Personalized Care

Jane Small, who has been breeding and training dogs for fifteen years, will personally care for your dog. Each dog eats their own food and follows a routine similar to home. Personal attention is a guarantee because the camp is limited to ten guests. Special needs are easily met. Dogs sleep in our home (there is no kennel), and have the run of a huge yard. On-site grooming is available for an additional fee.

Cape Cod Dog Camp is family run and owned. There is no "staff" caring for your dog. As a trainer and a breeder I know what normal behavior is for a dog. Toy dogs often get depressed and need a bed to sulk in with a warm body. Labs enjoy a baby pool, a sprinkler and rough and tumble play. Golden retrievers can't wait for the walk on the beach. Understanding what your dog needs to be safe and feel happy is what it's all about.

Jane Small's father raised imported German Shepherds and Jane was raised in a dog-oriented house. Her own breeding program began 15 years ago with Bull Terriers. She later bred Toy Poodles and Yorkshire Terriers. At that point Jane began competitive obedience training with her two toy dogs. Along the way Jane has trained with Lisa Rockland, Patty Ruzzo, Carolyn Barney, and currently with Nancy Droukas. To date Jane has had 8 litters of puppies and 5 breed champions. In addition, she has put 3 obedience titles on her Standard Poodles and currently has a Utility title on her Standard Poodle Katie.

The Small Dog Inn was the first home boarding for Jane Small in 1989. At that point the boarding was strictly for toy dogs and large breed puppies until Jane herself acquired her first Standard Poodle, Katie, six years ago.

After several years of apprentice training for Laurie Hine at Especially For Pets in Newton, Jane opened Puppy Perfect Professional Dog Training and began teaching group and private lessons in and around the Boston area.

As time passed the demand for a comprehensive puppy board train program grew. Cape Cod Dog Camps works with families to get puppies started right so first time owners can be successful at home. Cape Cod Dog Camps began its Puppy Boot Camp four years ago. Today Cape Cod Dog Camp houses all dogs of all ages and sizes. For further information please contact us.