Activities 2011 All activities are not available at all daycamps Check the individual camp schedules

Agility, Agility Games, Building Drive,  Canine CPR, Canine First Aid,
Canine Structure and Physiology, Canine Nosework,
Canine Troubleshooting, Click and Shape,
Dances with Dogs, Dealing with Fears & Phobias, Disc Dog, Dogs Playing Poker, Flyball, Hiking, Introduction to Canine Body Language,
Look Ma, No Hands!, Lure Coursing, Meals Made Fun, On the Ball: Fitness and Conditioning, Rally, Real World Recalls, Self Control,
Scent Games, Super Stays, Swimming, Tracking, Treibbal, Tricks

Agility: Said to be the fastest growing sport in the United States, agility is your dog going over and through an obstacle course. In trials this event is timed and the fastest clean run will win. "I never thought my dog would do that!" is a common thing to hear after an agility class. Tunnels, chutes, & jumps (there's one made out of a tire) are all part of an agility course. The A-frame (an ~8' high pair of slanted panels), dog walk (think of a wide balance beam with an up and down ramp) and teeter totter (yep, you heard right - a teeter totter!) , known as the contact obstacles, are some of the others. Add a pause table (where your dog must sit or lie down for a short time) and some weave poles (poles placed ~18" apart that your dog must slalom through) and you have an agility course. The handler runs with her/his dog and guides them around the course. Various Instructors

Building Drive:
Get a more attentive drive in training, sports and day to day life. Building your dog's drive for food, tugs, balls and toys gives him proper motivation to work for you. We'll also cover how to get control if your dog has TOO much drive for something.
Instructor: Dawn Sullivan

Canine CPR: We hope you never need it but wouldn't it be nice to have if you do? Remember, knowledge is a light thing to carry.  This seminar does not include dogs so please have your dog crated or have her lie quietly at your feet.  Instructor: Karin Damon

Canine First Aid: What to do and what you should have on hand. Know what is an emergency and what can wait until morning. This seminar does not include dogs so please have your dog crated or have her lie quietly at your feet.  Instructor: Karin Damon

Canine Nosework:  Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt.  The sport of K9 Nose Work is designed to develop your dog's natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise.  It's a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy.  Instructor: Karin Damon

Canine Structure & Physiology: Learn more about how your dog is put together, how he moves, and how structure and movement affect his overall well-being. This session will teach you what all those parts and pieces are, and how they work together.  It will cover the various ways dogs gait and why they move as they do. You'll learn what to look for in your own
dog to help identify potential problems or determine if they are structurally
sound. This session will provide valuable knowledge for all ... whether canine
athlete, aspiring show dog, or good old family pet. This seminar does not include dogs
so please have your dog crated or have her lie quietly at your feet.  Various Instructors

Canine Troubleshooting: Our panel of trainers is ready and willing to answer all your questions.  Bring your list!  Is your dog jumping on people?  Nipping?  Stealing things?  Running around your house?  Digging up your yard?  Getting underfoot?  Ask our panel and get more than one solution to your problem.  This seminar does not include dogs so please have your dog crated or have her lie quietly at your feet.  Various Instructors

Click and Shape: Clicker training is popular the world over because it lets you effectively communicate with your dog. Learn more about how it works and why. You’ll have an opportunity to use a clicker to shape behaviors, and will learn how to chain behaviors together for more complex tasks. Success is just a click away.
Instructor: Dawn Sullivan

Dances with Dogs: You’ve seen Dancing With the Stars… now it’s time for Dancing With Your Dog. Learn simple, but impressive moves, and begin to choreograph your own dance routine! Set it all to music, and you’ve got the makings of a great Canine Freestyle Dance routine! No experience (or dancing skills) are needed — you’ll have a “ball” dancing with your dog!
Various Instructors

Dealing with Fears and Phobias: 
All dogs have a quirk or two (or more!) that might not make sense to you and I. How
to handle the situation when your dog is afraid of something, for seemingly no
reason, affects whether or not that fear becomes stronger or inconsequential. If
your dog is afraid of an item, bring it and we'll see what we can do to fix it.
Instructor: Dawn Sullivan

Disc Dog: Disc Dog (aka Frisbee) is gaining in popularity in the dog sport world. People can
choose between Toss & Fetch, Freestyle, Distance/Accuracy, and Time Trial to name a few types
of competitions. This class will safely introduce your dog to the disc and teach your dog to track it while
moving. A disc will be provided. Instructor: Dawn Sullivan

Dogs Playing Poker and other Dog Card Tricks:
Any dog can learn to play poker! And we’ll teach a few card tricks as well. Whether you have a therapy dog or great family pet, card tricks are fun for your dog and a terrific audience pleaser. Dogs of all sizes and breeds will have fun learning to play cards – just don’t expect them to shuffle!
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum

Flyball: For dogs who LOVE their tennis balls - fast and fun! Dogs of all sizes and breeds will love the fast pace.  It's running, jumping and retrieving all rolled up into one BIG relay race.  Beginners and experienced dogs are welcome. This is a progressive class - three sessions over three days. Instructor: Dawn Sullivan

Hiking:  Hiking is available nearby at the Tow Path on the Delaware River in Frenchtown

Introduction to Canine Body Language: Learn how to "speak" or at least understand the language of dogs. This program will help you recognize what canine postures, movements and positioning really mean. You'll learn to identify signals we humans often miss or misinterpret. What is one dog trying to communicate to another? Is your dog's (or his playmate's) body language friendly? Fearful? Agitated? Are you witnessing enthusiastic play or bullying. We'll help you break down the language barrier. This seminar does not include dogs so please leave your dog in your room or have her lie quietly at your feet.
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum

Look Ma! No Hands! Work on your communication skills and solidify your relationship with your dog. Your leash isn’t a steering wheel – it’s a safety device! We will work on the transition to off lead work and better control using your voice instead of your leash. This class will use “waist walkers” (a lead which goes around your waist and is used hands free.) We will concentrate on attention and walking.
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum

Lure Coursing: Fun and fast for all sizes. Lure Coursing is letting your dog do what comes naturally - chase stuff. The area is completely fenced and dogs who have never tried coursing are invited. Your dog must be a minimum of one year of age, physically mature for their breed and you must have your veterinarian clear your dog for this sport. Lure coursing is lots of fun but the dogs run hard so please check with your veterinarian. Dogs will be run individually and the Hunt Master has final say on temperature, weather and turf cancellations, whether a dog may run and how many times a dog may run in a day. Each camper will receive four lure coursing tickets which may be used anytime during the three days. Lure Coursing is first come, first served. Hunt Master: Various

Meals Made Fun: Dinner in a dog bowl again? How boring! Find some new, interesting and inventive ways to feed your dog his dinner! Turn meal time into adventure for your dog. He’ll get double the pleasure and double the fun. Great mental stimulation for every dog, great solutions for “gobblers,” and good remedies for boredom or crate time. This seminar does not include dogs so please leave your dog in your room or have her lie quietly at your feet.
Instructor: Various

On the Ball: Fitness and Conditioning: 
This class was designed with your dog’s long-term health and wellness in mind. 
Participate in exercises designed to improve your dog’s core body strength and
physical condition.  Cross-training activities will benefit balance, flexibility,
hind-end awareness, and strength. You’ll work with an exercise ball, learn
stretching techniques and work on core strengthening exercises.  Perfect for
“couch potatoes,” dogs recovering from injuries, dogs competing in agility,
obedience, tracking, etc.  Everyone is welcome!
Instructor: Karin Damon

Rally Obedience: Follow the signs and do what they say! "Walk around your dog", "Turn Left", "Circle Right". It’s the latest and greatest in dog sports! AKC recognized on January 1, 2005. Use all the skills and communication you and your dog have developed in an organized event. You might even win prizes or earn a title! Dogs and handlers follow a pre-set course and complete a variety of exercises. Great communication, and well-practiced obedience skills are all you need to succeed! Rally is low-pressure, lots of fun and a great way to spend time with your dog. All Rally classes will cover both AKC and APDT signs and rules.  Mix breeds and pure breeds can compete in Rally.  Various Instructors

Real World Recalls: Does your dog have selective hearing when you call? Are you tired of chasing your dog across the park? Does your dog come when HE feels like it? Then this is the class for you! All recall work, all the time! We'll use treats and toys as well as a long line. You deserve to have a dog that comes when called! This is a progressive class - one class a day for two days. Various Instructors

Scent Games: Put your dog’s best sense to work… just for fun! You don’t have to be an avid tracker or obedience competitor to “work” your dog’s sense of smell. Scent games are great confidence builders, great mental stimulation and just great fun! Plus they can be helpful to you. Teach your pal to find your keys, remote control or your lost gloves. Keep your dog “thinking” and impress your friends!
Instructor: Various

Self Control: Does your dog give you a toy and bark at you? How about while you’re waiting for your agility run? Maybe she barks when she’s waiting for supper or to be let out. Is it hard to put on a leash because your dog is bouncing up and down or spinning? Maybe your dog pulls you on lead because he’s so excited to get to the car or the park. Perhaps she jumps all over your company or grabs your hand when you come home after work. Does she run past you on stairs, or bolt out the door? Maybe he grabs too roughly for treats.

Everyone needs a little self control, even a dog. Working Collies don’t get to herd just any sheep whenever they want – they need to wait for direction; bird dogs need to wait to be told which bird to fetch and sled dogs don’t get to run whenever they want. Your dog can learn great self-control and be the well mannered companion/competitor you deserve. Help your dog learn to get what he wants by doing what you want! Easy and fun to learn for any dog. Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum

Super Stays: Whether you just want to answer your front door without your dog jumping all over your company or you're having a problem in the obedience ring, this class will help you get super stays from your pooch.   This is a progressive class - three sessions over three days.  Instructor: Marci Lynne

Swimming: Take your best friend for a refreshing dip at ye old swimmin’ hole! Perfect whether your dog is a seasoned swimmer, likes to wade, or hasn’t yet taken the plunge! Those just earning their water wings will be introduced to swimming in a safe, encouraging manner. Discuss water safety, equipment, best practices, and swap stories about the best places to swim your dog. Dog swimming at Frenchtown which is a quick five minute drive from camp.

Tracking: Your dog's sense of smell is amazing!  Teach him how to use this natural born talent to track human scent.  Great fun for your dog.  
Instructor: Karin Damon

Treibbal: Herding without the sheep!  Your dog will love herding exercise balls into a goal with you.  Any size and any breed can play.  Think herding meets billards!  Great fun for your dog.  
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum

Tricks: Every dog should have some silly pet tricks! Terrific for the kids, great for Animal Assisted Activity dogs and just plain fun all around. Take a bow, wipe your nose, jump through my arms/hoop, and roll a ball are just a sample of the tricks you can learn to teach your dog.  Put even more stuff into your dog's "bag of tricks"!  Various Instructors