Dogs at Camp Unleashed, in Asheville, NCHey Dogsters! Ever wonder what it would be like to get away from it all for a few relaxing days with your dog? Not just to travel somewhere new, but to go to a place together that was truly welcoming for both two-leggeds and four-leggeds? How about going back to that rustic summer camp in the countryside that you attended as a child—but this time, with your best canine bud? And how about if it were a safe place where your pooch pal was free to be off leash, in nature, in a pack with other social dogs?
Here’s a contest to help you get there! Post a comment below about why you and your dog should win a full scholarship ($800 value) to an amazing four-day experience together at Camp Unleashed (travel not included). It’s easy. Just leave a comment below telling us how you would and your dog would benefit by attending your choice of one of the following sessions:
September. 22-25, Asheville, NC
September 29-Oct 2, Sequoia Lake, CA
Enter by Monday, Aug. 1, 5 pm PDT. The directors of Camp Unleashed will go through all the entries and select a winner and two alternates (in case winner cannot attend). I’m sure it won’t be an easy job, and I’m sure glad I don’t have to be the one to judge! We will announce the very lucky winner on Thursday, August 3 and contact the winner via email, so be sure to leave a real email address.
A little more about the camp: Founder Annie Brody started Camp Unleashed in 2004 to give dogs a vacation from the constraints of living in the human world with all of our “rules”– a place where dogs can be off leash, in nature, where they and their people can enjoy their “dogness.” The Camp Unleashed philosophy is based on people deepening their relationship through observing their dog’s nature and learning to think like a dog. There are lots of fun activities led by professional trainers. Choices include dock diving, agility, nose-work, freestyle, treiball, and more. Or you can just hang out with your dog at the lakefront, attend educational presentations, or relax with barks and crafts, etc. And yes, dogs and their people bunk together in rustic cabins.
Dogs are barking for Camp Unleashed and people are loving it too! There are some beautiful videos and stories here, and also on the Camp Unleashed Facebook page. Dog lover and chef extraordinaire Rachel Ray shares her insights about Camp Unleashed in the video below.
Camp Unleashed featured on “Rachel Ray Feeds Your Pets Special” from Camp Unleashed on Vimeo.
If you’re the lucky winner and you choose to attend the California camp, you’ll even get to meet canine music expert Lisa Spector. Dogsters, you might remember my interview with Lisa about her creation of Through a Dog’s Ear, the first music clinically demonstrated to relieve canine anxiety issues. She is the local director for the new California camp and will be giving a presentation on using sound therapy to improve your dog’s health and behavior.
RULES OF CONTEST:
Winning is contingent on your dog’s acceptance (from camp’s behavior questionnaire).
Each Camp Unleashed session is limited to 50 dogs and their people to ensure a high-quality experience and maximum freedom for the dogs.
Safety and a relaxed ambiance for everyone are the number one priority, therefore:
Campers must be over 18 years of age and may bring one dog.
Camp Unleashed is for well-socialized dogs only.
Dogs must be at least six months old and have received all required vaccinations.
Dogs that have demonstrated ANY aggressive tendencies towards people or have bitten another dog are NOT PERMITTED.
No intact dogs are allowed.
A Health Certificate signed by your veterinarian within 30 days prior to camp session and proof of current rabies vaccination is required for all dogs in attendance.
An alternate and second alternate will also be chosen, in case the winner’s dog is not accepted or winner cannot attend.
You don’t have to be a registered Dogster to enter.
Judges for the contest are the directors of the three camps: Annie Brody, Kay Loveland, and Lisa Spector.
Click for a complete list of camp rules.
Good luck! The winning human and dog will have a chance to immerse themselves in nature, celebrate the full free expression of their dog’s dogness, learn to think like a dog, and will leave camp with a deeper bond with their dog. And dogs and people alike will make wonderful new friends.
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