Watering your Dog in the Field

[Drew Hause]

For quite some time I carried a collapsible cordura pouch thingie, and a water bottle.
Dirk would drink too fast and then puke up the water.
A squirt bottle seemed to work much better and I don't recall him ever aspirating.
Note snake boots, handgun and foot on the check cord



He was pretty enthusiastic about the water bottle

[Andy]

I do something similar to Garry. But I straddle my setter from behind, put a bottle with a nozzle (like Portland spring water) into the pouch on the side of her mouth and while holding her head level gently squirt it in there until while she gulps. If I use a collapsible bowl it is a PIA to get level, it collapses, she steps on or I do and the water is gone. If I just let it drizzle out she looks at it like an idiot. I may try the hat thing Dean, I wonder how well my hat will hold water.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

I've been using a collapsible bowl to water them.

Me too.

[OH Osthaus]

I have bicycle bottles - and dispense it on the side at the back of the mouth. I noticed early on that giving the water straight in from the front caused occasional choking

[Wilmurt]

For 2 dogs I usually carry 3 squeeze water bottles as originally pictured. I do lower the bottle so their necks are not at 12 o'clock and squeeze the water to the side of their mouth and not directly down to avoid choking etc.

[IW1978]

There are some great collapsible water bowls for dogs. I carry one in my car and bring it out in the field with water bottles. Also can just scoop water from streams and ponds.


I’m not sure if this is true for water bottle drinking but dogs are meant to eat and drink with food/water at its lowest point to prevent bloat. Elevated bowls increase the risk of bloat in dogs.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Andrew Sacco

I do something similar to Garry. But I straddle my setter from behind, put a bottle with a nozzle (like Portland spring water) into the pouch on the side of her mouth and while holding her head level gently squirt it in there until while she gulps. If I use a collapsible bowl it is a PIA to get level, it collapses, she steps on or I do and the water is gone. If I just let it drizzle out she looks at it like an idiot. I may try the hat thing Dean, I wonder how well my hat will hold water.

Andy, due to the 4 tiny vent holes in the crown some water leaks but not an appreciable amount. And for an eager thirsty dog she’ll get easily 80% of the water you pour in.
Extra bonus on a hot day your head cools off a little when you put your wet hat back on.





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[Keith Doty]

I carry a great little lined cordura folding bowl that doubles for chow in the evening. Tried a couple until I found one that stayed open without fooling with it. Dogs are all happy with it. Big fun watching a puppy with his first couple of attempts, they think it's weird!