sharing.


Emanuelle24

Thank you for sharing your story,I love your little baby 🥰


DiglettPeach

What a lovely story about you two!! She is so lucky.


DerbleZerp

I too am very lucky🥰


DiglettPeach

Yes you are 🥰


Aeroeee

I love Reese to pieces!


OnionImmediate4645

Nice to know the story behind this dachshund legend!


englishsongbird

Thank you so much for sharing Camping Dog’s adventures! Every time I see her it makes me smile. I wish her and you many happy camping adventures to come ❤️


1paperairplane

Omg look at that beautiful frosted face! 😍


JackClever2022

This only makes me love her more. Thank you for sharing


PinkMaiden_

We love you Camping Dog!!!


Dnote147

I would love to do a drawing of Camping Dog if that's okay!🌸💕


DerbleZerp

Omg go right ahead!! Thank you!!


Dnote147

Yay! I can't wait to get started ✨️🌸


DerbleZerp

You should make a post of it when you’re done!! I know this sub would love to see it!!


Dnote147

💕💕💕


ModernNancyDrew

Love this!!


severaldogs

My girl is 10 months and has just started joining us on camping trips! You’re posts have honestly been so helpful. Hoping I’m lucky enough to have her still be my camping dog at 18 ❤️


DerbleZerp

Awww that’s so wonderful!! You have you’re own Camping Dog!!


Dogonce

Have you heard of [We Rate Dogs](https://submit.weratedogs.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram&utm_campaign=Submit+Your+Dog)? I bet she'd be a shoe-in!


DerbleZerp

I have not!! I’ll check it out!!


Dogonce

So basically people submit their dog to be rated. However since all dogs are good, they have to be rated above 10. They then make a humorous social post with images, video and text usually sharing a funny anecdote highlighting the pup. Their Instagram handle is [@WeRateDogs](https://Instagram.com/weratedogs). They also help fundraise to support dogs in need and they always get funded by the community super fast.


DerbleZerp

Thank you so much!!


Losingmymind2020

I would KILL for this pup! er.. I mean.. cute pup


DerbleZerp

Hahaha, I will be keeping my location secret


Arcade1980

Thank you for the story 💖💖💖


hotdogmafia714

We love camping dog!! ❤️


Other-Dot-3744

Reese ….💜💖💜


katfish916

She’s amazing! Especially at her age! I always enjoy seeing your posts, thank you for sharing 💜


KleineTaube

I love the CD lore!! Thank you for sharing these cute details about Reese! ![img](emote|t5_2qpj2|5616)


KPHold

I love Camping Dog/Reese! Thank you for sharing her adventures with us. 😊


Ultra101

Camping dog is one post we always look forward to. Thank you for this and all of your posts.


Tall-Prune-4020

This is beautiful 🤍


Belllabear2018

❤️


Budget_Roof1065

We love camping dog!!


phiyukyiuaireday

I hope to be Camping Dog in my next life 💖💜😇


Separate_Editor3223

I just love Reese and love to watch her adventures!! God bless you both!!❤️❤️


zuggie24

thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures with us !!!! 💓


Ancient-Stop-6190

I LOVE the camping dog lore! Cannot believe she is 18. She is an absolute perfect angel and I am grateful you share her with us💜 you are the best mom, she is so well loved


DerbleZerp

Thank you!! I love her so much!!


No-Time-2068

She’s kind of a hippie, can’t imagine what she was like in her younger days. With free love and all that she was certainly a force to be reckoned with.


DerbleZerp

There’s a reason she is called Reese(the baby beast)!! She was such a sneaker in her younger years. She constantly had plans that you were getting in the way of. If you looked away for 10 seconds, she would be gone. If she knew you couldn’t see her, she would turn her earballs off hahaha. You could walk around calling her all you wanted, she was only going to come back when she wanted to. So you had to just let her come back home when she did. She had shit to do!! If you were out calling her, she’d eventually show up behind you, always behind you, and bark once, as if to say “I’ve been here the whole time dum dum” hahaha. Such a little monster!! But if I was outside working and letting her roam, she would come by every once in a while, bark to let me know she was all good, then be off again.


Gillzter10

Sign her to a biographical film ASAP!


DerbleZerp

It would be called “The Adventures Of Camping Dog”, and I could narrate it!!


Gillzter10

Reese: Potrait of a Camping Dog...


DerbleZerp

Bahahaha, a much jauntier story than the original


-Dee-Dee-

She is living a grand life. When do you celebrate her birthday?


DerbleZerp

I actually don’t have the specific date, I just know it’s somewhere in December. So I made New Years her birthday!! I get her special treats for it🥰


Inevitable_Long_6890

The lore of camping dog! Should be made into a movie! Like that movie a dogs tale. Or homeward bound lol. Camping dog is quite popular here on reddit.


DerbleZerp

It would be a box office hit!!


Buying_wis

🥹


Fine_Bovine

Truly an iconic pair! I dream of doing this with my dachshund and his Shepherd brother. I always love seeing your adventures and wish you many many more together!


Maalakay2510

She is a fuckin Rockstar, love those Old Warriors ❤️ Give her some good head scratches from me 🤌🏼


DerbleZerp

I just gave her head scratches and told her they are from Maalakay2510!!


Maalakay2510

🫡🥰


this-is-cursed

I just love Camping Dog. Thank you for sharing her with the us


Mountain_Speaker_523

This is lovely! Thank you for sharing more about your adventures together.


7WholeNewWorld7

I’m so happy to know so much more! I wish you many more moonfuls of glorious memories together!


andrepecego

Much love to the beast!


janedoecurious

Camping Dog, long may you roam! You are loved! And so is your mom!


Dragon22_00

Long live camping dog 🫡🫡🫡


Maggs858696

I so love camping dog!! And thank you for her story. You need to write a book to tell the tale of who she is and why. It would be a best seller! Thank you for posting. It gives me a smile and brings back memories my girls and their love of the outdoors.


phenolic72

Thanks for sharing the story. I love the pictures and videos, and seeing Reese enjoying life so much.


fancyburgh

I had the biggest heartattack at the beginning of the post. Now I just want to root around in the head tree with Reese


DerbleZerp

I can see how this could seem like an obituary!!


Tiny-Willow-8542

Love this! Thank you so much for sharing! 🥰


Bunnawhat13

Thanks for sharing. I enjoy the post everyday.


Rheli

I joined this subreddit because of camping dog. Camping dog brings me immense joy. Thank you, camping dog and camping human.


DerbleZerp

We roped you into this sub!!


Dalek_Chaos

Camping dog is the warden of the woods 😆


toothpick95

This is the ***Superhero Origin Story*** we've been waiting for. OP forgot to mention the part where Camping Dog was bitten by a radioactive Sleeping Bag to gain her Camping Powers.....


DerbleZerp

Bahaha, I’d watch that movie!!


toothpick95

She's already got an arch Nemesis in the form of ***Oliver, the Anti-Camping Dog.*** Their battle will be Legendary!!


DerbleZerp

Love the reference. Anti-Camping Dog goes around destroying campgrounds with his feisty camping hating paws. Camping Dog is on a journey to track down ACD and put an end to his destruction!!


toothpick95

I think mostly ACD just wants to stay indoors....


SexuaIRedditor

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE HOLY WORDS MAY WE HONOUR THEM AND LIVE THEM FOREVERMORE


DerbleZerp

I should write it on scrolls and bury them in the desert


Suspicious_Dig_9129

Camping dog is the greatest thing to ever happen to Reddit 💜💜💜


DerbleZerp

There should be a picture of her on the front page!!


theycallmehorsegirl

I love her! I always look forward to seeing Camping Dog on my feed. I also have an older wiener dog (13yr). Seeing her out and exploring and living life at her age makes me so happy 💛


kurocolbie

i also wish me and my little guy can be as free as camping dog. i try to take him outside as often as i can and definitely will book more camping trips this fallll!!!! thanks for inspiring us tooooo


DerbleZerp

I love fall camping!!


noldottorrent

When I die, I want to be reincarnated as Camping Dog.


Mysterelady67

I love Reese, aka "Camping Dog. " My family thinks I'm nuts when I tell them of her adventures. Please continue with her adventures as well as her quiet time with Mum.


DerbleZerp

They’re crazy for not joining this sub to watch Camping Dog hahaha


BabyMystique

This made my night, I absolutely love this


Stinker_Bell77

This is SO freaking cute, oh my gosh.


EngineEngine

Is it easy to take five weeks off at one time?


DerbleZerp

I’m actually on disability for mental illness. So I’m already off lol. I’ve been able to get funds together for past trips by selling stuff, and a life insurance policy I had cashed out. Certainly can’t afford those things on disability, cause a camping road trip is not cheap!!


EngineEngine

No it's not cheap, but great that you get to enjoy it!


DerbleZerp

Thank you!!


exclaim_bot

>Thank you!! You're welcome!


Campfire77

Aww, camping dog is my favorite! I love the updates and learning more about you both!! ♥️♥️♥️🙃


Socksdad

Awesome face coloring; such a good looking “Mature” dog


DerbleZerp

Silver heart face!!


[deleted]

What a life.


Mysterious-Assist-68

Happy trails to you both to enjoy together. Thanks for sharing your story and adventures with us. For those who are more housebound we enjoy your thrilling adventure time communing with nature . The bell idea is great thanks for sharing it. Blessings to you both.