Welcome to Camp Life
Tampa South Shore
Camp Bow Wow Tampa South Shore
12218 Balm Riverview Rd, Riverview, FL 33579
Today's Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Camp Bow Wow Tampa South Shore
  • Monday
    6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday
    7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Sunday
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Holidays
    7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Holidays
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Please email all vaccination records or any other documents to tampasouthshore@campbowwow.com.

Trustworthy Dog Care Services in Tampa South Shore

Exceptional Care for Your Beloved Pets

Are you in search of the perfect place for your dog to romp and play while you’re away? Camp Bow Wow® is the area’s premier dog care provider. We offer Tampa South Shore trustworthy and reliable daycare and overnight boarding services. 

We are proud to be the leading dog care provider and invite you to bring your dogs to run, romp, and play all day in our climate-controlled play yards. Whether you need care for the day or a full week, your pup will receive the exercise, socialization, and love they deserve.

Watch Your Pup on Our Live Camper CamsSM Caution: They're so fun to watch, you may become addicted! Live Camper Cams

What's Camplife?

Camplife.
Where joy lives.
Every. Single. Day.
Camp Bow Wow is a special sanctuary where every day's goal is refreshingly simple – making Happy Campers.
You. Your dog. And even us too.
Because we love your dog just like you do.

Hear From Our Happy Campers

  • C
    "Great facility, all the staff are exceptional!!"
    "Great facility, all the staff are exceptional!! My pups always crash hard after a full day of playtime!"
    Carisa Boyes
  • A
    "My dog always has such a great time!"
    "My dog always has such a great time there and the staff is super nice."
    Alexandra Acosta
  • E
    "Mouse gives them 2 paws up, which equals 5 stars!"
    "She absolutely loves all of her counselor friends at Camp Bow Wow, and they make every day so special for her!"
    Elizabeth Hamm
  • M
    "Our babies are loved, happy, and in good hands!"
    "She gave them such personal, loving care and went out of her way to keep us updated and make us feel completely at ease."
    Million Dollar Listing Queen
  • r
    "Awesome experience at Camp Bow Wow!"
    "Staff is awesome, respectful and friendly. They know each dog by their name. We made an awesome choice for puppy day care."
    rosa sweetprican
  • F
    "My fur baby loves going there!"
    "Staff is amazing and the camp is clean. The prices are fair and they have a great first-time visit deal."
    Fran Cruz
  • H
    "The staff makes Camp Bow Wow the best!"
    "You could not ask for more caring people to spend time with your dog!"
    Heidi Borgeas
  • A
    "We Truly Can’t Say Enough Good Things"
    "After three+ years of consistently wonderful experiences, Camp Bow Wow continues to be our go-to for Brew."
    Alexis Sheehy
  • N
    "Camp Bow Wow came to the rescue"
    "Camp Bow Wow didn't need to know every detail of what I was going through to show me kindness. They simply saw someone and two dogs who needed help and stepped up."
    Nicholas Truesdell
  • N
    "Camp Bow Wow Truly Came to the Rescue"
    "They worked with me during an incredibly stressful time and made sure my dogs had a safe place where they were cared for and loved."
    Nick Truesdell
  • H
    "The staff are what makes Camp Bow Wow the best"
    "The staff as always are what makes Southshore Camp Bow Wow the best!"
    Heidi Borgeas
  • R
    "Excellent Place for Daycare or Boarding"
    "The staff are friendly to humans and pups."
    Robyn Kellems
  • T
    "Consistently Excellent Experience"
    "The team is attentive, organized, and genuinely invested in the dogs they care for."
    Tom Meshinsky
  • C
    "We Absolutely Love Camp Bow Wow!"
    "They don’t treat him like just another dog at daycare—they treat him like part of the family, and that means a lot to us."
    Corby Bellamy
  • A
    "We love Camp Bow Wow Tampa South Shore!"
    "I feel comfortable and confident sending my dog to Camp Bow Wow whether for a boarding stay or for daycare."
    Amanda Sanderson
  • B
    "Fabulous place for dog boarding"
    "Staff is always so kind, and you can really tell that they truly love animals."
    Barbara Slead
  • D
    "The staff is amazing and they really do care"
    "My pups are so happy when they go and they get all the physical and mental exercise."
    Deborah Oliver
  • M
    "A home away from home"
    "A home away from home for my fur babies"
    Monica Kane
  • K
    "She Just Walks Right In"
    "She just walks right in like another home."
    Kim Kimball
  • N
    "Very professional and friendly staff"
    "Very professional and friendly staff. They love dogs for sure!"
    Nayana Boutsomsy
  • C
    "I Couldn't Think of a Better Place"
    "When I leave, I know they are safe and cared for!"
    Carol Reynolds
  • L
    "Employees are so nice"
    "They take such good care of our dog when boarding her."
    Liz Reeves
  • P
    "My Dog or the Staff!"
    "We have used Camp Bow Wow for both daycare and boarding."
    Persephone Ackerman
  • V
    "Camp Bow Wow Was the Total Opposite"
    "We watched him on the webcam and he was happy and playing!"
    Vivian Bresnahan
  • T
    "I love Camp Bow Wow"
    "I always feel like my pup is well cared for."
    Talia Dabbs
  • c
    "He played plenty throughout the day"
    "They have cameras so you can check up on your pet in the common areas, gave us peace of mind."
    coolcook_1116
  • C
    "Our Bodie Had a Wonderful Time"
    "Our Bodie had a wonderful time at Camp Bow Wow! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and caring."
    Carol Marx
  • E
    "This Is the ONLY Place We Would Leave Our Boxer"
    "This is the ONLY place we would leave our 4-year-old wild child Boxer."
    Erica W
  • B
    "Our Doberman Loves Southshore Camp Bow Wow"
    "Our Doberman loves everything about Southshore Camp Bow Wow!"
    Bridget luzod
  • G
    "Cassidy had a great time!"
    "Cassidy had a great time! The staff were great."
    Greg Barnett
Great facility, all the staff are exceptional!!
Great facility, all the staff are exceptional!! My pups always crash hard after a full day of playtime!
Carisa Boyes
My dog always has such a great time!
My dog always has such a great time there and the staff is super nice. They always have themed activities going on for the dogs as well, very cute.
Alexandra Acosta
Mouse gives them 2 paws up, which equals 5 stars!
Mouse gives them 2 paws up, which equals 5 stars! She absolutely loves all of her counselor friends at Camp Bow Wow, and they make every day so special for her! I personally appreciate how excited all of the counselors get when Mouse comes in. It means so much knowing that she is genuinely loved and cared for while she's there. We recently moved, but we still make the drive to them because, to us, they're worth it!
Elizabeth Hamm
Our babies are loved, happy, and in good hands!
We couldn't be happier with Camp Bow Wow! Luxy and Viví stayed for almost a month, and Katie was absolutely wonderful. She gave them such personal, loving care and went out of her way to keep us updated and make us feel completely at ease while we were away. We could truly tell how much she cared about them, which meant the world to us. They even did arts and crafts! We're so grateful to have found a place where we can travel knowing our babies are loved, happy, and in such good hands.
Million Dollar Listing Queen
Awesome experience at Camp Bow Wow!
Staff is awesome, respectful and friendly. They know each dog by their name. My Ajax gets excited every time he sees we turn into the facility. You can see the excitement he gets going there. Awesome experience for Ajax to socialize not only with other dogs but humans also. We recommend Camp Bow Wow 💯. We made an awesome choice for puppy day care.
rosa sweetprican
My fur baby loves going there!
My fur baby loves going there. They have a camera so you can check up, and lots of activities for your pet. Staff is amazing and the camp is clean. The prices are fair and they have a great first-time visit deal. I highly recommend.
Fran Cruz
The staff makes Camp Bow Wow the best!
The staff are what makes Camp Bow Wow the very best! You could not ask for more caring people to spend time with your dog! Absolutely love them!
Heidi Borgeas
We Truly Can’t Say Enough Good Things
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’ve been bringing Brew to Camp Bow Wow for over three years now, and we truly can’t say enough good things about them! Every single time, the staff goes above and beyond to make sure he is happy, comfortable, and well cared for. After all these years, they genuinely know Brew — they remember all of his little quirks, his personality, and what makes him him, which gives us so much peace of mind whenever we leave him. Everyone is always so friendly and has the sweetest things to say about Brew when we pick him up. You can tell they truly get to know and care about the dogs that stay with them rather than treating them like just another boarding reservation. We also always add a bath before pickup, and Brew comes home smelling FABULOUS and looking so handsome every single time! 🐾🛁 A special shoutout to Katie, who is absolutely amazing! She always remembers Brew, knows his personality and little quirks, and always makes us feel like he’s in the best hands. It means so much to have someone who genuinely knows and cares about your dog when you’re away. After three+ years of consistently wonderful experiences, Camp Bow Wow continues to be our go-to for Brew. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a place where their dog will be genuinely loved and cared for! ❤️🐶
Alexis Sheehy
Camp Bow Wow came to the rescue
I honestly can't say enough good things about Camp Bow Wow and what they did for my two dogs and me during a really difficult emergency. I unexpectedly found myself unable to return home and suddenly had to figure out what I was going to do with my two dogs. They are a huge part of my family, and with everything happening at once, one of my biggest concerns was making sure they weren't left alone and had somewhere safe to go. I also didn't have an immediate living situation where I could simply bring two dogs with me. That's where Camp Bow Wow truly came to the rescue. I explained what was going on, and instead of treating it like just another boarding situation, they showed genuine compassion and understanding. They worked with me during an incredibly stressful time and made sure my dogs had a safe place where they were cared for, loved, and able to just be dogs while I worked through everything else. Unless you've suddenly found yourself in a situation like this, it's hard to explain how much it means to know that at least one major thing is taken care of. I didn't have to spend every day worrying about whether my dogs were safe or what I was going to do with them. I knew they were in good hands. Camp Bow Wow didn't need to know every detail of what I was going through to show me kindness. They simply saw someone and two dogs who needed help and stepped up. To everyone there who helped us: thank you. What you did meant far more to me than just providing boarding. You gave me peace of mind during one of the most stressful situations I've dealt with, and you gave my dogs a safe and happy place when they needed one. I won't forget that. If you're looking for somewhere you can genuinely trust with your dogs—especially when life doesn't go according to plan—I can't recommend Camp Bow Wow enough. 🐾❤️
Nicholas Truesdell
Camp Bow Wow Truly Came to the Rescue
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I honestly can’t say enough good things about Camp Bow Wow and what they did for my two dogs and me during a really difficult emergency. I unexpectedly found myself unable to return home and suddenly had to figure out what I was going to do with my two dogs. They are a huge part of my family, and with everything happening at once, one of my biggest concerns was making sure they weren’t left alone and had somewhere safe to go. I also didn’t have an immediate living situation where I could simply bring two dogs with me. That’s where Camp Bow Wow truly came to the rescue. I explained what was going on, and instead of treating it like just another boarding situation, they showed genuine compassion and understanding. They worked with me during an incredibly stressful time and made sure my dogs had a safe place where they were cared for, loved, and able to just be dogs while I worked through everything else. Unless you’ve suddenly found yourself in a situation like this, it’s hard to explain how much it means to know that at least one major thing is taken care of. I didn’t have to spend every day worrying about whether my dogs were safe or what I was going to do with them. I knew they were in good hands. Camp Bow Wow didn’t need to know every detail of what I was going through to show me kindness. They simply saw someone and two dogs who needed help and stepped up. To everyone there who helped us: thank you. What you did meant far more to me than just providing boarding. You gave me peace of mind during one of the most stressful situations I’ve dealt with, and you gave my dogs a safe and happy place when they needed one. I won’t forget that. If you’re looking for somewhere you can genuinely trust with your dogs—especially when life doesn’t go according to plan—I can’t recommend Camp Bow Wow enough. 🐾❤️
Nick Truesdell
The staff are what makes Camp Bow Wow the best
The staff as always are what makes Southshore Camp Bow Wow the best! Katie, Bri, Georgette, and ALL the staff in the back with the dogs are why we keep coming back here, because of the outstanding service and care they give!
Heidi Borgeas
Excellent Place for Daycare or Boarding
Excellent place for daycare or boarding. The staff are friendly to humans and pups. They provide special attention if your pup needs it. My little man had a great overnight stay! I highly recommend.
Robyn Kellems
Consistently Excellent Experience
Brooklyn attends this dog day camp regularly, and the experience has been consistently excellent. The team is attentive, organized, and genuinely invested in the dogs they care for. Brooklyn always leaves relaxed and happy, and I appreciate the communication and professionalism from the staff. Highly recommended.
Tom Meshinsky
We Absolutely Love Camp Bow Wow!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We absolutely love Camp Bow Wow! The staff is always incredibly attentive to Shiloh’s needs, and you can genuinely tell they care about the dogs they look after. Every time Shiloh is there, we feel confident knowing he is in great hands. They don’t treat him like just another dog at daycare—they treat him like part of the family, and that means a lot to us. The team is friendly, caring, professional, and does a wonderful job creating an environment where we feel comfortable leaving Shiloh. If you’re looking for a doggie daycare where the staff truly cares about your pet, I highly recommend Camp Bow Wow! My only suggestion would be to consider offering a loyalty or discount program for long-term customers. For families who use daycare regularly and have been loyal customers for a long time, having a way to earn discounts, rewards, or reduced rates would be a great added benefit. Overall, we’ve had a wonderful experience with Camp Bow Wow, and most importantly, Shiloh is treated like family. That’s what keeps us coming back! 🐾❤️
Corby Bellamy
We love Camp Bow Wow Tampa South Shore!
We love Camp Bow Wow Tampa South Shore! We have been taking our dog, Luke, for a few years now. I am always so impressed by how much every camp "counselor" or staff member cares about our boy. I feel comfortable and confident sending my dog to Camp Bow Wow whether for a boarding stay or for daycare. They take steps to make sure he is well taken care of, especially now after he had major orthopedic surgery last year. They are agreeable to watching out for him and offering extra breaks. In addition, they know that he gets very scared during thunderstorms. When we were recently out of town, there was a major storm and the counselors took it upon themselves to give extra human attention to Luke so that he was calm. It's so nice knowing that Luke has a great support system here.
Amanda Sanderson
Fabulous place for dog boarding
Fabulous place for dog boarding. Staff is always so kind, and you can really tell that they truly love animals. Also, so clean. Not "I just poured Clorox on the floor clean." I mean CLEAN!!!
Barbara Slead
The staff is amazing and they really do care
The staff is amazing and they really do care. My dogs get better care than my kids did at daycare. My pups are so happy when they go and they get all the physical and mental exercise so they are calm and happy when they come home.
Deborah Oliver
A home away from home
It’s a home away from home for my fur babies!
Monica Kane
She Just Walks Right In
I love taking my dog there because she just walks right in like another home.
Kim Kimball
Very professional and friendly staff
Very professional and friendly staff. They love dogs for sure! I've trusted them with my late dog and new puppy. I've been going there for well over a decade.
Nayana Boutsomsy
I Couldn't Think of a Better Place
I couldn’t think of a better place to put my two dogs!! I have been taking my dogs to Camp Bow Wow for a few years now!! When I leave, I know they are safe and cared for!! I now added a new member of my dog family and my Percy loves it there!! Thank you for being so caring and kind to my fur babies!! When I go away, I know they are safe and have the best care possible!!
Carol Reynolds
Employees are so nice
The employees are so nice and take such good care of our dog when boarding her.
Liz Reeves
My Dog or the Staff!
I don’t know who’s more excited when we go - my dog or the staff! We have used Camp Bow Wow for both daycare and boarding, and Luigi always comes home exhausted and happy.
Persephone Ackerman
Camp Bow Wow Was the Total Opposite
Bentley is a shy 7-month-old Goldendoodle and he tried a competitor daycare and was scared and isolated. Camp Bow Wow was the total opposite. We watched him on the webcam and he was happy and playing! We love the care he was given at Camp Bow Wow!
Vivian Bresnahan
I love Camp Bow Wow
I love Camp Bow Wow. Been using them for over 10 years. I always feel like my pup is well cared for. Katie is the best! She always helps me with my rescue pup, who is a little nervous.
Talia Dabbs
He played plenty throughout the day
Took my mini Aussie here for 7 days, he is a shy dog until a couple days in but he played plenty throughout the day. They have cameras so you can check up on your pet in the common areas, gave us peace of mind. Even days after picking him up, he is still recovering from all the fun he had.
coolcook_1116
Our Bodie Had a Wonderful Time
Our Bodie had a wonderful time at Camp Bow Wow! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and caring, and the camp is immaculate. They offer many services. We were very pleased.
Carol Marx
This Is the ONLY Place We Would Leave Our Boxer
This is the ONLY place we would leave our 4-year-old wild child Boxer. We use daycare and overnight services at least 4–5 days a month. The team is incredibly friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Even after moving further away from the camp and having other places nearby, we would not switch. Thank you, team, for all you do and for giving us the peace of mind when we are away from our baby!
Erica W
Our Doberman Loves Southshore Camp Bow Wow
Our Doberman loves everything about Southshore Camp Bow Wow, which definitely has our family at ease when out of town.
Bridget luzod
Cassidy had a great time!
Cassidy had a great time! The staff were great, and we will be back!
Greg Barnett
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The Reason Pet Parents Love Us

We offer all the tender loving care dogs need to be happy and healthy during their stay. From our spacious indoor and outdoor play yards to live web cameras you can watch from your computer or mobile device, you can always be sure your pup is having a great time at Camp. Best of all, we don’t charge extra for administering medication, day care services while they’re boarding with us, or an individual Cabin that comes complete with a nightly treat, cozy cot, and fleece blanket.

Treat Your Pup to Fun-filled Days of Play! Contact us at (813) 536-5982 to schedule your dog's interview and get your first day free! Get Your First Day Free

Why Camp Bow Wow?
  • Safety First
  • Live Webcams
  • Spacious Play Space
  • All-in-One Pricing
Because we love your dog just like you do.
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