KIDS CAMP !

In the summer of 2004 I was honored to be asked to be the obedience instructor at Mahogany Ridge Kids Camp in Saratoga Springs, New York. When I agreed to this venture, little did I know of the experience I would have in those short five days. We had 19 kids and dogs. My first reaction was what am I in for, eight hours a day for the next five days with all these kids and dogs! Am I crazy?!!! Well, guess what? I did not go crazy, I loved every minute of it and when the kids and their dogs demonstrated everything they learned for their parents at the end of the week, I had tears running down my cheeks! Those kids were phenomenal! Their days were packed with excitement of agility, obedience, guest speakers, discussions about dog behavior and health, crafts, snacks, games, lunch and the ice cream lady!

Theresa Richmond, owner, trainer/instructor, of Mahogany Ridge Training and Doggie Day Care facility is the genius behind this camp. The camp is now in its seventh year. And I will be returning as their obedience instructor for as long as Theresa wants me. And I can't wait to be there! My heart was so full when I returned home after that first camp. It has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have had in my career as an instructor so far. And I am happy to say that two families from New Jersey were there. What a beautiful place to vacation! You get to go to some beautiful spas, (Saratoga Springs is full of them!), great restaurants, unique shopping, and beautiful lakes and of course the famous horse racing track! Come with your spouse or better yet a girl friend and make it a week to treat yourself while your kids and the dog have a blast at Kids Camp!

Here are some pictures from Kids Camp 2005.