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 white bulldog with black patches over its eyes standing on the gravel at camp, tongue out
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

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

★★★★★

"The best local training and boarding facility in Huntsville, AL."

— Denise DeMonia

Think Like the Dog, Not For The Dog.