Your dog is the riskiest thing in your camp.

Yes, you can camp with your dog in bear or coyote country, but you need to treat your dog like the giant piece of bait it is.

Dogs attract wildlife—not just because they smell like food, but because predators see them as either prey or competition. A coyote might try to lure your dog away. A bear might see a barking dog as a threat or a meal. The safest setup is to keep your dog on a leash at all times (especially at night and at dawn/dusk) and store their food in a bear canister or hang it far from your tent, just like you do with your own food.

Comfort-wise, your dog will be fine with a pad