Hi everyone, I'm looking for recommendations on how best to secure (tie out) two Siberian Huskies at a campsite. I just recently added a second rescued Husky to our pack and I'm trying to figure the best way to tie them up so they don't get tangled together on their lines.With my single Husky, I would put her on a 15 or 20 foot cable line clipped to the leg of the picnic table but I can already imagine the tangled lines I'd be working on with two dogs tied this way.I've seen Husky teams who scooter tied to pick lines and I'm wondering if this would be a good way to go for multiple dogs when camping, as well.Also, are any of you using a flea and tic control product by the name "Comfortis"? It was recommended to me by the group I got my rescued Husky from but I've seen a lot of bad side effects listed on-line. The Husky group said the Frontline Plus I've been using on my other dog doesn't work well for tic protection. Any feedback on these two issues would be appreciated.

Our 2 boxers do fine cabled to the same back jack but I don't know how a 3rd one would do. I'd probably shorten their cables and put #3 on a front jack. I try to keep ours tired out so they're not moving around much at our site and each has a comfy cots with a pad on it so they're usually tired and comfy and sleeping. I don't know if tying to the jack on your TT would be advisable. I use Frontline Plus and it controls ticks just fine. The ticks will attach and it takes a little time for them to die but they do. I still check the boxer kids at least once a day and pull off any that are still kicking as well as dead ones. I haven't tried Comfortis but have heard about some problems.

If I was worried about having them tangled I'd probably tie 1 to the picnic table, and 1 to the hitch or something such that they could interact a bit but not get tangled together.

3LittleDucks wrote:If I was worried about having them tangled I'd probably tie 1 to the picnic table, and 1 to the hitch or something such that they could interact a bit but not get tangled together.That's what we do. Our bigger dog gets tied to the picnic table and the Shih Tzu gets hooked to the RV steps.Any flea/tick product can have side effects, but IMO the benefits outweigh the risks. As far as I know Comfortis is a good product. I use Frontline Plus and it still seems to work very well. But there are LOTS of reports of it losing its effectiveness in some areas. As long as it continues to work for us then I'll continue to use it.

My one Siberian could pull a picnic table around by herself, so three could easily turn it into a high speed sled - good for laughs, but not so good for camping :) I'd be sure that you pick something a bit more immobile, or at least test it out carefully first. Also, be sure that whatever claps or fastener you have on the ends of whatever you use is seriously solid. My Husky could break most medium sized lead clasps when motivated (by, say a rabbit, deer, racoon, etc., any of which can be easily encountered in a campground.) so three are going to put some serious strain on whatever you use. And, before someone mentions proper training, being well behaved, etc. a Husky is not truly a pet, they are more a working dog with whom you develop a general understanding, and no amount of training can fully overwhelm their instincts (this from my vet, and it proved very sage advice...)

I have 20' cable. I secure it to trees on each end using rachet straps. A pulley rides on the cable. On the pulley I attach the lead that connects to thier harness. I also use a cable that I can loop around a tree. I use a pulley attached to lead here as well. I prefer the first method when I am able to use it. We have 2 dobermans and it works great for us.

Securing dogs at campsite plus flea & tic control

KarenS144
Explorer
Jun 09, 2013
Our 2 boxers do fine cabled to the same back jack but I don't know how a 3rd one would do. I'd probably shorten their cables and put #3 on a front jack. I try to keep ours tired out so they're not moving around much at our site and each has a comfy cots with a pad on it so they're usually tired and comfy and sleeping. I don't know if tying to the jack on your TT would be advisable.

I use Frontline Plus and it controls ticks just fine. The ticks will attach and it takes a little time for them to die but they do. I still check the boxer kids at least once a day and pull off any that are still kicking as well as dead ones. I haven't tried Comfortis but have heard about some problems.
3LittleDucks
Explorer
Jun 09, 2013
If I was worried about having them tangled I'd probably tie 1 to the picnic table, and 1 to the hitch or something such that they could interact a bit but not get tangled together.
Pawz4me
Explorer
Jun 09, 2013
3LittleDucks wrote:
If I was worried about having them tangled I'd probably tie 1 to the picnic table, and 1 to the hitch or something such that they could interact a bit but not get tangled together.

That's what we do. Our bigger dog gets tied to the picnic table and the Shih Tzu gets hooked to the RV steps.

Any flea/tick product can have side effects, but IMO the benefits outweigh the risks. As far as I know Comfortis is a good product. I use Frontline Plus and it still seems to work very well. But there are LOTS of reports of it losing its effectiveness in some areas. As long as it continues to work for us then I'll continue to use it.
WrongWayRandall
Explorer
Jun 09, 2013
My one Siberian could pull a picnic table around by herself, so three could easily turn it into a high speed sled - good for laughs, but not so good for camping :) I'd be sure that you pick something a bit more immobile, or at least test it out carefully first.

Also, be sure that whatever claps or fastener you have on the ends of whatever you use is seriously solid. My Husky could break most medium sized lead clasps when motivated (by, say a rabbit, deer, racoon, etc., any of which can be easily encountered in a campground.) so three are going to put some serious strain on whatever you use.

And, before someone mentions proper training, being well behaved, etc. a Husky is not truly a pet, they are more a working dog with whom you develop a general understanding, and no amount of training can fully overwhelm their instincts (this from my vet, and it proved very sage advice...)
Jayco23FB
Explorer
Jun 09, 2013
I have 20' cable. I secure it to trees on each end using rachet straps. A pulley rides on the cable. On the pulley I attach the lead that connects to thier harness. I also use a cable that I can loop around a tree. I use a pulley attached to lead here as well. I prefer the first method when I am able to use it. We have 2 dobermans and it works great for us.
doxiemom11
Explorer II
Jun 10, 2013
We also used Frontline Plus for many years and were advised by our vet that they are seeing resistance in fleas & ticks because the product has been used for so long.

The newest product that was recommended to us, was Activyl Tick Plus(flea protection also). It is only available at a vets office as of now. It is made by Merck. We are currently using this. Our vet is using this on his dogs too.
rockhillmanor
Explorer
Jun 10, 2013
Smokey Lew wrote:
...Also, are any of you using a flea and tic control product by the name "Comfortis"? It was recommended to me by the group I got my rescued Husky from but I've seen a lot of bad side effects listed on-line. .... Any feedback on these two issues would be appreciated.

As you found there are a lot of reports of sick dogs with this particular flea treatment. Their own testing shows vomiting to be the norm after administering. AND the FDA issued a warning report regarding adverse toxic reactions when administering ivermectin to dogs on Comfortis. Do not administer to dogs that have seizures, pancreatitis, diabetes.

IMHO list is too long of dogs that should not be given this flea treatment, and vomiting and loss of appetite being considered the norm would make me run from using this product.
Pawz4me
Explorer
Jun 10, 2013
doxiemom11 wrote:
We also used Frontline Plus for many years and were advised by our vet that they are seeing resistance in fleas & ticks because the product has been used for so long.

The newest product that was recommended to us, was Activyl Tick Plus(flea protection also). It is only available at a vets office as of now. It is made by Merck. We are currently using this. Our vet is using this on his dogs too.

Just as an FYI for anyone who might be interested -- There's a new Frontline product available in the southern states called Tritak. It looks like it contains an extra ingredient (cyphenothrin) over what Frontline Plus has. My vet group says they're now carrying Tritak instead of Plus. I have no idea why it's only available in the south. According to their website it's available in these states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
Tvov
Explorer II
Jun 10, 2013
Frontline worked fantastic for us for years. Recently on advice of our Vet my wife changed to another product. In my aging "crochety old man" suspicions, I found out that Frontline not to long ago switched from only being available from veterinarians to being available over-the-counter, at much lower cost. Then suddenly Frontline is "not as effective anymore". Hmmm....
rockhillmanor
Explorer
Jun 10, 2013
Tvov wrote:
Frontline worked fantastic for us for years. Recently on advice of our Vet my wife changed to another product. In my aging "crochety old man" suspicions, I found out that Frontline not to long ago switched from only being available from veterinarians to being available over-the-counter, at much lower cost. Then suddenly Frontline is "not as effective anymore". Hmmm....

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