Answer: To sign up, please visit our Camp TOC page and reserve your spot. Once you complete your purchase, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your registration. .

+ TWO: When does Camp TOC start and end?

Answer: Camp TOC is now a self-guided e-course that you can join at any time. Please go at your own pace. You retain access to the camp content after camp ends.

+ THREE: Following my purchase, when will I be able to access the Camp TOC content and for how long?

Answer: Camp TOC content (e.g. the videos and text that’s behind the Camp TOC paywall) will be unlocked immediately to everyone who purchased it. After that, you will have access to Camp TOC for the foreseeable future, meaning you will still be able to access the Camp TOC content as long as you are able to access the services that TOC provides.

+ FOUR: Do I have to commit to a particular schedule during the three weeks to participate in Camp TOC?

Answer: Nope! You are free to go at your own pace and opt in and out of activities as you wish. Camp TOC is set up to stand alone as a self-guided course. Now that the live camp window is over, while we won’t be leading you and a group through camp all at the same time, you’ll still have access to all of the same content, and we will still cheer you on if you share your progress on Instagram.

+ FIVE: Can I buy Camp TOC after the official Camp window has passed?

Answer: Yes, we've decided to keep enrollment open for Camp TOC! Join whenever you want and go at your own pace.

+ SIX: Is Camp TOC virtual or in-person?

Answer: Camp TOC is a fully virtual camp! You will access everything you need for camp online, and then you are free to have fun with your dog wherever you are!

+ SEVEN: What will we do at Camp TOC?

Answer: Each week at Camp TOC, we will offer you activities to do across five camp areas: Sports, Theater, Outdoor Living, Bonding, and Art. Since you retain access to camp content after camp ends, you are free to go at your own pace and pick and choose what interests you most. Below, you will find a list of activities you can do during camp (note: these activities are spread out over the three weeks):

Sports
- Frisbee
- Decompression and relationship building walks
- Retrieve
- Drop it
Bonding (Engagement)
- Pattern games with food
- Toy and personal play
- Engagement games with more distractions
- Using functional reinforcers to get attention
Outdoor Living
- Capturing attention
- Recall games and distraction work (lots and lots and lots of it!)
- Settling
Theater (Tricks)
- Paw target
- Close the door
- Wrap (side hug)
- High five
- Wave
- Copy me
Art
- Phone photography
- Phone videography
- Journaling In addition to our Sports, Bonding, Outdoor Living, Theater, and Art activities, we have also arranged for some extra fun camp spirit events for you to enjoy:
Scavenger Hunt - This will take place during week one of camp. We have created a 3x3 bingo card with simple, fun things for you to do with your dog. You can download the card, cross off the ones you did, and share and tag us on Instagram.
Color Wars - This camp classic will take place during weeks two and three. We have two teams: Team Little Dogs (Orange) and Team Big Dogs (Green). You can self-select into one of the teams. We have created some fun little challenges that you can do with your dog. You can share a photo or video with us in your feed or stories and and/or tag us in our private camp Facebook group. The good news: All dogs are winners!

+ EIGHT: Is there a special community for Camp TOC?

Answer: We will create a sense of camp community on our main Instagram (@tailsofconnection) page, so tag us in your camp posts and stories! Be sure to follow us there! We will share as many as we can to celebrate your success, spread the joy, and allow our community to learn from and be inspired by each other.

You can find some fun Camp TOC GIFs to add to your Instagram stories by searching “camp toc” or “tails of connection” within the GIF section of Instagram stories.

+ NINE: Is Camp TOC a good fit for me?

Answer: Anyone can have fun with Camp TOC regardless of your experience level. Rather than creating a camp focused on one specific skill (e.g. “Teach the perfect heel”), we’ve created Camp TOC to tackle the some of the most important aspects of training:

Fun: Training should be delight for humans and dogs. Regardless of what you are learning or practicing, we want to show you why and how it can be fun.
Connection: At its core, training is a way to bond with your dog, so Camp TOC gives you a framework for some serious connecting! Because we think humans are great too, we’ve set up a community for Camp, so we can all learn and have fun together (while social distancing!).
Approachable: It’s easier to learn when information is presented in a more human way. We also know it can feel draining to constantly struggle to learn new things, so we provided a breadth of activity types from foundations to fancy tricks and offer ways to advance important behaviors you may already have done some work on (like recall). We hope that our five camp categories (sports, bonding, outdoor living, theater, and art) offer something for everyone.
Efficient: We know how busy you are, so we’ve organized the content in a way that allows you to easily pick and choose what you want to see.
Learning: We will show you how to teach your dog many different behaviors and explain why they are worth your time and how they benefit you in the real world. Through our community, campers will share their own training videos and ideas, so we will all get inspired and learn together.
Motivation and Accountability: For three weeks, we’ve got you covered. You don’t have to think or worry about what to do. Simply carve out five minutes each day, and we will help you cement a sustainable training routine that you can carry with you after camp.

+ TEN: What age dog is Camp TOC designed for?

Answer: Camp TOC is great for dogs of any age (including puppies) and experience level. If you are a beginner, you will learn a lot (and have access to revisit everything after camp ends to keep working and progressing). If you are intermediate, you will have access to a mix of foundation activities and new skills. As a reminder, Camp TOC is not single-topic course (e.g. “puppies 101” or “perfect leash walking”).

+ ELEVEN: What equipment do I need?

Answer: The vast majority of camp can be done without any additional products. We have tried to list anything you might want here. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at hello@tailsofconnection.com .

+ TWELVE: Where can I find/what is your refund policy?

Answer: We offer full refunds of the price of Camp TOC with no questions asked up to 14 days after your purchase. If you need a refund, please email hello@tailsofconnection.com with the subject line CAMP REFUND. Please note that some refunds will take up to 30 days to process depending on your payment method.

+ THIRTEEN: Once purchased, how do I access Camp TOC?

Answer: When you purchase Camp TOC, you will receive an email asking you to complete your registration. Simply log into the Camp TOC webpage to access the camp content.

+ FOURTEEN: What training methods are used in Camp TOC?

Answer: We will use positive reinforcement throughout Camp TOC (Camp TOC is all force free). We will use a range of reward types (food, play, functional rewards, attention) to tap into what motivates your dog.

+ FIFTEEN: Are you a professional trainer?

Answer: Yes, I am a certified professional dog trainer, knowledge assessed (CPDT-KA). I am also currently a Lead Trainer under Gwen Podulka, CPDT-KA and Dog Trained founder, who reviewed the training content in Camp TOC. I fell in love with training as a pet parent who was simply trying to help her fearful reactive dog, and I will forever be a student. I am excited to share the joy that I have found and to learn alongside all of you. You can read more about my story here.

+ SIXTEEN: Who do I contact for technical support?

Answer: If you are having technical issues with Camp TOC, please contact Podia at hello@podia.com.

+ SEVENTEEN: Is there an age limit?

Answer: You must be 16 years of age or older to purchase Camp TOC.

+ EIGHTEEN: Is there a charitable component to Camp TOC?

Answer: Yes. We donated ten percent of the profit from purchases of Camp TOC (made during the window from July 12 to July 27, 2020) to the Loveland Foundation's Therapy Fund. Learn more about the Loveland Foundation and how their Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and girls nationally seeking therapy by clicking here.

+NINENTEEN: What if I can't afford Camp TOC but would still like to participate?

If you want to join Camp TOC and price is the only factor, you can buy us a coffee here. Then ping us here hello@tailsofoconnection.com to let us know and we will manually enroll you in camp. If that's not possible, please email us at the same address, so we can help work something out.

+TWENTY: What if I didn't receive the welcome email after I purchased Camp TOC?

Please check your spam folder. Sometimes email filters can hide the welcome email. If that doesn't work please reach out to hello@podia.com for help.

+ ONE: How do I sign up for Camp TOC?