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The Dogchester Fat Camp
Gentle, Fun & Fully VIP.
A bespoke residential programme where your dog enjoys freshly cooked meals, fun exercise sessions, and five-star VIP comfort while safely shedding extra pounds. Every day is planned, supervised, and designed to be positive, kind and genuinely enjoyable for your dog.
Homemade Meals & Custom Meal Plans
From portion-controlled breakfasts to low-calorie comfort dinners, each dog’s menu is built around their nutritional needs, weight-loss goals, and taste preferences.
Homemade & Freshly Cooked
Gently cooked, high-quality ingredients prepared with your dog’s tummy in mind. No crash diets, just wholesome, satisfying meals designed to help them feel full but light.
Custom Meal Plan
We create a tailored meal schedule balancing calories, nutrients and timing. Meals and snacks are spread across the day to prevent begging and support steady, sustainable weight loss.
Taste & Texture Preferences
Picky eater? Hoover on legs? We adapt portion sizes, textures and flavours to suit your dog’s likes and dislikes while keeping everything firmly within their bespoke calorie allowance.
Fun Exercise & Activity Menu
Every dog is different. We blend gentle movement, sniff-based activities and confidence-building games to create a safe, joint-friendly fat-burning programme.
Low-Impact, High-Enjoyment Sessions
We design each session around your dog’s age, fitness level and any mobility concerns. The goal is simple: more joy, more movement, less strain.
- 🏃 Gentle field walks at your dog’s pace, with plenty of sniffing and decompression time.
- 🧠 Sniffari exploration & treasure hunts to mentally tire while burning extra calories.
- 🪜 Stair-climbing sessions for appropriate dogs, excellent for controlled, short bursts of cardio.
- 🎯 Agility & obstacle fun (low jumps, tunnels, wobble boards) for balance, strength and confidence.
- 🏋️ Weighted jacket walks* for suitable dogs, adding gentle resistance without over-impact. (*Always assessed for safety first.)
Each activity is monitored and adjusted. We work with, not against, your dog’s body and personality.
Exploration & Treasure Hunts
Nose-work games, scent trails and hidden treats in safe outdoor and indoor spaces. Perfect for building confidence and gently increasing movement.
Swimming (Coming Soon)
Controlled, supervised swimming sessions offer excellent low-impact exercise for joints and weight loss. Ideal for many dogs that love the water.
Calm Indoor & Rest-Day Options
On slower days we focus on puzzle feeders, gentle training, stretching and relaxation – still working their brain while protecting tired muscles.
VIP Suite Comfort & Recovery
Fat Camp guests stay in our VIP suites, so their weight-loss journey feels like a spa break, not a bootcamp.
Their Own VIP Retreat
After each session, your dog returns to a cosy, luxurious space designed for deep relaxation and recovery – not a basic kennel.
- 🛏️ Human-style bed for extra comfort and snuggles.
- 🌿 Private garden area so they can potter, sniff and relax between activities.
- 🎵 Relaxation music to help them unwind after exercise sessions.
- 🛌 Weighted blanket & massage time for dogs who enjoy touch and gentle pressure.
Recovery is as important as activity. We build in calm, soothing downtime so your dog’s body (and brain) can recharge properly between sessions.
Sample Fat Camp Itinerary
No two dogs have the same schedule, but here’s an example of how a day can flow – with gentle movement, food-based enrichment and plenty of rest.
🥣 Portion-controlled breakfast served via a snuffle mat or slow feeder.
🚶 Short decompression walk in the field with sniff stops and photo check-in.
🎯 Tailored exercise block – e.g. gentle field walk, treasure hunt or stair-climb
intervals, depending on your dog’s plan.
🧊 Cool-down time back at the VIP suite.
🍏 Low-cal snack delivered through puzzle feeders, lick mats or scatter feeding to
keep the brain busy while limiting calories.
🧘 Relaxation, massage and quiet time.
🐾 Second tailored activity – e.g. sniffari exploration or light agility circuit.
🍽️ Freshly cooked dinner followed by calming music and cuddles in their VIP suite.
Documented Weight-Loss Journey
We keep a close eye on your dog’s progress so you can see the changes as well as feel them. Fat Camp is a collaboration between us and you – with full transparency.
- ⚖️ Regular weigh-ins to monitor steady, safe weight loss.
- 📸 Photo & video updates so you can cheer them on from home.
- 📝 Daily notes on meals, activities and how your dog is feeling.
- 🏡 Home-going recommendations to help you continue their progress after camp.
Perfect For…
We welcome a wide range of dogs and create an individual plan for each one.
Overweight or “Chunky” Dogs
Dogs who’ve slowly crept up a few waist sizes and need a reset in a structured, fun way.
Food-Motivated Superstars
Hoover hounds who adore food. We channel that enthusiasm into active feeding and controlled portions.
Dogs Needing a Healthier Routine
For families who struggle to fit in the right amount of exercise or aren’t sure how to start a weight-loss plan safely.
Ready to Start Your Dog’s VIP Fat Camp Journey?
Tell us about your dog, their current weight and your goals. We’ll discuss suitability, timings and build a customized plan – including meals, activities and VIP suite options.