for Real Dogs & Real Life
Dog Camp at Mainely Hounds is not daycare and it’s not chaos.
It’s a structured, outdoor enrichment program designed to meet dogs’ physical, mental, and emotional needs through purposeful movement, calm social exposure, and real-world experiences.
This is where dogs learn how to exist in the world, not just burn energy.
outdoor enrichment
Dog Camp provides dogs with purposeful movement, social skills, and confidence-building experiences in a carefully managed group. Your dog will experience intentional time outside with structure, supervision, and fulfillment.
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WHAT IS IT?
Dog Camp is a small-group, trainer-led outdoor experience focused on fulfillment through movement and exploration. We promote calm social neutrality around other dogs while building confidence in natural environments.
Dogs hike, explore, rest, observe, and learn — all within a thoughtfully managed group.
Dog camp is not a free-for-all, dog park situation. Training and control can exist, and is necessary for freedom.
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WHO’S IT FOR?
Dog Camp is a great fit for dogs who:
Thrive with structure and routine
Have moderate to high energy needs
Benefit from outdoor fulfillment
Do well with clear boundaries
**Dog Camp is by approval only to ensure safety and compatibility.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Dog Camp runs Monday–Thursday, approximately 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
A camp day includes:
Structured off-leash hiking on private land for 1-3 hours dependent on dogs and weather
Breaks for rest, decompression, and regulation
Confidence-building exposure to real-world environments
Dogs are transported safely in a professional setup using Ruffland Kennels and are supervised at all times.
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WHAT’S THE CONNECTION?
Dog Camp works best when paired with training.
Many Dog Camp dogs:
Have completed Private Training
Attend Better Together Club
Use camp as ongoing enrichment and skill maintenance
Camp reinforces calm behavior, neutrality, and confidence — but it does not replace individualized training when behavior challenges are present.
How to join us…
Dog Camp is not open enrollment.
To be considered, dogs must be approved through an evaluation to ensure they demonstrate appropriate behavior for group settings and are a good fit for structured outdoor environments.
Reach out to inquire about Dog Camp availability
Pricing
$50 per camp day
Flexible scheduling options available.
Monthly and multi-day options may be discussed based on availability and fit.
You might be wondering…
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No. To participate in Dog Camp, you and your dog must complete an evaluation.
This ensures all dogs and handlers have a shared foundation and helps keep sessions calm, safe, and productive.
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Dogs need more than exercise.
They need:
Space to move
Time to observe
Opportunities to regulate
Experiences that build confidence
Dog Camp provides that — safely, thoughtfully, and intentionally.
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I’m always happy to help you decide. Just reach out and we can talk through whether Dog Camp is appropriate for you and your dog.