Camp Bow Wow® - McHenry

Welcome to Camp Bow WowMcHenry, IL

Are you ready for a

Dog Gone Good Time?

Are you looking for a great, safe, and fun environment for your dogs while you're away? Camp Bow Wow offers supervised dog day care and upscale boarding making the word "kennel" obsolete. Call now to schedule your FREE interview day for your dog.

What's different about Camp Bow Wow?

It's all included, all the time:

All day play for all day campers and overnight campers
Large play areas with indoor and outdoor access
Three play groups at all times to fit each dog's size, temperament and energy level
8700 SF climate-controlled, secure facility
Live web cams so you can watch your best friend's activities online
Large, full height, private sleeping areas (cabins). No stacking, crating or outdoor kennels
In-cabin dining
Comfy cot and plush blanket
Campfire treats at bedtime

Day Camp (Doggy Day Care)

Has Your Dog Eaten Your Couch Yet?

Has this ever happened to you? Or have you lost your favorite pair of sandals to one of your pups? This is our dog Hooch. Yes, he ate the whole couch... and I would say that he looks pretty proud of himself!

Save Your Couch! Bring your dog to Camp Bow Wow for a day at camp! Early drop off and late pick up allow you to focus on your daily routine while your dog plays with our Certified Camp Counselors and his favorite canine friends. We'll find the play group that best fits your dog's personality. You'll find the schedule that best suits your dog's needs - a few days a week, a few days a month, or just as needed. One thing is for sure, at the end of the day, each dog goes home tired and happy. That's good for him, and good for you, too!

Overnight Camp (Boarding)

Vacation? Business Trip? Allergic house guests?

Bring your dog to Camp Bow Wow for an overnight stay! Overnight campers stay busy with camp activities during the day and go to their cabins only at meal time and bedtime. Siblings can share an oversized cabin to make it more like home. Evening "campfire" treats and soothing music at bedtime are always included in your dog's stay. All-day play, private cabins and plenty of canine and human contact help your pup sleep soundly at Camp Bow Wow while you are away.

Getting Started - Pre-Stay Interview and Registration

Like any Camp, we do have some rules for all Day Campers and Boarders

Age must be four months or older
Must be spayed or neutered if age is six months or older
Current on all vaccinations (rabies, distemper, bordetella)
Generally be in good health
Pass the Pre-Stay Interview

Pre-Stay Interview

We like to meet all our new campers on an individual basis to make sure that Camp Bow Wow is right for them. Dogs must be friendly to people and other dogs. The interview allows us to see how your dog interacts with other dogs, and how he or she deals with people when you are not present. Interviews are by appointment only, Monday through Saturday.

Registration

On the day of your scheduled Interview, please make sure you bring the following:

A veterinarian's verification that your dog is current on his vaccinations for rabies, distemper and bordetella. We cannot interview a dog without this verification.
Name, address and phone numbers of an emergency contact
A quick-release collar and name tag
Your dog!

We will need a Camper Application on file for each of your dogs. You are welcome to fill out the application here at the Camp on the morning of the interview, or if you would like to do it in advance, click on the link above, print the application, fill it out and bring it with you. That will save a few minutes on the morning of the Interview. Once your dog is registered and passes his Interview, you can make reservations for day care and overnight stays online or by phone.

The Staff of Camp Bow Wow McHenry, IL

These guys 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, special diets, extra treats, or special care for older pups.