Our St. Clair Shores Team

Growing Camp!

As dog lovers, the Caruso family love what they do. They were excited to grow their pack even more when the opportunity arose to take on a second location in Springfield, Missouri in March of 2015 . With a great team of Camp Counselors at both locations, they were able to make this expansion and bring their passion for dogs to Springfield! They feel right at home in the Camp Bow Wow Franchise as they are both pet owners themselves. Being able to fetch peace of mind for pet parents is something they understand from both sides of the fence. The opportunity that Camp Bow Wow brings to foster and further the relationship between man and his best friend, is an opportunity that's just too good to pass up.

Community Outreach

The family cares and loves being involved in their camp local communities. Tony and Jamie's passion for animals allows them to help with charity fundraising and participation with multiple rescue groups in Saint Clair Shores and Springfield. They host bite prevention readings with the "Scout Says, Dogs Get Nervous Too" book at Ella's school and other local elementary schools and libraries. They donate the use of their training center to a local rescue group to host adoption events on the weekends, and Tony also uses his Dog Training knowledge and experience to train volunteers at our local rescues and work with the dogs on a one-on-one basis. You may even catch Tony dressed up in the Scout mascot suit at our events.

We are also excited to announce Tony has received his professional certification by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)!

Outside of Camp

When Tony and Jamie aren't busy scratching butts in the play yards at Camp you can usually find them in Downtown Detroit at a Lions or Tiger's game, in Kansas City watching a Royals baseball game, or hitting the links for a game of golf (Jamie supervises the cart).

Next time you are at Camp, make sure to say hi to Tony and Jamie!

We are excited to introduce Ashton Sims to our Camp Bow Wow family. Ashton will be taking on the role of Chief Operating Officer for our Brighton Township, Grand Rapids Airport, St. Clair Shores, MI, and Springfield, MO locations. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Ashton worked his way up from a Camp Counselor to a General Manager. For the last 3 years he has worked for the Camp Bow Wow corporate team as a Franchise Business Coach supporting new and existing franchise owners with a high focus on customer service, daily operations, and dog safety.

Ashton is committed to building positive relationships with people and serving dogs within their communities. Ashton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Business Administration, providing him with a strong foundation to excel in his role.

In addition to his work, Ashton enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and rock climbing. He also enjoys attending professional sporting events and catching comedy shows or concerts. He is a self-proclaimed foodie, always searching for the best chicken parmesan, and he loves indulging in anime and video games in his free time.

Ashton’s dedication to Camp Bow Wow along with his motivation to inspire others makes him an invaluable Leader. His commitment to providing the best experience is fueled by his love for dogs and people.

Justin is our Camp Manager and has been working with us since April 2018. He wanted to work here because who wouldn’t want a job that revolves around dogs? He has training in understanding dog behavior and how to prevent and defuse altercations. His favorite part of the job is being around his peers, the dogs, and the clients. Justin has a mutt named Murfee. He loves to go on car rides and bark at the mailman. In Justin’s free time, he enjoys fishing, reading, watching hockey, going to the Zoo, and taking Murfee for car rides.

Andy is a Co-Manager and has been at our location since March 2022. She brings previous experience from the Troy location. She joined our team because of her deep love for dogs and has discovered a true passion for dog training here. She is currently in school to become certified.Through her experience, she has developed strong skills in handling large groups of dogs, reading canine body language, and understanding dog behavior. Andy’s favorite part of the job is building relationships with both the dogs and their parents. She especially loves when her favorite pups recognize her and get excited to see her. A close second is the bond she’s formed with her coworkers.Andy has a German Shepherd/Australian Shepherd mix who has been her best friend since first grade. She is a sassy, curious girl who always has something to say. She also has Nala, a purebred German Shepherd puppy who is sweet, silly, and incredibly cuddly. In her free time, Andy enjoys traveling, hiking, setting up her hammock in nature, and playing piano, guitar, and singing.

Skills and Experience

Background: Beverly has known and worked with Camp Rangerette Jamie since 2001. You read that right, that’s 17 years! Beverly loved working with her and thought it would be fun to combine her love of marketing with her love for dogs.

Additional Skills/Qualifications: Beverly works hard behind the scenes for Camp but she also has personal experience in training. She trained one of her dogs in level one, level two, agility, freestyle, and fly ball in 2000. Beverly loves working with dogs and truly sees the value in socialization and training. Beverly isn’t the average marketing consultant – she’s the paw- fect person for us, right?!

Fun Facts

What I love most about my job: Beverly’s favorite part of her job is working with people who love dogs as much as she does. She loves sharing the Camp Bow Wow brand with other dog lovers! Beverly gets to spend a lot of time on social media, looking at cute dog photos, dog videos, and planning fun events for you and your pup. She can’t get enough of it!

My pets: At home, Beverly has two dogs. Midnight is a Labrador Retriever/Corgi mix who she rescued in 2013. Midnight was six years old at the time and Beverly happily gave him a better life! Minna is a Miniature Schnauzer who thinks she is human. She was more than happy when Beverly brought home Midnight and quickly taught him how to play and chase squirrels!

My hobbies: Outside of her marketing world, Beverly is a proud Army Wife! She loves spending time with her husband, Bobbie, her adopted son, Zeke, and her step-son, Eliott. Beverly is a coffee addict who enjoys traveling, playing board games, going to the beach, cuddling with her dogs, and spending time outdoors!

Markie has been a Camp Counselor since December 2021. She wanted to work with us because she used to bring her dog here all the time and always thought about how fun it would be to work with dogs. Her favorite part of the job is being in the yards with the dogs and playing with them and giving them lots of pets. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games or board games with her family and going on walks around her neighborhood to see all of the dogs.

Julie is one of our paw-some Camp Counselors who brings energy, smiles, and lots of tail wags to Camp every day. If she were a dog, she would be a spirited Husky, always ready for fun and adventure. When she is not loving on our furry campers, you can find her weightlifting, caring for her house plants, hiking with her two dogs, or diving into all things health and wellness. Her favorite treats are sushi and anything deliciously Mexican!

Meet Rory, one of our Co-Managers at Camp Bow Wow St. Clair Shores! Rory joined our team in April 2023, inspired by a lifelong love for animals, especially dogs. With a solid background in canine care, Rory finds fulfillment in working hands-on with pups every day. His favorite part of the job is spending time out in the yard with all the dogs. At home, he shares his life with Luna, a part-time Australian Shepherd known for her silly sounds and adorable butt wiggles. Outside of work, Rory enjoys camping, exploring nature, playing video games, and driving.

Meet Robbie, one of our fun-loving Camp Counselors who makes every day at Camp a playful adventure. If he were a dog, he would be a Golden Retriever, full of friendly energy and always ready to brighten someone's day. When he is not making furry friends at Camp, Robbie loves diving into video games and snacking on some crispy French fries. He brings a playful spirit and lots of smiles to our pack!

 

Say hello to Matthew, our dedicated Camp Counselor rocking with us since October 2023! His passion for ensuring dogs' well-being led him to join our pack, and he's been on a roll ever since. Matthew's happy place is the play yards, where he bonds with our furry guests and his amazing team. Outside Camp, he's a sports enthusiast, scoring goals on the field and strolling around the neighborhood with his dynamic duo, Maggie (the 3-year-old Lab/Hound mix) and Lucky (the 2-year-old black Lab/Pit Bull mix).

Justin is one of our loyal and hardworking Camp Counselors, always ready to lend a paw. If he were a dog, he would be a smart and dependable German Shepherd. When he is not at Camp making tails wag, you can find him out on the disc golf course perfecting his throw. His favorite food? A good old-fashioned cheeseburger, the ultimate treat after a day full of play!