Canine Camp Getaway

04/01/2025

Lexie thinks spring is perfect walking weather! She's looking forward to April Camp in Gettysburg, since right now it's looking like the temps will be in the mid-60s, which she say is ideal for a black, heat-sensitive senior dog like herself. She's excited that this will be her 31st camp!

03/22/2025

A dog's eye view of agility competitions (pretty sure my dog agrees about the "too slow" part!).

03/21/2025

Credit
"off the mark" comic by Mark Parisi

03/20/2025

In case you needed still more reasons to have a dog (or three!):

Health care pros and dog experts alike break down the latest research behind the many benefits of having a dog.

03/14/2025

Join us this weekend at the Super Pet Expo in Chantilly, VA! Lots of fun stuff to do, see and experience, and while you're there, stop by the Canine Camp Getaway booth to say hi!

03/12/2025

Excited to be doing our first-ever Paint Your Pet night at April camp! Paint The Night Away will be hosting this for us, and we'll each get to do a portrait of one of our dogs. How fun does this look? https://www.facebook.com/reel/1081847839898612

03/03/2025

When you’re an almost-16-year-old ambassadog and it’s cold out, cozy afternoon naps are high on the to-do list!

03/01/2025

We missed National Peanut Butter Day, but let's be real -- it's always a good day for Peanut Butter Painting!

02/17/2025

Dogs teach us everything we need to know about life. ❤️

02/14/2025

The Canine Journal just shared its bucket list of fabulous dog adventures -- Canine Camp Getaway is the only dog camp on the list!

Check out my curated collection of dog-friendly places to visit and bucket list adventures for dogs to enjoy with you around the US.

02/11/2025

Here’s something fun to make for your dog for Valentine’s Day!

Peanut Butter Pupcakes – Valentine’s for Dog

Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed oil (for healthy fats)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Peanut Butter Frosting
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)

Supplements (Optional)
- ½ teaspoon collagen powder (for joint health)
- 1 scoop canine probiotic powder

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix oat flour, applesauce, peanut butter, egg, honey (if using), flaxseed oil, and cinnamon until smooth.
3. Stir in supplements if using.
4. Spoon the batter into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let cool completely before frosting.

Frosting
1. Mix peanut butter and Greek yogurt until smooth.
2. Spread over cooled pupcakes.

Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.

Benefits
- Peanut butter provides protein and healthy fats for energy.
- Oat flour is gentle on digestion and full of fiber.
- Applesauce adds natural sweetness and vitamins.

Calorie Information
Approximately 50-70 calories per pupcake, depending on size.

02/09/2025

If your reality is the photo on the left and you wish it were more like the photo on the right, it's time to make vacation plans for a Canine Camp Getaway vacation! Join us April 13-17 or June 1-5 in Gettysburg, PA or Sept 25-28 in East Durham, NY and let the woof times roll! Learn more at www.caninecampgetaway.com

01/13/2025

Just a reminder that Wednesday is the LAST DAY to get Early Bird Pricing on our April 13-17 or June 1-5 Canine Camp Getaway vacations in Gettysburg, PA. Sign up today and ensure you and your dog don't miss out on the fun! Never taken your dog on vacation before? Check out last year's video to see what the hype is all about. Message us for an application!

01/06/2025

It does seem like a puppy would’ve been a fine addition, doesn’t it?

01/06/2025

If you have a dog, you know how much truth there is to this!

01/02/2025

Happy New Year! We know so many people use this time of year to make resolutions, but the ambassadogs have a better idea. Here are their suggestions for ringing in 2025:

Kaylee: Skip the diet resolutions and go share some snacks with your dog! Lots and lots of snacks. Do it right now! Life is short, and snacks are happy-making!

Melina: Feel guilty after eating all those snacks? You shouldn't, because we don't, and we're dogs so we Know Things. But you're only human, so you might feel snack guilt, in which case the best way to combat that is to TAKE YOUR DOGS FOR A WALK! Or a whole bunch of walks! You may not know this, but you can go on six walks a day -- or more! And we will always be there to protect you, keep you company and show you any squirrels, possums, stray cats or discarded bagels you may have missed, which makes us the perfect walk buddies!

Lexie: As the senior ambassadog, I can't emphasize this enough: Spend time with your dog -- as much time as you can! Walk together, play together, nap on the couch together, go on vacation together (if you need suggestions, we know a place... 😉). Play ball, play chase, play water games, play treats-for-tricks, or treats-for-no-reason-at-all. Live in the moment the way we do. Because one day, it's 2009 and your adorable puppy is learning how to swim, and then you'll blink and it's 2025, and your still-adorable senior is 15-1/2 and you won't know where the time went. We don't get nearly as many years as you do, so every minute is precious! Don't make resolutions, just make your time (and ours) count by sharing your life with us!

Wishing you all a joy-filled, treat-filled, time-together-filled 2025!!

XOXO,
Lexie, Kaylee & Melina
Camp Ambassadogs
Canine Camp Getaway