Doggy Daycare | Carlson Canine Camp

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Fun. Safe. Tail-Wagging Days at Carlson Canine Camp!

While you’re at work, we’ll make sure your pup has the best day — filled with play, enrichment, and care from certified professionals.

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815-235-1500

The Carlson canine Camp Difference

Local care. Professional standards. Happy dogs.

Expert Trainers Always

Every dog is guided by experienced trainers who understand behavior, balance, and positive reinforcement.

Tailored Playgroups Perfected

We match dogs by size, temperament, and energy level to ensure safe, happy, and engaging playtime.

Clean Spaces Guaranteed

Our facility is cleaned and sanitized daily, keeping every play area fresh, safe, and worry-free.

Locally Trusted Care

Freeport families have trusted us for years to treat their dogs like our own — with consistency, compassion, and care.

More Than Play — It’s Enrichment With Purpose

Keep your dog mentally and physically engaged with our enrichment options:

Food Puzzles & Treat Challenges

Nature Walks & Field Trips

Agility Games & Obstacle Fun

Swimming Adventures (Seasonal)

Treadmill & Controlled Exercise

Simple, Flexible Pricing for Every Pup

Package

One Dog

Two Dog

Three Dog

Daily Rate

$26

$48

$68

Half-Day

$14

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10-Day Punch Card

$235

$442

$624

30-Day Punch Card

$660

$1170

$1521

Check-In Time: 6:00-9:00 AM

Pick-Up Time: 3:30 -5:30 PM

Safety & Wellness

First — Always.

Must be at least 6 months old (unless enrolled in Puppy Preschool)

Must be spayed/neutered and current on vaccinations

(Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella required; Canine Flu recommended)

Must pass a Temperament Test on their first day (by appointment)

Dogs must be crate trained or capable of calm resting in kennels

Unhappy Campers:

If a dog struggles to acclimate, they’ll be cared for in a quiet boarding area and given gentle one-on-one attention until they’re comfortable.

*We are currently taking puppies for a “pup start” day care, please call for details. We hope to have atleast a few puppies around the same age and size for each specific play group!

Train While They Stay

Turn your dog’s boarding stay into a learning experience! Our certified trainers provide personalized lessons during their daily routine.

From basic obedience to confidence-building, each session reinforces good habits so your pup returns home happier, calmer, and better behaved.

Trusted By 1000+ happy Dog Owners

Loved by Local Dog Parents (and Their Pups!)

I trust every single person at Carlson Canine implicitly. I have used all of their services (training, boarding, daycare, and grooming) and have never had anything but great service. They take amazing care of my dogs and I never have to worry about them when they are at Carlson.

Kay H

Carlson canine camp has been a great place to for doggy daycare. It’s allowed my pup to continue socializing with other dogs. She seems to enjoy coming here. Staff and trainers are all phenomenal. We’re halfway through her puppy training class and it’s been going great.

Nick T

Our yellow Labrador (Buddy) has been at dog daycares across the USA over the last 7 years. In that time he has always been treated well but I have never seen him so happy as he was at Carlson's Day Camp. I also observed that every dog I saw enter this camp was wagging themselves almost in half, they were so happy to be there.

Sherry N

We were very happy with Carlson when we boarded our beloved dog here. Our boy was very happy when he got back to us and seemed much less frazzled than he has been with other boarding places. The value is excellent and we will likely use them again.

Christopher K

Absolutely wonderful business. I've taken my Luna there on multiple occasions and she absolutely loves it. Staff is very friendly, great with you and your pets. Good prices and readily available at your convenience.

Brenden L

New to Camp?

We’ll Make It Easy.

All first-time campers attend an appointment-based temperament test to ensure they’re comfortable and ready to play.

Ready to Give Your Pup

The Best Day Ever?