{"id":2191,"date":"2021-07-14T16:05:18","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T16:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/?p=2191"},"modified":"2025-03-13T08:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:43:58","slug":"dog-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petworks.com\/articles\/dog-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Doggy Camp Time!"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jean Ann Carrigan, owner of Ms C’s Bed & Biscuits<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Dogs form strong attachments to their owners, owners provide necessities of life, food, water, shelter and love.\u00a0 So, is it any wonder being out of their owner\u2019s presence causes some anxiety? During 2020-2022, with people not leaving their homes, dogs became accustomed to constantly being in the owner\u2019s presence. Thankfully in 2024, \u201cstay at home\u201d orders have long ago been lifted, people are traveling, and dogs are ready to attend doggy day, dog sitting<\/a><\/span>, & overnight camp.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Prepare your dogs properly for attending camp.\u00a0 It\u2019s important for owners to help their dog feel comfortable attending camp, reassuring the dog a safe, secure, comfortable environment.\u00a0 Your dog needs to understand your absence from him is endurable & temporary.\u00a0 Camp should be fun!\u00a0 When choosing the proper doggy camp (boarding facility) for your four legged kids, interview each facility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Questions to include during the interview:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022 What vaccinations<\/a><\/span> do you require?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 What is the cost?\u00a0 Is your resort \u201call inclusive\u201d or \u201cala carte\u201d? What is included in the quoted price?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 What schedule do you operate Monday through Friday vs weekends and major holidays?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 How many dogs do you allow playing together at a time? What is your playtime staff to dog ratio?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Does each dog, or dogs from the same family have their own individual kennel\/suite or do dogs from different families stay together? (If separate kennel\/suites, what is the size?)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Is your building temperature controlled? What temperature do you keep your building? (Dog\u2019s temperatures normally run 101 to 102.5 degrees.\u00a0 With many dogs together in a building, the building can get mighty warm if not controlled properly.)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Do you provide food, or do we bring food from home, what about treats? (You want to keep the dog on the same food regimen as home.\u00a0 The dog is in a different environment, the diet should not be different than at home.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 How large is the play yard & outside area? Where do the dogs go potty?\u00a0 How often is that area clean\/sanitized?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 What measures do you take to settle the dogs down at night?<\/span><\/p>\n

Prior to attending camp assure you know the policies regarding dog\u2019s personal toys, treats and owner\u2019s personal clothing item.\u00a0 Consider \u201cKong\u201d toys which may be stuffed with treats or peanut butter to provide entertainment for the dog while they are in their sleeping\/quiet quarters, plus an article of clothing that smells like the owner, an old T-shirt worn but not washed.\u00a0 These items lend a calming stimuli for the dog during quiet\/resting time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n