About a year ago, I got a Siberian Husky. He's a great companion and I love his company. He is an indoor dog (e.g., he sleeps inside).

Last summer, my girlfriend and her dog joined us for a cross-country drive to Colorado to see Widespread Panic at Red Rocks. Prior to the three nights of concerts, we spent 3 nights camping in the Rockies. Somewhere near Brainard Lake. It was our first time camping with the dogs.

The tent was pretty cramped with two adults and two large breeds. They certainly weren't helping to keep the tent clean and free of debris.

How do most people camp with their dogs? I thought about keeping the dogs outside using a screw-stake, but worried about other animals (bears) being attracted to them. But were we any better with them in the tent?!?!

Also, I'm in the market for a new tent. Even though I only camp with my girlfriend, I feel like I need to get a 4 person tent because of the dogs.

I'm a brand new member of the site. Thanks for the help.