out and about summer day camp for dogs

A one-week training camp for adolescent and young adult dogs who need more practice moving through the world with a little more brain and a little less chaos.

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program description

Out and About Summer Day Camp for Dogs is a structured training day camp for adolescent and young adult dogs who need practice with loose leash walking, checking in, settling in public, moving calmly through everyday environments, and making better choices around people, dogs, and distractions.

During the camp week, I will pick up and drop off your dog Monday through Friday. Your dog will participate in training outings in real-world locations such as city parks, walking trails, pet-friendly establishments, and other dog-friendly public spaces.

This program also includes one private prep/evaluation session before camp begins and one required owner/handler session at the end of the week.

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camp prerequisites

  • This camp is not for dogs with serious dog aggression, human-directed aggression, a history of bites, severe fearfulness, significant separation distress, dogs who cannot be safely crated or transported, or dogs who need a behavior modification program rather than a manners and real-world skills camp.

    By submitting this application, I understand that completion of this form does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Dogs are accepted based on suitability for this specific camp structure.

  • If your dog is a good candidate for Out and About Summer Day Camp for Dogs, I will schedule a private in-home session with you before camp begins.

    This session serves two purposes:

    1. I can get acquainted with your dog before we spend the week together.

    2. I will teach you hand feeding and timely rewarding so your dog has a smoother start to camp.

    If, during the private session, I determine that your dog is not an appropriate candidate for camp, your deposit may be applied toward a four-session private training package instead.

  • A $120 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dog’s space and will be applied toward the $1,200 program fee.

    The remaining balance is due no later than seven days before the first day of camp.

    Note: Payment is only requested after your application is reviewed and accepted.

  • Because this is a training day camp, please do not feed your dog breakfast before pick-up. Your dog should come hungry, with a labeled bag of their daily food allowance. I will provide treats/rewards and water. Your dog will receive their daily meal allowance throughout the day as we train. I will send home any food not used so it can be fed as part of the evening meal.

    Your dog will need a leash and collar.

    The owner, or another household member, must be home for daily pick-up and drop-off.

  • The Saturday owner/handler session is required. This is where I will teach you how to maintain your dog’s progress after camp. Because this session is part of the program and scheduled in advance, alternate private make-up sessions are not included and refunds are not offered for missed attendance.

  • Your dog must be current on Rabies, DAPP or DHPP, and Bordetella vaccines. I will need to see vaccine records before camp begins. (You will be able to upload these records in the application form below).

Application Form

Out and About Summer Day Camp for Dogs
B.O.N.E.S., A Dog Training Company

Please indicate which camp week you are interested in:

July 13–17

August 10–14

service agreement / terms for accepted dogs

  • This program includes one private prep/evaluation session before camp begins and one required owner/handler session at the end of the week.

    Program Fee: $1,200 Deposit: A $120 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your dog’s space. This deposit will be applied toward the total program fee. Balance Due: The remaining balance is due no later than seven days before the first day of camp.

    Note: If, during the private prep/evaluation session, it is determined that your dog is not an appropriate candidate for camp, your deposit may be applied toward a four-session private training package instead.

  • Cancellations: Camp spaces are limited and reserved in advance. For that reason, the deposit is non-refundable. Refunds are not offered for missed camp days, missed pick-up or drop-off availability, missed owner/handler sessions, or owner schedule conflicts.

    Early Termination: If your dog becomes ill, injured, unsafe, or too stressed to continue, I reserve the right to end or modify participation. Any refund or credit in that situation will be considered at my discretion.

    Suitability: This camp is not for dogs with serious dog aggression, human-directed aggression, a bite history, severe fearfulness, significant separation distress, dogs who cannot be safely crated/transported, or dogs needing behavior modification rather than manners/skills training.

    Acknowledgement: Completion of the application and payment of the deposit do not guarantee acceptance. B.O.N.E.S., A Dog Training Company may decline or remove a dog from camp if they are not an appropriate candidate.

  • The owner, or another household member, must be home and available for daily pick-up and drop-off.

    The dog must be ready at the agreed pick-up time with a properly fitted collar, leash, and labeled daily food allowance.

    If the owner or household member is not available at the agreed time, this may affect the dog’s participation that day.

  • No Breakfast: Please do not feed your dog breakfast before pick-up. Your dog should come hungry.

    Daily Allowance: Bring a labeled bag of your dog’s daily food allowance. I will provide treats/rewards and water. Your dog will receive their daily meal allowance throughout the day as we train. Any unused food will be sent home to be fed as part of the evening meal.

    Acknowledgement: I understand that food will be used throughout the day for training, reinforcement, and relationship-building.

  • Vaccines: Dogs must be current on Rabies, DAPP or DHPP, and Bordetella vaccines. Records must be provided before camp begins.

    Health Status: Dogs must be free from contagious illness, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, parasites, or any condition affecting safe participation.

    Disclosure: The owner agrees to disclose any known medical conditions, allergies, injuries, physical limitations, or medications before camp begins.

  • I give permission for my dog to be transported by B.O.N.E.S., A Dog Training Company for training outings.

    My dog may be taken to public or dog-friendly locations (city parks, trails, pet-friendly establishments, etc.).

    Risk Acknowledgement: I understand that real-world training includes normal risks associated with transportation, public spaces, traffic, pedestrians, other dogs, wildlife, weather, surfaces, noises, and environmental distractions.

  • In the event of illness, injury, or emergency, B.O.N.E.S., A Dog Training Company will make reasonable efforts to contact the owner or emergency contact.

    Authorization: If the owner or emergency contact cannot be reached, I authorize B.O.N.E.S., A Dog Training Company to seek veterinary care for my dog if it appears necessary.

    Financial Responsibility: I understand that I am responsible for any veterinary costs related to my dog’s care.

  • The Saturday owner/handler session is required. This session is where I will teach you how to maintain your dog’s training after camp.

    Because this session is part of the program and scheduled in advance, alternate private make-up sessions are not included, and refunds are not offered for missed attendance.

  • I understand that dog training involves living animals, changing environments, and owner follow-through.

    B.O.N.E.S., A Dog Training Company will provide professional training, structure, and guidance, but no specific behavior outcome can be guaranteed.