Camper Eligibility
What accessory is a Camper required to wear every time they visit Camp?
Standard quick release collar
What is the normal (healthy) color of a dog's gums or inner eyelids?
Pink!
Why do we close the gates behind us?
Campers escape in the hallway, can escape through the Front, can get into altercations in the hallway, can steal FOOD and MEDICATIONS from prep room, impacting the other pups also. This is serious!
When practicing Gate Management, how large should your bubble be?
6 feet from the gate!
What vaccinations do we require in order for a pup to visit Camp?
Bordetella, distemper, rabies
How do you check a dog's respiratory rate? (remember, this is different from heart rate and pulse)
Counting the number of times a dog's chest raises and falls (each breath) per minute.
When practicing gate, why is it important we face our dogs?
Quick reaction to altercations. Ownership of space.
When should we be performing Operation Happy Dog? (body checks)
Once an hour, when a Camper enters the yard, when a Camper checks in at FOH, after an altercation.
What paperwork must the pet parent sign before we can take a Camper into the Play Yards?
Terms and Policies/Conditions
What is the normal (healthy) body temperature range for dogs?
99.5-102.5 degrees Fahrenheit
Why is it important that we discourage jumping?
Injuries to Camper/Counselor, upset pet parents.
Where do 90% of all altercations/spats take place?
The gate