Why Day Camp?

Dogs who receive adequate physical and social activity are more content emotionally and much less likely to develop behavior problems. Dogs are by nature very social and given the opportunity, many enjoy interaction with others.

We all love our four-legged companions but in our day to day rush, we sometimes fall short in providing for their important physical and social needs. If your dog enjoys the company of other dogs but you can’t provide sufficient playtime, then Day Camp may be your solution!

We want to ensure that the dogs in our Day Camp are suited for group play, remain safe and benefit from their experience. That is why we have created a thorough enrollment and evaluation process. Depending on personality, behavior and social experience, some dogs may not be appropriate in a group play environment.

Unique Aspects of Pampered Pets Day Camp

• A positive reinforcement day camp program developed by a CPDT-KA certified trainer for all Day Camp Counselors. This includes hands on training with instructor, required reading materials/videos, knowledge examinations and periodic evaluations of counselors. To learn more about CPDT-KA certification, go to CCPDT.org.
• Day Camp Counselors are certified in the Red Cross Pet First Aid program and are certified Pet Care Technicians by the Pet Care Services Associations.
• Day Camp supervised by a CPDT-KA certified trainer, who works directly with the Camp Counselors and dogs.
• Complete enrollment and evaluation process to ensure all dogs entering day camp will be safe and happy.
• Day Camp evaluation and first visit are free!
• Small groups no larger than 10-12. This will allow the Counselors to provide excellent supervision and offer adequate individual attention to each camper.
• We provide midday naps in individual areas to all campers. This is a much needed rest period so your dog does not become over-stimulated. During this time, we serve lunches and provide Sammy Snacks. Your dog will be able to have a snack, take a break and be ready for afternoon play again!

Day Camp Daily Schedule

Our Day Camp will have different groups based on size, personality and play style. When your dog arrives, he will be introduced to his play group and the fun begins! The dogs will have climbing toys to romp on, cots to relax on, plenty of individual attention from our Camp Counselors and tons of play with their camp mates!

The groups will be rotated frequently throughout the day from our outdoor to indoor areas. This will ensure everyone gets fresh air and sunshine, will encourage elimination outdoors and offer everyone a change of view. Lunches, snacks and naps will be given from 12:00 – 1:00pm and then back to the play groups we go!

Admission Requirements

To ensure the health and safety of your dog and other campers, Pampered Pets requires the following:

Age Limit:
Dogs must be four months or older to participate in Day Camp. For puppies less than four months old we will be offering a puppy socialization program soon! Keep watch! If you need socialization now, ask us who we can reccomend.

Health:
Owners must certify that their dog is in good health and has not been ill with a communicable condition within the last 15 days. Any dogs who have been ill within that time, will require a veterinarian certification of restored health prior to admission (or readmission).

Vaccinations:
All dogs are required to be vaccinated against Rabies, Distemper and Bordatella. Dogs must also have had a negative fecal test in the last six months and be on flea and tick preventative (natural alternatives are accepted).

Spaying/Neutering:
To eliminate any unnecessary behavior issues that could occur with an unaltered dog in a group environment, all dogs over the age of six months must be spayed/neutered to attend day camp.

Day Camp Evaluations

All dogs will be evaluated prior to admission to ensure that they are suited for the day camp environment. While some dogs thrive in this atmosphere, others can find it very stressful.

Day Camp Hours of Operation

Day Camp hours are 7:30am – 5:30pm, Monday – Friday.  A charge of $25 will be incurred for any dog that is picked up 15 minutes or later after regular business hours.

Day Camp Rates

• Evaluation/First Day – FREE!
• Full day – $25
• Boarding Dogs - $20.00/day (offered Monday - Friday only)
• Packages
  • 5 day visit pass - $120.00/$24.00 a day (good for 1 months from purchase date)
  • 15 day visit pass - $330.00/$22.00 a day (good for 2 months from purchase date)
  • 30 day visit pass - $630.00/$21.00 a day (good for 4 months from purchase date)

       Note: Payment is due at time of drop-off for Day Camp only dogs.

Reservations

Reservations for enrolled campers can be made online or by phone 434-293-7387 ext. 1.

Advance reservations are required to ensure we stay within our dog to Camp Counselor ratio. Reservations can be made the same day you would like to attend but we cannot guarantee space will be available. Sorry, walk-ins will not be accepted.

Ready to enroll your dog?

Fill out our Pampered Pets Day Camp Enrollment Application online.