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We still have open spots for both programs at both locations!!! If you would like to sign your pup up please fill out th...
01/20/2025

We still have open spots for both programs at both locations!!!

If you would like to sign your pup up please fill out the below forms!!

Chill and Thrive: Teaching Calm Behaviors

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQmbSqqUKHEbEWJ_LS4XHdx20PkYaJLjHbUyx5oUbdPj396w/viewform?usp=dialog

Leash Logic: Teaching Calm Walks

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4alv_mAUiPoIINyongS_ZYxqePL1kabQc20YJ4Vp2IKE4ZQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Happy Friday everyone!

The Pup Camp is excited to announce we are partnering with Limitless Canines. They specialize in dog training, serving Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas.

The owner and head trainer at Limitless Canines will be joining us on selected days of the week to do training curriculums for our happy campers who are interested.

Ashley Carpenter, Owner and Head Trainer of Limitless Canines, has been immersed in the world of dogs from an early age. With well over 10 years of experience under her belt, Ashley pursued a career as a Veterinary Technician for 15 years working in both the emergency veterinary field and general practice, and has since dedicated herself fully to dog training.

A seasoned competitor, Ashley has earned multiple AKC obedience titles and actively participates in sports such as Obedience, Rally, Barn Hunt, Scentwork, Dock Diving, FASTCAT, and French Ring with her personal dogs. Her commitment to continuous learning and her belief that there is always more to discover in the field of canine behavior and training fuel her mission to improve the lives of dogs and their families.

We are so excited to have Ashley join us. She has two very specific curriculums that you can choose from. Each curriculum has 3 courses your pup will take.

Chill and Thrive:Teaching Calm Behaviors (3 courses) = $300
Leash Logic: Teaching Calm Walks (3 courses)= $300

We are going to continue to partner with Ashley every month and do two different programs you can choose for your pup to do.

Here is a break down of each program you can choose from:

Program 1: Chill & Thrive: Teaching Calm Behaviors

Class 1:

The Art of Settle
Objective: Teach dogs how to relax on cue by mastering the "settle" behavior.

Agenda:

Warm-Up (5 min): Brief introductions and overview of the course goals.

Instruction & Practice (40 min):
What is the settle cue? Why it’s useful for everyday life.
Step-by-step demonstration of settle: capturing calm behavior.
Practice sessions: Help each owner guide their dog into the settle position.
Adding the cue word as the dog begins to offer the behavior more consistently.
Troubleshooting common issues (e.g., dogs that stay too alert or struggle to relax).

Q&A (15 min): Open time for questions and individual coaching.

Class 2:

Mastering the Place Command
Objective: Teach dogs to go to a designated place (mat, bed, or spot) and stay there calmly.

Agenda:

Warm-Up (5 min): Quick recap of settle progress from the previous week.

Instruction & Practice (40 min):
Introduction to the place command and choosing an appropriate spot.
Shaping behavior: Guide dogs to step onto their "place" and reinforce calm behavior.
Duration work: Gradually increasing the amount of time the dog stays on the place.

Introducing mild distractions while maintaining calm on the place.

Q&A (15 min): Discussion about reinforcing place in real-life settings.

Class 3:

Building Reliable Stay

Objective: Solidify the stay command for calm behavior in different scenarios.

Agenda:
Warm-Up (5 min): Review progress with place and answer quick questions.

Instruction & Practice (40 min):

Introduction to the stay command: difference between stay and place.
Three D’s: Adding Duration, Distance, and Distractions to the stay.
Practice: Owners work on extending the length of the stay and adding light distractions.
Games or exercises to make practicing stay fun (e.g., a stay competition).

Q&A (15 min): Final questions and advice for continuing practice at home.

This structure ensures each class builds on the previous one, setting a strong foundation for relaxed, calm behavior both in class and in real life!

Leash Logic: Teaching Calm Walks

Class 1: Foundations of Loose Leash Walking
Objective: Introduce loose leash walking and teach dogs not to pull on the leash.

Agenda:

Warm-Up (5 min): Introductions and overview of leash manners goals.

Instruction & Practice (40 min):
Why dogs pull and how loose leash walking solves it.
How to hold the leash and manage tension correctly.
Demonstrate techniques like stop-and-go and red light, green light.
Practice sessions with each team: Reinforce the behavior with treats and praise.
Tips on timing and consistency for rewarding calm walking behavior.

Q&A (15 min): Troubleshooting pulling and tips for home practice.

Class 2: Focus and Engagement on Walks

Objective: Teach dogs to maintain attention on the handler and disengage from distractions.

Agenda:

Warm-Up (5 min): Quick recap of Class 1 and sharing progress.

Instruction & Practice (40 min):
Importance of focus and connection with the handler on walks.
Demonstrate name recognition and look (eye contact) cues.
Practice: Engage dogs in focus exercises before and during walking.
Gradual exposure to light distractions during practice.

Q&A (15 min): Questions about managing distractions in the real world.

Class 3: Advanced Leash Skills and Real-World Scenarios

Objective: Build endurance for longer walks and handle more challenging distractions.

Agenda:

Warm-Up (5 min): Review Class 2 progress and share wins or challenges.

Instruction & Practice (40 min):
Adding turns and changes of pace to keep walks engaging.
Working with real-world distractions (e.g., other dogs or people).
Structured group walk: Walk together as a class to simulate public settings.
Discuss using tools like treat pouches or long lines for continued success.

Q&A (15 min): Final questions and suggestions for building good leash habits at home.

Schedule for both programs:
Classes will be back to back at each location... 4 pups allowed per class per location.

Chill & Thrive: Teaching Calm Behaviors:

Severna Park clients: (Mondays): 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class 1: February 10th
Class 2: February 17th
Class 3: February 24th

Gambrills Clients: (Wednesdays): 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class 1: February 12th
Class 2: February 19th
Class 3: February 26th

Leash Logic: Teaching Calm Walks:

Severna Park Clients: (Monday): 7:45pm-8:45pm
Class 1: February 10th
Class 2: February 17th
Class 3: February 24th

Gambrills Clients: (Wednesday): 7:45pm-8:45pm
Class 1: February 12th
Class 2: February 19th
Class 3: February 26th

Please fill out the form according to which program you would like your pup to take and submit!!

HURRY FAST... ONLY 4-5 PUPS PER PROGRAM PER LOCATION!!

Leash Logic: Teaching Calm Walks
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4alv_mAUiPoIINyongS_ZYxqePL1kabQc20YJ4Vp2IKE4ZQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Chill and Thrive: Teaching Calm Behaviors
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQmbSqqUKHEbEWJ_LS4XHdx20PkYaJLjHbUyx5oUbdPj396w/viewform?usp=dialog

Love is in the air. 😍The Pup Camp is doing our annual Valentine's gift exchange soon. If you are interested, please emai...
01/20/2025

Love is in the air. 😍

The Pup Camp is doing our annual Valentine's gift exchange soon.

If you are interested, please email [email protected] with your pup's first and last name, location you attend, age of your pup and any allergies he/she has. YOU CAN ALSO COMMENT UNDER THIS POST IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENTER YOUR PUP.☺️

We will match your pup with another pup that goes to daycare at the location they attend. You can buy a gift for your dog's match. The spending limit is no more than $30.

The week of Valentine's Day (2/10-2/14), you can bring your gift in for your pup's match and give to front desk. Front desk will give that gift to your pup's match when they come in for daycare.

Gift ideas: toys, treats, bandanas, collars, blankets etc.

Monday, February 3rd, We will post the matches on here and send out a e-mail as well.🥰

The Pup Camp is open tomorrow. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
01/20/2025

The Pup Camp is open tomorrow. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

01/19/2025

Happy Sunday everyone! We will let everyone know around 8pm tonight regarding if we will be closing tomorrow due to the snow. Please keep a look out for updates! ☺️

Our upcoming activity schedule for next week!!!☺️
01/17/2025

Our upcoming activity schedule for next week!!!☺️

Happy Friday everyone! The Pup Camp is excited to announce we are partnering with Limitless Canines. They specialize in ...
01/17/2025

Happy Friday everyone!

The Pup Camp is excited to announce we are partnering with Limitless Canines. They specialize in dog training, serving Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas.

The owner and head trainer at Limitless Canines will be joining us on selected days of the week to do training curriculums for our happy campers who are interested.

Ashley Carpenter, Owner and Head Trainer of Limitless Canines, has been immersed in the world of dogs from an early age. With well over 10 years of experience under her belt, Ashley pursued a career as a Veterinary Technician for 15 years working in both the emergency veterinary field and general practice, and has since dedicated herself fully to dog training.

A seasoned competitor, Ashley has earned multiple AKC obedience titles and actively participates in sports such as Obedience, Rally, Barn Hunt, Scentwork, Dock Diving, FASTCAT, and French Ring with her personal dogs. Her commitment to continuous learning and her belief that there is always more to discover in the field of canine behavior and training fuel her mission to improve the lives of dogs and their families.

We are so excited to have Ashley join us. She has two very specific curriculums that you can choose from. Each curriculum has 3 courses your pup will take.

Chill and Thrive:Teaching Calm Behaviors (3 courses) = $300
Leash Logic: Teaching Calm Walks (3 courses)= $300

We are going to continue to partner with Ashley every month and do two different programs you can choose for your pup to do.

Here is a break down of each program you can choose from:

Program 1: Chill & Thrive: Teaching Calm Behaviors

Class 1:

The Art of Settle
Objective: Teach dogs how to relax on cue by mastering the "settle" behavior.

Agenda:

Warm-Up (5 min): Brief introductions and overview of the course goals.

Instruction & Practice (40 min):
What is the settle cue? Why it’s useful for everyday life.
Step-by-step demonstration of settle: capturing calm behavior.
Practice sessions: Help each owner guide their dog into the settle position.
Adding the cue word as the dog begins to offer the behavior more consistently.
Troubleshooting common issues (e.g., dogs that stay too alert or struggle to relax).

Q&A (15 min): Open time for questions and individual coaching.

Class 2:

Mastering the Place Command
Objective: Teach dogs to go to a designated place (mat, bed, or spot) and stay there calmly.

Agenda:

Warm-Up (5 min): Quick recap of settle progress from the previous week.

Instruction & Practice (40 min):
Introduction to the place command and choosing an appropriate spot.
Shaping behavior: Guide dogs to step onto their "place" and reinforce calm behavior.
Duration work: Gradually increasing the amount of time the dog stays on the place.

Introducing mild distractions while maintaining calm on the place.

Q&A (15 min): Discussion about reinforcing place in real-life settings.

Class 3:

Building Reliable Stay

Objective: Solidify the stay command for calm behavior in different scenarios.

Agenda:
Warm-Up (5 min): Review progress with place and answer quick questions.

Instruction & Practice (40 min):

Introduction to the stay command: difference between stay and place.
Three D’s: Adding Duration, Distance, and Distractions to the stay.
Practice: Owners work on extending the length of the stay and adding light distractions.
Games or exercises to make practicing stay fun (e.g., a stay competition).

Q&A (15 min): Final questions and advice for continuing practice at home.

This structure ensures each class builds on the previous one, setting a strong foundation for relaxed, calm behavior both in class and in real life!

Leash Logic: Teaching Calm Walks

Class 1: Foundations of Loose Leash Walking
Objective: Introduce loose leash walking and teach dogs not to pull on the leash.

Agenda:

Warm-Up (5 min): Introductions and overview of leash manners goals.

Instruction & Practice (40 min):
Why dogs pull and how loose leash walking solves it.
How to hold the leash and manage tension correctly.
Demonstrate techniques like stop-and-go and red light, green light.
Practice sessions with each team: Reinforce the behavior with treats and praise.
Tips on timing and consistency for rewarding calm walking behavior.

Q&A (15 min): Troubleshooting pulling and tips for home practice.

Class 2: Focus and Engagement on Walks

Objective: Teach dogs to maintain attention on the handler and disengage from distractions.

Agenda:

Warm-Up (5 min): Quick recap of Class 1 and sharing progress.

Instruction & Practice (40 min):
Importance of focus and connection with the handler on walks.
Demonstrate name recognition and look (eye contact) cues.
Practice: Engage dogs in focus exercises before and during walking.
Gradual exposure to light distractions during practice.

Q&A (15 min): Questions about managing distractions in the real world.

Class 3: Advanced Leash Skills and Real-World Scenarios

Objective: Build endurance for longer walks and handle more challenging distractions.

Agenda:

Warm-Up (5 min): Review Class 2 progress and share wins or challenges.

Instruction & Practice (40 min):
Adding turns and changes of pace to keep walks engaging.
Working with real-world distractions (e.g., other dogs or people).
Structured group walk: Walk together as a class to simulate public settings.
Discuss using tools like treat pouches or long lines for continued success.

Q&A (15 min): Final questions and suggestions for building good leash habits at home.

Schedule for both programs:
Classes will be back to back at each location... 4 pups allowed per class per location.

Chill & Thrive: Teaching Calm Behaviors:

Severna Park clients: (Mondays): 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class 1: February 10th
Class 2: February 17th
Class 3: February 24th

Gambrills Clients: (Wednesdays): 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class 1: February 12th
Class 2: February 19th
Class 3: February 26th

Leash Logic: Teaching Calm Walks:

Severna Park Clients: (Monday): 7:45pm-8:45pm
Class 1: February 10th
Class 2: February 17th
Class 3: February 24th

Gambrills Clients: (Wednesday): 7:45pm-8:45pm
Class 1: February 12th
Class 2: February 19th
Class 3: February 26th

Please fill out the form according to which program you would like your pup to take and submit!!

HURRY FAST... ONLY 4-5 PUPS PER PROGRAM PER LOCATION!!

Leash Logic: Teaching Calm Walks
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4alv_mAUiPoIINyongS_ZYxqePL1kabQc20YJ4Vp2IKE4ZQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Chill and Thrive: Teaching Calm Behaviors
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQmbSqqUKHEbEWJ_LS4XHdx20PkYaJLjHbUyx5oUbdPj396w/viewform?usp=dialog

Happy camper, Gunnar enjoying tunnel day.😊 Tunnel fun is every Tuesday and Thursday for our daycare pups.
01/16/2025

Happy camper, Gunnar enjoying tunnel day.😊 Tunnel fun is every Tuesday and Thursday for our daycare pups.

Does anyone ever look at your dog and think, "I wish I knew what they were thinking, how they’re feeling, or how their d...
01/15/2025

Does anyone ever look at your dog and think, "I wish I knew what they were thinking, how they’re feeling, or how their day is going?"

We feel the same way! Here at Pup Camp, our team spends every day with the amazing pups in daycare, and we can’t help but wonder what’s going on in those curious minds.

If there was one question you could ask your dog and they were able to talk to you, what would it be?

Let us know in the comments what you would ask your pup. 😊

This Monday, January 20th is our Winter Wonderland Picture day! This is the perfect theme for this upcoming week conside...
01/15/2025

This Monday, January 20th is our Winter Wonderland Picture day! This is the perfect theme for this upcoming week considering it has been extremely cold. WE ARE IN THE PRIME OF WINTER!!!

Stay Warm everyone!🙂

Please bring your pup in before 11:30am on Monday!

Everyone meet Crash! He is boarding with us this week. He is enjoying his treat-filled puzzle. He’s an expert at finding...
01/14/2025

Everyone meet Crash! He is boarding with us this week. He is enjoying his treat-filled puzzle. He’s an expert at finding the treats in his puzzle.✨🐶

Try our ultimate experience during daycare or boarding! It’s a $7 add on daily for daycare or can be paired with a package! We also have an ultimate add on package for boarding as well!

Disco/Glow Party 2025 was a blast!!!🪩✨
01/13/2025

Disco/Glow Party 2025 was a blast!!!🪩✨

Our Severna Park location welcomes Timon, Odin, Simba and Lucky. Our Gambrills location welcomes Axil and Bauer.
01/10/2025

Our Severna Park location welcomes Timon, Odin, Simba and Lucky. Our Gambrills location welcomes Axil and Bauer.

Our daycare acvitity schedule for next week!☺️
01/10/2025

Our daycare acvitity schedule for next week!☺️

Our Severna Park happy campers wish everyone a Happy New Year!✨
01/09/2025

Our Severna Park happy campers wish everyone a Happy New Year!✨

Happy New Year from our Gambrills Happy Campers to you!✨
01/09/2025

Happy New Year from our Gambrills Happy Campers to you!✨

New Year's picture day is tomorrow at both locations. Bring your pup in before 11:30am.
01/08/2025

New Year's picture day is tomorrow at both locations. Bring your pup in before 11:30am.

Happy Wednesday! We hope everyone had a fun snow day the past few days. Share/Comment a photo or video of your pup playi...
01/08/2025

Happy Wednesday! We hope everyone had a fun snow day the past few days.

Share/Comment a photo or video of your pup playing in the snow this week under this post. ☺️

We want to see all of your babies LOVING the snow. :)

The Pup Camp will be open normal hours (6:30am-7:30pm) tomorrow 1/8 for all daycare clients and boarding drop-off/pick-u...
01/08/2025

The Pup Camp will be open normal hours (6:30am-7:30pm) tomorrow 1/8 for all daycare clients and boarding drop-off/pick-up dogs.

We look forward to seeing everyone and their fur babies tomorrow!

We are on week 4 of our collaboration Puppylicious Gourmet treat packages to help raise money for AMOH (A Matter of Hope...
08/22/2022

We are on week 4 of our collaboration Puppylicious Gourmet treat packages to help raise money for AMOH (A Matter of Hope)

Our Packages we are offering for this week (August 15th-21st) are:

1. Small and soft pack: Variety of treats made soft and small for the elder pups with teeth issues- $10.00

2. Ball Pack- 6 variety flavored treats decorated with yogurt to look like a golf ball, football, baseball, hockey puck, basketball and soccer ball- $10.00

3. Bagel pack- 12 variety of 3 different kinds of bagels- $15.00

If you would like any of these please email Brandi at [email protected] or comment under this post and let us know. Please let us know your name, your pup's name, if you want a home or pup camp delivery (please specify which location you attend), if your pup has any allergies you can let us know and we will come up with a different plan flavor wise.

If you are buying these, we will use your card on file to purchase this through your Gingr account. 🙂

Please let us know all orders by Wednesday August 24th of this week for a delivery to either location.

Address

1041 Maryland Rt 3 Ste 4
Gambrills, MD
21054

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 7pm
Thursday 6:30am - 7pm
Friday 6:30am - 7pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14432813647

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