Regina, Fenway and Willow
“Canine Camp is something we look forward to every year. We have made so many friends coming here and I will continue to come for years to come! My dogs love all the sports and activities and it’s nice being around people who love dogs just as much as you do.”
Quincy and Bossy
“Canine Camp Getaway is a special place where you can really enjoy the wide open beauty of the Adirondacks, play all day with your pup pals and then kick back and relax with your humans.”
Margy Mannix and Mike Potts, Photographers
Margy Mannix and Mike Potts have been working as professional photographers for more than 35 years, and their passion for sports photography and dogs makes them a welcome addition to the Canine Camp Getaway staff. This dynamic duo has been shooting our camp dogs since 2010, and are an important mainstay of camp, where […]
Maggie Greene, Barks & Crafts, Camp Store
Maggie grew up with Canine Camp Getaway – literally – as her father was the original owner of the Roaring Brook Ranch, and Maggie was instrumental in convincing her father to “just give the dogs a chance” at the previously non-dog-friendly hotel. From day one, Maggie fell in love with camp – and all […]
Mechelle Chojecki, DOGA (Dog Yoga)
Mechelle Chojecki teaches Vinyasa Yoga (RYT) in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she has worked as a sculptural artist since she relocated from New York City in 2003. Her daily yoga practice fortifies her hands and mind for creating art and her heart for nurturing her dogs, Maple (who passed away in 2017, but remains […]
Nancy Andrysiak, Agility, Tracking, Grooming Workshops
Nancy Andrysiak is a multifaceted dog groomer who is passionate about helping dogs to look and feel their best. While professional grooming is essential for many dogs, she also knows that there are times when getting to a groomer isn’t possible – like during the recent lockdown due to COVID. For this reason, she […]
Cindy McKinney, Staff Trainer, Swimming Lessons, Canine Lifeguard
Even as a young girl, Cindy McKinney knew she would work with animals. She had reptiles, small animals, horses, cats and, of course, dogs! This began a long career in the dog and pet industry, including a BOCES certificate of Animal Science and positions at various pet stores, including three years at PetSmart where […]
Michael Fraas, Staff Trainer
Recognized as one of the “Top 7 Trainers Under 35 Who Are The Future Of Dog Training” Michael Fraas works hard to live up that acknowledgement. A retired police office, Michael decided to channel his passion for dogs into a career in dog training. Owner of the Beachwood, NJ-based Precision Dog Sport, he recognizes […]
Renee Shriver, Agility, Canine Freestyle Dance, Tricks, Treibball
Renee Shriver has been a dog sport instructor for 15+ years, and is well known in the tri-state area for her work in a wide variety of dog sports. Her love of all things dog-related can be traced back to her childhood, when she helped her mother at a local training club and showed […]
Michaela Lawton, Trainer, Canine Lifeguard, Core Conditioning Classes
Michaela grew up with large dogs from Shepherd crosses to Siberian Huskies in the Adirondack Region. She constantly was teaching them how to do new things such as tricks or pulling sleds and skis. Moving to the Rochester Area in August of 2014, she obtained her Veterinary Technology degree from Medaille College and as […]