At Pittsburgh East We Love Our Campers

December 2022 Camper of the Month

We are excited to announce that Miss. Penny is the camper of the month for December 2022! Penny is a 1 year old mini Australian Shepherd who is the sweetest little girl. She is so calm and loves attention from her favorite camp counselors when she’s here. Penny has been coming to camp for about 6 months now and has made such tremendous progress during her time here. She has become so much more social and playful with the pups and has an absolute blast during her days here. Penny even has a best aussie friend, Kobe, whom she loves to romp with all day long! We love Penny so much and could not be happier that she is a part of our Camp Bow Wow family!

September 2022 Camper of the Month

We are beyond excited to announce that Bentley is our camper of the month for September 2022! Bentley is a one year old Miniature Pinscher who has stolen our hearts. When Bentley first started coming to camp, he was a bit nervous of us humans. Now, he climbs in our laps eager for love and attention from our camp counselors! Bentley has become so comfortable here and gets so excited to run right in to the yard every morning. We love to see the progress our campers make here and Bentley is the perfect example of it. We just can’t get enough of his adorable face. We love little Bentley like our own and are so thankful he is a part of our Camp Bow Wow family!

August 2022 Camper of the Month

We are beyond excited to announce that Axel is our camper of the month for August 2022! Axel is a 10 month old Golden Retriever who has the cutest face we ever did see. When Axel first starting coming as a small pup, he was shy and nervous of the other dogs. Fast forward a few months and he has now grown into the most playful, happy boy in the play yard! He has made numerous furry friends and plays nonstop from the minute he gets to camp to the minute he goes home. He has endless energy and it feeds off to our other dogs, making the yard one big pit of fun! Axel is not only extremely loving and sweet towards other dogs, but he loves to sit on the bridge and give attention and kisses to our counselors as well. We adore Axel and are grateful he is a part of our Camp Bow Wow pack!

July 2022 Camper of the Month

We are beyond excited to announce that little Kodie is our camper of the month for July 2022! Kodie is a 1.5 year old Chihuahua and Miniature Pinscher mix! She is one of our smallest teacup dogs, weighing in at 6.6 pounds. She looks so little compared to our other teacup dogs that are an average of 10-15 pounds. Even though she is little, Kodie doesn’t let her size stop her from making as many friends as possible during her time here. She has become best friends with Hope, a mini dachshund! Our counselors smile watching the two of them romping together all day long. Kodie is so sweet though and any time our staff sits on the bridge to give the teacup dogs some cuddles, she is the first one over looking for attention! Kodie is such a great pup for our teacup yard and we are so thankful she is a part of our Camp Bow Wow pack!

June 2022 Camper of the Month

We are excited to announce that Emma is our camper of the month for June 2022! She is a 4 year old German shepherd mix who is the biggest sweetheart. For her larger size, Emma sure is intimidating –but the minute you meet her you can’t help but fall in love with her sweet, gentle personality. Emma has been with us for a few years now, and has made so many new friends within that time. Her very best friend would have to be Drago, another spunky German shepherd who romps and wrestles with her from the time they get here to the time they leave.

Emma has become attached to our staff as well and always makes sure to give us lots of puppy hugs while she’s here for daycare! Emma has the most beautiful brindle coat and it always shines in the sun! We adore Emma and we cannot be happier that she is a part of our Camp Bow Wow family!

June 2022 Camper of the Month

We are excited to announce that Emma is our camper of the month for June 2022! She is a 4 year old German shepherd mix who is the biggest sweetheart. For her larger size, Emma sure is intimidating –but the minute you meet her you can’t help but fall in love with her sweet, gentle personality. Emma has been with us for a few years now, and has made so many new friends within that time. Her very best friend would have to be Drago, another spunky German shepherd who romps and wrestles with her from the time they get here to the time they leave. Emma has become attached to our staff as well and always makes sure to give us lots of puppy hugs while she’s here for daycare! Emma has the most beautiful brindle coat and it always shines in the sun! We adore Emma and we cannot be happier that she is a part of our Camp Bow Wow family!

June 2022 Counselor of the Month

We are excited to say that Tracey Hawk is our Employee for the month of June. Tracey is the keystone of our North Hills camp. She is always helping others, training new staff and going above and beyond, all with a smile on her face. Our clients love Tracey. They are always reaching out to her with funny stories, pictures, and videos. If a dog needs a little extra TLC, Tracey is right there to be sure the dog gets whatever is needed. If she sees a dog is not eating, she will hand feed the dog. Our staff call her the dog whisperer since there are dogs that will do things for Tracey that no one else can get them to do.

May 2022 Camper of the Month

We are excited to announce that Rudy is our camper of the month for May 2022! He is an 8 month old Vizsla who has quite the spunky personality. When Rudy first joined us on his interview day, he was extremely nervous and uneasy. He stood in the corner most of the day, taking it all in. Fast forward just one short month and Rudy has the absolute time of his life at camp. Rudy runs in the door and practically breaks down the gate, excited to see his furry friends. Of all the pups here, Rudy’s very best friend would have to be Quill, the Coonhound! They are the same size and make playing all day long look easy. Rudy never fails to put a smile on our face and we are so thankful he joined our Camp Bow Wow pack!

April 2022 Counselor of the Month

We are excited to announce that Javacia Rowe is April's Camp Counselor of the month! Jay started working at our Pittsburgh North location a few months ago and has nothing but impressed up since! She is an all-around hard worker. She helps where needed, for example when a newer employee doesn’t know a dog she helps, or when someone is unsure of a task she does not hesitate to show them. She is always asking good solid questions about the dogs or camp procedures. Jay has made many close connections with our campers, but Harley is by far her favorite and we think Harley feels the same way about Jay! Some of her other favorite dogs include Steel, Falcon, Otto, and Kit Kat! Jay does not have any dogs of her own, but she does have 2 cats at home named Catsanova and Nadia. Jay's favorite thing about working at Camp is how much time we spend with the dogs, she says she learns something new here every day, and she really likes her fellow staff members! Before she came to Camp she worked as a vet and served our country for 16 years in the Army reserve. Jay truly loves Camp and all of our campers, and we are so lucky to have her in our Bow Wow family! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to us and the pups!

April 2022 Camper of the Month

We are excited to announce that Groot is our camper of the month for April 2022! He is a two-year-old flat coated retriever who has a birthday on the 1 st of this month! We sure hope that Groot spends his special day with us! He is such a well-mannered dog and plays so well in the play area. He is one of those dogs that has the most perfect personality where he can play with any dog, big or small, shy or outgoing. One special thing about Groot is that he is always on the go, and never wants to take a break. From the minute he steps paw in the door to the minute the doorbell rings for him to go home, he is playing from start to finish. When he is let out of the gate at the end of the day, he jumps back on the fence begging for just 5 more minutes of play time. Groot’s happy go lucky personality never fails to put a smile on our faces. Thanks for being such a cool pup Groot, you make the perfect fit for our furry pack!

March 2022 Counselor of the Month

We are so excited to announce that Mike Shaffer has been awarded the Camp Counselor of the Month for March! Mike has worked at our East location for 2 years and our camp has gone nowhere but up ever since. He has never called off a shift and always does what is expected of him. He goes above and beyond before his shift is over, and always comes into work with a clear and open mind. Mike has a bond with the campers like no other, and being around so many dogs that love him so much is the reason why he has such a passion for this job. One of our campers, Lila, is so attached to Mike that her owner said that if she ever had to give her away, Mike would be the one who got her. It's so amazing to see the relationships he builds with dogs and how attached they have gotten to him. That is the type of bond we want our counselors to have with our campers. Mike has a pup of his own, Molly, a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix who is attached to him at the hip. Some interesting things about Mike is that outside of work not only does he make his own music, he also installs swimming pools! Mike truly has put such a positive influence on our camp and we couldn't be more thankful that we have him as a part of our Camp Bow Wow family.

March 2022 Camper of the Month

Ellie is a 5-month-old Labrador retriever puppy who has stolen all of our hearts! Ellie joined us about a month ago and camp is her most favorite place in the whole world! She makes counseling the small yard so much more entertaining listening to her growls and play tactics while she’s in the yard. It’s impossible to not smile when you’re around little Ellie, she just has that effect on you. She has the cutest little face that makes your heart melt! Ellie also just began our level 1 puppy classes and we can’t wait to see her learn and grow during her time here! She absolutely loves any dog and all dogs that give her attention, but her very best friend would have to be Opal, the bulldog who she romps with all day long. Ellie has made our staff smile every day since she started coming and we cannot wait to watch her grow up. We could not be happier to have her as a part of our pack!

February 2022 Counselor of the Month

Kim is a cornerstone of our Highland Park location. Her devotion and dedication are second to none. Her ability to connect to both our clients and campers alike is remarkable. Her passion is shown through her care and attentiveness to all of our campers. Our campers know her by name and abound with delight when they know she'll be in! She is the loving mom to her pets Penny, Ninnie and Nellie. An exceptional trainer, Kim has helped create an environment of understanding and goes out of her way to help her clients with their needs. Kim’s goal is to become an evaluator for the AKC Star Puppy and K-9 Good Citizen programs. Kim has enjoyed working with and helping dogs. Prior to working at Camp Bow Wow, she rescued dogs off the streets while living in Arizona. A brilliant mother, outstanding trainer, and supportive colleague; her professional and unwavering spirit has helped Highland Park become the success it is today!

January 2022 Camper of the Month

Kimber is a one-year-old Siberian husky with endless energy. Kimber joined us just one short month ago and has become a 2 day per week member ever since. The minute she walks in the door, she practically knocks over the staff with pure excitement to get back to the play area to see all of her friends! She definitely had no trouble making friends and even brings our shy dogs out of their comfort zone to come and join in on the fun she creates. We love when our campers bring out the best in each other, and Kimber is our one dog who keeps the fun going from the minute she comes to the minute she leaves! When it’s time to go home, she stands by the gate, hoping she can have just a few more minutes with friends beforehand! Kimber is such a sweet thing and we could not be happier to have her as a part of our Camp Bow Wow family!

January 2022 Camper of the Month

Bolt is a two going on 3-year-old Pitbull mix with Labrador retriever and Chow Chow in him! He is such a handsome boy, and loves to show off his puppy dog eyes to any counselor he sees to get some love and attention. Bolt joined us at camp just over 2 months ago, and has become such a popular pup in the large play area! He has made so many friends, but his very best friend is definitely Drago, a German shepherd. They both love to run outside and chase each other around the bridge, hardly taking a breath! When Bolt first started coming to camp, he was on the shyer side but Drago and his other friends surely put that to an end! We love Bolt and are so thankful he has become a part of our Camp Bow Wow pack!

January 2022 Member of the Month

Simba is a one-year-old Labrador mix who has tons of energy. Simba joined us last February and has been a 2 day per week member ever since. He always makes sure to give our morning staff a loving hello when he gets here and NEVER wants to leave when it’s time to go home. When mom comes to pick Simba up, he will stand in the hallway and jump on the play yard gate, sad to be leaving all his friends. During his time here, Simba has become quite the popular pup of the large dog yard, and his very best furry friend is Mace, the Bernadoodle! They romp and play the day away together, and always make sure to nap in the same corner together at lunch time. Simba is one of our campers that never fails to brighten up our day. Our staff gets so excited to see him and he always jumps up to give each one a kiss hello and goodbye. Simba is the most darling boy and makes our Camp Bow Wow pack whole!

December 2021 Camper of the Month

Elle is a one-year-old Tree Walking Coonhound who never fails to put a smile on the face of any person she meets! She was rescued as a stray and then found a loving home with her new pup parents. Elle joined us a little less than a month ago but has fallen in love with camp. On her interview day, she was very nervous of the other pups and wasn’t sure of what to think. Fast forward a few weeks later, Elle can hardly wait for the staff to take off her leash and put her back in the play area! Elle has made lots of new furry friends here, including her fellow Coonhound look-alike, Conner! She likes to do zoomies and zig zags around the yard, while other pups follow in excitement! We love that Elle’s life had a positive turn around, and are so grateful that she put her trust in us after the rough times she has had. Elle is the perfect addition the pack and we are so thankful to have her has a part of our Camp Bow Wow family!

December 2021 Counselor of the Month

Amanda is an absolute excellent camp counselor! She has 3 dogs of her own, including two Cane Corsos and an Australian Shepherd. Dogs are not only her first love, but a huge passion of hers. She is currently pursuing a dog training certificate and is working on her masters in dog training! Within the next year, Amanda will soon be another addition to our training program here at camp. She also does a multitude of different events and shows with her two corsos, Ebony and Vixen, who have won quite a few titles in their time! Amanda is one of our most driven employees, and just recently got promoted to shift supervisor! She is amazing with behavior modification, and is so good with helping each and every dog to get comfortable here at camp. She is so devoted to her job and gives the dogs her utmost trust and patience. We couldn't ask for much more than Amanda, as she already has everything we could ask for and more!

December 2021 Member of the Month

Zoey is a soon to be one year old Australian Shepherd/Poodle mix who is the sweetest thing. Zoey joined us back in August and within a month she had become a 3 day per week member with enrichment sessions! Zoey has the most beautiful whitish blue eyes! They are so unique and she’s the first dog we’ve had with eyes that piercing! When Zoey first joined us, she was extremely shy and timid. She was very unsure of her surroundings and did not know how to feel about the other pups. Fast forward to now, she is so happy to be around our staff and loves getting cuddles/pets during her snuggle times! She even has warmed up to the other dogs, and willingly goes in the yard to play! We love to see when a shy dog warms up and ends up learning to love camp. Our staff strives to see when dogs break out of their shell and it is the most honoring feeling. So, thank you, Zoey, for trusting us here at East! Zoey is the perfect addition to the pack and we are so thankful to have here as a part of our Camp Bow Wow family!

November 2021 Camper of the Month

Finn is an Australian Shepherd who has a blast every time he is here for daycare! Finn first caught our attention on his interview day by his beautiful coloring. He has a brown and white dapple look to him and it makes him stand out in the play yard! Not only did he catch our eye by his unique looks, but Finn also has a very different personality than most pups. He is so well-rounded, playing so well with every dog, loving on every counselor, but also taking time to himself to snooze for his mid-day nap. Finn has made many friends during his time here, but he loves his fellow Australian Shepherd friend, Mocha! They play the day away and we love seeing how much fun they have together! Finn is by far one of the easiest going pups we have and we could not be happier to have him as a member of the pack!

November 2021 Counselor of the Month

Catey is a delight to have at camp. She hopes to one day have a German Shepherd of her own, in the meantime, she acts as the cool aunt to all the dogs at camp. She even bakes special cookies for the campers. If you’re dog comes to the Southwest Camp (Greentree), Catey most likely has told you something fun your dog did at camp that day. Catey truly appreciates her co-workers, but mostly she loves that the customers trust us with the beautiful furry souls. She spends her day making sure these dogs love coming to camp as much as she loves having them at camp. Catey has too many favorite campers to list. Included in her goals are to own a Dog Cafe and become a Dog Trainer.

October 2021 Member of the Month

Drago is a 10-month-old German shepherd who has quite the crazy personality! Drago became a 3 day per week member just last month and already has made a loving relationship with not only our staff but also with lots of our pups! Drago absolutely adores Mace, a Bernadoodle who is also a member! They play all day long, only taking a break when its lunch time! A main character trait of his breed is where they have a voice of their own! Drago is quite boisterous and his little play growls never fail to put a smile on our camp counselors faces! When Drago does get tired out, he always makes sure to take a quick snooze in the corner of the play area where he can still see all of his friends romping around. It isn’t long though as Drago doesn’t like to miss out on all the fun! Drago is such a well behaved, sweet boy and we are so thankful he is a part of our Camp Bow Wow pack!

September 2021 Camper of the Month

Snowy is a 10-month-old Samoyed who has tons of energy! Snowy has been an occasional boarding camper for a few months now, but she just could not get enough of the camp atmosphere so she became a 4 day a week member! She is so well behaved, and even does our play and trains during daycare and we can see how much she loves to work for the reward! Snowy has made plenty of friends here, but her closest friend would have to be her twin Samoyed pal, Ragnar! All our staff sees in the large dog yard is what looks like two giant cotton balls rolling and romping all over the play yard all day long! She has always been one of our constants on the go pups, always looking for a friend to play with, even if they’re trying to nap! Snowy never fails to bring a smile to our faces, and we cannot be happier to have her as a member of our Camp Bow Wow pack!

August 2021 Camper of the Month

Jerry is a 1-year-old Black Labrador retriever who absolutely loves camp. On his interview day he immediately jumped into our puppy pool, plopping right in to cool down. He absolutely loves water, and every time a counselor sprays the hose or the pool is open, Jerry is a happy guy! Jerry joined us here at camp about a month ago, and has made so many furry friends within that short time. His best friend would have to be Xena, the German shepherd. They both love splashing in the water and chasing each other around the play bridge! Not only is Jerry social with all the pups, but he is so loving and affectionate with our counselors as well. He’ll climb on the bridge to give us a quick smooch before he’s off to find a new friend to play with! Jerry is such a perfect addition to our pack and we are so grateful to have him as a part of our Camp Bow Wow family!

July 2021 Camper of the Month

Ripp is our new camper of the month for July 2021! Ripp is a 1-year-old Pitbull mix who cannot get enough of camp! Being here most days of the week, he has made himself right at home in the large dog yard. When Ripp first arrives in the morning, he zooms in the yard as if he hasn’t seen all of his furry friends in years! He has made so many friends during his time here, but Ripp always seeks out our new interview dogs each day, trying to add them into the fun. Now that its summertime and our pup pools are out, you know where to find Ripp. He jumps in and out of the pool all day long, definitely not scared to get his paws wet! It makes us so happy to see Ripp have such a blast every day at camp and we are so thankful he is a part of our pack!Chief is an almost 2-year-old red lab who stole the hearts of everyone at camp with his first visit back in August of last year. This big guy is not only known for that handsome smile, but also for his mellow and loving personality. Chief is happy just to get butt sc

June 2021 Camper of the Month

Mia is our camper of the month for June 2021. Mia is a 7-month-old German shepherd who has quite the personality! Her sassy and spunky demeanor has helped her to make lots of friends during her time here! When Mia first came to camp, she started in our small yard where she was very shy and nervous of the other pups. It’s amazing to see how she has grown into such an outgoing, happy camper here. Mia has made lots of furry friends, but her favorite would definitely be Finn, the Catahoula Leopard dog who never fails to bring out Mia’s fun-loving nature! Our counselors always love when Mia first comes into the play area, she’ll jump up and give them a big “bear hug” to say hello! She is just so sweet and loving to both the pups and employees here at Camp! We are so grateful to have Mia as a part of our Camp Bow Wow family!

May 2021 Camper of the Month

Denver is our new member of the month for May 2021. Denver is a one-year-old Siberian husky who quite the charming personality. Denver joined us here at Pittsburgh East a little over 4 months ago and has been a two day a week member ever since! He is full of energy and is so eager to make as many furry friends as possible every time he is here. Although he loves to play, Denver is such a loving boy and always makes sure to stop and get plenty of love and attention from the camp counselors while he’s in the play yard! He always does this funny hop towards our staff to nudge their hand to pet him and we always get such a kick out of it! Denver has tons of furry friends here at camp, but his favorite would have to be our other Siberian husky, Rokee. They wrestle and run inside and outside all day long together! It’s hard to not to smile when you walk past the yard and see Denver in there doing his hilarious play tactics with his friends! We just adore Denver and his happy go lucky personality and he