TRAINING FACILITIES: On our 67 acre sheep farm which is set back from the road, we have a 40 acre fenced in field, a 100' x 200' fenced in arena, and a 100' round fenced-in arena, as well as other, fenced and unfenced fields and woods. We also feature a large, indoor barn area to work in, and an indoor lecture living room with TV and VCR.

ACCOMMODATIONS: We have an on-site B&B with a limited number of rooms (dogs allowed in guests’ rooms but no smoking in the house) at $75/night, single or double occupancy. You can also bring your tent or camper and camp out on our grounds for free, extra charge for limited electric hook-up. Recommended hotel in the area that also accepts dogs:

East Stroudsburg, PA— The Budget Motel, I-80, Exit308, about 15 minutes away, 1-800-233-8144

FOOD: B&B guests will be served a continental breakfast each morning. There are local diners, convenient food stores, and delis in the area. There are excellent restaurants in and near Stroudsburg, PA, dress is casual. Campers often take turns bringing in food for the group at lunchtime.

CAMP DAY: Days will run daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and later in the evening. If forecasted weather is too hot, (For zip code 18013, too hot = over 90 ° days) camp day will run 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with a long siesta midday, and will then resume at 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. or later. Each Tough Dog camper will be given at least 4 individual training sessions per day and probably more on some days, depending on stamina of dog and owner. A customized plan will be developed and then altered before and during training sessions as necessary, and analyzed after sessions. Campers can help and watch each other as appropriate, giving an unparalleled learning opportunity. Ample opportunity will be presented for each camper to practice or exercise alone with his/her dog. We will also discuss and practice methods to deal with typical daily problems: doorbells, greetings, eating, walking, traffic, strangers, grooming, dogs, barking, storms, etc.

Dress & Supplies: Casual. Daytimes can be hot, nights cool. Bring rain gear. Bug spray to ward off gnats and mosquitoes, sun block, and hats are all useful. There are ticks (especially wood ticks), but to date, there have been minimal local cases of Lyme's disease reported. BRING A SMALL NOTEBOOK TO RECORD TRAINING OBJECTIVES AND RESULTS DURING CAMP. Bring flashlights with plenty of batteries. Bring a knapsack-- it's handy. Bring a bathing suit and wading shoes if you wish to go river or pool swimming off-site.

Don't Forget the Stuff for Your Dog! Dog food, treats, toys, leash (short, approximately 6 foot long and long, approximately 25- 50 foot lead), normal collars and harnesses, clicker, water and food bowls, tick and flea control products, shampoo, dog crate (for giving your dog a safe, cool, & quiet place to sleep while you listen to a lecture, baggies (for collecting dog poop), AND A BELLY POUCH OR CARPENTER’S NAIL APRON (to put dog treats & other training supplies in!!!).