Remember the magic of sleepaway camp? Now imagine a similar adventure, but for adults – with your pup by your side!
That dream is real during Wild Blue Dogs’ 2026 fall camp, September 13-19 in South Lake Tahoe. Bond with your pup while hiking, swimming, and learning together as certified trainers lead activities like agility, rally, nose work, kayaking and more. Wild Blue Dog Camp truly is play with purpose, with all proceeds supporting canine cancer research and treatment programs.
You’ll also enjoy great weather, clear water and quiet Tahoe beaches, all while helping Wild Blue Dogs raise funds to fight canine cancer. “Overall, this is one of the most fun and positive experiences I have had in years,” raves one past camper. Check out the fall 2025 photo gallery.
Learn why past campers love Wild Blue Dogs camp.
- Personal access to best-in-show instructors
- Four-paw fun on the shores of Lake Tahoe
- Play with a life-changing purpose
Personal access to best-in-show instructors
An all-star team of certified trainers and top pup professionals leads each Wild Blue Dogs camp activity. “Loved the whole week, the staff was amazing. Met a lot of nice humans, and terrific fur babies,” says one past attendee. “Everyone was so nice and helpful. The instructors were excellent,” adds another.
This fall 2026 staff includes:
- Terry Simons: 2017 National Agility Champion and celebrity judge for Hallmark Channel’s “American Rescue Dog Show”
- Suzanne Leroy: AKC judge, certified professional dog trainer and certified nose work instructor
- Katie McGuire: Certified dog behavior consultant and advisor on “The Big Book of Tricks for The Best Dog Ever”
- And many more you can find here…
Four-paw fun on the shores of Lake Tahoe
Wild Blue Dogs dishes up dazzling activities for pets and people – including agility, recall, nose work, tricks, conditioning, and kayaking and paddle boarding sessions. Attend canine good citizen (CGC and CGCA) training and testing. Earn trick dog or animal actor certifications. Learn about enrichment, problem solving, pet photography and more. Read more…
Camp activities take place on a fenced, 33-acre site surrounded by hiking trails. Activities, food and special gifts are included, and you’ll leave with countless good memories. Experienced campers say it best: “Loved all the classes! Hard to choose a favorite,” and, “My dog grew so much during this week. We had a wonderful time bonding.”
Play with a life-changing purpose
This one-of-a-kind Tahoe adventure makes a positive impact: Each Wild Blue Dogs camp raises funds for canine cancer research and treatment. As the country’s only not-for-profit dog camp, the organization also gives grants to households who need help covering their pet’s cancer treatments. Read more…
An estimated 6 million dogs will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone. Together, we can help ease the pain these pets and their families face, while enjoying enriching experiences with our treasured four-legged friends. Register for Wild Blue Dogs’ fall camp today! And if you can’t attend this September, please donate to help Wild Blue Dogs continue its vital work.
