THAT WAS IT!!!  Thanks Dave.



sandy in miami



--- In hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com, "Sandy" <sandykayak@...> wrote:

>

> I saw the cutest photograph of a DIY insulated dog hammock hanging under the

master hammock...on hammocks forum.   Looked like a black lab in thered.

>

> can't remember which section it was in....i was scrolling around the less used

hamocks.

>

> not sure if you can search for photos.

>

> sandy in miami

>

> --- In hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com, "PERRY" <churchillperry@> wrote:

> >

> > I was thinking of making a hammock for my dog to hang inside my hammock when

we are camping. He's 10# and aprox 18" long. Anyone have any ideas?

> > Perry

> >

>

I saw the cutest photograph of a DIY insulated dog hammock hanging under the

master hammock...on hammocks forum.   Looked like a black lab in thered.



can't remember which section it was in....i was scrolling around the less used

hamocks.



not sure if you can search for photos.



sandy in miami



--- In hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com, "PERRY" <churchillperry@...> wrote:

>

> I was thinking of making a hammock for my dog to hang inside my hammock when

we are camping. He's 10# and aprox 18" long. Anyone have any ideas?

> Perry

>

I sleep every night in a hammock at home.  Every night, my cat sleeps on

my bladder (on is not as bad a problem as the pre-sleep kneed).  I've

yet to come close to rolling over on her.  She is always on top.  Having

her directly on me in an open hammock has its advantages.  She jumps off

as soon as I start making the 'getting out of the hammock motions.'

Once I get settled back into the hammock, she stands up weasel-like to

check I'm settled and then jumps back in.  I imagine you'll have to lift

your dog out and lift him back in.



CL



PERRY wrote:

> Thanks for the advice. I haven't tried anything yet but as it turns out I came

across a small zippered duffel bag that I may be able to convert into a small

hammock for Winston. My main concern and reason for wanting a hammock for him is

my fear of rolling over on him. Its just a fear.

> As I stated I haven't tried anything yet. Winston is somewhat of a Velcro dog

and sleeps in bed with me now.

> Thanks again for the help

> Perry & Winston

Thanks for the advice. I haven't tried anything yet but as it turns out I came

across a small zippered duffel bag that I may be able to convert into a small

hammock for Winston. My main concern and reason for wanting a hammock for him is

my fear of rolling over on him. Its just a fear.

As I stated I haven't tried anything yet. Winston is somewhat of a Velcro dog

and sleeps in bed with me now.

Thanks again for the help

Perry & Winston

--- In hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com, Aaron Fletcher <spreadthelove777@...>

wrote:

>

> Put it under you, he's got alotta heat even at 10 lbs!

>

> Sent from my iPod

>

Put it under you, he's got alotta heat even at 10 lbs!



Sent from my iPod

Perry,

you might try something like this:

http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeGearPackCoverGearHammock.html.  Great

multi-tasking item that would be plenty large for a tiny pup like that.

--Tim



On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 1:38 PM, PERRY <churchillperry@...> wrote:



>

>

> I was thinking of making a hammock for my dog to hang inside my hammock

> when we are camping. He's 10# and aprox 18" long. Anyone have any ideas?

> Perry

>

>

>







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Regards,Tim Naylor





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Perry,

Interesting idea!  I have a much bigger dog, so his insulated hammock hangs

under mine.  See photos here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hammockcamping/photos/album/786007485/pic/list

What I have learned (from him) is that he will use it if he is cold enough and

if I tie out the sides securely so it doesn't swing.  He prefers a stable bed,

preferably with a warm person in it.  I prefer not to share my hammock with 70

pounds of cold, wet dog.



What has worked best for him if we're camped on a hillside is to tighten the

downhill end of his hammock to lift it up, but let the middle and uphill parts

rest on the ground.  This keeps him from sliding downhill or looking for a flat

place that's not under the tarp.  Dogs get up and turn around (3 revolutions)

several times during the night.  When my dog does that his back bumps into my

butt.  It appears to bother him more than it does me.



Supplex is a good fabric for dog hammocks - strong enough to resist toenails,

but comfortably soft.



Get your dog used to the hammock by putting it on top of his/her dogbed at home.

Then move the dogbed and hammock to your back yard setup.  Once the dog

associates the hammock fabric with "home" it won't be as scary when it's off the

ground and moving under him/her.  In this, as in all the other things I suggest,

remember the guiding principle: YDMD (your dog may differ).   On a side note, if

your dog gets lost in the woods and darkness forces you to call off the search,

leave a jacket or shirt (or dog hammock!) on the ground.  When you come back the

next morning, the dog will probably be curled up on it.



I like the idea of suspending your dog above you in the hammock.  See if your

dog likes it, too.  You could lower his/her hammock just enough that there's

some contact, but most of the dog's weight is off your bladder. :)  It could

simplfy insulation, too. YDMD.



Good luck to you both!



David



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Gear hammock? Maybe just use a bean bag like thing stuffed with whatever's

handy and clip it to one end. He will prolly snuggle into the corner of the

hammock. He'll need insulation on the bottom just like you do.



On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 3:38 PM, PERRY <churchillperry@...> wrote:



>

>

> I was thinking of making a hammock for my dog to hang inside my hammock

> when we are camping. He's 10# and aprox 18" long. Anyone have any ideas?

> Perry

>

>

>







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I was thinking of making a hammock for my dog to hang inside my hammock when we

are camping. He's 10# and aprox 18" long. Anyone have any ideas?

Perry