Dog Day Care in Hackensack

Bergen County’s Structured, Certified Daycare for Working Dog Parents

Camp Bow Wow brings structured, professionally staffed dog day care to Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding Bergen County area. Our Elmwood Park facility features large, climate-controlled indoor and outdoor play yards where dogs run, socialize, and rest under trained supervision every day. With more than 220 Camp Bow Wow locations across North America and over two decades in pet care, we bring a level of accountability that home sitters and small-scale kennels can’t match.

Hackensack is a genuinely dog-friendly community. Between Staib Park, the Riverwalk, and an active network of local pet owners, dogs here lead full lives. When the workday keeps you away, we help keep your pup’s day just as full.

Ready to give your dog a great day? Call us at (877) 700-2275 to schedule a free Camper Interview and claim your pup’s first day of dog day care in Hackensack at no charge.

What a Day at Camp Actually Looks Like

Every new dog starts with a Camper Interview, a one-on-one session where our team assesses temperament, play style, and comfort level before your pup joins a group. After the interview, you’ll get a brief report from our Camp Counselors with notes on how your dog settled in. It’s the detail working pet parents appreciate most.

From there, the CampLife experience begins. Dogs are grouped by size, temperament, and energy level so every interaction feels natural rather than overwhelming. Certified Camp Counselors® stay active on the floor throughout the day, offering gentle redirection when play gets too rough and scheduling rest breaks to keep energy balanced. Overstimulation is a real concern in group settings, and those breaks can make a meaningful difference.

Enrichment Activities

Our Elmwood Park location offers enrichment activities to keep Campers engaged and happy throughout the day. Examples of what’s available include:

• Treat puzzles and hide-and-seek games
• Ball pits and active play rotations
• Cuddle time and one-on-one attention from Camp Counselors

Puppies four months and older are welcome. Dogs staying overnight join the daycare program during the day and retire to their own private Cabins at night, each stocked with a nightly treat, a cozy cot, and a fleece blanket.

Safety Standards at Our Hackensack-Area Facility

Every Certified Camp Counselors® team member holds certification in dog behavior, pet CPR, and first aid. That’s not a checkbox. It means someone trained to recognize early stress signals and respond to health concerns is present throughout the day. At check-in, each dog receives a Snout-to-Tail Assessment so we can catch potential issues before they reach the play yard.

Health requirements keep the whole group safe. All Campers must be current on Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations and spayed or neutered by seven months of age. These requirements align with what Bergen County veterinarians recommend for dogs that frequent communal spaces. The facility is cleaned and sanitized daily using pet-safe products, covering play yards, Cabins, water bowls, and toys. Climate control runs year-round, and we maintain a consistent staff-to-dog ratio so supervision stays consistent when the yard gets busy.

What Sets Camp Bow Wow Apart

Pricing at Camp Bow Wow is all-inclusive. Medication administration, daycare during boarding stays, and everything in your dog’s Cabin come standard. No add-on fees, no surprises at checkout.

Our Live Camper Cams℠ let you check in on your pup from your phone or computer anytime during the day. The Camp app, available on iOS and Android, puts webcam access, reservation requests, and your dog’s Camper profile all in one place. For pet parents who drop off their dog and spend the morning wondering how they’re doing, that real-time visibility can make a real difference.

Current promotions for new and returning Camper families:

• Get Your First Day Free: New Campers receive their first day of dog day care at no charge
• Re-Fur a Friend: Refer a friend who becomes a paying customer and earn a free day of Camp
• First Responder Discount: 10% off single-day visits and overnight boarding for first responders (valid ID required)

Flexible daycare packages are also available for families who plan to visit regularly and want to save on consistent care.

Why Regular Dog Day Care Benefits Your Bergen County Pup

Dogs that attend daycare consistently often come home exercised, socialized, and ready to rest. That’s not marketing language. It’s what Bergen County pet parents who bring their dogs to our Elmwood Park location tell us: their dogs run to the door at drop-off and sleep soundly after pickup. Daily physical activity and peer interaction can support healthy behavioral development, especially for puppies building social confidence and younger dogs that can tip into destructive habits when they’re under-stimulated.

For Bergen County commuters and residents with full schedules, dog day care in Hackensack offers something practical: a reliable weekday routine your dog can count on, staffed by people who know your pup by name.

Schedule Your Dog’s Free Camper Interview Today

The first step is a free Camper Interview, where we get to know your dog and make sure Camp is the right fit. If it is, your pup’s first full day is on us. Camp Bow Wow serves Hackensack and the broader Bergen County area from our Elmwood Park facility.

Call us at (877) 700-2275 or use our online reservation system to get started. We’d love to meet your dog.