Power Paws Camp Schedule

General Information

Camper Fee-

$600

Observer Fees-

1 day- $125
2 days- $225
3 days- $300

You may register for one or more days of observing. If you are working a dog you will be registering for all three days. You cannot sign up for individual days as a participating camper.

All Campers will receive a t-shirt, and a camp workbook. Lunch is also included in the price of camp.

One month prior to camp you will be asked to complete a questionnaire about the primary dog you will work at camp. You must have a dog that fulfills the Camper prerequisites by the time of camp.

Prerequisites for All Level Camp

Minimum Dog Qualifications:
Dogs must have a novice standard title in AKC or USDAA or CPE (equivalency in CPE is Class 2 minimum). This camp will have groups at Novice,

Advanced and Masters level, There may be a pre-novice dog class at camp for dogs that are untitled but almost ready to compete if there is enough interest. Dogs need to be at least 15 months of age at the time of camp.

More info on the pre-novice at a later time.

Aggression Policy

No aggression by any dog towards humans or dogs will be tolerated at Camp.

Please do not apply if you cannot guarantee your dog’s good behavior. Any dog showing aggression during Camp will not be allowed to continue to participate in Camp exercises. Please do not bring extra family dogs with you to Camp if you cannot also guarantee their good behavior around the rings and on the equipment, even after hours. No refunds will be given if your dog is not allowed to participate.

Contact Nancy Gyes with any questions.

Your Working Group

Based on the information that you gave us about your primary dog, or the groups that you formed yourselves before camp, you have been assigned to a working group. You may not switch working groups for any reason. It is virtually impossible to create the groups without mixing dogs of different heights. To ensure that everyone in your group gets the most work possible, please jump in when it’s time to switch jump heights and help reset the bars.

ID Badges

If you are working a dog, your camp ID badge shows the name of your working group. Your badge must be easily visible during all sessions so that instructors can identify you.

Working More Than One Dog

Your camp fee entitles you to one turn per group exercise or course run-through. REMEMBER: It is a camp entry requirement that your primary dog be your lower-level dog. IF you choose to alternate your turns in a session with your higher level dog, you are welcome to do so. IF you have chosen your higher-level dog as your primary dog at camp, you may not work your lower-level dog in any working session. There will be ample time to work your other dogs during off hours. During these times you may work younger dogs and dogs that were not eligible for camp registration.

Help your instructors end their sessions on time so that everyone has time to potty their dogs and get to lunch on time. Also please respect the instructor’s “down time” during breaks so that they have a chance to get drinks and snacks and care for their own dogs.

Private Lessons

Please be aware that the staff is NOT available for private lessons during camp.

Observing
You are at Camp to observe sessions, lectures and workshops.

Observers may observe anywhere in Camp anytime they want.

Observers are welcome under the ringside canopies.
Observers dogs are NOT allowed under the canopies
Observers are encouraged to leave their dogs at their RV or setup during Camp hours. If you need or wish to keep your dog with you, please carry your own umbrella ringside.
Observers may not work dogs during any Camp hours for any reason, any time. Camp hours are when regular scheduled classes are being held.
Observers may use any open ring before Camp, during lunch, and after Camp.

Video and Audio Taping

You are welcome to videotape your dog’s runs or your friend’s runs during camp exercises. However, you may not video or audio tape entire lectures, workshops, or training sessions.

Practicing on Equipment

Before the first class of the day starts, during lunch, and after the last class ends, everyone—campers, observers, workers, and staff—are welcome to practice on the equipment with the following stipulations:

You may not move any equipment. The courses will already be set up for the sessions and must be left as they were found
During the evening and/or lunch, instructors may occasionally close a ring to work their dogs. You are welcome to observe, but please respect their time with their dogs.

Cars and Parking

Parking will be designated this year and spaces saved for RVs and worker parking.
Please drive slowly and carefully on the grounds

Surroundings

The rings are all outdoors on grass
In October the average temperature is 78 and the average low is 52.
It is strongly advised that campers bring personal umbrellas to take with them to the rings for extra shade protection.
Canopies will be provided at ringside for observers and participants while attending sessions.

Crating/Canopies

Setup areas will be clearly designated.

Picking Up After Your Dog

Please, please, clean up your poop and any you happen to see, even if it is not your own! Good campers do not care, they pickup any and all poop so that we all look good and get to comeback again next year! There are garbage cans and posts with clean-up bags located around the facility for your convenience.

Dogs Off Leash

In and around the training areas, dogs must be on leash for their safety and the safety of others when not working.
Not all dogs like to be bothered and they’ll fight with strange dogs that approach them. As the owner of an off-leash dog, YOU are responsible for any conflict that arises.
Dogs with aggression issues must not be allowed off leash anywhere on the grounds.

First Aid & Emergencies

Call 911 immediately if it is a serious medical emergency.
Minor medical supplies (band-aids, ice packs, etc.) are available in the first aid kit which will be kept in the Camp office.
If you have an emergency, call the camp manager. If you can’t reach them, try Nancy Gyes at 408.829.5560 or Jim Basic at 408.829.5561
If you are going to the hospital for any reason, please let the camp manager know as soon as possible.

Veterinarian

Brought to you as a courtesy service, no recommendations.

Taylor Veterinary Hospital, 1231 W. Taylor Rd. Turlock, CA 209.669.8600

Cancellation Notice

Canceling prior to 60 days before camp (August 27) will be a $50 cancellation fee. 60 to 30 days (September 26) prior to camp is a $150 cancellation charge plus any PayPal fees. Less than 30 days prior to camp the cancellation fees are 1/2 the registration. Canceling one week or less (October 19) prior to camp forfeits camp fees unless your spot can be filled.

Problems and Questions

Problems and questions that arise during camp should be directed to our camp manager. Questions before camp should be directed to If the manager isn’t in the Camp office, a worker will know how to find them.

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