THE CAMP YELLOW DOG DIFFERENCE​

• Group care is not right for every dog. Please read this article to help determine if it's right for your dog. We are here to listen, answer your questions, and guide you through the process of finding the appropriate care for your dog. No judgement. We want the best for every dog and will do whatever we can to work with you to that end. 
• 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 to ensure quality care.
• 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 VISIT​

​All 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. 

• 1 dog: $20
• 2 dogs from the same home: $35
• weekdays from 2:30pm-5:30pm
• Assessment Visits may be arranged on a Saturday for an additional fee

FEAR FREE NAIL TRIMS

Having your dog's nails trimmed regularly is important for several reasons. Nails that are too long can:

• force toes to twist
• curl into a dog's pads
• put pressure on a dog's toes
• negatively impact posture and gait
• are more prone to cracking and breaking
• get caught and tear, causing severe pain and a long recovery

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.

• $25 - for daycamp and boarding clients only (while at Camp)

​PUPPY PLAYCAMP CLASSES
​FOR PUPPIES 8-15 WEEKS OF AGE

Julie graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy Puppy Start Right Instructor's course in May 2020.

Puppy Playcamp provides your new family member with a safe environment where they will:

• learn problem solving skills 
• become accustomed to new people, experiences, sights, sounds, surfaces, objects and environments
• safely interact with other puppies and our Senior Counsellors (older dogs who are specifically chosen to act as puppy-mentors)​

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.

Click here for more information, or contact us directly.

DAYCAMP​​​

We provide care for a maximum of 10 dogs at one time.

A regular day includes 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.

• <5 hours $30
• >5 hours $40
• additional dogs from the same home - 10% off
• 3+ days per week on a regular ongoing schedule - 10% off
• late pick up may be arranged for an additional fee
• in order to join our hike, dogs must be dropped off by 11am and picked up after 3:30pm
• for a complete list of closures click here

​SLEEP AWAY CAMP​​

All 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

• $60 per 24 hours in our home 
• +10% December 17th, 2021 - January 3rd, 2022
• additional dogs from the same home - please contact us for rates

SUITES

• ​ $50 per 24 hours
• +10% December 17th, 2021 - January 3rd, 2022
• additional dogs from the same home - please contact us for rates

PARTIAL BOARDING DAYS - 8+ hours = full day

• 1 dog - $7 per hour 
• 2 dogs - $10 per hour

​No pick up or drop off on Saturdays, Christmas Day or New Year's Day - no exceptions. For a complete list of closures click here

FOR OUR CLIENTS ON THE MAINLAND

We 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.

• $25 per trip
• no extra cost for multiple dogs coming from the same home

Please book in advance - space is limited

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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Prices do not include 5% GST