Our Team
We are so happy to be a part of the Delaware - North community and have gotten to know many wonderful pets (and their parents!) since we opened. Our whole staff would like to thank all our customers for letting us have, as we say, a 'Dog Gone Good' Time!
We think we are the best Camp Counselors your pup could have! Everyone on staff is a SERIOUS dog lover, with practical training in dog behavior certifications in pet first aid and dog CPR. All of us are eager to meet and greet you and your best canine buddy. Collectively we have many years of experience with dogs, and we promise to take the best possible care of your furry friends.
We spend all day at Day Camp, from early in the morning to late in the evening, watching over your Campers. We are the ones who tuck each Camper into their own spacious, comfy and clean Cabin every night.
We pride ourselves on getting to know your pup’s name, who their friends are, and just where they like to be scratched. We will take special care of your furry kids and make sure they have a PAW-some time at Camp. We look forward to meeting you and your furry friends!
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Laurie & John Years Open: 9 OwnerAbout Us
Laurie has been a dog lover since birth. John started out with cats, but came to love all pets when he decided that was a requirement for life with Laurie.
Laurie grew up with sporting dogs in Washington State. Her BA in Chemical Engineering took her to DuPont in NC where she found John. They and their dogs moved to several states before settling back in DE in 1993. She earned an MBA from Drexel in 2004. Like many people in corporations, she lost her job in December 2008. It was a very tough time, but they invested all most all they had in starting in-home services in May 2009 then Camp in November of that year.
They have a daughter, Denise, and her husband, Jeff, in NC and a son/nephew, Aaron (families are complicated), and his wife, Tiffany, in Seattle and three 'perfect' grandchildren.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Seeing the staff learn and grow and the happy owners. We love the dogs like crazy, but making the people happy is more challenging and very satisfying.
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Chris Dog Trainer -
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Andrea Years With Camp Bow Wow: 3 In-Home Certified CaregiverMy pets: Archie a 13 year old Scottish Terrier. Have had other dogs and cats.Other: A senior at Arizona State University online studying graphic design with a focus in web development. -
Beverly Years With Camp Bow Wow: 1 In-Home Certified CaregiverMy pets: Three dogs that are the loves of my life.Pet Related Experience: Volunteered for rescue groups
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Diane Years With Camp Bow Wow: 7 In-Home Certified CaregiverMy pets: two birds: Joey (an African Grey) and Cuerva (a Sun Conure)Pet Related Experience: Animal rescues and welfare for 26 years
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Joyce Years With Camp Bow Wow: 4 In-Home Certified CaregiverMy pets: JayCat, and George The Giant GoldfishPet Related Experience: Grew up on a farm, and has experience around horses, pigs, chickens, cows, goats, rabbits, and more.
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Julia Years With Camp Bow Wow: 2 In-Home Certified Caregiver
My pets: Flower a 7-year old Chihuahua and many more before her.
Other: Volunteered at Carousel Farms
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Nicole Years With Camp Bow Wow: 6 In-Home Certified CaregiverMy pets: Angel a Senior teacup Chihuahua and Bommerang a rescued Scarlet Macaw. Has owned horses dogs. cats, ferrets, bunnies, guinea pigs, snakes, turtles and hamsters and saltwater fish.Pet Related Experience:Fostered for DHA, owned/ran private horse boarding
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Sara Years With Camp Bow Wow: 2 In-Home Certified CaregiverMy pets: Stella, a sweet & shy smaller dogPet Related Experience: Morning Counselor at Camp Bow Wow
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Star Years With Camp Bow Wow: 2 In-Home Certified CaregiverMy pets: 5 dogs, 2 birds and 2 fish!Pet Related Experience: Grew up on a farm, worked at two vet offices, raised 2 service dogs for the blind, had Arabian horses, showed Himalayan cats, volunteered at a bunny rescue and dog rescue. Tried my hand at obedience work with a couple of Shelties. Lived with bunnies, guinea pigs (including a three legged one!), rats, hamsters and a variety of birds.
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Tina Years With Camp Bow Wow: 4 In-Home Certified CaregiverMy pets: Beans as 2-year old lab mix that LOVES going to Camp when Tina worksPet Related Experience: Team Lead at Camp Bow Wow
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Tracey Years With Camp Bow Wow: 4 In-Home Certified Caregiver
My pets: Two dogs: Chance and Treble; Five cats: Sampson, Charlie, Wish, Luna and Xena; Parrot named Jake and three turtles.
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Lauren Team Lead -
Mary Team Lead -
Monica Team Lead -
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Sarah Team Lead -
Tina Team Lead -
Molly Training Manager CPDT-KA Certified
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“Everyone is so friendly and they treat my dog as if he is their own pet.”
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“Staff members are like family to us.”
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“From watching the doggies on camera, they are all well socialized and just wanting to have fun with their buds.”
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“Every time we pull into the parking lot at Camp Bow Wow, my dogs are SO excited and happy to be there!”
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“Our dog loves his regular Home Buddies walks.”
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“I love the boarding.... I always feel when I walk out your door. Summer is in excellent care.”
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“Jasper always wants to play ball most nights but not when he has spent the day at camp.”
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“I love that when I tell Lucy she is going to camp for the day she sits at the top of the stairs and waits until it is time to leave.”
