• On AFTERNOONS IN JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER, Our noon time outing is relocated to either Pitts Ranch Park, Camarillo or Oxnard State Beach Park.

HEAT ESCAPE TO PITTS RANCH PARK, CAMARILLO

• Afternoon summer temperatures in Camarillo are much cooler than the Sherwood Area.
• Outing begins with a fun and exciting 25 minute van ride, among dog pals to Pitts Ranch Park.
• Heat Escape trips to Pitts Ranch Park, Camarillo are extended 15 minutes, to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• More time at this ideal temperature park for dogs to: Play (between themselves and with us) / Socialize / Relax 
• A stroller cart is pushed during the 30 minute opening walk in case your dog gets tired.
• After the walk, we have 15 minutes of individual fetching with a personal fetch ball, personal frisbee ring, personal badminton birdie.
• We set up 2 dog tunnels to play in.
• For dogs that do not want to fetch, we will play chase in a 20 foot area on the groomed grass.
• Little dogs are grouped together.
• We will follow your instruction on how much desired walking.
• So nice for your dog to be outdoors on hot summer afternoons.
• It is important on hot summer days to still get needed exercise. 
• We want your dog fit, healthy, happy and safe
• Any stress or boredom in your dog will disappear.
• While in our care, your dog will be closely watched to make sure he / she is safe, comfortable and having a great time.
• We want each dog to have a wagging tail.
• A personal beach towel is provided for each dog to relax on.
• If we see your dog lay down, then we know it is time to relax.
• When the temperature forecast in Camarillo is going to be too hot, we go to the amazing and cool Oxnard State Beach Park. Here, the temperatures is 20° cooler. Dogs love it!

After this wonderful summer outing, your dog will return to you so relaxed ! Such a wonderful escape from the summer heat.

TIME IN OUR CARE: Please allow 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours from the time we pick up your dog until he / she is returned to you. This allows time for pick-ups, 25 minute drive to the park, 75 minutes at the park, return drive, drop-offs.

HEAT ESCAPE TO OXNARD STATE BEACH PARK 

• Outing is extended 15 minutes, becoming a 1 hour 30 minute excursion.
• 21° cooler here on hot summer afternoons
• Beautiful 60 acre green grass Park with 400 palm trees
• Only a two minutes stroll to the beach, where dogs are permitted to walk (this is Ventura County). 
• We push a special soft sand stroller cart, with special beach balloon tires so that our handicapped friends can enjoy the beach too.

This special summer outing to Oxnard State Beach Park begins with a walk across the beautiful soft grass towards the sand dunes. These sand dunes are only 50 feet from the green grass. At the bottom of the sand dunes is a 200 yard trail with very soft sand. The dogs are so excited walking on the trail because they know that in a few minutes they will be on a large, sandy beach, gazing out at the ocean, watching and listening to the waves roll in and enjoying the smell of a fresh ocean breeze.

Now, on these hot months your dog has an option to get outside and have a wonderful exercise day. Stress and boredom from laying around on hot summer days will disappear.

Our excited dog guests are very safely transported to beautiful Oxnard State Beach Park. The summer afternoon high temperature range is usually 66° to 72°. Ideal weather for a dog to walk, fetch, play and relax in.

This special summer outing begins with a short 15 minute stroll on the beach. Then, we have a nice 20 minute walk on the beautiful groomed grass area. Next, we have individual fetching that is followed with play-time.

We have extended the length of the Oxnard Outings 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes so that our guests can enjoy the outing longer. More time to play —- bouncy balls, personal badminton birdie, agility course (with cones, 3 inch and 9 inch hurdles, 2 dog tunnels). Time for a sandy beach walk & more time to relax. This is an adventurous exercise Outing for your dog, and a wonderful Heat Escape. He / she will return to you so relaxed.

PARK OUTING FEE:

• Distances are from Sherwood Neighborhood

HEAT ESCAPE — July, August, September & Heat Waves 

$60 Pitts Ranch Park, Camarillo, 75 minute outing (15 miles away, 14° cooler)

$70 Oxnard State Beach Park, 90 minute outing (34 miles away, 20° cooler)

• Camarillo & Oxnard are used when there are heat waves.

Camarillo is our first choice. If the forecast expects hot weather in Camarillo, then we go to the cool Oxnard State Beach Park.  

The amazingly beautiful Oxnard State Beach Park has 60 acres of groomed grass with 400 palm trees. 50 yards from the grass park are the sand dunes with a short 200 yard trail to the open beach. Here in Ventura County, leashed dogs are allowed and welcomed on the beach. Our dog guests will stand on the soft, sandy beach for a couple minutes, gazing out at the beautiful ocean, listening and watching the waves roll in, feeling a gentle breeze and smelling fresh, cool, ocean air. We push a special beach stroller cart with balloon tires during this brief and slow, beach stroll. It is available for handicapped or tired dogs. Within 15 minutes, our dog guests will have returned to the groomed, green grass park. We then begin our adventurous walk on the large, open grass among the 400 palm trees. 

ACTIVITIES: 

• Walking / Fetching / Running / Playing / Socializing / Relaxing.
• We set up an agility course on the park grass with cones, 2 dog tunnels, 3 inch & 9 inch hurdles. 
• We provide individual fetching with a personal fetch-ball, personal frisbee-ring, personal badminton birdie. Our little guys love to play with the badminton birdie. 
• For dogs that have no interest in fetching, we will play chase in a 20 foot circle on the grass. 
• We will play with our dogs and the dogs will play and mingle among themselves. 
• Each dog will have their own personal beach towel to relax on. 
• Little dogs are grouped together.
• Fresh, cool water is provided to each dog in a disposable dish.

We want this very safe outing to be a special and wonderful day for your dog. Riding in the van together, having an adventurous walk, exercising outdoors and having a good workout, playing and mingling with his / her buddies while escaping the heat is such a treat. Your dog will return to you so happy and relaxed.

American Kennel Club (AKC)“Regular moderate exercise is linked directly to increased longevity by preventing obesity, and keeping joints healthy. Consistent activity strengthens the cardiovascular system and helps manage weight. This can add up to two years to a dogs life”.

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)“Regular cardiovascular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are crucial for increasing a dog’s longevity and improving their quality of life. Regular physical activity, strengthens heart and lung function, helps maintain a healthy weight, strengthens muscles, and reduces stress.  Suggested activities, include brisk walking, running, swimming and playing fetch, particularly to raise a dog’s heart rate.”