THE CAMP YELLOW DOG DIFFERENCE
- Our unique Camp program gives your dog a fun-filled day without over-exertion. We alternate playtime and rest time; reducing stress while providing the appropriate amount of mental and physical exercise.
- We care for a maximum of 10 Campers at one time.
- Daily adventure hikes are included whether your dog is here for daycamp or boarding. We provide private walks for dogs not able to hike due to age or mobility. Dogs are also welcome to just relax and enjoy exploring our fully fenced 2 acre property.
- We charge per 24 hours for boarding. No need to worry about being charged a full day on drop off and pick up days.
- There are no additional costs for giving your Camper the medications they require.
- Keeping our numbers small allows us the flexibility to arrange drop off and pick up times on an individual basis. Let us know what works for you and we will do our very best to accommodate.
- Fewer dogs means we have time throughout the day to practice manners and basic cues with your dog. If you're working on anything in particular please let us know. If you're working with a trainer we're happy to speak with them too. We understand the importance of consistency.
- Happy dogs gets dirty; with your permission we'll bathe and brush your camper prior to pick up. This service is available at no cost for dogs who stay with us for 3 or more nights. Don't worry though, if your dog believes "more mud = more fun" they will be returned clean no matter how long their stay.
- Camp Yellow Dog is our home - your dog will spend all day with us and will only be in their suite during rest periods, at meal time, and overnight. Suites are monitored whenever they are occupied.
- Dogs who stay in our home are with us 24 hours a day, weather permitting. If it's too warm, or they prefer to stay home and relax, dogs may be left for a maximum of 4 hours as we run errands or attend appointments.
- We post regular Camp updates on Instagram and Facebook. Need a little more contact? Please let us know when you make your reservation.
- We set up a personal photo album for every Camper; all photos are stored there for guardians to access, and share, anytime.
ASSESSMENT VISITAll dogs must participate in an assessment visit prior to enrolling in daycamp or coming to stay overnight.
Assessment Visits are 3 hours in length. This gives us the opportunity to get to know your dog and observe their behaviour in a controlled setting, while giving your dog time to become familiar with us. It's also important for us to see how your dog responds in your absence. If your dog will be boarding with us and has not attended daycamp at Camp Yellow Dog, a trial night may be required. Please schedule an assessment visit in advance as we have limited space available.
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FEAR FREE NAIL TRIMSHaving your dog's nails trimmed regularly is important for several reasons. Nails that are too long can:
We will work with your dog to ensure nail trims are a happy, pain free experience. This takes time, patience, confidence, the proper tools, and lots of positive reinforcement.
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PUPPY PLAYCAMP
Puppy Playcamp is available for dogs up to 20 weeks of age.
We are Puppy Start Right certified through the Karen Pryor Academy. The most important social development period for dogs occurs in their first 16 weeks of life. This socialization period will permanently shape your puppy's future personality and how they react to their environment as an adult dog. Gently and positively exposing your puppy to a wide variety of people, places, and situations now will significantly impact their temperament. Puppy Playcamp provides your new family member with a safe environment where they will:
Preventing your puppy from developing problematic behaviours is far easier than trying to change those behaviours once they have been learned.
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DAY CAMPWe provide care for a maximum of 10 dogs at one time.
A regular day consists of a minimum 2 hour adventure hike, walks, swimming, structured play, basic manners, love, and "down time." All dogs must come for an Assessment Visit prior to their first stay. Daycamp is by appointment and available 8am-5pm weekdays.
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SLEEP AWAY CAMPAll the same fun activities as daycamp, plus a sleepover!
All dogs must participate in an Assessment Visit prior to their first stay. If your dog will be boarding with us and has not attended daycamp, a trial night may be required. Dogs staying in our home must be cat friendly. IN OUR HOME
SUITES
PARTIAL BOARDING DAYS
No pick up or drop off on Sundays, Christmas Day or New Year's Day
For a complete list of closures click here A 20% deposit is required for all stays longer than 1 night. Deposits are fully refundable until 4 weeks prior to each reservation. |
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FOR OUR CLIENTS ON THE MAINLANDWe offer pick up and drop off service in Nanaimo.
Walk or drive onto the Horseshoe Bay ferry, and we will meet you at the Departure Bay ferry terminal.
Please book in advance - space is limited
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PAYMENT
A 20% deposit is required when booking overnight care. deposits are fully refundable until 4 weeks prior to your dog's reservation. Payment in full is due within 7 days of your return. We accept payment in cash, via e-transfer, by cheque, or by credit card. Please note there is a 4% fee per transaction on the total amount owing when paying by credit card. DAYCAMP CANCELLATIONS No shows and cancellations made fewer than 24 hours in advance will be charged our full rate. SLEEPAWAY CAMP CANCELLATIONS If you need to cancel your dog's reservation we ask that you give us as much notice as possible so that we can accommodate other clients. Clients who cancel repeatedly may be required to pay a non-refundable deposit in order to secure any future booking requests. |
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