About Tiny & Friends Dog Camp
Where Structure Meets Tail-Wagging Fun
A dog camp built around safe socialization, thoughtful routines, individual attention, and the belief that every dog deserves to feel confident and understood.
Hi! I'm Vanessa
and this is Tiny.
Co-Founders of Tiny & Friends
Hi, I’m Vanessa, founder of Tiny & Friends Dog Camp. I started Tiny & Friends in 2021 because of my own dog, Tiny. Traditional dog parks weren’t the right environment for her. Unfamiliar dogs, unpredictable interactions, and chaotic energy could make those spaces stressful and potentially unsafe.
I wanted something different for Tiny: a safe, structured environment where she could socialize regularly, build confidence, and form real friendships with dogs she knew and trusted.
That idea became Tiny & Friends Dog Camp—a program where dogs can play, learn, exercise, and grow in a thoughtfully managed environment.
OUR APPROACH
More Than Dogs Just Playing
Tiny & Friends is designed to provide more than exercise or entertainment.
Structured play and hikes allows dogs to practice communication, boundaries, patience, and appropriate social behavior. Familiar routines and consistent relationships help create an environment where dogs can feel safer and become more confident over time.
Every camp experience balances:
- Structured play & hikes
- Physical exercise
- Mental enrichment
- Socialization
- Rest and decompression
- Personalized guidance
The goal is not simply to send dogs home tired. It is to help them return home fulfilled, calmer, more confident, and better prepared for everyday life.
Our Values?
What Makes Tiny & Friends Different
Structured Play & Hikes =
Confident Dogs
Our program blends structure and fun, giving dogs opportunities to learn from one another while practicing appropriate behavior.
Close-Knit
Bonds
Dogs build predictable, trusting relationships with familiar members of the pack. These consistent connections can help reduce anxiety and strengthen confidence.
Individual
Attention
Every dog has a unique personality, energy level, history, and set of needs. We take the time to understand the individual dog.
Honest,
Reliable Care
Dog parents are trusting us with an important member of their family. We value clear communication, honesty, consistency, and dependable care.
MEET VANESSA
Experience Guided by Genuine Care
Vanessa brings professional knowledge, hands-on experience, careful observation, and a genuine love for dogs to every service.
Her approach is centered on understanding how dogs communicate and helping them build practical skills through structure, consistency, and appropriate guidance.
Tiny & Friends is intentionally personal. Dogs are treated like family, and services are adapted to their comfort, behavior, personality, and individual needs.
MEET TINY
The Dog Who Inspired It All
Tiny is more than the name behind the business—she is the reason it exists.
The search for a safer and more predictable social environment for Tiny inspired Vanessa to create a dog camp where relationships, confidence, and appropriate play could develop over time.
What began as a solution for one dog became a supportive community for many dogs and their humans.
Loved by Dogs. Trusted by Their Humans.
Dog parents choose Tiny & Friends for Vanessa’s experience, personalized attention, honest communication, and genuine commitment to every dog in her care.
“Vanessa is an exceptional dog trainer! Her expertise is impressive, and her genuine love for dogs shines through in her work. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a dedicated and talented trainer. Tiny and Friends is a fantastic choice for dog training or doggie day camp.”
Walter M.
Vanessa is very kind and knowledgeable. She took good care of my dog. Very grateful and highly recommend.
Tyrah B.
Vanessa is ONE OF A KIND! She truly transformed my relationship with my dog. Her structured training helped him learn how to socialize while also becoming calm and obedient. The difference in his behavior and our day-to-day life has been incredible. This was such a Bette option for us versus an untamed dog day care.
I also boarded him with her and always had complete peace of mind knowing he was in safe hands. I’ll forever be thankful for Vanessa and everything she’s done for us.
Sarah C.
Could Tiny & Friends
Be the Right Fit for Your Dog?
Every dog is different. Our application process helps us learn about your dog’s personality, behavior, health, and social experience before they join the pack.
Tell us about your dog and take the first step toward safer play, stronger social skills, and greater confidence.
