Product Review: Mountaineer Pet Tent

I bring Bubba everywhere. Bubba is my best friend, my companion, and I can tell him anything without worrying he will spread the gossip. Bubba, my best friend, is a dog. He weighs 8 pounds and stands a proud 8 inches tall. He is my double 8.

If I'm going to the ocean, Bubba must follow, if I'm going camping, Bubba is right by me. I don't leave him behind, he loves the great outdoors, and for me to be enjoying the lovely summer days while he sits home bored, that would just be unfair. I shouldn't, no, wait... no one should have a dog if they do not intend on sharing life with them.

Dragging Bubba to the ocean though at times can be a pain in the butt. Sometimes he's grumpy and just wants to lay down, and Bubba is not such a friendly fellow. If a stranger approaches my 8lb yorkie, he may bite. While I'm at the ocean though, it can be difficult for me to go in the water while Bubba is on the beach. He likes to wander, he is small, and he could easily get lost or stolen. Usually when I bring him along on outings, I sacrifice my fun for his. I needed something to contain him, and something that would keep him cool on hot summer days.

I originally thought of buying him a pet carriage, but wheels on sand don't mix well, and this contraption is ridiculous looking. I treat my dog like he's my baby, but I certainly do not want people looking at me like I'm the crazy dog lady.

While browsing for pet supplies recently I came across a pet tent by Mountaineer at www.walmart.com. The pet tent came in 2 sizes 36X36X36 or a larger 48X48X48. The tent looked cool, it had air ventilations on all sides so he could get a nice cool breeze, it had more than enough room for me to place a food and water dish inside while he could rest safely and comfortably while I go for a swim.

What I also loved was how the tent is made with weather resistant fabric designed to repel water. So even in the rain, your pet will stay dry. The sturdy frame also withstands strong winds, so you don't have to worry about your pets tent toppling over in harsher conditions. I'm going to be honest though, even with all of those great features, what attracted me to this tent the most was the appearance. It was like a miniature humans tent. I loved it, and I knew it would be convenient for me, and for my dog.

The tent itself is dome shaped and its primary color is moss green, with a teal colored door. The door zips up from the outside, and is built so your pup cannot get out after you seal the door. You can also open the side panels with 2 side zippers for your dog to lounge under whenever he wants. This is basically to protect a relaxing dog from the sun.

This tent is a sure charmer for not just you and your dog, but anyone who happens to get a look at it is in awe and can't help but ask where you got it.

SETUP:

Seriously takes less than 5 minutes. There are 2 plastic yet sturdy flexible bars that run criss cross to form the dome. You can dig these sticks into the ground for further assurance that the tent does not topple over. Thats it. After you have the bars set in correctly you can just place the tent wherever you want.

RECOMMENDATION:

Mountaineer's pet tent is a must have for anyone who brings their dog along on summer outings such as the beach, camping, or anywhere where you as a pet owner would like a little free time to yourself. With the pet tent you don't have to worry about your pooch wandering off or getting hurt. Do make sure you add food and plenty of water while your pet is inside of the tent. Do not leave your pet in the tent for long periods of time on hot summer days. Also try to position the tent in shade if possible.

AVAILABILITY:

This pet tent is only available online at www.walmart.com, or at www.summitcampinggear.com. The price ranges from $26.00to $34.97 depending on the size you order.