Weight Loss, Physical Fitness & Socialization
 

Sit, Fit & Trained's Wellness Camp is a well-rounded program which focuses on all aspects of a dog's health: weight, nutrition, physical fitness and mental well-being.

Just like in humans, obesity in dogs is usually caused by eating too many calories and living a sedentary lifestyle. Often times your dog's weight gain is so gradual, you don’t notice until your dog goes in for their annual checkup - and then you get "THE TALK" from your veterinarian. Your vet will most likely lecture you and blame you for your dog's condition. Ouch! Now that you've accepted the fact that Fido's "extra fluffy" appearance is more than just fur, the time has come for you to act - and become your best friend's health advocate!

If your dog has ingrained bad habits (ie: eating too many snacks, eating from the table, being inactive), a sleep-away wellness camp can be the perfect way to get him/her started on the path to good health! By living in a disciplined, “human food free” environment for a period of time, your dog will become accustomed to a life without table food and excessive snacking. At Wellness Camp, your dog will be eating only appropriate portions of high quality, holistic food, which has been especially selected for him/her.

Being on a strict schedule of physical activity will also jump-start your dog's sluggish metabolism, and is conducive for weight loss. Their program offers many fun options for exercise: swimming, walking in the park, agility courses and a treadmill especially designed for dogs! Heather and Jeff like to rotate the activities to keep things exciting, but if your dog likes only one or two activities, they will do those the most.

To round out the Wellness Camp experience, when not in private exercise sessions, your dog will have free run of their cage-free home, and engage in supervised, all-day-play with the other like-sized campers and boarders. Socialization with other friendly dogs is essential for their mental health. Canines are social by nature and they thrive on the companionship of each other, as well as the confidence that builds in a social setting.

NOTE: Just like their other boarding programs, Sit, Fit & Trained has a 20 pound weight limit and all dogs over the age of 6 months must be spayed or neutered.

With advance notice, Wellness Camp can also be integrated into any boarding stay.

• Breathing difficulty
• Damage to joints & connective tissues
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Fatty Liver Disease
• Heart Disease
• Predisposition to certain cancers
• Reduced stamina and quality of life
• Shorter lifespan

• Good nutrition
• Exercise
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Mental stimulation
• Socialization
• Regular check-ups
• Dental care