Paws Awhile Canine CampNew Market, Alabama
A golden doodle on a leash trotting toward the camera at Paws Awhile Canine Camp

Welcome to Paws Awhile Canine Camp

Your life is busy. Our life is dogs. Your dog gets a vacation of their own while you are away, in a dog friendly home environment, with room to run and people who know dogs.

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Your Dog's Vacation Destination

Fenced in open fields for supervised exercise and play. And a destination for zoomies.

Why families choose camp

A home, not a kennel run

Dogs stay in our home environment, which lowers stress and gives each guest a familiar overnight space and a private, comfortable bunk.

Room to run

Days include mind stimulating play in the Canine Camp Playground, supervised outdoor exercise, and walks in the serene countryside.

Life at camp

Days at Paws Awhile

A cream doodle running through green grass
The open grassy grounds at Paws Awhile Canine Camp
A smiling tan dog sitting on the grass
The fenced play yard shaded by tall trees
A goldendoodle sitting in the woods at camp
A young apricot poodle standing on training mats
A black dog catching a treat with its mouth wide open
A small white dog licking its nose on the gravel at camp
An apricot doodle running toward the camera across the grass
A brown and white spaniel sitting on the grass with its mouth open in a smile
A golden retriever up close, looking at the camera with its mouth open
Two golden retrievers sitting on the grass, smiling up at the camera
A golden retriever's face up close with its ears flying
A Boston terrier in profile in warm evening light
A red poodle puppy smiling on the training mats

What our camp families say

★★★★★

"The dogs have a great place to train and run."

— Colleen Tucker

★★★★★

"They are there to give your dog whats best!"

— Callan Brothers

★★★★★

"Can't say enough good things about Angie and her program. Glad we found her and got our pup off on the right start with some basic obedience. The board and train was wonderful and we knew our pup was in good hands. Her wealth of knowledge, understanding of various breeds, and techniques for training were outstanding. She cared for pup like it was one of her own. Would 100% use paws awhile for any training needs in the future."

— Michael LeTulip

Think Like the Dog, Not For The Dog.