Dog Boarding Near Oshawa
See what kennel-free camp life would mean for your dog
100-acre Uxbridge camp · Supervised social days · Staff on site overnight
For Oshawa families comparing dog boarding, the setting matters as much as the location. Dogs at Camp offers a social, kennel-free approach at our country camp in Uxbridge. Dogs have supervised time with compatible canine company, room to move between indoor and outdoor spaces, and comfortable places to rest and sleep.
A different boarding routine
Kennel-free does not mean a day without structure
At Dogs at Camp, dogs are not expected to spend the day waiting in individual kennel runs. They take part in supervised group life, moving between outdoor play areas and indoor spaces according to the weather, the group and their comfort.
There is still a rhythm to the day. Meals are served separately, followed by rest. At bedtime, dogs settle indoors in climate-controlled rooms and sleeping areas, with management in the building overnight. If your dog is comfortable sleeping in a crate, discuss that familiar routine with the team—crates are available.
Read about a typical day at camp and our overnight boarding routine.
Look beyond a photo gallery
Use your first visit to inspect the boarding experience
When comparing dog boarding near Oshawa, ask to see where the dogs spend an ordinary day—not only the reception area. At Dogs at Camp, a scheduled tour gives you a chance to meet the team, see the setting and talk about the stay you have in mind.
- Ask about supervision. Find out how staff manage social groups and how they respond when a dog needs a change of pace.
- See the overnight areas. Ask where dogs sleep, how the spaces are kept comfortable and who is on site overnight.
- Discuss your dog’s routine. Bring feeding, medication, bedtime and behaviour details so the team can answer for your dog—not only dogs in general.
- Plan the first stay. Ask whether a day visit before an overnight booking would help your dog become familiar with camp.
Oshawa to Uxbridge
Visit the location where boarding actually happens
Dogs at Camp is in Uxbridge, not Oshawa. Tours, drop-off and pick-up all take place at camp. Check the route from your part of Oshawa and plan around the arrival and collection windows for your booking.
Questions about dog boarding from Oshawa
Is Dogs at Camp located in Oshawa?
No. Our boarding camp is in Uxbridge. We welcome dogs from Oshawa and other Durham Region communities, and all tours and stays take place at the Uxbridge camp.
Do dogs spend the day in individual kennels?
Dogs take part in supervised social camp life, with indoor and outdoor time, meals served separately and rest built into the day. Speak with us about your dog’s needs so we can explain how the routine would apply to them.
What if my dog normally sleeps in a crate?
Crates are available for dogs who are comfortable sleeping that way. Tell the team about your dog’s usual bedtime routine before the stay.
Can we visit before booking?
Yes. Please schedule a tour and bring your dog. It is the best way to see the environment, meet the team and discuss whether social boarding is suitable.
See camp before choosing boarding
Bring your dog, meet the team and ask how kennel-free camp life would work for them.
Call or text 905-862-0273 · gta@dogsatcamp.com
Suitability comes first
Is a social camp the right boarding choice?
Kennel-free boarding is not automatically the best fit for every dog. Camp is designed for dogs who can be comfortable around other dogs and people and who can take part safely in a social environment. Age or size alone does not decide suitability; health, mobility, behaviour and individual comfort all matter.
Canine company
Tell us how your dog responds to unfamiliar dogs, group play and busy environments. Share both the easy moments and the situations they find difficult.
Rest and routine
Explain when your dog normally rests, how they settle at night and whether they use a crate. Include feeding, medication and care instructions.
Health and mobility
Review the current health requirements. Discuss any physical limitations or medical needs before arranging a stay.
Our camp suitability guide explains the environment in more detail. A conversation and tour are the right next steps when you are unsure.