Fat camps aren't just for humans anymore.

2014 has become the year where the growing rates of obesity in pets has become a huge concern, leading to the growth of fat camps for dogs, according to Boston.com.

In the U.S., 53 percent of dogs are overweight or obese, up from 45 percent four years ago. Overweight pets can reportedly suffer from diabetes, joint problems, heart disease and decreased life expectancy.

In order to lessen the risk of these problems, owners have been sending their dogs to fat camps, where "pawlates," "doga" and "Barko Polo" are available for their pets to slim down a bit.

"Pawlates," as you may have guessed, is the doggie version of Pilates, while "doga" is yoga for dogs and "Barko Polo" is Marco Polo for pets.

Most luxury pet hotels and spas nationwide will customize a fitness program for an obese dog or cat, but only a few facilities have fat camps for large groups, according to Yahoo News.

The camp is also filled with other activities for the pets, including swimming, nature hikes, treadmill trots, facials, massages and healthy treats like organic granola, sting beans and carrots.

In all activities, "the dogs work for their meals. We praise and make the sessions fun and interactive," stated Debora Montgomery, the New Jersey facility's spokeswoman.

Dr. Ernie Ward, a veterinarian and founder of the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention in Calabash, North Carolina compared the rising problem of obesity in pets to the same trend in kids.

"Children and cats and dogs don't feed themselves. We treat our pets like children," stated Ward.

As the demand for these fat camps have risen, imitators that compromise the safety of pets for quick cash have surfaced as well.

"Safety is more important when you are dealing with an overweight pet because they are more prone to injury and distress than a leaner, fitter pet," explained Ward.