Doggy Day Camp
Doggy Day Camp offers the perfect outdoor alternative to traditional dog day care, designed to promote self-regulation and calmness in a fun, dog-centered setting. Unlike typical dog day care, our doggy day camp focuses on balancing active play with rest, ensuring your pup returns home happy and relaxed.
Here's what a day at our dog day care and doggy day camp looks like:
Shuttle Service: Convenient pick up and drop off at one of three central locations on the BRK Bus.
Morning Arrival: Gentle greetings and group introductions to help dogs feel comfortable.
Active Play Sessions: Supervised outdoor activities that encourage socialization and exercise.
Focused Training Time: Positive reinforcement to foster good behavior and self-control.
Quiet Breaks: Calm rest periods in shaded areas to help dogs regulate their energy.
Enrichment Activities: Puzzle toys and scent games to engage your pup mentally.
Afternoon Wind-Down: Calm interaction and soothing environments prepare dogs to relax before pickup.
At Berkshire Pup People, our doggy day camp integrates the best aspects of dog day care with an emphasis on outdoor activities and emotional well-being. This approach ensures your dog not only enjoys their day but learns to manage excitement and stress effectively.
Choose our dog day care and doggy day camp for a balanced, enriching experience your pup will love.
The Campsite
At Berkshire Pup People, our doggy day camp is thoughtfully designed to cater to your dog's natural instincts and energy. Understanding that dogs love to run, dig, and explore, we’ve created a dynamic environment featuring ball pits for the fetch enthusiasts, sandboxes for the diggers, kiddie pools and splash pads for water lovers, and plenty of shady spots for those who prefer to relax.
Our doggy day camp operates on privately leased land in Cheshire, securely fenced and divided into two separate zones. This setup allows our experienced counselors to group dogs based on their individual needs and behavior, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for every pup. With no unexpected visitors or unfamiliar dogs, your furry friend can freely run, play, and socialize in a controlled and welcoming environment.
A Day at Doggy Day Camp
At Berkshire Pup People, our dog day camp experience begins with conveniently picking up your pup at one of three central locations on the BRK Bus. Once your dog and their friends disembark, our attentive camp counselors help them decompress — travel can be stressful for pups, much like they are for humans. To ease this transition, counselors provide tether or place work, allowing each dog some peaceful alone time.
After relaxation, pups are released into one of two secure, fenced zones where they can engage in playtime and socialize with their peers. Throughout this period, our counselors closely monitor for any signs of stress or over-excitement, ensuring that all interactions remain safe and polite.
As the pack settles, many dogs find cozy spots in the shade, snuggle with counselors, or explore the yard. To keep their minds active, we offer a weekly enrichment activity designed to stimulate thinking and encourage mental engagement.
As the day progresses, energetic pups enjoy additional rounds of play, while others choose to relax and wander. Our camp counselors skillfully move dogs between training, rest, and play areas based on individual needs.
Finally, before heading home, pups who enjoyed the water features receive a towel dry, and those who got muddy get a thorough rinse. At Berkshire Pup People, our dog day care and dog day camp services provide a balanced, fun, and safe environment, ensuring your pup returns happy and well-cared for every day.
Why Doggy Day Camp?
At Berkshire Pup People, our doggy day camp program prioritizes your pup’s overall well-being. Contrary to popular belief, continuous intense play isn’t beneficial and can lead to physical injuries or behavioral problems. That’s why each day at our camp includes a balanced mix of training, enrichment activities, and relaxation.
We encourage sending your dog to our doggy day camp on a regular schedule. Consistent attendance helps dogs build strong relationships and understand group dynamics with both their canine peers and camp counselors. Our carefully organized groupings foster healthy, appropriate play, enhancing social skills in a safe environment.
While we maintain a low ratio of one human counselor for every six dogs, some dogs naturally take on the role of leaders and teachers within the pack. This peer learning, combined with our gentle guidance, teaches dogs polite communication and respect for boundaries.
Doggy Camp Counselors
Let’s start with the big stuff first: safety. At Berkshire Pup People’s doggy day camp, you can rest easy knowing your pup is safe because our camp counselors are insured and Dog and Cat First Aid certified by the Red Cross. Plus, we train them in dog communication, body language, and play styles. While your pup plays, counselors watch every ear twitch and shake. This way, we can reinforce good communication skills between dogs and step in before any problems arise.
Secondly, our counselors are true dog lovers – not just the “I had a dog once” kind of dog person. We LOVE dogs. We understand that sometimes dogs exhibit behaviors we don’t love, but they’re always good dogs at heart. Most importantly, we acknowledge it’s our responsibility to set your pup up for success. That’s why we take the time to get to know each dog individually, so we can predict how they’ll react and plan accordingly.
Introducing the BRK Bus!
The BRK Bus Schedule
For no additional fee, we’ll meet you and your pup at one of three central locations for both pick up and drop off.
8:30 am/ 3 pm – Parking Garage at Williams College
8:45 am/ 2pm – North Adams St. Anthony Dr. Parking Lot
9:15 am/ 1:45pm – Adams Visitor Center
Don’t see a time or option that fits your schedule? That’s perfectly fine! We also provide at-home pick-up and drop-off services for an additional convenience fee.