Preparing for your Pup’s Camp Adventure

Things to pack:

Pack enough food - we recommend sending at least 30% extra to help accommodate the additional activity. You can pre-package the food in ziplock baggies or you can send it in a big bag. Just be sure we have the most current feeding instructions (emailed or sent along with)
Medications and supplements - we are happy to administer medications and supplements. Please be sure to package medications separately with instructions and that you have packed enough for the entire length of the stay.
- These instructions should include:
  - The dosage
  - When the medication is to be given
  - What the medication is for so we can monitor the pups for any issues or side effects
    - ***This information can be updated in the portal CLICK HERE or emailed prior to the stay.

Things NOT to pack:

No breakable containers - please refrain from sending any glass or other fragile containers or bowls.
No bedding or blankets - we provide this as we do wash the bedding daily since the pups are out adventuring in nature.
No bowls or measuring cups - trust us, we have plenty. Does your pup need a slow feeder? Let us know and we may request that you send yours along.
No toys or other reminders of home. They’ll be too busy making new friends and exploring camp to need toys and we find that home reminders tend to make the pups think about the fact that you aren’t there with them. We want to make sure they are enjoying themselves as much as possible and aren’t spending their time missing home.
No sweaters, coats, or booties - Sending your pup in cold weather? We've got you covered. We also provide jackets and coats so your personal gear doesn’t get damaged.
No collars or leashes- No need to send them along as we provide collars for when they are at camp and have plenty of leashes. If you would like us to hold on to them, no problem. We will bag them and send them back when your pup departs camp.

Prepare your Pooch:

Have a pup that's a doodle or has long hair? We recommend having their hair trimmed before coming to camp if possible. Given they will be running around in nature and adventuring to the pond (in the warm months), long hair can easily get matted and hide issues. As we are not trained groomers and we don't have a groomer on hand we want to make sure we can see any issues that might arise during their stay.
Make sure your pup is current on their flea, tick, and heart worm preventatives! No need to worry if you forget to give them or send them along. Just let us know as we have preventatives on hand for an additional fee. We recommend that flea/tick collars are not their only form of protection. Your pup is going to be running through the woods and playing with their co-campers - we have found that these collars often get pulled off accidentally and are very difficult to find out in nature.

Get Ready for the Ride:

Be sure to walk your pup prior to the van ride so they have time to relieve themselves.
Be at the van stop during the allotted time slot to ensure you do not miss your pups ride. The van can only stay at the stop the allotted 10 minutes!
Try not to shed any tears. The first van ride can be tough and your pup can sense if you are nervous so stay strong for your furry friend. (We promise it gets easier for both of you!)

Return home:

Note - we do not feed the pups prior to the van ride back to the city. Car sickness is a big factor here.
Be sure to give your pups time to relieve themselves after the ride.
Didn’t get something back? - Sometimes items don’t make it back on the van like they should. Let us know and we are happy to look for it. Often the items just got misplaced on accident and we can send it back your way asap.
Pups are always tired after a stay at camp. They may need a couple days to get back to their normal self depending on the length of the stay. Let us know if there is anything you are concerned about.

Ready, Set Go!