Maple Tree Veterinary Hospital

Maple Tree Veterinary Hospital Dog Camp is a cage-free dog daycare in Waynesville, NC, at 1855 Russ Ave. Dogs spend the day in supervised play groups rather than kennel runs, and the camp operates inside the hospital itself.

What a day looks like

Indoor and outdoor play areas are divided so larger and smaller dogs stay in separate groups. Camp Counselors supervise the play, and basic manners work happens alongside it. The schedule builds in a midday nap, so dogs are not going full speed from morning to evening. Owners can add individual enrichment time with a Camp Counselor for dogs who do better with one-on-one attention.

Services and amenities

• Cage-free day camp with supervised indoor and outdoor play
• Separate play areas for large and small dogs
• Midday nap time
• Optional individual enrichment with a Camp Counselor
• Grooming on site

Why owners choose it

The camp sits inside Maple Tree Veterinary Hospital, which is AAHA accredited, so veterinary staff are on site while dogs are in care. That matters most to owners of senior dogs or dogs with medical needs. Before a first day, new campers go through a questionnaire and an interview. Staff get a read on how a dog handles a group setting, and the dog gets a low-pressure introduction to the routine instead of being dropped into a full day cold.

Hours and booking

Camp hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM on Monday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday. The camp is closed Sunday. Booking is handled by phone at (828) 246-9770. Plan the intake questionnaire and interview ahead of the date you actually need care, since both come before a dog's first day.