ENRICHMENT DAYCARE for a Happy Dog
Welcome to PEP Camp!
We’ve put the “PEP” in dog daycare! PEP stands for “Positive Enrichment Program,” our unique approach to dog daycare that is grounded in positive reinforcement and based on five pillars of enrichment that help every dog be happy and fulfilled across the life span.
What is PEP Camp?
Dogs thrive when their needs are met. Our five-dimensional enrichment program meets the wholistic needs of every dog. PEP (Positive Enrichment Program) Camp provides dog with:
Social Interaction
Physical Exercise
Sensory Stimulation
Cognitive Engagement
Rest and Rejuvenation
To meet these needs, your dog’s stay with us is filled with a customized mix of play, puzzles, enrichment toys, discovery sessions, training times, rest, and celebration (yes, we celebrate each dog every single day!).
Because we know that every dog is unique, PEP Camp is provided for dogs who thrive in one of three different social group types: buddy groups, party groups and private PEP Camp.
Our commitment to safety, enrichment, and recognizing the individuality of each dog ensures your dog has a grand time—giving you peace of mind.
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Starter Camp
Pep Camp
Overnight Boarding
PEP Camp Programs
STARTER CAMP
Dogs who join our PEP Camp program are first enrolled in a 6-visit “Starter Camp.” These orientation days allow for us to get to know your dog - their personality and play styles, enrichment and rest needs, and levels of training.
During Starter Camp we help teach and reinforce behaviors that are needed for your dog’s ongoing success with our program including: coming when called, settling for rest, comfort with handling, calm when being unleashed and leashed, and exercising patience and impulse control, yes, even (and especially!) during moments of excitement. Our goal with Starter Camp is to ensure we are doing our best for your dog and setting them up for long-term success.
Once dogs have completed Starter Camp they can enter one of our three PEP Camps listed below.
BUDDY CAMP
The majority of dogs at PEP Camp are in our “Buddy Camp” program. Social time for these dogs includes a small number of playmates (typically 3 -6) that enjoy and benefit from each others’ personalities and play styles. Because Buddy Groups are fun, without being overstimulating, they are ideal for puppies and adolescent dogs, as well as dogs that have distinctive play styles and preferences. Since Buddy Groups provide low staff-to-dog ratios, they also allow staff to actively guide and coach play behavior.
PARTY CAMP
“Party Camp” dogs are the true extroverts of the dog world! Dogs in our “Party Camp” program have excellent social skills, communicate well through play, respect their fellow canine companions, and respond well to our attentive daycare coaches. These dogs are usually quite socially experienced.
Party Camp participants are carefully grouped based on size, energy level, and play style. Our four primary Party Groups are: The Littles, Mature and Mellow, Playful Pooches, Rough and Ready.
PRIVATE CAMP
Some dogs prefer the company of people over dogs - or just the dogs from their own household - and that’s okay too! Dogs in our “Private Camp” enjoy one-on-one play and enrichment sessions with our team members. Activities include games such as fetch, sensory trail walks, puzzle toys, scent games, training-for-fun and other forms of play.
PEP CAMP RATES
STARTER CAMP
INITIAL Evaluation ($75)
6-Session PREP CAMP PACKAGE: $540
BUDDY CAMP
Daily Rate: $75
10-Visit Pass: $675
20-VIST Pass: $1200
PARTY CAMP
DAILY RATE: $60
10-VISIT PASS: $540
20-VISIt pass: $960
PRIVATE CAMP
DAILy Rate: $90
10-VISIT PASS: $810
20-VISIT PASS: $1440
ABOUT PASSES
10-Visit pass is 10% off daily rate
must be used within 4 months
20-visit pasS IS 20% off daily rate
MUST BE USED within 6 MONTHS
Have multiple dogs?
Your multi-pass discount applies to all dogs in your household!
WHEN WE’RE OPEN
PEP Camp days and hours
DROP OFF | 7:00am - 9:00am
Early drop-offs between 6:00am-7:00am may be arranged; $20 additional fee
PICK UP | by 6:00pm
Later pick-ups may be arranged up to 9:00 pm; $20 additional fee
DAYS OPEN | Monday through Sunday
We're here for you every day of the week!
Please note: Because it is critical that we manage our staff-to-dog supervision ratio, RESERVATIONS ARE ALWAYS REQUIRED.
GET STARTED
The Simple Steps to start PEP Camp
STEP 1:
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
Tell us about your dog’s personality, history, and needs and provide us with vaccination documentation. Also learn about our policies so we can be partners in your dog’s PEP Camp care.
STEP 2:
Schedule an Evaluation
Once your application is complete, we’ll reach out to schedule an initial daycare evaluation for your dog. This involves an initial meet-and-greet followed by a short daycare session at our center.
STEP 3:
Enroll iN STARTER CAMP!
If your dog agrees that our program will be fun and enriching, we’ll get them enrolled in Starter Camp, our introductory program to set your dog up for long term success.
Add On Training!
Take advantage of your dog’s time at PEP Camp to take their training to a higher level. Our experienced, certified trainers offer individualized training sessions for our PEP Camp dogs.
Our positive reinforcement approach makes training fun and enriching for your dog. Our training sessions will help your dog succeed at home, at daycare, and beyond.
Please note: For best results, dogs with add on training sessions should attend daycare at least twice a week while training is in progress.
6 SESSION PACKAGE - $250
2 hours of total training time
(each session lasts about 20 minutes)
30-minute “hand-off” lesson
12 SESSION PACKAGE - $500
4 hours of total training time
(each session lasts about 20 minutes)
60-minute “hands off” lesson
The Canine Connection is the best place in the Chico area for training, doggy daycare, and boarding.
The owner, Sarah Richardson, takes care of her business with attention to detail and suberb professionalism. When I took my newly adopted dog to Basic Obedience, she said my dog had a great temperament for therapy work, so she helped train my pup and I as a therapy dog team, which is incredibly rewarding for both me and my dog.
I can't say enough positive things about The Canine Connection - all of their services are well worth the price. Happy dogs, happy people!
- KATIE SORENSEN
YOU MAY BE WONDERING
Frequently Asked Questions
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To maintain a safe and familiar environment, dogs must attend PEP Camp at least once a month to remain eligible for ongoing daycare and overnight boarding.
Before boarding overnight, every dog must complete Starter Camp and have an established daycare routine.
This policy is designed to give you confidence that every dog at The Resort has been thoroughly vetted, making it a safe and welcoming place for your pup.This Policy:
Ensures your dog is comfortable in our environment before an extended stay
Prevents stress and anxiety by keeping dogs familiar with our facility and staff
Creates a safer group dynamic by ensuring all dogs are well-socialized and accustomed to our program.
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All dogs who participate in our daycare program must be spayed or neutered by the time they are one year of age.
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Dogs who participate in Buddy or Party PEP Camp must be able to join one the play groups with ease.
If your dog is not a candidate for Buddy or Party Camp, they can participate in our Private Camp program instead.
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Possibly! With some dogs, we introduce them slowly to our center and staff through short “happy” visits to help build their comfort.
However, your dog must be comfortable interacting with our staff team, our environment, and our routine for them to be part of our program.
Our daycare program isn’t right for every dog. Our commitment to you and your dog is to always do right by your dog, even if it means not including them in our daycare program.
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Yes, if they are successful with our evaluation procedure!
With some exceptions for puppies who are in our Puppy Training program, we do require that pups have completed all required vaccinations, so they must be at least 4 months old.
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We require that your dog is current on DHPP (distemper-parvo), rabies, and bordetella vaccines. We strongly encourage you to get the CIV (canine flu) vaccine for your dog (NOTE: this is a different vaccination than bordetella). We also require that your dog has had a recent, clear fecal test result.
We require veterinary documentation that your dog has met these requirements.
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Give Your Dog the Gift of PEP Camp
A day at PEP Camp means exercise, socialization, and expert care - all in a structured and engaging environment.
Give your dog the gift of safe, enriching play!
