Strongsville 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.
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Roxanne & Joe Open Date: April 2009 OwnerWe came up with the idea of opening a doggy daycare about 8 years ago when we started taking our sweet energetic boxer puppy to a nearby doggy daycare. We were so happy to find a place where our pup could have fun and play all day with her friends while we were at work. I (Roxanne) am a registered veterinary technician and have worked in the veterinary field for 25 years. My husband (Joe) and I have been animal lovers our whole lives and our four legged kids are the center of our lives. We have a Jack Russell named Dillon, two Boxers named Luke & Leia, two horses and some chickens. My mother (Rita) shares our passion for animals and has an adorable Boston Terrier named “Annie” and a Dalmatian mix named “Miley”. We visited several Camp Bow Wow locations before deciding on going the franchise route. We were so impressed with the careful attention to detail and dedication to provide a safe and fun environment for dogs that we knew Camp Bow Wow was the perfect choice. This is definitely a family affair and we along with our wonderful and dedicated camp counselors have so much fun providing a safe and interactive environment for our happy pups!
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Shawna Start Date: March 2010 Assistant Camp ManagerSkills and Experience
Background: Graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Early Childhood Education and Dance. I have been teaching dance since I was 17 and I am currently teaching at our family studio called Interpretation's Dance Academy in Broadview Heights. I am happily married and have a beautiful 2 year old daughter named Emery.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR, trained in dog behavior and play yard management.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: I love seeing the variety of breeds coming in and all the different personalities they bring to Camp. The pups always put a smile on my face! I love the relationships we build with the customers and having them know we love their pups like our own!
My pets: Charlotte (11) - Puggle and Phoebe (11) - Puggle.
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Linda Years With Camp Bow Wow: 3 Assistant ManagerSkills and Experience
Background: I have experience working in various aspects of the Veterinary field achieving many certfications and valuable skills spanning over a 20+ year career.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: I am certified in pet CPR, First Aid and I am a Home Buddies pet sitter. I was a past business partner gaining valuable experience and skills which can be applied here at Camp Bow Wow. I worked in animal shelters, fostered and place dogs and cats over the years.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: There's nothing more rewarding than experiencing the loving bond between man and his best friend!
My pets: Romzo (2) - Mix, Tyson (6) - Lab, Sasha (13) - Terrier mix, and Elizabeth (21+) - Calico cat
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Amber Start Date: August 23, 2018 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: I also work at Kohl's unloading the trucks. I am going to school for Pharmacy Tech.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet CPR & First Aid
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: I love being around the dogs. No matter how much drool I get on me, I still just love all the dogs - even the not so well behaved ones!
My pets: Butters - 4 year old Lab mix. Alan - 3 year old Pit Bull mix
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Andrea Start Date: August of 2018 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: I attended Adrian College and then Marshall University for Fine Arts and Business Administration. I am currently studying Dog Obedience Training at Animal Behavior College.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Trained in dog behavior and play yard management. Certified in Pet CPR and First Aid.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: I love all the different breeds that we get to meet. Being in the play yard and watching all the dogs enjoy themselves is so rewarding. I love spending time with them all and really getting to know their personalities.
My pets: Luna - 3 year old Pit Bull/American Bulldog mix. Recaro - 4 year old Beagle. Jetta - 5 year old Beagle/Jack Russell Terrier mix. Kylo - 2 year old Great Dane/Pit Bull mix
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Brett Start Date: May of 2018 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: I went to Lorain County Community College (LCCC) for four years for Police Science. I am currently in the Medina County Career Center Police Academy to become a Police Officer.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: I have BLS Red Cross Certification and advanced First Aid & CPR for Humans. Also certified in Pet CPR and First Aid.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: What I love most about this job is being able to have a lot of fun with all the dogs that come to this facility and getting to know them along with everyone else.
My pets: Getting a female Cane Corso named Lilly. Kleo - Shih-Tzu/Yorkie mix
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Ericka Start Date: April 14, 2014 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: Currently attending Baldwin Wallace University to earn a Bachelor's degree in Middle Childhood Education with minors in Science and English language arts.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR, trained in dog behavior and play yard management. Trained in Extra Care Services
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: I love spending time with the dogs. It's impossible to have a bad day when you're surrounded by the most loving and caring animals!
My pets: Chase - 5 month old Blue Heeler/Border Collie mix
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Gethin Start Date: October of 2018 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: I have a background in fine digital and graphic arts. I went to A.I.H. Axia online. I have a few years experience as a dog bather and would like to become a licensed groomer.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: I am pretty empathic, which makes me very good at "feeling out" people and pets. I have spent a life time studying people's mentality, personality types and more. I know human CPR and First Aid. I'm a jack of all trades but a monster of the arts.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: I love spending time in the yards with the dogs. I do my best to try to show each affection when I can. I believe they help me just as much as I them. There are no bad dogs...some need more love.
My pets: Zanda "Bun" - Dwarf Lion Head - bunny. "Deter & Barley" - Albino "buns". These two are a bonded pair. They are very grateful to be out of the shelter. They love their greens and like to do binkys around the house. -
Karen Start Date: May of 2017 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: I am currently attending Bowling Green State University to earn a degree in Biology.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet CPR and First Aid. I also take my own dog to weekly agility and flyball classes, so I am familiar with how dogs learn.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: I love coming back for breaks in my University's schedule and seeing all of the familiar campers, as well as meeting new ones. They all have such unique personalities.
My pets: Cali - 6 year old Border Collie / Shepherd mix
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Liz Start Date: January of 2010 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: Graduated from the Ohio Academy of Pet Styling
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR, trained in dog behavior and play yard management and also worked as a Pet Groomer.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: I love working with dogs and it has been my dream job since I was a child. I love how excited they are to visit Camp!
My pets: Elijah (7) - Pointer mix
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Lori Start Date: July of 2018 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: Graduated from Coatesville High School in Pennsylvania
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet CPR and First Aid.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Working with the pups and the people!
My pets: Thor - 5 year old Giant Alaskan Malamute. Zeus - 4 year old Giant Alaskan Malamute. Grace - 4 year old Golden Retriever. Hooch - 14 year old Dachshund. 3 turtles and an outdoor pond filled with goldfish.
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Melissa Start Date: September of 2018 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: Worked at Olympia Candy & Gill and Slim & Chubby's as a food runner. I graduated from Strongsville High School and Polaris Career Center in the Medical Professions Program.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet CPR & First Aid. Also trained in STNA/Certified in CPR on humans. Also going to school to earn my Echocardiography Certification.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Variety of dogs you get to see everyday!
My pets: Ava - 3 year old Dutch Shepherd. Reggie - 4 year old retired Greyhound racer
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Ryan Start Date: August 2014 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: I attend Cleveland State University as an aspiring Physical Therapist.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR, trained in dog behavior and play yard management.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: I most love spending time with the dogs because every one of them is a friend to me.
My pets: Cricket (1) - Yorkie-Poo and Lily (14.5) - Border Collie/Collie mix.
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Lexi Start Date: August of 2017 Camp Counselor and Front DeskSkills and Experience
Background: Graduated from Midview High School
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet CPR & First Aid.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Watching the dogs being silly and playing. Getting to work and seeing Lexi Vargo there because she runs to the gate with a big and beautiful smile and gives me tons of kisses! I love doing Snuggle Times because the dogs curl up on my lap and fall asleep.
My pets: Bella - 5 year old Jack Russell
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Makenzie Start Date: January 2019 Camp ManagerSkills and Experience
Background: I studied Sociology & Criminology at Cleveland State University. I was a Manager at Chop It. Horticulture crew leader at City of Strongsville service department and an Administrative Assistant/HR at Tymex Plastics.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR, trained in dog behavior and play yard management. I am a Foster Dog Family and we have fostered dogs since 2006 for varies rescues.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: I love being able to work with both dogs & people. I thas always been a dream of mine to be able to mix my passion for animal and management experience into one position.
My pets: Bella - 7 year old Pitbull. Zeppy - 13 year old Doxin/Corgi.
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Ashley Start Date: March 5, 2009 Camp Manager / Camp ScoutSkills and Experience
Background: Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Kent State University where I majored in Management and received a minor in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. I have worked in the dog care industry for twelve years and previously worked for Sharon Center Veterinary Hospital.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR, play yard management
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Seeing dogs adjust and enjoy the daycare environment and also seeing just how happy their owners are when they pick up their Campers.
My pets: Sonny Moon - 10 year old Shih-Tzu/Poodle (Shih-Poo). Izzy Boo - 9 year old Staffordshire Terrier mix. Mackenzie Lou - 11 year old American Lab.
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Karis Start Date: May of 2018 Lead Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: I start school in January for Vet Tech.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: I can do a head stand! I also have a skill to love on every dog I so happen to see. Also certified in Pet CPR & First Aid.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Getting to play with all kinds of cute dogs and seeing different breeds.
My pets: Nova - 2 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Willow - 1 year old Pit Bull Terrier.
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Renee Start Date: April of 2018 Lead Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: Attending Tri-C Metropolitan Campus for their Medical Laboratory Technician Program. I will be graduating in December of 2019.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: I have been taking care of dogs since I was 10 years old. Neighbors, friends, and family always ask me to watch their fur babies. Also certified in Pet CPR & First Aid
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Meeting all the dogs and seeing all the different personalities of the dogs.
My pets: Oliver - 2 year old Coon Hound/Collie/Aussie/Golden mix! Instagram: adventures_of__oliver -
Debbie Start Date: October of 2013 Professional GroomerSkills and Experience
Background: 30 years as a Veterinary Assistant and 22 years as a Professional Groomer.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: I also worked with and trained dogs in basic obedience and also worked with rescue dogs that had bad behavior.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: I love dogs! The people I work with are great too.
My pets: Jet (3) - Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Eliza (10 months ) - Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Elphie (3) - Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Halle (2) - Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Aero (1) - Smooth Collie and a champ at 11 months!
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“Great staff, professional, friendly and welcoming. Immaculate environment and expert care for your Camper.”
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“I love how comfortable the staff made us feel leaving our Duke there for the first time!! Everyone is so friendly, I know he's in great care when at Camp Bow Wow!! Duke is always excited now before we even get into the parking lot!! I also LOVE the pet cameras!! They really are addicting to watch, but it's so fun seeing him running around and having fun!! We love Camp Bow Wow & can't wait to come back!”
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“A very kind and caring staff! I always feel secure knowing that the staff truly love my dog and that they will make sure he is happy and comfortable during his stay. They are the best!”
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“I absolutely love this place. They take incredible care of my dog. They make her welcome and I feel comfortable knowing she is well taken care of. Recommend to anyone who has a dog.”
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“Staff is always very friendly and knows my dog, facilities are always clean, the webcams allow us to check our dog's activity, and hours cover my work day. Most importantly, my dog LOVES going to Camp! When she hears us on the phone making reservations for play, or hears us say "Camp", she grabs her leash with such excitement she moves furniture in her path as she heads for the door!”
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“Super friendly team of staff! Very kind, caring, accommodating, flexible. They loved my dog and treated her like their own. I will be back!”
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“The staff is always helpful and kind. I know when I leave my dogs at Camp Bow Wow they will be taken care of, have a great time and come home worn out from playing all day. I love the Camper Cams so I can check in on them!”
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“Camp Bow Wow is fabulous...they are passionate about their work, always happy to see our pup, and take great care of her...be it for day Camp or overnight. We love Camp Bow Wow!”
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“We know our dogs are in trusted hands at Camp Bow Wow. They always have fun playing with their "friends" and we love being able to check in on them throughout the day”
