Ottawa Uxbridge Cookstown
Boarding and Day Camp for Dogs

Does my dog need to be spayed or neutered in order to come to camp?

Yes, once he or she is over the age of 9 months.

Which vaccinations does my dog need to have to come to camp?

We have outlined this on our ‘Health Requirements’ page on this site. Click to visit that page.

Is the dogs play field fenced?

Yes, of course! What kind of a question was that?!

What do you do if my dog is not well while I’m away?

On our Dogs at Camp forms, we ask you to provide us with an emergency contact. If we have any concerns at all about your dog, we will contact your emergency contact first, and if you have asked us to do so, we’ll contact you as well. If your dog needs to see a Veterinarian, we will take him / her in to our own Veterinary clinic and report back to your emergency contact (and to you if requested) with the results of that visit.

My dog is comfortable with other dogs, but is not particularly playful. Would she be ok coming to camp?

Sure! Some dogs are more playful with other dogs, while others prefer the attention of our Camp Counselors. As long as they’re comfortable being around the other dogs, even if they’re not particularly playful, they’ll be just fine with us at camp.

Do you charge for your ‘Meet ‘N Greet’ camp visit with our dog?

No, there is no charge for this visit. The purpose of the visit is to ensure that you are confident that your dog will do well in our camp environment, and that we feel the same. It’s also a chance for a camp tour, and to ask all the questions we haven’t covered here!

How much time do the dogs spend outside?

During the day, the dogs are outside just about as much as they want to be. They are free to be inside or outside – whichever they prefer. If it’s very hot outside, some like to rest inside the barn, and when it’s very cold, there’s lots of indoor warm-up time too.

Can I visit my dog while he is at camp?

Certainly! Dogs come to camp for all kinds of reasons, including while home renovations are being done, or during a move from one home to another. During that time you are of course welcome to visit your dog. Please email or call the camp office and we’ll choose a time that works for you, for us, and for your dog!

Do you provide television, couches, and other ‘cushy’ amenities?

Hmm. A strange question, but we’ll answer it, since you asked!

At camp, we work very hard to provide a safe and secure environment which is FUN for the dogs. Dogs’ days here at camp are spent with each other, interacting with our staff members, hiking, swimming, etc. We have found that dogs are happiest when they get to be… well…dogs!

Our ‘camp‘ concept differs from a ‘resort‘ concept. While the camp environment might be ‘ruffin’ it’ compared to Fido’s cushy bed at home, remember that when you went to camp, you were ‘ruffin’ it’ too!

Rest assured, as you will see when you visit with your dog – camp is fun!

How far in advance do people generally book?

That really depends. For the various holidays (and long weekends), we’re often fully booked weeks in advance. That also happens at times when there is no holiday at all. There are times though – that you could call just days in advance and we’d have the space available.

In other words: As soon as you know you’ll be away – book the camp time you need!

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