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.
• Daily adventure hikes are included. We provide private walks for dogs not able to hike due to age or mobility issues. Dogs are also welcome to just relax and enjoy exploring our fully fenced 2 acre property.
• 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.
• Camp Yellow Dog is our home - your dog will spend the day with us and will only be in their suite during rest periods, at meal time, and overnight. Suites are monitored when occupied.

​​ASSESSMENT VISIT​

All dogs must participate in an assessment visit prior to attending Camp.

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. 

Depending on how they do during their assessment, a trial overnight stay may be required for some dogs. 

• $30 per dog 
• by appointment - please complete the form on our Contact & Hours page and we will be in touch.

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)

DAYCAMP​​​

Our daycamp program is fully booked and we have a lengthy waiting list. We are not taking names at this time. Please watch our social
​media accounts for updates (links on Contact & Hours page).

Daycamp runs from​​ 8am-5pm Monday - Thursday and is closed on statutory holidays. 

• $45 per day
• additional dogs from the same home -10%
• late pick up may be arranged for an additional fee of $5 per 30 minutes, or part thereof. 
• in order to join our hike, dogs must be dropped off by 11am and picked up after 3:30pm

​SLEEP AWAY CAMP​​

To be added to our waiting list, please complete the form on our Contact & Hours page. 

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

• $80 per 24 hours  
• +$10 per day for puppies 8 months of age or younger
• +10% December 18th, 2026 - January 3rd, 2027
• additional dogs from the same home -18% 

SUITES​

• ​$65 per 24 hours 
• additional dogs from the same home -18%
• +10% December 18th, 2026 - January 3rd, 2027

PARTIAL BOARDING DAYS 

• 1 dog - $9 per hour 
• 2 dogs - $15 per hour
• 8+ hours = full day

​No pick up or drop off on Saturdays, Christmas Day or ​New Year's Day - no exceptions. 

​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 & CANCELLATIONS

PAYMENT
Invoices for overnight care are sent out via email after your return and are due within 5 days of issue.
Daycamp invoices are sent out via email at the end of each calendar month and are due within 7 days of issue.
We accept payment in cash or via e-transfer.

DAYCAMP CANCELLATIONS
No shows and cancellations made fewer than 24 hours in advance
​will be charged our full rate. 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. 

SLEEPAWAY CAMP CANCELLATIONS
​If you are a new client, or have a history of cancelling reservations, a 20% deposit will be required for all overnight stays.
​​All bookings cancelled with fewer than 12 weeks notice are subject to a fee equal to 20% of the total days cancelled. 
Bookings cancelled fewer than 4 weeks in advance will be charged a 50% fee.
Full payment is required for changes that shorten your dog's stay and are made fewer than 7 days prior to their reservation.
Invoices are sent after your dog's stay is complete. Payment is due within 5 days​

Prices do not include 5% GST