Salt Lake City Team

April Years With Camp Bow Wow: 3 Owner

Skills and Experience

Background: I've had pets all of my life ranging from cats, dogs, fish, birds, rodents, and reptiles. I couldn't imagine my life without pets.

Additional Skills/Qualifications: I have a BA degree in Fashion Merchandising/Business. I also have various certificates in the study of animal health and welfare. Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Being with the dogs and caring for them. Nothing makes me happier than to know the dogs I care for are getting exactly what they need.

My pets: Fresa (Basenji mix), Blueberry (Pit Bull), and Blackberry (Pit Bull). They are known as "the berries" and love to take pictures!

Something fun about me: Pet apparel has been a passion of mine for over 11 years. Tailor-fitting garments for dogs is one of my specialties!

Ashlee Years With Camp Bow Wow: 4 Camp Counselor

Skills and Experience

Background: I've worked a little with horses before. I've owned dogs my whole life and I was also a nanny... kids are kinda like animals, right?

Additional Skills/Qualifications: I am also a people person! Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: I love the environment, the whole staff is great! I can bring my dogs and play with them. All of our clients are super friendly.

My pets: Sheldon (Dachshund)--A sweet little boy. Fey Lady (Pocket Pit Bull)--A spunky girl!

Something fun about me: I love to paint and hope to be a yoga teacher one day.

Ashlie Years with Camp Bow Wow: 1 Camp Counselor

Skills and Experience

Background: I worked at a doggy day care and grooming facility called Doodle Dog Daycare up in Nampa, Idaho.

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Seeing all of the regular pups, and seeing all of the different personalities.

Something fun about me: My dream job is to have a grooming salon in my basement so that I can work from home!

Aubrie Years With Camp Bow Wow: 1 Camp Counselor

Skills and Experience

Background: I have fostered dogs for rescue groups.

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Getting to work with dogs!

My pets: Winston (Lab mix) and Bennett (chihuahua mix)

Something fun about me: I used to have 17 dogs!

Baylee Years With Camp Bow Wow: 1 Camp Counselor

Skills and Experience

Background: I have had dogs all my life. I have also had 3 horses and 25 chickens when we lived on a ranch. We have had so many different breeds of dogs in my lifetime!

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: I love dogs and now I get to work with them! They are my favorite animal.

My pets: Bash and Daisy (Dachshunds)--The alpha and beta of my pack at 10 and 15 lbs! Abrambs (American Bulldog)--Weighs 104 lbs, but is the omega dog.

Something fun about me: I want to be a dog trainer and train service animals so I can help people with disabilities.

Breana Years With Camp Bow Wow: 2 Camp Counselor

Skills and Experience

Background: Dog-sitting the family dogs and taking care of my own dogs since I was 5.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: The different bonds you make when feeding the pups. Plus Anita, she's the best!

My pets: Zippy (Pomeranian/Corgi mix)--Zippy loves clothes and gets sad without them.

Something fun about me: I love hiking and camping. If I'm outside, I'm happy! No matter what the weather condition is.

Katelyn Years With Camp Bow Wow: 2 Camp Counselor

Skills and Experience

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Working with my pups! Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Being around so many dogs.

My pets: Zippy (Pomeranian/Corgi mix), Bruiser (Chiweenie), and Lulu (Tortoiseshell Tabby Cat)

Something fun about me: I love drawing, painting, reading, and listening to music.

Kylee Years With Camp Bow Wow: 2 Camp Counselor

Skills and Experience

Background: Lots of dog walking!

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: The people I work with and having fun with all of the cute pups!

My pets: Rue (Pit Bull)--she is a spoiled princess that does not take orders from anyone.

Something fun about me: I play softball. I also enjoy the arts, both looking at and creating them.

Rachel Years With Camp Bow Wow: 1 Camp Counselor

Skills and Experience

Background: Pure, natural, unadulterated talent.

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: I get paid to play with puppies all day!

My pets: Yin and Yang (Cats)-- One of them thinks he's a dog!

Something fun about me: I can play Guitar Hero with my feet... and other fantastic things!

Shelby Years With Camp Bow Wow: 1 Camp Counselor

Skills and Experience

Background: I have worked with many different kinds of animals in my life. Some include: horses, cows, chickens, donkeys, mules, cats, dogs, and many different kinds of fish and reptiles.

Additional Skills/Qualifications: I volunteered at the Humane Society for about 7 months during high school, and I took college animal science and vet tech classes during high school as well. Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: The dogs! I have learned so much about how they act, and how to handle them. I hope to take the experience I gain here and use it one day when I get to work for the ASPCA.

My pets: Piper and Midnight (Cats)-- Both are very energetic and love to play! Toust (Gecko)-- He loves to climb and play, and also loves to explore!

Something fun about me: I love music, video games, art, etc. Anything creative is something I like to do. I also want to work with the newer behavioral center that the ASPCA has opened. They train dogs to prepare them for adoption. I would be over the moon with joy if I could ever get a job there.

John Years With Camp Bow Wow: 4 Front Desk / Camp Counselor

Skills and Experience

Background: Took a class in high school about dog training. Also, working with my own pets.

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Meeting all the new/rare breeds of dogs that come to Camp!

My pets: Brooklyn (Ferret)--Loves solving puzzles. Sabre (Ferret)--Loves to sleep with his head in the food bowl.

Something fun about me: Through November and October I act at a local haunted house. Halloween is my favorite holiday!

Rachel Years With Camp Bow Wow: 3 Front Desk / Camp Counselor

Skills and Experience

Background: Worked as a Pet Care Specialist at other doggie daycares. I have always loved animals!

Additional Skills/Qualifications: I had some experience watching dogs of family and friends in my home. I also had many pets of my own, including 2 dogs, 5 cats, 10 gerbils, 6 rats, and a fish. Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Definitely working and playing with the dogs! I also love the way Camp Bow Wow goes the extra mile for the campers. They maintain a very high level of care and excellency.

My pets: Leroy (Border Collie/Terrier mix)--Loves going on walks and all the poodle and poodle mixes at Camp (especially the pretty ladies). Katy (Cat)--Loves playing fetch with hair ties.

Something fun about me: I have been a vegetarian for 12 years. I love all animals especially dogs, and can't imagine a life without my pets. They make my life full and happy. My dream for the future is to always work with and care for animals.

Tracy Years With Camp Bow Wow: 3 Front Desk / Camp Counselor

Skills and Experience

Background: I volunteer for C.A.W.S. and Salt Lake County Animal Services.

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Getting to know so many dogs and their personalities.

My pets: Charlie Brown (Pit Bull)--Comedian. Akebono (Chihuahua)--Thinks he's a tyrannosaurus rex!

Something fun about me: I am a rock climber/canyoneer.

Trish Years With Camp Bow Wow: 8 Manager

Skills and Experience

Background: Over a decade of experience managing doggy daycare/boarding facilities

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Animal behaviorist college graduate, certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Every part! The dogs, clients, and staff are amazing. When I'm at Camp, it's not like I'm at work.

My pets: Ruki (Japanese Chin)--100% princess, and has had 5 knee surgeries! Tina (Japanese Chin)--Rescued from a puppy mill. She lived in a kennel her entire life, and now she loves to hike and camp. Nanette (Japanese Chin)--Spoiled rotten and loves everyone! Mr. Humphrey Higgins (Brussels Griffon)--Not your typical small dog. He's a verminator and loves to hunt squirrels when hiking. Mabel (Kerry Blue Terrier)--Cutest little dog you're ever going to see! Likes to eat remotes and play alot. Typical puppy! Jubei (Blue Heeler)--Best hiking buddy around!

Something fun about me: I'm an avid outdoorsman! I love to camp, hike, cross country ski, show shoe, etc. My dogs are always included in my adventures. During the winter months I borrow friends' dogs to go play in the mountains, since my small dogs are not interested in snow sports!?

Ariana Years With Camp Bow Wow: 5 Marketing Manager / Camp Scout

Skills and Experience

Background: I have a B.A. in Film Studies from the University of Utah. I often volunteer for Guide Dogs for the Blind as a puppy raiser/trainer, and have successfully raised three Guide Dog puppies so far!

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified Assistant Trainer, certified in pet first aid/CPR.

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Running our Facebook page, attending and coordinating special events, and thinking up fun new contests.

My pets: Vasher (Golden Retriever)--Vasher loves everyone and everything! He gets so excited to meet new people that he will literally cry (whine) with happiness. He's currently enjoying being the most adorable dog in Camp, and I'm sure it will come as a great shock to him when he grows out of his puppyhood.

Something fun about me: I am very nerdy! My favorite hobbies include anime/manga, video games, sci-fi/fantasy movies and books, pen-and-paper RPGs, and strategy board games. I also have a side business making nerdy decal stickers.