West Michigan and the Great Lakes are the premier destination for
campers, hikers, kayakers, and outdoorsy folks!
It’s so wonderful to see that more and more families are including the
canine family members in their summer cabin and camp vacations! When you set up your camper for your outdoor
adventure, please remember the steps to keeping your dog safe and
comfortable. Always have fresh water
available! Check your pet regularly for
fleas and ticks. Monitor your dog to
make sure their appetite is normal and not over heating or over
exercising. Be polite and clean up after
your pet. Keep them on a leash at all
times and be aware that there may be other dogs also vacationing near by. Please respect the rules of the campground
for dogs as not all areas may be open to our canines to accompany you. Please make sure your dog has proper and current identification on them. Do not leave your dog in a camper or car in
the heat!

Most campgrounds do not allow
owners to leave their dogs at campsites unattended, but don’t let that deter
your plans. If you want to spend a day
at the lake, check out a local tourist attraction, and spend a day away from
your campsite know that Dog Star Ranch is here to help with lots of excellent
options to you give your pup a day to play and socialize while you are away
from camp. Doggie Daycare is an
excellent choice that runs Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. It includes an off leash walk in the parks or
pond with their canine friends (supervised by a Star Buddy). If a weekend or later
evening departure is a better option for you, we offer a Day Board that might
suite you better. This is a 9:00 am to 9:00 pm boarding visit that can be
done 7 days per week (weekends must be prescheduled). This option is set up more like our overnight
boarding where you can pick and choose what exercises you’d like your dog to
have. You can choose from a walk in the
park or even luxury accommodations.
Also, campgrounds require that
dogs be on at least a 6 foot leash at all times. Would you like an option to allow your dog
some off leash fun? Dog Star Ranch has
48 acres of fenced in dog parks, nature trails, and ponds set up for lots of
off leash fun and socialization! We
offer daypasses where you can come day by day or for those that are longer
vacationers or come multiple times in the summer, you may want to consider one
of our memberships. You can do the month
or even a seasonal / summer membership that gives your own key so you can come
and go through the parks at your convenience.
The first step would be to call
and talk to one of our Office Buddies who can help you decide what will work
out best for you and your canine family member.
First time canine guests do need to have a temperament test done by our
trainers so that we can get to know them better, but that can be done on
arrival if needed. For a complete list
of prices or services, check out
www.dogstarranch.com
or give us a call at (231)766-0444. Make
sure to follow us on Facebook as we share lots of fun information, photographs,
events, stories, and specials with our fans there!
We would love to give your dog somethin’ to
bark about during your visit to West Michigan this
summer!