Camp Canine Inc

I've been boarding my dogs at Camp Canine for many years now and have had only 100% positive experiences. My dogs are noticeably calmer after boarding than when boarding at the Vet, presumably due to less confinement. more

I can't actually review the Camp itself, because it is so exclusive I can't use it. A friend told me about Camp Canine (apparently she used it for her greyhounds a few years ago). So I read their website and then called to inquire about their services. I was informed that their services were available only to registered members. OK, that seemed reasonable. But I found out that there is a very LONG list of requirements for registering, and I can't even get past # 1: ""Have an existing customer email a referral letter recommending you to Camp Canine."" I AM NOT KIDDING!! (and neither are they, apparently ... when I asked about it, they just said (rather haughtily) ""because that's the way we do things""). Gee, thanks. What a great business attitude! But, after reading the other reviews here, I guess my dog is much better off without Camp Canine, anyway!!! Pros: none that i know of Cons: the registration criteria are ridiculous more

We'd been using Camp Canine for years. Blissfully unaware of just how neglectful they could be. When we picked up our dog after 3 nights of boarding, they brought out all his stuff to us including his bedding. He sleeps on a large sleeping bag. When we got in the car, we recognized the horrible smell. There was dried throw-up all over his bedding. It was clear to anybody with a brain, that it had been there for hours, if not days. The smell was enough to knock a person over and it was dried on my dog's fur. They are suppose to keep the dogs bedding clean. They were suppose to wash it, if something like this happened. That my dog slept in his own throw-up for an untold amount of time was bad enough. However, when I complained, the staff insinuated that I was lying, that there was nothing there when we picked him up. Very insulting. The last insult came after I finally got them to admit he'd slept in his own throw-up. They said the owner, who was out of town, would call me the following week with an apology. She never called. My dog will never go back there. Cons: Poorly staffed more

We boarded our dog at Camp Canine several times without incident. However our last experience was terrible. We dropped our dog off on Tuesday morning. On Thursday morning we received a call. The employee who came in on Thursday morning said she found our dog licking her side in her room. She shaved the area and discovered a dog bite. The employee said ""we might want to"" take her to the vet when we get home and the wound ""might"" require a stitch or two. She led us to believe it was a very minor injury that could postpone medical care. Pros: The facility looks nice Cons: Inadequate care, injured animal returned, no refund, no assistance with vet bill more

We've been taking our dog to Camp Canine for over 2 years and we love it!!! Our dog gets sooo excited when we take him there. The staff is always professional and attentive. When I call to check on my dog, they put his ""camp counselor"" on the phone who tells me in great detail how our dog is doing. As far as any injuries from play, any dog owner should know that dogs play rough and will thus have bumps and cuts. If you don't want the risk of injury, I suggest you board your dog at a place that keeps the animals in crates all day. Personally, I'd rather my dog have as much playtime as possible. Our dog is our baby, and we would never leave him at a place we didn't trust 100%. We love Camp Canine and always have peace of mind leaving our baby under their care. Pros: Very attentive staff, individual rooms, lots of playtime more

Here?s the story: before drop off, I made it clear that my dog is afraid of big dogs. The next day; I received a call from a vet. My dog was treated for bite wounds from a Great Dane (no kidding, a Great Dane!) I picked up my dog and saw that some of her staples were torn loose, this happened the day before. All fur/layers of skin were absent in one area roughly the size of a nickel. I saw to the muscle fiber. I asked why my dog was left like this and told that wounds older than 24 hours could not be stapled. I had Camp Canine call the same vet and immediately went over. At the vet, I took a photo of my dog?s condition while the doctor administered treatment. During this time, I learned that I was billed for the initial visit (the one where my dog was bit and I was not present.) I called Camp Canine and asked to speak with the owner. I run thru the events and timetable and say that I struggling to understand why I am being billed. The owner, who from this point forward, I will refer to PAC or PUNK AZZ CHUMP, mutters something about a contract. Fearing this, I mention the time stamped picture and the fact that her staff provided me a Camp Canine ?report card? which spells out the neglect. It even mentions staples coming out the day before. That?s like me empting you wallet, leaving an ?I owe you,? and then kicking you in the nuts when you come asking. Back to the story, PAC asks about the vet that I took my dog and it fun to say, ?same office, same doctor.? From here, PAC lets me know that the Great Dane?s owner wants to pay the bills. So here?s the net of it, PAC was annoyed that I called and rather than mentioning the other owner?s offer, she wants to go round and round. In retrospect, I thank her as it?s deeply satisfying to post this story and trust that you as a prospective customer will make an informed decision before boarding your pet. Finally, I would make a wager that the gushing review of Camp Canine is written by one its own. Who else would? Pros: I'd be lying Cons: The whole EVIL, EVIL and even more EVIL thing more

I was a loyal customer of Camp Canine until my dog was injured at camp. I understand that dogs will be injured at camp while playing with other dogs. However, I do not understand receiving three different stories as to what happened to my dog. Pros: Beautiful facility Cons: Inability of staff to be honest with pet owners. more

Professional and pleasant. I would recommend this kennel and stay away from some of the other kennels which I have had bad experiences with. more

Camp Canine is an excellent facility that provides supervised social interaction at a level that no other facility in the area provides. The staff is knowledgable about canine behavior and is very caring and concerned about it's customers. However, when dogs play, dogs get rough and dogs use their teeth to let their playmates know that they want to be left alone. As a result, scratches and puncture wounds happen, it's the inherent risk that occurs when you socialize dogs. Unfortunately, some owners don't realize this, nor do they understand the dynamics of canine behavior, and if their dog receives a bite, they become extremely unreasonable and derogatory in their manner. Obviously, it is upsetting when your dog has a wound, my dogs have had several punctures from playing over the years, some from Camp, some from wrestling at home with each other, the wounds get cleaned and they are fine, it is not life threatening. In response to mrswimmer's less than accurate review, he was refunded his full stay AND his vet bill was paid. ( I checked). It's unfortunate that he didn't understand how dogs sometimes interact in a group dynamic, and it is regrettable that his dog was bitten, but it was not due to neglect on the part of Camp. My dogs have been attending camp for TEN years and they love it. It is the only place I trust them to receive the level of care that I expect. Camp is not the perfect choice for every dog or dog owner, if you are afraid of scratches and punctures wounds, a traditional boarding facility would be more suited to your needs; however, if your dog is social and would love to play with other dogs, Camp is the best choice you have in the area! Pros: knowledgable staff, large, clean facility, pool!!!!! more