Calling All Campers!!!

We are OPEN!!! Call or come in to set up your FREE interview day today!

So your summer vacation is all planned…..Doesn’t your dog deserve one too?!

At Camp Bow Wow every day is a vacation with our spacious indoor/outdoor play areas where all the dogs play together all day long! There are even web cameras so you can check in on your furry family member while you are away.

Summer Break is fast approaching, so call today to set your dog up for their free interview day!*

*The complimentary interview days are by appointment only and must be completed at least 2 days prior to boarding.

Scottsdale’s Premier Doggy Day and Overnight Camp

(480)348-CAMP

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We are South of Shea Boulevard on Scottsdale Road between Cochise Road and Gold Dust on the West side of the street!

Keep your eyes open for the Camp Bow Wow Jeep driving around town! Feel free to stop us and ask questions and see what CBW goodies we may have!!!

Camp Bow Wow® is a premier doggy day care and overnight camp. Your pups reap the benefits of exercise and socialization while having lots of fun romping & playing with their canine friends. What this means is that you no longer have to leave your dog alone while you work or come home to chewed up furniture or holes in your new garden. Your pup will "Play all day and snooze the night away."®

Rest assured knowing your camper is well taken care of at all times whether you are gone for a day, over night or for an extended period of time. Your pet is a part of your family and we want them to be a part of ours too.

Lots of love and attention
Tons of Exercise
Socialization with other dogs & people
Safe, clean and fun
Camp Fire treats
Indoor/Outdoor play areas
Supervised play time
Cabins for naps & over night stays
Cozy cots with fleece blankets
Doggie Web Cam's
Peace of mind knowing your camper is well taken care of while you are away.

Safety is our first priority when pups are at play or camping overnight.

Campers must be at least 4 months old
Spayed or Neutered
(if over six months)
Current vaccinations to include Bordatella
(canine cough), Rabies and Distemper
must be healthy
flea/tick free (preventatives are strongly recommended)
dog friendly
generally love to play
Pass the socialization interview

To be accepted as a camper, your mom or dad completes a behavior questionnaire. You are introduced to two campers to see how well you interact with others.. If all goes well, you are welcome to stay at least 3 hours so we can continue to monitor your play patterns.

Please see our Camper Policies for more detailed information.

The Staff of Camp Bow Wow Scottsdale

We hope your dogs are just as ready to romp and run at camp as these two are!

Meet Zion (the black lab/pointer mix) and Tuxedo (the dalmation). We adopted Zion in November 2006 and Tux in June 2007. They are buckets of fun and you will be seeing them pretty much wherever Camp Bow Wow goes! Stop by and say hi!

Our Certified Camp Counselors spend all day at Day Camp, from early in the morning to late in the evening, watching over our campers. They are the ones who give out the special "Campfire" tasty treats each night before lights out, and tuck each camper into their own spacious, comfy and clean Camp Bow Wow® cabin. Where each cabin has a comfy bed to curl up on in a climate controlled atmosphere (sorry, no mint on the pillow). Campers from the same household can even stay together in the same cabin. They run the camp web cam monitoring and professional security systems that make sure all our Campers are happy and safe! They are the ones who serve our Campers every day, and take care of those special requests for your Camper, from medicines, extra treats, or special care for older pups and other requests.

Love Dogs? Want to work at a Camp Bow Wow^®?

Fill out an application, and fax or email it in.

>> Here's a .pdf application that you can fill out and print.
It requires that you have at least the free Adobe Acrobat reader. You can print it and fax it to us. If you have the actual Adobe Acrobat Program on your computer you'll be able to fill it out, save a copy and e-mail it.

>> Here's an application in a Word .doc file.
You'll have to have MS Word to use this file, which you can fill it out and save a copy, plus e-mail it as well.

Some Important Information from Camp Bow Wow

Help Your Dog Beat the Heat
Everyone knows it is too hot these days to keep your dog in the car while you run errands. There are other important steps to take to keep your dog safe from extreme heat this summer. Giving your dog a "summer cut" might sound like a good idea, but consider this information first. Your dog's skin has never been exposed to direct sunlight and will burn quickly and badly with only a little exposure. The fur acts as a sun block and keeps the skin healthy. There is evidence that fur insulates the dog from the heat just as it does the cold, kind of like a thermos. Shaving a dog that is used to a heavier coat will throw off the body temperature regulators, which means your dog may not take much-needed breaks from activity and sun like he usually would. Your dog can overwork itself and risk serious heat-related illness. When walking your dog, remember the ground may be quite a bit hotter than usual. You may not feel it through your footwear, but your dog's pads come in direct contact with that ground. Ouch! Your dog may refuse to walk or try lifting one paw up at a time. Most dogs' pads are pretty rugged and not all outdoor surfaces will get too hot for your dog. But remember your dog won't tell you its too hot in English. Most importantly, just like people, dogs can suffer from heat stroke and/or heat exhaustion. Here are some of the warning signs:

	Excessive panting or difficulty breathing
	Body temperature of 104 degrees or more
	Bloody diarrhea or vomit
	Salivation
	Depression, stupor (acting drunk), seizures or coma
	Collapse

As you can see, this is not something to take lightly! Drastic conditions can even be fatal to your dog. The precautions to avoid heat stroke and heat exhaustion are the same for both human and canine: keep cool and drink plenty of water. If your dog shows the signs above, take these steps immediately:

	Get the dog out of direct heat
	Place cool, water-soaked towels on the head, neck, feet, chest & abdomen
	Turn on a fan and point it in the dog's direction
	Take the dog to the nearest veterinarian immediately

Other actions that can help:

	Spray the dog down with cool water from a hose (ensure the hose is not hot if it has been sitting in the sun and also ensure it isn't icy cold as this could send the dog into shock)
	Apply a small amount of alcohol to the dog's pads which evaporates and cools the dog

For extra protection, consider having instant-cold packs on hand. Cold packs and ice, like icy cold water, should never be applied directly to the dog as getting too cold too fast can cause shock in a dog suffering form heat-related illness – place a damp towel between the dog and an ice pack. Additionally, try to keep your freezer's ice container full – some dogs like to chew on ice which will help keep them happy and healthy during hot summer weather. Brachycephalic dogs (dogs with short snouts) such as Bull Dogs, Lhasa Apsos, Shi Tzus, Pekinese, Boston Terriers, etc., are most susceptible to problems in hot weather. Keep in mind that a dog that has previously suffered heat stroke is more susceptible in the future.