Portland's Largest Outdoor, Kennel-free dog day care & dog boarding experience

We are fully licensed and offer transportation from Portland to our Camp in one of our custom dog shuttles. Dogs get to exercise and socialize off-leash in our private, fully fenced 18-acre forest dog day care center and boarding facility.

  • Fully Licensed Dog Care

  • Custom Dog Shuttle

  • Fully Fenced 18-Acre Forest

  • Professional Dog Handlers

  • Unique Outdoor Experience

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give your dog the gift of the outdoors

Dogs Love Coming to Camp!

  • My Dog's Best Life

    “This is a carefully and thoughtfully designed dog camp, owned and staffed by dog-loving people, who go above and beyond to make sure every dog has a safe experience while living a dog's best life.”
    – Bristol K.

  • Our Dog is Obsessed

    "Yesterday, I took our dog Ruckus to the Run van that picked him up and delivers him from the Portland area. When he saw the Run handler who was driving the van, he pulled me to the van and leaped in. Actions speak louder than words. Ruckus loves spending his day at Run.”
    – Chrissy M.

  • nirvana for dogs

    “I brag to my friends around the country about the most amazing nirvana for dogs! My dogs come home happy and tired! There's nothing else like Run Dog out there... anywhere!”
    – Barnes Family

frequently asked questions

How does my dog get to and from camp?

All dogs arrive and depart utilizing our shuttle service. The shuttle service operates Monday – Friday.

What time is pick-up and drop-off?

Pick up is between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Drop off is between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Shuttle meeting times and locations are...

Does Run! have breed restrictions?

Yes. Our commerical insurance limits us from allowing any of the pure bred bully breeds, rottweilers and malamutes. This policy is about insurance liability. This is not an indictment against your dog, who is probably very sweet and undeserving of the controversy associated with these breeds.

What does my dog do all day?

Running, sniffing, socializing, hiking, exploring, playing and receiving love and affection from our handlers is what a day of Camp looks like. A dogs day at Run! is which means lots of time hiking and running with the pack in our 24-acres (over a million square feet) contained forest. In the evening they have an indoor, luxurious ‘living room’ and other Bunkhouse clients to play with. There are plenty of comfy couches, dog beds, and blankets to lounge and rest. They can also enjoy soft music from our stereo system, blue-blocking lights in the evenings, and unlimited love and attention from us.

What should I pack for my dog's stay?

Food and/or treats, stored in a sealable, plastic zip lock bag with your dog’s name on it. Please measure out an appropriate amount of food for the length of your dog’s stay. Do not send cups, bowls, food bins, toys, beds, or blankets as we cannot guarantee them coming back intact. Besides, we have plenty. We cannot accept anything in glass on board the Run! shuttle for obvious safety reasons. Food Improperly bagged will be re-bagged by us and a re-bagging fee will apply. breeds.

Are there cars nearby?

No. The only way to access our farm is through a security gate.

Where will my dog sleep?

In our Bunkhouse, where we offer all the comforts of a living room with couches, love seats, dog beds, and cozy blankets for everyone’s comfort. We do offer crate options if needed.

Do you accept puppies?

Yes. Pack socialization is particularly meaningful for young dogs and puppies. In order to remain part of the pack, puppies must be neutered/spayed by the age of 12 months and be up to date on all required vaccines.

Can you administer medication?

Yes. We have vast experience administering medications and supplements. We are highly attentive to medication needs.If your dog has special needs, please let us know. We happily customize each dogs day to meet their individual needs.

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