Portland Team

From the individualized care our canine-loving staff provides to playtime with other four-legged friends, your dog has never had this much fun! Our team understands the key elements to a happy pup and we find great joy in incorporating them into our daily activities. We believe every single one of our Campers deserves premier treatment, which is why you'll receive all of the great benefits of Camp at one upfront cost.

Taylor Camp Scout / Social Media / Website / Events Years With Camp Bow Wow: 4 See Full Bio

Taylor Years With Camp Bow Wow: 4 Camp Scout / Social Media / Website / Events
About Me

Background: "Before camp, I worked in retail and merchandising and volunteered at an animal shelter"

More About Me: Originally Massachusetts, I moved to Portland in 2017 and started working here soon after. I love the ocean, Harry Potter, pizza, fun socks, and anything dog-related!

What I love most about my job: "I love everything about my job! At camp, I love getting to know new camper and seeing old favorites. At the front desk, I love hearing what's new with the parents. I love creating new posts for our social media pages. I think it's great that I get to learn something new every day!"

My Pets: "I have an old bichon poodle named Max."
Jenna Shift Leader Years With Camp Bow Wow: 1 See Full Bio

Jenna Years With Camp Bow Wow: 1 Shift Leader
About Me

Background: "Before working with dogs, I served for 8 years at my family’s diner, Guidi’s! However, dogs have always been my absolute passion since I could walk!"

Fun Facts: "I personally have my own little pack of my own! I have 3 dogs, previously 4 who are my absolute world. Although they are family dogs, I plan on rescuing many more of my own!"

What I love most about my job: "The dogs. Point blank. Every single one. They are all so sweet and I love learning about different breeds and their behavior."

My Pets: "My current furbabies are Zoey, Abbi, and Beans! I had one more named Brandi that passed in 2018. All four are Dachshunds!"
Stephanie Manager Years With Camp Bow Wow: 9 See Full Bio

Stephanie Years With Camp Bow Wow: 9 Manager
About Me

Background: "B.S. in Zoology from the University of Maine. I have previous experience working with wild and exotic animals at a wildlife sanctuary here in Maine. I also spent some time working at a local animal shelter, where my love of dogs grew even more."

More About Me: "When I'm not at Camp, I enjoy photography, sewing, and exploring our beautiful state with my pack."

What I love most about my job: "I love getting to know all the wonderful dogs and making lasting connections with them."

My pets: "4 rescue dogs, 3 rescue cats, and 2 turtles"
Gary & Jill Owners Years Owned: 14 See Full Bio

Gary & Jill Years Owned: 14 Owners
About Us

Gary and Jill are dog lovers through and through. With five dogs of their own, their life is lived around their dogs, their kids, and other people's dogs. They know every dog at Camp inside and out, what they eat, who their friends are, and love each and every dog like their own family.

What we love most about our job: "Seeing the smiling faces of our dogs that are so excited to come to Camp. Knowing that we make a difference in so many dog's lives with our outreach to foster dogs in need."

Our Pets: "We have four dogs. We just can't seem to get enough!"
Lauren Shift Leader Years With Camp Bow Wow: 1 See Full Bio

Lauren Years With Camp Bow Wow: 1 Shift Leader
About Me

Background: "I was a dog-walker from June 2019 to January 2020. One of my former clients introduced me to Camp Bow Wow, and I immediately loved the atmosphere of it! So I joined the team in January, and I’ve never been happier!"

Additional Skills/Qualifications: "I was a certified nursing assistant at Maine Medical Center from July 2015 to May 2020."

Fun Facts: "I also make and sell custom name tags for the campers!"

What I love most about my job: "THE DOGS!!!! :)"

My Pets: "I have one dog named Izzo that attends camp with me; she’s a yellow lab/german shepherd mix. I also have two cats named Tony and Bane."
Heather Manager Years With Camp Bow Wow: 7 See Full Bio

Heather Years With Camp Bow Wow: 7 Manager
About Me

Background: "Before CBW I had only personal animal care experience!"

Additional Skills: "I know ASL."

What I love most about my job: "THE DOGS!"

My Pets: "I currently have one dog named Eva"
Sam Camp Coordinator Years With Camp Bow Wow: 2 See Full Bio

Sam Years With Camp Bow Wow: 2 Camp Coordinator
About Me

Background: "Veterinary internship and having my own animal"

Fun Facts: "In the process of applying to vet school!"

What I love most about my job: "Is seeing dogs come out of their shell once they start coming for a while"

My Pets: "Ruby and Kasey are my dogs. Ella and Stella are my cats."