Our dog Jack has been going to Riverdog since we first adopted him 6 years ago. Riverdog's unique approach to training involves dropping the pooch off 5 days a week for 3 weeks straight. The instructors work with your dog on basic behavior and obedience, as well as any special issues. They also help coach you the owner to establish and reinforce the behaviors you want from your dog. \r
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Doggie Day C.A.M.P. is like daycare for your furry best friend - you drop him off in the morning and pick him up after work. Jack is always tired and happy each time he goes to Riverdog. The report card is seemingly a cute novelty but is actually indicative of how well your dog is taken care of at Riverdog. It is obvious each time you drop your dog off and see how happy they are to see the ""counselors"" -- many of whom have been there for years. Jack has deep relationships with his favorite counselors Edie and Tim, and they know his moods and quirks.\r
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The staff at Riverdog are also very safety conscious. Dogs are interviewed prior to being accepted to camp, and each evening when you pick up your dog the counselors provide some details about your dog's day. A couple of times they pointed out small scratches that Jack might have gotten during play that day that I honestly wouldn't have even noticed, and one time when I picked Jack up the Riverdog staff reported that another dog had been bothering Jack that day resulting in Jack being a bit annoyed and nervous. Because Jack had a long history with Riverdog, and the other dog was a relatively new camper, they asked the other owner not to bring that dog in on Jack's day of the week. Riverdog gets my highest recommendation.
Pros: Caring staff, safe environment, outstanding service, clean
Cons: So popular sometimes you can't get your dog into camp
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