About Camp Bow Wow Midland Park
New: We have K9 Grass
We're proud to announce that we have K9 grass in all of our outdoor play areas!
The grass was recently installed and the dogs are really enjoying it, they have been spending a lot of time soaking up the sun in our brand new grass!
If you're wondering how we clean it, it's simple. We remove all solid waste, then we spray the area with water from the hose and once a day we spray generously with Ecolyzer, making sure to thoroughly clean each outdoor play area. And that's it! There is also a drainage system underneath so that all waste products are drained out and don't sit in the play areas.
The Camp
Whether your dog is staying for the day or for overnight, tell your best buddy to get ready for some fun.
- Climate controlled inside play areas We have several, so we can match your dog to a group that fits his or her size and energy.
- Rugged outside play areas where your dog will discover our agility equipment and paw pools.
- Camper cams give you a live action, high speed peek at your pup with only a few mouse clicks.
- Trained, caring camp counselors just like you may remember from your camp days; our counselors have a genuine love for our campers. They are trained in canine behavior, health, and first aid.
Say goodbye to those worries about sleeping away from home.
- Play all day, snooze the night away - with all the activity during the day, your dog will look forward to kicking up those paws for a good night's rest.
- Private cabin - each camper bunks in a roomy private cabin. Oversized cabins accommodate campers with siblings staying, too.
- Comfy cot - who could refuse a soft blanket on a cuddly cot. I'm feeling sleepy already.
- Campfire treat - a great way to end the day and start those sweet doggy dreams.
- Comforts of home - did you pack a backpack? Great! Your dog's favorite items from home will mean a lot while away.
Want to Come to Camp?
You are welcome to come for a tour any time we are open - no appointment needed. But please don't bring your dog! We need your dog's first visit be by appointment - the doggy interview.
We also need your dog to pass the doggy interview before we can make a reservation. Please be aware that we do run out of space for overnight boarding whenever the schools are closed (holidays, summer time, etc). If you need your dog to stay with us, please call us to make arrangements for your dog's interview.
The Interview
The interview requires about 30 minutes of your time, or longer if you've got more than one dog. We need your dog to stay with us for at least three hours. Your dog can be our guest as long as you like the day of the interview free of charge. Please plan to pick up your dog before we close for the day.
Interviews are done by appointment only. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday as early as 7am and as late as 3pm. During your interview, we will inspect your dog's vaccination records. It is not possible to complete the interview without vaccination records.
We are happy to show you where the dogs hang out while you are here for the interview.
Requirements
In order to come for the interview or for any visit, your dog must meet our requirements:
- Must be at least four months old
- Must be spayed or neutered if over six months old
- Must be up to date on Rabies and Distemper
- Last Bordetella vaccination no more than six months ago
- Must have some kind of flea and tick prevention
- Must be free of contagious disease
- Must pass the doggy interview
In order to comply with Camp Bow Wow Headquarters and for insurance purposes, we can not accept any dogs considered to be Pit Bulls.
Bordetella
The manufacturers of Bordetella vaccine indicate it should be renewed every 6 to 12 months depending on level of exposure. We require Bordetella vaccine to be renewed EVERY 6 MONTHS, regardless of it was injected or intranasal, regardless of your veterinarian's policy.
Your vet may remind you to get Bordetella updated annually. We regret we can not compromise our policy for any camper. Because of this, we need to know when your dog received Bordetella vaccine, not when it should be renewed.
Bordetella takes time to produce the immune response in your dog. Because of this, WE REQUIRE A WAITING PERIOD AFTER RECEIVING BORDETELLA VACCINE BEFORE COMING TO CAMP. We require a waiting period of three days for the intranasal administration and 10 days for the injectable administration.
Neuter/Spay
While we share the obvious concern about reproduction, this requirement has a lot more do to about keeping our campers on their best behavior. Dogs that are intact smell different than spayed or neutered dogs. This smell can not be detected by humans but is very obvious to other dogs. It brings out all the competative instincts of other dogs, which can be very dangerous in our open play environment.
While we understand you may not want to spay or neuter your dog, we do not accept dogs more than six months old who are not spayed or neutered.
Ready for the Next Step?
Give us a call to arrange your dog's interview!
Getting Ready for Overnight Boarding
We generally run out of space whenever the schools are closed, so please contact us well ahead of time if you need your pet to stay with us over holidays or in the summer.
If your dog's vaccinations have been updated, we need written proof. We highly recommend faxing us (201-444-4422) ahead of time or having your vet fax us ahead of time. If we do not have written proof ahead of time it can delay your pet's check-in or make it impossible.
Make sure your dog is in good health in order to check-in. We can accommodate certain health issues but check with us ahead of time to be sure.
Each camper gets a private cabin with a cot and a fleece blanket.
When packing for your dog's overnight boarding visit, please prepare:
- Food - Prepare each meal individually with your dog's name on each container.
- Bedding, Blanket, Toys - Items from will make your dog's private quarters familiar and comforting.
- Medications in the original container with your dog's name on the label.
Please leave your dog's bowls for food and water at home. We use ours which are clean for each meal.
Plan to check-in earlier enough to allow your dog some play time before bedtime at 7pm. We feed dinner at 4pm, so plan to arrive before if you want us to feed your dog dinner.
Our hours on Sundays and Holidays are limited so please plan appropriately if arriving or departing on such a day.
We are eager to answer any questions regarding your pet's stay with us so please contact us.
