So many amazing things to do with your dog! You can be a novice or an expert. All types of dog sports to try and even no shock rattlesnake avoidance training! All of this and more in the most beautiful area- Lake Tahoe! read more

Wild Blue Dog Camp - Wild Blue Dog Camp, Lake Tahoe - Summer Camps Near Me - Seal Beach, Nevada

This year I had the opportunity to go on several vacations. This included a trip to Greece, Disneyland and a cruise to the Bahamas. Wild Blue Dog Camp is by far my favorite. It is like going to camp as a kid only with my dog. It is all inclusive so I don't have to worry about anything or anyone. I get to take classes with my dog that helps us bond and help him grow and learn as a dog. read more

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WBD Make new friends Wild Blue Dog Camp in South Lake Tahoe, CA Great ready to return from my third year at Wild Blue Dogs Camp. Last years was an absolute blast! If you're wondering what dog camp entails, picture a work conference that's a thousand times more fun, with your furry best friend by your side. Wild Blue Dogs Camp is the ultimate retreat for dog lovers looking to blend learning, adventure, and a bit of canine mischief in a breathtaking setting. Set along the picturesque shores of Lake Tahoe at a charming 4-H camp, the facility offers an impressive array of activities to keep both you and your dog engaged. From agility courses and rally obedience to paddleboarding and kayaking, there's no shortage of ways to bond with your pup and enhance your skills. Arts and crafts sessions add a creative flair, and scent work classes provide an exciting challenge for both you and your dog. What truly sets Wild Blue Dogs apart is its incredible community of like-minded dog parents. You'll meet fellow enthusiasts who share your passion and enthusiasm, making it a fantastic opportunity to forge new friendships--both human and canine. The organizers work tirelessly to ensure a great experience, adapting classes to meet participants' needs and even adjusting activities when the weather doesn't cooperate. One year, despite the rain, the camp managed to keep everything running smoothly and accommodated everyone's needs. The accommodations are cozy and evoke fond memories of grade school summer camp cabins. Showers are a short walk away but are clean and convenient. The meals, served cafeteria-style, are surprisingly good for camp fare, ensuring you stay fueled for all the day's activities. Wild Blue Dogs Camp is not only a fantastic experience but also supports a cause close to my heart. As a nonprofit dedicated to dog cancer research, the camp plays a vital role in advancing treatments that benefit both dogs and humans. They also provide support to dog owners who might struggle to afford treatment, which is especially meaningful to me after losing my boy Crush to lymphoma. It's worth noting that Wild Blue Dogs Camp isn't cheap, but the value you receive is well worth the investment. From room and board to a variety of classes and the potential to obtain certifications in various dog sports, the camp offers an exceptional experience. In short, Wild Blue Dogs Camp is an exceptional blend of fun, learning, and community, all set in a beautiful location. If you're looking to deepen your bond with your dog while enjoying a range of activities and connecting with fellow dog lovers, this camp is definitely worth checking out! read more

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There's no better way to spend time with your canine BFF, then taking them to the Wild Blue Dog Camp in Southlake Tahoe! Lodging at the lovely Nevada 4H Camp cabins in a naturally beautiful location, attend any of the great classes led by knowledgeable instructors, learning useful behaviors, tricks and training, bonding, and relaxing with your Bestie!! Best of all, WBD is a 501 (C)3 nonprofit, that funds canine cancer research and assists funds cancer treatment for beloved pets. So while you are living your best life with your canine BFF, and meeting and playing with others doing the same in a phenomenal setting, you are helping canine cancer research and treatment!! You can attend the fall or summer camp each year, all inclusive play, lodging and meals, it's a BLAST!! Life is too short, not to enjoy these adventures with your best friend in such a beautiful environment! read more

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THE BEST VACATION EVER with my dog Lucy!!! dog centered sports and activities! like minded people and dogs ! Making new friends, the beauty of Lake Tahoe, the trainers and the staff A+++. Victoria and her staff were very very organized! The amount of pups and people, the classes, the communication! Marvelous Meg kept us informed of changes due to weather. We knew what to expect after signing up, what to pack, what to bring etc.....having fun at camp while supporting cancer research. People and pups of all ages and skill level! Looking forward to Summer Camp! thank you all so much for a memorable vacation!! XO PS and Lucy read more

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This Dog camp is the most magnificent adventure with wonderful canines of all types and their humans. I attend every year to meet friends from all over the US. My GSD and I participate in daily hikes and all the dog sports! Great food and choices for sleeping. The staff is very kind, helpful and fun! The best is all proceeds support cancer research that is making positive changes for canines and humans. I AM WILD BLUE FOR LIFE! read more

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This was the first time my Golden Retrievers and I attended this camp. It was an amazing week. We went on beautiful hikes every morning and spent time at the beach in the afternoon. They offer so many different classes and events everyday. All of the camp staff and campers were very nice and welcoming. We will definitely be back next year. read more

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Do you love your dog? Love nature? WBD is the most amazing week of your life with your dog. Hiking, training, swimming and so much more. All meals provided!! Best of all, it is a fundraiser for canine cancer. read more

Wild Blue Dog Camp - Summer Camps Near Me - Seal Beach, Nevada

So much fun to be around other dog lovers. There is a wide variety of classes for all levels , which is reassuring as a relatively new dog mom. South Lake Tahoe is beautiful and perfect for pictures. read more

Great dog camp located on 20 acres of prime pine forest on the shore of Lake Tahoe. Lots of activities for your dog. Swimming/kayaking/paddleboarding for the water dogs. For active dogs there is agility, lure coursing and nose work. Also there are classes on dog nutrition, physical therapy exercises for your dog, and much more. Did I mention the twice daily hikes in and around Lake Tahoe? Finally there was my dogs favorite-pupnick- where my dog got to try out different foods to see what he likes. Carrots, cauliflower, dried fruit, watermelon were all of the surprising things that my dog would eat. Of course his favorites were the cheese and dried meat. I have attended every camp since it started, and yet find something new to do every time I come. It's a fun filled week where my dog and I can spend quality time together and bond. If you are looking for a week of fun with your dog, this is the place to go. The staff is kind and courteous and Victoria is very responsive to campers' needs. Best of all, the proceeds from the camp go to help fight canine cancer and to help people who need help with their dog' s veterinary bills. read more

Wild Blue Dog Camp - Summer Camps Near Me - Seal Beach, Nevada

Wonderful staff and volunteers who are available for guidance and support throughout the camp experience. They're just like my dog loving friends back home who care about my dogs and want everyone to be safe while having fun read more

Wild Blue Dog Camp is the most amazing week spent with your dog, and it helps fund cancer research in dogs

This was me and my pup's first time ever at a dog camp let alone WBD. So there was a lot to take in and learn about the process of registering for classes and other scheduling challenges. We came for a diverse experience hoping to have a balance of classes, fun exercises and hiking so the camp pretty much fulfilled that expectation. The first two days were stressful trying to learn the ropes , talk with the Director and assistant director of the camp to try to figure out how everything worked. I was told this was the largest group of campers and dogs (75/83 )in WBD's history so that presented ts own unique challenges to campers and staff alike. For the most part the instructors handled the large size of the classes adequately. Some classes and instructors were better than others and that is to be expected. The setting for the camp was beautiful at the Nevada State 4-H campgrounds and campers had the option to stay either on site in their rustic cabins or offsite at their designated hotel for a higher cost about 10 minutes from camp. The camp is not cheap but of course WBD being a non-profit organiztion all profits go to canine cancer research so that offsets the high cost. The food was typical camp fare which, considering the high cost of the camp, was disappointing. The meals were generally high on simple unhealthy carbs i.e. lots of potatoes, pasta, bread, etc. with liittle to no vegetables or fruit and light on protein except for the last supper. The main "vegetable" was a green lettuce salad for almost every lunch and dinner. Breakfast was exactly the same every day with no variety. I was told that this was because it is "camp fare". That would make sense if we were out in the boondocks but we were close to grocery stores and shopping centers being just over stateline from South Lake Tahoe. In addition, I was quite surprised that there was no recycling program that I was aware of . There were no bins for recycling paper or plastic or cans. I absolutely loved the daily morning and afternoon hikes and the hike leaders were great. They had both easy and moderate to moderate plus hikes which suited both me and my pup quite well.. The staff at the beach were also awesome. Special shout out to Christian who helped me get my pup into a kayak for his first experience. Pretty amazing considering he is not a water dog! Thanks to all the support staff for doing an overall great job considering the challneges of directing such a large group of humans and dogs and trying to keep everyone reasonably happy with their camping adventure. All things considered I would rate my dog camp experience a B- read more

This is a great Dog Camp! Dog sports, training, nutrition, water sports, hiking, scent work and everything dog, on and off site accommodations and it supports cancer research for dogs! It is located at the 4H camp at Lake Tahoe. It is so much fun, I highly recommend it read more

Wild Blue Dog Camp is amazing; I only wish I knew about it sooner! After watching my daughter go to fun summer camps every year, there is finally a camp for adults (but you can bring your children too). A heaven for dog lovers, you can bring your dog with you - up to three! In beautiful Lake Tahoe, you can fill your days with whatever you like from hiking with your dogs, kayaking with your dogs, enjoying the beach, and all sort of classes. There are a wide variety of dog classes for the new and experienced dog owner alike like recall, canine good citizen, agility, scent work, tricks, etc. You can make your schedule as relaxed or as packed as you like, but there are activities everyday from 8am to 8pm. Even better, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and lodging is included like a rustic all inclusive resort. All staff is warm and welcoming and it is a place you can feel absolutely comfortable going solo to. read more

Wild Blue Dog Camp - Summer Camps Near Me - Seal Beach, Nevada

Fabulous week! i highly recommend it to anyone wanting to spend quality time with their pup in a beautiful setting. Proceeds go to canine lymphoma research, and anyone who has lost a doggy to this horrific disease knows how crucial it is to find a cure/treatment. read more

I've been coming to Wild Blue Dog Camp for many years now and it is such a blast and the most wonderful experience that I get to share with my dog. There are so many fun activities, classes with amazing and extremely qualified instructors, the hiking is extraordinary and a private BEACH! There is paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming in the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe. The facility is unlike anything you can imagine. I was blown away with the organizational aspect of camp this year. The staff goes above and beyond to make this experience top notch for each and every camper. read more

Wild Blue Dog Camp - Dog Parkour - Summer Camps Near Me - Seal Beach, Nevada

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My two dogs and I went to our first camp and had such an amazing time! The staff was incredibly nice and the days were well organized and structured. The setting couldn't have been more beautiful, spending a week at Lake Tahoe with my dogs!! The dogs were exhausted every night! My moto is " a tired dog is a happy owner"! I was a very happy owner with Wild Blue Dog Camp! Highly recommend it!! read more

Wild Blue Dog Camp - DOGA - Dog yoga!! - Summer Camps Near Me - Seal Beach, Nevada

I was really looking forward to attending the Lake Tahoe camp with my dog, but there were red flags from the start. I was not sent acknowledgement of either my deposit or payment in full until I asked for them several months later. The website was never updated with information for the 2018 camp. The camp's facebook page was never updated except with stock photos of random people playing with dogs. The promised newsletter never materialized. Check in information was emailed mere days before the start of camp. It didn't come off as very organized. This disorganization continued once I arrived at the 4H camp in Stateline, NV. There was still no schedule posted to the camp's website. The very first class, dog yoga on the beach in the morning, the instructor failed to show up. There was no schedule available at breakfast the first morning either. That first day's activities included a beginning paddleboard and kayak class. The equipment was in poor condition and the paddleboards were filthy (they looked like geese had been hanging out on them). There were insufficient paddles and some people had to use broken paddles. Loose dogs were running back and forth across the paddleboards and kayaks during instruction. You couldn't hear the instructor. Many of the dogs were highly stressed by the chaos, mine included. As the camp controls the beach, they could have asked campers to hold off letting their dogs run loose until the 20 minute beginner class was over. Apparently no one thought to do that. As I said, very disorganized. I need to say something about the incredible number of wasps that were EVERYWHERE. Apparently no one thought to ask the 4H camp to put up wasp traps. I was stung 3 times the first hour of camp, my dog was stung at least once. I talked to other people who were also stung multiple times. It also made eating outside nearly impossible as wasps swarmed the lunch area and landed on the plates of food. The wasp situation was only a problem at the 4H camp facility. There were almost no wasps at the resort hotel where most of the "campers" stayed. Despite a lot of activities being listed on the camp's website, the camp quickly devolved into primarily a scentwork camp. The website showed this to be one of the many alleged activities, but the schedule was changed daily to give more and more time to this one activity. I was not interested in scentwork and had been more interested in kayaking, paddleboarding and hiking with my dog. The "sample schedule" posted on the camp's website show far more activities than there are in reality. We went on one hike, that was not conducted safely. The camp asks that dogs that need extra space wear a yellow bandana. On hikes, these dogs that were growly and could be snarky with other dogs were allowed to run off leash. The one hike we went on, we saw multiple dog fights break out before we decided to quit and go back to our car for our own safety. No one that I've talked to who is dog savvy could understand why the camp would conduct hikes in such an unsafe manner. This camp has changed hands multiple times from what I understand and is now under the management of "Wild Blue Dogs". Some of the campers have been coming to the camp for years and can be a bit clique-y. As a person new to camp, I felt very much on the outside and not particularly welcomed into the established group. Drama aside, for what this camp charges, it should be A LOT more organized. Long story short, I spent the rest of the week kayaking with my dog pretty much alone (what's the point of camp if you're spending most of the time by yourself) and left before camp was over. While this camp seemed like a really good idea, and something I had been looking forward to for months, I can not recommend this camp to anyone. read more

2020 fall camp was awesome. They went above and beyond to follow covid safety protocols. The schedule was nice with lots of variety for you and your dog. The beach area is great. The staff is very helpful and things were organized. And it's to support a very important cause! Welly, my 6 mos old border collie and I had a great time!!! read more

Wild Blue Dog Camp (a 501(c)3 Nonprofit for Canine Cancer Treatment and Research) started at the 4H Camp in Stateline, NV, in September 2017. I traveled all the way from NY to attend with my 14-year-old dog. I knew we'd be limited to what we could do, but I had a chair to sit on with my old dog, beautiful Lake Tahoe and wonderful people. I loved going on the hikes with the dogs. There were wonderful health practitioners who introduced me to laser therapy, acupuncture, toys and senior diets for dogs. In addition to hikes, there are many activities to choose from, e.g. agility, lure course, tracking, kayaking, dock diving, behavior classes, obedience, therapy dog, tricks, Canine Good Citizen, arts & crafts, reiki massage, and 3 great photographers to take photos. About 6 months after the 2017 camp my old dog died. I truly cherish the memories we made together at camp. In 2018 & 2019 I returned with a new dog, who loves to swim in Lake Tahoe. It's a whole different adventure and continues to be the best week of the year for me. Campers have the option of staying in shared cabins at camp or 10 minutes away at the Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe. Meals are at camp, either outdoors or inside the dining hall. I highly recommend Wild Blue Dog Camp to anyone who loves being around dogs and wants to spend a fun-filled week with their dog. Come with an open mind and heart and take in all that Lake Tahoe and Wild Blue Dog Camp have to offer! To find out more, go to https://www.wildbluedogs.org/ read more

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2019 was an amazing camp! The variety of activities and caliber of instructors is top notch. Thanks to Vicki, Nicole and all the great staff for putting on such a great camp. Can't wait for 2020! read more

Wild Blue Dog Camp Fall 2020. Up against COVID, Fires, Smoke, Winds that blew all day and schedule interruptions from guest DogTV - the camp was great. The cause to research and hopefully find an end to canine cancer is incredible and the Staff, from the organizers to general volunteers were awesome. Lure coursing, agility introduction, rally introduction and opportunities to get CGC and Therapy testing? Oh - and scent work, tricks and speakers - what a great way to spend one-on-one time with your best friend. Sure there were complaints and confusion on schedules and where to meet but overall what a great, positive time. We all needed that week and positivity and being around caring dog people all day and wonderful dogs? Can't beat it. read more