Hilltop Dog Camp

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

08/11/2026

water dogs 💦🐾
sunshine ☀️
happy tails 🥹

just another day at Hilltop 🤍

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08/05/2026

We support independent thinking… but occasionally management has to step in🐶

08/04/2026

This is what training in the real world looks like🐾

We spent 13 minutes sitting in the TJ Maxx furniture aisle rewarding him for making good choices:

👀 noticing distractions
🐕 choosing not to engage
👤 checking in with his handler
🧘 learning that he doesn’t have to say hi to everyone

The goal isn’t a dog who ignores the world. The goal is a dog who can exist in the world and make calm choices.

08/03/2026

🐶✨Camper of the Week: Hobart!✨

This week’s Camper of the Week is Hobart, nominated by our team for being such a fun and lovable camper!❤️

From playtime to cuddle time, Hobart brings smiles wherever he goes. We’re so lucky to have him as part of the Hilltop family!

Congratulations, Hobart! 🐾Be sure to give him some love in the comments! 🎉

08/02/2026

Camp memories📸⛺️

08/02/2026

🐾🎉 National Dog Month Giveaway! 🎉 🐾

August is National Dog Month, and we want to celebrate all of our amazing pups (and their humans)! ❤️

🎁 One lucky winner will receive a $50 Hilltop Dog Camp boarding credit!

Here’s how to enter:

🐶Automatic Entry: Every boarding, day camp, or B&T reservation that checks in during August automatically receives 1 entry.

💙 Want extra chances to win?
• 👍 Like this post = +1 entry
• 📸 Comment your favorite photo of your dog = +2 entries
• 👥 Tag a fellow dog lover = +1 entry (up to 5 friends)
• 📲 Share this post and tag Hilltop Dog Camp = +2 entries

The giveaway runs through August 31, and we’ll announce the winner in September!

Thank you for trusting us with your pups. We truly appreciate every single one of you and can’t wait to celebrate National Dog Month together! 🐾❤️

Winner must redeem the boarding credit by December 31, 2026. Credit has no cash value.

07/30/2026

Your dog doesn’t need more commands, they need more practice in everyday life🐾

This wasn’t a formal training session. I was just making breakfast.

But while I cooked, the dogs were practicing one of the most valuable skills they can learn: staying calm while life happens.

Instead of expecting perfect obedience in a busy environment overnight, I set them up for success and rewarded good choices throughout the time.

That’s how behaviors become reliable.

You don’t need to dedicate an hour every day to training. Practice while you’re:
🍳 Cooking
🧺 Folding laundry
📺 Watching TV
🚪 Answering the door

The goal isn’t for your dog to perform when you’re holding treats. It’s for them to understand that the same rules apply in everyday life.

(And yes… Ranger was convinced an eggshell or two might accidentally fall his way😂)

What’s one everyday activity you could turn into a training session this week?