Dog Camp
Because dogs deserve to act like dogs!
Why Dog Camp?
Dogs aren’t made to stay at home all day. They’re social animals with a strong drive to explore. dog camp lets them fulfill this drive while gaining life skills that they’ll bring home with them after camp
How Dog Camp Works
I pick your dog up from your home, we spend 2 hours hiking, running, and playing on private land with their dog friends, and I drop them back at home.
Doggy daycare can be too much for some dogs. Dog camp is like sending your kid to nature camp, while doggy daycare is more like dropping them off at the playground. We keep the energy level of the pack balanced, and mix free time to play and explore with structured packwalking and other activities to help them learn to control their emotions and practice impulse control. They’ll carry these skills with them outside of dog camp.
Outdoor, offleash adventures introduce dogs to countless new challenges. They’ll get tons of exercise while gaining confidence and enrichment.
After dog camp, you’ll come home to a tired, happy, and better behaved dog. You’ll get to enjoy your time with your dog instead of feeling like you have to get exercise and training out of the way. And your dog has a blast while learning new life skills – it’s a win win!
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Maple Run different?
I hike the dogs on private land. This helps keep everyone safe by minimizing the unknowns, like running into people and dogs we don’t know, coming across wild animals, etc.
I also spend lots of time training the dogs to keep energy levels safe and socializing appropriate, so the dogs are learning to play nicely and respect each other, rather than just exploding all their energy out.
Is my dog a good fit?
Dog camp is suitable for friendly dogs with great recall. Not quite there yet? We can help with that - talk to me about training.
How often can my dog attend camp?
We ask that dogs are able to come at least once a week-any less and they just can’t learn the skills we ask of them.
Can my puppy be a camp dog?
Camp isn’t appropriate for puppies under 1 year old. They have a higher risk of injury and their attention spans are too short for some camp activities. But now is the perfect time to start preparing them to be camp dogs! Reach out for more information on puppy training programs.
“Dog camp is so much better than our past experiences with doggy daycare! Spike gets much more exercise at camp, and gets structured opportunities to practice skills and socialize with other dogs. he comes home happy and very tired! ”
—Lindsay and Jared Thomas
