#CampingWithDogs Trends On Instagram; Outdoor Activity Sparks New Ways For People To Enjoy Two Passions Together (PHOTOS)

Dog lovers know how important it is to let their pets exercise. A walk in the park is one of the special ways dogs and their owners bond, but some take it up a notch by bringing their furry best friend on a camping trip.

On Instragram, people have been sharing photos of themselves or their dogs while on a camping getaway. The hashtag #CampingWithDogs has been teeming with posts for a while now, and it has sparked the latest outdoor trend among lovers of nature.

It has also inspired Nashville-based avid camper and dog lover Ryan Carter to launch Camping With Dogs, which sells camping merchandise, as well as promote the hobby among dog owners. "I own a social media agency in Nashville, so naturally I'm always thinking about ways to blend my career with my passions," Carter said via Buzzfeed.

"I have a fiancée and two dogs, and we love doing everything together. Our favorite memories are disconnecting from our phones and internet and going camping. That's the place I was coming from that led me to create Camping With Dogs. I wanted to create an online community for the outdoorsy dog owner," Carter added.

His idea has generated a strong response and an international following.

"Dogs are always ready to go," Carter said via The Telegraph. "I can remember back in college trying to plan an outing, and everyone either flaked or found a party to attend. Once you get a dog, you never have to worry about not having a friend to join you on an adventure. That, and there's nothing better than seeing your dog's face light up because we're going on a ride somewhere. It's the best feeling in the world!"

Early this month, Carter hosted the very first National Camping With Dogs Day, and based on the photos collected from the event, you could say that it was fairly a success despite no official affiliations, according to Elite Daily.

The only thing we want to #debate is who will get the window seat in the tent...Now THIS is the life #campingwithdogs @nancythebeat @sierradesigns @jetboil
A photo posted by Camping With Dogs™ (@campingwithdogs) on Aug 6, 2015 at 6:38pm PDT

Follow the leader. #campingwithdogs @brianbonham & @nelscass @ruffwear packs A photo posted by Camping With Dogs™ (@campingwithdogs) on Aug 12, 2015 at 5:29am PDT

The family loaded up and ready for adventure!! #campingwithdogs #camping #bc #travel #river #rafting #expedition #family #kootenays #loveit
A photo posted by Chris mcKenna (@canadianriverswild) on Sep 27, 2015 at 7:44am PDT

Just a casual family photo. #michigandog #sleepingbearsanddunes #goldenretriever #ruffinit #pupnorth #campingwithdogs A photo posted by Arlowyn Golden (@arlowyn_golden) on Sep 27, 2015 at 6:37am PDT

We are reminded to slow down. Mornings should not be rushed into. They should be spent enjoying the little things. The Corgi takes advantage of this new-found, relaxed mentality by demanding we stop and partake in belly rubs. #campingwithdogs #ilovemycorgi #corgi #adventurecorgi
A photo posted by Nemo Perkuhn (@adventurecorgi) on Sep 26, 2015 at 9:01pm PDT

In case you’re wondering, this is the pooch that inspired Carter to launch #CampingWithDogs:

New merchandise available soon- this will definitely feel like a full online store, not just two items! This whole thing started as an idea to share the experiences of going camping, hiking, kayaking ect with your dog and hopefully inspiring people along the way to be active with their dogs. The fact that y'all want to display the Camping With Dogs brand to identify with this lifestyle is probably the coolest thing I've been apart of. Because of you, we're happy to announce a National Camping With Dogs Day towards the end of the Summer. We're going to have thousands of people camping and hiking with their dog all on the same day to promote an active lifestyle with your dog. Much love from Nashville, Ryan #campingwithdogs A photo posted by Ryan Carter (@nashvilleryan) on Apr 30, 2015 at 7:50am PDT