Our 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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Shannon Start Date: June of 2017 Assistant Dog Trainer / Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: Graduated from Strongsville High School and I am currently attending Animal Behavior College (ABC) Dog Trainer program. I am shooting for honors!
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet CPR and First Aid. I did pet sitting for my neighbors and I always went above and beyond.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Meeting a wide variety of dogs and seeing dogs learn and grow through my training.
My pets: Snickers - 6 year old Beagle. Bandit - 2 year old Beagle/Basset
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Linda Years With Camp Bow Wow: 3 Assistant ManagerSkills and Experience
Background: I have had the great pleasure of working in many aspects of the Veterinary field where I gained knowledge, certifications and along with continuing education over my career.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: I was a past business owner where I was dedicated to client service/satisfaction and also worked in shelters, fostered and placed dogs and cats.
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! Also being able to experience this every single day...it is what I live for!
My pets: Romzo (2) - Mix, Tyson (6) - Lab, Sasha (13) - Terrier mix, and Elizabeth (21+) - Calico cat
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Maddii Start Date: April of 2015 Behavior Buddies TrainerSkills and Experience
Background: Graduated from Strongsville High School, studied Early Childhood Education at Polaris Career Center, and also studied Psychology at Bryant and Stratton College.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Assistant Dog Trainer, Camp Bow Wow Dog Training Program, Certified in Pet First Aid & CPR, trained in dog behavior and play yard management.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Training and watching dogs learn and grow. Also, being in the yard watching the dogs enjoy themselves.
My pets: Raider (4) - Pit Bull/Blue Heeler mix and Hippii (3) - Pit Bull/Pointer Mix
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Aimee Start Date: May 26, 2016 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: Graduated from Wadsworth High School and then I went to Hocking College. I am currently attending Tri-C and taking general classes. I want to eventually work for a National Park.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Play yard management and Pet First Aid & CPR.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Seeing all of the happy Campers! And I love seeing my favorite breed, Boxers! I also love Maq!
My pets: Sadie - 3 year old Mini Pit Terrier. Shep - 13 year old Australian Shepherd/Cattle Dog mix. Buttons - 2 year old grey Tabby 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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Christa Start Date: August of 2015 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: Graduated from Brunswick High School and previously went to Tri-C. I am currently attending Kent State University.
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 bonding and sharing my time with so many amazing dogs! I always leave work with a smile.
My pets: Seven (3) - Blue Heeler/Shepherd mix, and Scooter (12) - American Eskimo/Pomeranian 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 Counselor
Skills and Experience
Background: I attended Art Institute of Houston, Axia online. NJ/IP.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certifed in Human and Pet CPR and First Aid
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Everything! Working with the dogs mostly and interacting with new people.
My pets: Luna - Zander is my dwarf bunny. Roxy - Mrs. Nolans dog but part of my life. She's a sweetie. -
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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Shaun Start Date: October of 2016 Camp CounselorSkills and Experience
Background: Graduated from North Olmsted High School and attended Polaris Career Center
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certifed in Pet CPR and First Aid. Certified EPA.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: I love hanging out with the dogs (especially Walter the girl)
My pets: Sawyer - 2 year old Norwegian Elkhound/GSD mix
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Erika Start Date: September 15, 2013 Camp Counselor and Front DeskSkills and Experience
Background: Graduated from Stautzenberger College and I am a certified Vet Assistant. Also went to Bryant and Straton College and Certified as a Medical Office Assistant.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet CPR and First Aid. I have 10 years of experience volunteering to helping animals.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Seeing the dogs happiness when being dropped off for daycare or boarding and creating friendships with their humans.
My pets: Jack - 15 year old Flat Coat Retriever mix. Arnie - 4 year old King Charles Cavalier 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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Jonathan Start Date: December 16, 2016 Camp Counselor LeadSkills and Experience
Background: Graduated from Normandy High School and I used to work at Giant Eagle and Steak and Shake.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet CPR and First Aid
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: The wonderful dogs that come for daycare and boarding!
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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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Kathleen Start Date: May of 2017 Lead Camp Counselor
Skills and Experience
Background: I graduated in May of 2018 with a BFA in Visual Communication Design. I enjoy freelancing illustration on the side..
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified in Pet CPR & First Aid.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: I love getting to hangout with dogs everytime I come to work. Playing with the dogs in the yard is a blast!
My pets: Luna - Harlie - 2 year old Yellow Lab -
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”
