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We LOVE our Campers! Check out our featured Campers at Camp Bow Wow Pittsburgh Highland Park. These pups love to play all day in our fun, safe and social environment, and receive lots of love and attention from our Certified Camp Counselors® whether they’re in for day care or boarding.

  • December 2024 Camper of the Month

    Louie

    Meet our Camper of the Month, Louie. Louie is a frequent camper. He has so many friends we can't list them all. He has very loving human sisters. He is such a great boy for them when they pick up. I would say Louie is one of the happiest to get in the back to see his friends. He does find his way to the bridge for an afternoon nap. Louie's likes to be near his friend and neighbor Pudge, a white bulldog that also comes to camp. He gets so excited to see him and more excited when they carpool home. Louie is such a great addition to our camp family. We look forward to as many days with Louie as possible.

  • December 2024 Member of the Month

    Buttermilk

    Meet Buttermilk, our newest cutest member. She started out very shy first day of puppy class. The second week of puppy class she was ready to play!! She did so well in her classes. She is very smart, and energetic. Buttermilk then did her interview with us at camp. She was a little shy, that didn't last long. She then became our newest member. Everyone loves her here! She has met a best friend coco the Yorkie. We look forward to having here more often. She just makes you smile.

  • December 2024 Counselor of the Month

    Melissa

    Melissa has been at our North camp for seven years. She likes working at camp because she gets to be around and interact with dogs her entire shift. Taking care of the dogs by making sure they are safe and happy in the yards during the day and that they are tucked in at night with everything they need while in their cabins. She enjoys the different breeds and personalities of the dogs along with the challenges of each unique dog. Shepherds, Pointers and Hounds are her favorite breeds. Some of her favorite campers are Melissa is camper Marilayne’s favorite. He will not leave the yard to go home if she is in the yard. Marilayne, Penny O., Axel, Jemma June, Oaken, Ruby, Goose and Rory are a few of Melissa’s favorite campers. Summer with the pools is her favorite time of the year. She’s happy watching the dogs swim, play and chase the hose water. Melissa doesn’t mind getting soaked with the dogs. She is currently using her camp experience to learn and develop into becoming a well rounded trainer who can help any dog and teach any person dogs’ needs. When at home she is kept busy with her dogs Jasmine, Rufus, Rusty and Dexter. Please join us in congratulating Melissa on being counselor of the month for December.

  • November 2024 Member of the Month

    Albert

    Meet Albert. He is very unique. We have never had a Spanish Greyhound here at camp. Also known as a Galgo. Albert is the sweetest boy ever! I know mom rescued him. As we read up on the breed they are not always treated so well. A lot of rescues in Spain seemed to have been helping this breed. So, we are very grateful Albert found a forever home. He is living his best life here with all new friends, four and two legged. We are so grateful to have Albert with us at camp. Look forward to many more memories.

  • November 2024 Camper of the Month

    Sunny Sue

    We are proud to announce Sunny Sue as our Camper of the Month for November. Sunny Sue is a 1-year-old Sheepadoodle who came to us as a shy puppy at 5 months. She has made so many friends! Now all her friends have graduated with her to the big dog play group. She does have her best friends that she loves to romp and play with when she is here for day camp or overnight camp. She is quite playful. She has a Pitbull friend, Duchess. They play and play. She also loves the family duo Shadow and Ember. We are so glad Sunny Sue has become a very Happy Camper. We look forward to many more years with her family.

  • November 2024 Counselor of the Month

    Laurie

    Meet Laurie. She is like the Energizer Bunny, always in motion. One of the things she likes about working at camp is the fast-paced environment. You will find Laurie at the front desk, cleaning or straightening up the lobby and doing dishes or laundry. Since Camp is her second job, she truly appreciates the flexibility working at camp gives her. She is always telling clients about their dog and how great camp is for them. One of the most memorable moments was when a new client was worried about boarding her dog. As she started to cry at the interview process, Laurie gave the client a hug and assured her that her pup would be well taken care of. Her two dogs Magnolia (Mags) and Jordan (Jordy) enjoy their time at camp. Besides her dogs, Laurie's favorite camper is Blue. Blue just happens to be North's Member of the Month this month. When she does take time to herself, she likes to vacation in Aruba. It’s the special memories she made with her mom there, that makes her go back each time.

  • October 2024 Counselor of the Month

    Joe

    Joe joined our team 1 year ago and is currently full time. Joe has a 2-year-old husky and absolutely loves to watch any sport!

    Joe is an exceptional part of our camp. Joe is constantly picking up shifts, staying late, and coming in early. We are beyond appreciative of him! Joe is a very respectful, caring, diligent, efficient, and friendly person! Joe is a fantastic counselor especially in the play yards. He is phenomenal at controlling the dogs and keeping them moving, assuring that everyone is safe. Joe also enjoys doing baths here at camp. All the dogs’ love Joe, but especially Pebbles….as soon as she sees him, she gets a huge smile on her face, runs, and jumps on him! Joe is also the most even-tempered person, and he is very calm under pressure. If there is anything about Joe, it is that he works, and he works HARD! He is always going out of his way to help people as well. Joe has been an awesome addition to North!

  • October 2024 Camper of the Month

    Louis

    Louis is an almost 2-year-old French bulldog. He started in camp last summer, but started coming more often this past February. We are extra proud of how far Louis has come. He has gained confidence throughout these months with the help of daycare and training. More importantly, Louis' parents have been committed to Louis and his training and it really shows! Louis enjoys coming to camp and loves to play with the other dogs, specifically other Frenchies like Archie and Basqui! He has also warmed up quite a bit to the counselors. We are so happy to have him! Congratulations Louis!!

  • October 2024 Member of the Month

    Cain

    Cain is a 2 1/2-year-old Pomeranian with all the cuteness. His owner Evie has had him for about a year now, and started bringing him to camp this past April. We are always excited to see Cain come in! He brings so much joy to the teacup yard. Cain loves to spin in circles to show off his cuteness. Not only is he cute, he has a ton of spunk and personality. He enjoys getting love and cuddles from his favorite counselors and recently just started some training classes where he is already a star! We are so excited to have Cain with us at Camp and looking forward to many more years together!

  • September 2024 Counselor of the Month

    Brittany

    Brittany joined our team about 7 months ago and has quickly shown us how much of an asset she is to camp. After her two week training, she had already surpassed our expectations and quickly moved to a managerial position within 5 months. She is more than willing to come in early, stay late and wants as many hours as possible. Brittany is wonderful with the dogs and treats them all as if they were her own. Her favorite part of camp is being able to give love and attention to the pups all day long, especially during enrichment sessions. She enjoys being active at camp and is always looking for extra tasks. Some interesting facts about her are that Brittany is actually her middle name AND she speaks Spanish...super cool! Brittany is super hardworking, determined and very good at training new staff to be just like her. Brittany is one of those people that any manager would wish they could clone. She is the perfect addition to our team and we hope to watch her grow with camp for many more years to come!

  • September 2024 Camper of the Month

    Hilda

    Hilda is Becky Pais' new beautiful standard schnauzer. We have known Becky since 2014. She appeared on the steps asking for some help with again a beautiful giant schnauzer Margaret. She was a rescue. Becky is such a wonderful person to know! She is funny and kind. She is an avid pickle ball player. She has hosted two of our Director dinners at what was my favorite restaurant Cafe Zinho. We are better for knowing her wonderful husband Toni. The greeting of Champagne at the door that night is the kind of treatment that Becky would provide. And now we are brought back together by Hilda. This is a true blessing. Becky, thank you for your friendship and your trust with both of your beautiful dogs. We all look forward to many more years together.

  • September 2024 Member of the Month

    Murphy

    Murphy has been a dedicated member since he started coming to camp in 2015! Mom even kept her membership through the ups and downs of 2020 for which we are so grateful. Murphy is also a grooming all-star, coming to see our groomer on a consistent schedule. We can just tell he feels his best after a spa day! In daycare Murphy rules the small yard bridge. He spends his days collecting pets from counselors, napping in the AC with his best friend Jake, sunning on the porch and watching all the puppies play. Seeing his excited smile and little head tilt when he prances into camp will always bring a smile to our faces!

  • August 2024 Counselor of the Month

    Andy

    Andy has been with Camp Bow Wow since 2021. He is one of the most caring individuals I have ever met. He loves all the dogs, and is very attentive to their individual needs.

    He has a compassion for dogs. He recently rescued a greyhound named Missy. He is so gentle and sweet with her. He takes her to a flyball class and Buddy does agility. He gives the same commitment to our camp family dogs as he does his own.

    Andy is such a great person to work with on a daily basis. He does a lot of the closing shifts which is comforting to know all dogs are tucked in and taken care of at night. We are very fortunate to have Andy here at camp with us. We all look forward to working with him.

  • August 2024 Member of the Month

    Kobe

    The Generett family has been coming to camp since 2014, starting with their super sweet Sadie. Sadie still comes in for boarding and grooming with him, but Kobe is a frequent daycare member. He's been coming since he was just a pup starting in our group puppy class. He interviewed in December 2020 as just a pup in our small play group. Kobe is now a large camper who you can often spot on the top of the bridge. He's so sweet and always loves all the pets from the staff. He will usually offer a paw wave to let you know he's looking for some love on the bridge. Kobe is a great dog to introduce to our newest campers. We have enjoyed watching him grow up with us for these last 3 1/2 years and are looking forward to many more years with him!

  • August 2024 Camper of the Month

    Daemon

    Daemon is such a wonderful camper! He is an extremely athletic camper! He keeps us all on our toes. He has been coming to camp for a little over two years now. He is such a good friend to all of the dogs. He loves the staffs' attention. Daemon's favorite things are on the top of the bridge and lunch time!

    We look forward to many more years with Daemon.

  • July 2024 Camper of the Month

    Felix

    Felix has been coming to camp since October of 2022. We love Felix and his pet parents. He makes us all so happy to see him come in so excited to play. He has a girlfriend named Marlee that is also so excited to see Felix! He loves to stand on his back legs and wave to you when he gets here in the morning and at the end of the night for a treat! We are so grateful to have Felix be a part of the camp family for the past couple of years. We hope to have him for many more years!

  • July 2024 Member of the Month

    Cain

    Cain is the cutest Pomeranian I've ever met! He was shy on interview day. That however did not last long. He spins, barks his way to the teacup yard! He loves his back end above the tail scratched it makes him smile and spin. Shortly after he was interviewed became a member at camp. We are so glad he loves it here! A real addition to our camp family.

  • July 2024 Counselor of the Month

    Tayler

    Tayler has only been with us at camp for 9 months. In that short period of time, she has excelled as an employee. She will stay when needed or come in when needed which is so helpful for all of us here at camp. Anything you ask of her she does with a smile. She truly loves the dogs and it shows anytime she is here.

    She would like to own a Great Dane of her own someday soon. She has been passionate about animals her entire life. She has some favorites Dublin, Shafer and of course our biggest camper which happens to be a Great Dane named Waldo.

    She loves to bowl. She is in a bowling league and likes to travel tournaments all over the country. Viva Las Vegas is her next destination.

    She hopes to continue to make all the campers happy and continue to be a supportive team member.

    We are very grateful to have such a caring team member. She is such a trustworthy person which is also so appreciated. We hope the gesture of Employee of the Month shows her just how much she is appreciated!! We look forward to her growth with our business. She is such a delightful person to work with and such a kind person. It is nice to know our campers are so well taken care of by Tayler.

  • June 2024 Counselor of the Month

    Amanda

    Congratulations to Amanda on being chosen by our director as camp counselor of the month for all 3 camps for the month of June. She started a year ago and has amazed us with how well she fit into our team. She picked up on everything so fast and became a shift supervisor only 4 short months after starting. Amanda is fantastic with the clients and her fellow employees, going above and beyond to be friendly and nice to everyone. She is beyond welcoming with new staff and always helps our new dogs break out of their shells, truly being a friend to everyone. She never calls off and never comes in with a negative attitude. Amanda is a Golden retriever fanatic and even has two of her own, Mac and Finn! She loves coming in to camp to see the several Golden retriever campers we have each day. Amanda is an A+ team member and we hope to have her for many years to come!

  • June 2024 Member of the Month

    Millie

    This is our sweet Millie. She is one of the newest of our members here at Highland Park. She was a star student in puppy class. She without a doubt loves everyone and every dog. She also loves to have sleepovers and play time at camp. Millie's goal is to carry as many soft stuffed toys in her mouth as possible while her tail is wagging away. She was in the same class as Apollo. They are best friends. It is the cutest when they see each other in the play yard for the first time. True love. We are glad after the classes are over, we still get to see Millie. So, we say thank you to her parents for sharing her with us.

  • June 2024 Camper of the Month

    Apollo

    This is Apollo, our sweet puppy German Shepherd. He just graduated top of his puppy class at Highland Park. He now has joined us at camp. He is such a happy, playful pup. He is growing up so fast. Some of his classmates have also joined him camp Millie and Opey both Golden Retrievers. Apollo loves to come to camp but loves it when his dad picks him up at the end of the day. We are so glad they have also joined the camp family. We look forward to him growing up with us.

  • May 2024 Member of the Month

    Morty

    Mortimer(Morty) has been a member of camp since he was a puppy in 2016. Morty has a litter mate here as well. Kim, our Assistant Director, has Penny, his sister. They celebrate their Birthdays together at camp. So cute! Morty is one that will sit on your feet in the yard. Morty will give a scratch at your leg for pets. He likes to be outside in the sun! He also likes to jog with his mom. He has wonderful parents that are now like family. We are certainly looking forward to more years at camp with Morty. He is a very happy camper and we all love to see Morty.

  • May 2024 Camper of the Month

    George

    Mr. George the adorable hound puppy. George loves camp so much! He runs back to be let in the yard. Snoozes on the bridge for a bit. Mom brings fresh chicken and vegetables for his lunch. He likes it heated just a little. It's been 6 months since George joined us at camp. He may be the most excited on arrival yet!!!! He has made so many friends both human and dog. George gets to enjoy his days at camp while mom is working hard as a nurse. We are so glad to have George and Ms. Robbie joining our camp family. He is the sweetest little hound puppy ever!

  • May 2024 Counselor of the Month

    Jess

    Jess has been at Camp Bow Wow for 13 years. She started as a Camp Counselor, then moved into the Assistant Manager role. While she was working at the Greentree camp, they were looking for a groomer. Jess seeing this as something new to learn, she decided to try her hand at grooming. After several years as the groomer at the Greentree camp, she decided to move to the Pittsburgh North camp. Two of her favorite campers Catcher and Hemi along with several of her other former clients now travel a little further to have their pups groomed by her. Jess has been a fantastic addition to the North team. With added tasks and changing needs at camp, Jess just makes the adjustment with a smile. Her favorite part of grooming is the one-on-one time with a dog. It makes her happy to send home a clean and happy camper. When not a camp Jess enjoys boxing, dancing, biking, reading horror books and spending time with her pets Sammi (shepherd mix), Glenn (chihuahua mix), Donut and Logan (cats). Sammi does not get around very well these days, but the counselors all love when Glenn comes to camp! Congratulations Jess on a much-deserved recognition!

  • April 2024 Counselor of the Month

    Ellen

    Congratulations to Ellen for being named camp counselor of the month for April. Ellen has been with us for almost 6 years, and goes above and beyond for our camp. She started as a camp counselor and was promoted to a shift supervisor. Fast forward 5 years later and she now doubles as a manager and a groomer at our Highland Park location and has balanced it perfectly. Ellen has truly found her calling. She is excellent at our front desk with clients and dealing with the staff. At home, Ellen has two dogs of her own! Packzi, a 3-year-old rough collie and Biscuit, a 7-year sight hound mix. Our camp is a better place with Ellen as a staff member and we could not be more thankful for her!

  • April 2024 Member of the Month

    Melo

    Melo joined us at camp in 2018. Melo is here with us Monday through Friday. So, he is really part of the family. We love mom just as much! Melo enjoys his treats. He loves to grumble, and lots of pets and lots of love!!! We use him for every interview to introduce new campers to camp. He is a very confident camper. If you do not see him inside, he is probably catching the sun outside sprawled out with few others that like to join him. We enjoy every minute with Melo. We look forward to checking him out at night and giving him his goodbye treat! We look forward to many more years with Melo.

  • April 2024 Camper of the Month

    Max

    Max is a beautiful 3-year-old black labrador retriever. He is the most pleasant of all the campers. They call him wiggle butt. He is now a big brother to new baby human brother. Mom can do it all carrying the baby and Max walks perfectly with them. He is honestly friends with every camper!! They all must think he smells really good. They like to sniff him when he gets here. We are so happy to have Max and his growing family at camp. He is also very photogenic.

  • March 2024 Camper of the Month

    Louie

    Louie is the French Bulldog for camper of the month.

    Louie came to us at just 4 months old. He is the most adorable frenchie! He started in teacup slowly but surely, he wanted bigger, more playful friends! He made so many new friends! He likes the biggest, most playful pup to play with him! We love Louie and his parents. What a great new addition to the camp family. We look forward to many more visits by the cutest frenchie!!!!

  • March 2024 Counselor of the Month

    Amber

    Amber has only been with us for a few short months, but has proven she is the absolute perfect fit to our Camp Bow Wow team. Amber has a dog of her own, a sweet German Shepherd named "Big Luck" who is her shadow during her shifts. She is extremely hard working, proving how driven and dedicated she is every day that she works. She loves the dogs as her own, cuddling and sweet talking them all day long - and they have come to love her just as much. Amber has built a relationship with every dog that comes in, showing them so much love and patience. Outside of camp, Amber also has 3 cats - Wednesday, Wild Cat & Chain chomp. She is also an avid Super Mario Brother's fan girl! Amber could not possibly be a better puzzle piece to the team and we could not be happier to have her as a part of our staff.

  • March 2024 Member of the Month

    Arya

    Ms. Deanna Blisard has been part of the camp family since 2013 with her and our beloved Samson. We loved Samson. He always walked right beside her. A little while passed and we received a call she would be returning to us again with her new adopted pup. We are always excited when our clients return. So, this is Arya.

    She is a 1 1/2-year-old Husky Mix who started coming to camp last August quickly after she was adopted. She has captivating blue eyes. Arya is an amazing athlete. She springs right in the door very eager to see which of her best friends are here. She has many friends that she romps around with all day. A few of her favorites are Cleo, Bella, Shadow, and Rowan.

    Welcome back to camp. Thank you for sharing another family member with all of us.

  • February 2024 Counselor of the Month

    David

    David joined us around two years ago, he is a high school student going to Beattie for Vet Tech that works weekend mornings with us. He always comes to work with a big smile on his face! His favorite things to do at camp are baths and enrichments, and his favorite things to do outside of work are fishing and going to the zoo. His favorite dog is Chief the German Shepherd who boards every weekend with us so they get to spend lots of time together. David has come such a long way since he started, he always continues to improve and impress us!

  • February 2024 Member of the Month

    Murph

    Murph is a 2-year-old Cane Corso who has been coming to camp since he was just a pup! He has the wiggliest little stub and whole-body wag ever! Murph has many human friends here but is especially fond of Henry. His best doggo friend is Riley the lab. We are always excited to see Murph come in the door. He has grown up so much in his time here with us. He is truly a part of the Camp Bow Wow family. Murph enjoys being chased by his friends and loves some one-on-one playtime upstairs with his favorite people. He likes to play with the hose when we are outside having fun. Murph is one happy camper and it makes us happy to see him happy and we are looking forward to many more years with him here at camp!

  • February 2024 Camper of the Month

    Kiwi & Peach

    Kiwi is a 7-year-old Chinese Shar-Pei. She has been coming to camp since she was just a young pup. We have enjoyed having her over the many years she's been here. She's always so excited to come in and greets everybody and barks to let everybody know she's come to join the party! She stays busy all day and always sticks with the pack. Peach is a 1-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer. She joined us at camp as soon as she was old enough. She was so shy and cautious with all of us at the very beginning, but you would never know that now! She is so sweet and playful and fun! She paws at the doors and gates and cannot contain her excitement while waiting for us to open the gate to the play yard. You may spot Kiwi and Peach in the lobby wrestling around after camp at pick up time! These girls just love camp and love each other and we are happy to be a part of their lives!

  • January 2024 Counselor of the Month

    Maura

    Maura has been with Camp Bow Wow since 2019, and moved to the Highland Park Camp in February of 2023! You can usually find her working at the front desk, but she does get to sometimes romp with the campers back in the play yards, too. Everyone that she says that she works at Camp Bow Wow says that that makes so much sense because of how much she loves dogs and always have. Her favorite part of the job is getting to see so many of my dog friends every day! We are so grateful to have Maura at Highland Park. There is no doubt her love for dogs! She is professional, kind, and so helpful. She will stay if you need her, help with baths, enrichments you name it she will do it. She is genuine and has the cutest little voices when she speaks to all our furry friends at camp. This is so well deserved.

  • January 2024 Member of the Month

    Yinzley

    Yinzley is one of our newer campers! Although we have known her parents Zach and Dina for a long time. They brought Pasha to camp for many years. She was also a sweetheart. We are so grateful to see them again with their new puppy Yinzley. She loves camp as well and we love her! She has made friends with Jasper, Archer, George, Jada, the list could go on and on. Now she is the member of the month. We look forward to many more years to come.

  • January 2024 Camper of the Month

    Blake

    Blake started in our puppy class at camp in July. He was the tiniest and a bit shy. Mom came to every class. Then we set up his interview day for him. To our surprise he did so well that day. He comes a few times a week. He has the sharpest little jackets on when he arrives. He now barks, wags his tail, very happy to be at camp. He likes his friends and he is not afraid of anything. He loves his enrichment sessions when he is here for camp. Blake's confidence is such a great thing to watch blossom being so tiny in the world. He also gets to travel with his mom. We are sure he could fit in any travel bag.

    We would take him everywhere also!!! What another great pup and family to have at camp.

  • December 2023 Counselor of the Month

    Sarah

    Sarah has been working at camp for two years! She is always willing to come in to help on her days off when needed. Her favorite thing to do at camp are enrichments, she loves taking cute pictures and helping them make their special crafts. At home she has a full house of nine cats, one dog, a hamster and a hedgehog! She loves coming to work and seeing all the dogs and their parents, always ready to take the day on! Everyone knows that her favorite breed of dog are the doodles, she can't get enough of those fluffballs!

  • December 2023 Member of the Month

    Miles

    Miles started his relationship with camp when he joined our puppy class back in March of 2021. The moment our trainer met him she said he was a sweet puppy. He was so smart. He then did his interview at camp. He loves camp so much. He then became a member and is also groomed by our wonderful groomer Katie. We love to be greeted by his hugs. He is a very loving dog. We love his human mom as well. She is also a sweet woman. So, we can see where he got his wonderful disposition. They are such a part of our camp family now. We are so happy for the years Miles has now spent with us all thus far. We look forward to many more years to come. He grew up with us and are so grateful for this relationship.

  • December 2023 Camper of the Month

    Cleo

    Cleo is one of our newer campers. She is almost one year old! She will have her first birthday with us on December 21st 2023. She is the most playful, loveable Bernedoodle! She loves camp! Cleo actually came from another camp in Pittsburgh. Then her very sweet parents moved to the East side. Our staff is so happy that they moved Cleo here to Highland Park. She will also soon be another camper that will be groomed by Katie. Cleo has made so many friends. She loves Gaav who was also camper of the month, Quinn, Arya and Willow to name a few! We are so glad to have such a happy camper.

  • November 2023 Member of the Month

    Rayla

    Rayla is a 1-year-old mostly American Staffordshire/Pitbull mix. She joined camp at the beginning of 2023. She was very shy with the counselors at first, but immediately jumped into play with her new friends. She loves to romp around with her friends and spends a lot of time outside, but she is not opposed to playing inside too. She has many playmates, but especially enjoys her puppy friends. Since she started, she has warmed up nicely to the counselors and is always ready and waiting for a treat before going home. We are so happy to have Rayla as part of our pack, and looking forward to so much more fun with her!

  • November 2023 Camper of the Month

    Leo

    Leo is a 3 1/2-year-old labradoodle that has been coming to camp since he was a puppy. He always greets us with excitement and hugs and kisses. Leo completed training here at camp and is a super star! Leo has many friends and loves hanging with the counselors too. He makes friends very easily with his gentle demeanor and easy going play style. Leo also enjoys swimming. It's been a pleasure watching him grow up, and we look forward to many more play days with Leo in the upcoming years!

  • November 2023 Counselor of the Month

    Alexis

    Alexis joined us back in June and has made a huge impact on our team. We are her very first job and she has been nothing but hardworking, determined and dedicated to being the best possible camp counselor can be. She always makes sure all the dogs are well taken care of and always puts both the staff and the dogs before herself. She is always more than willing to come in on days off and stay late if needed. The dogs adore her and are so calm while she is in the yard. We could not have asked for a better camp counselor to join us! Thank you, Alexis!

  • October 2023 Counselor of the Month

    Matt


    Matt is our employee of the month for October. Matt has worked at our Pittsburgh North camp for 5 years. He takes great pride in helping keep the camp clean. You can find Matt often cleaning our lobby to keep it nice and clean for our clients throughout the day. Matt is also very attentive in the play yards. He always has the dogs well- being at the forefront of his mind! Camp runs smoothly when Matt is here.

  • October 2023 Member of the Month

    Rothy


    Rothy is a cavapoo mix who is almost 5 years old.  He has been coming here to camp almost his entire life.  We love seeing Rothy come in the door, he is always eager to meet us and usually greets us with little vocal notes of joy and some kisses and tail wags.  Sometimes we are lucky enough to see his human siblings come in with him too!  He is a perfect big brother to them.  You might not always spot Rothy on camera, because he has a favorite nap spot directly under it.  But when you do see him, you can't miss him with his beautiful shiny jet black fur.  Rothy is truly one of a kind and we are looking forward to spending many many more years with him at camp!

  • October 2023 Camper of the Month

    Bethany


    Bethany is a 4 year old airedoodle (airedale terrier/poodle mix).  She has been coming to camp since she was a young pup! There's never a dull moment with Bethany! She's always super excited to come in and super excited to see dad at pick up.  while he is out romping the golf course, she is here romping away at camp.  She is a big time snuggler and loves to get all the attention and enjoys pets, especially behind her ears!

  • September 2023 Member of the Month

    Jonesy

    Jonesy has been with us for almost a year now and absolutely loves camp. It is so sweet to see how excited he gets when picked up from camp. He was already a camp regular and now he has become our newest member. He loves his dog friends and his human friends. We enjoy letting him run to the gate and watching him confidently meet his friends. We are looking forward to having many more days with Jonesy!

  • September 2023 Camper of the Month

    Gaav

    Gaav (Pit Bull/ Cattle dog mix) is our newest handsome camper! We fell right in love with him right away. He loves his friends and has lots of energy!! He loves to play with Rocky, a young husky mix, Dexter the black lab,basically any pup that will play with him! He always comes in happy and leaves happy and tired. We are so happy to have him in our camp family!

  • August 2023 Counselor of the Month

    Kellee

    Kellee is one of the hardest working people we have ever seen. We genuinely can't find a single flaw about her. She shows up on time, never takes a break, is great with the dogs and employees - everything we could ever ask for in a camp counselor. She has another full time job and works here on weekends, 7 days a week! Her determination and work ethic is a model of how all employees should be. Some of her favorite dogs at camp are Libby, JD, Delta, and Rogue.

  • December 2022 Counselor of the Month

    Rhiannon

    We chose Rhiannon for employee of the month. Rhiannon goes above and beyond for everyone here at camp. She is always on time, does more than she should during shifts, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to an employee or dog in need. Rhiannon is one of our sweetest employees and has the best relationships with the dogs - they are so calm and collected when she is in the yard. Rhiannnon has three pets of her own at home Brady (Chihuahau/pomerainian), and two Leopard geckos named Phoenix and Sonya. She says one of her favorite things about working camp is getting to see all the pups and her coworkers who she says make working at camp fun! in her spare time she enjoys to drawing the pups from camp, but days animation is her true passion and has been taking classes. She is overall a great camp counselor and we are lucky to have her.

  • December 2022 Camper of the Month

    Lucy

    Lucy is a 9 year old yellow lab with all the spunk! She has been coming here for many years and she always announces her presence! We love to hear her cute little bark and see her sweet face! She enjoys all the cookies and loves getting butt scratches. She takes nap time seriously and you can usually find her snuggled up with some of her friends along the back wall. We are so happy to have Lucy as a member here at Highland Park!

  • December 2022 Camper of the Month

    Stella

    Stella is an 8 month old pitbull who has been coming to camp for a few months now. She fits right in with the pack and immediately makes new friends with all the other campers. She loves the humans here too! We enjoy kisses from Stella when she has a free moment from her furry friends! Right now you can find Stella in our small dog area, but she will be running with the big dogs soon! We are excited to watch Stella continue to grow up!

  • September 2022 Camper of the Month

    Meredith

    Meredith is a two year old Newfoundland with a lovable and playful personality. Meredith has grown up here with us and it has been exciting watching her grow! Meredith loves to play which is only trumped by her love of water! She has been significantly enjoying the pool time this summer, its her favorite place to relax!

  • September 2022 Member of the Month

    Betty

    Betty is a three and a half year old great dane with a gentle and calming presence at camp! She is a diamond level member so she spends a great deal of time here with us, and we are thrilled with all the interaction we get with her! She is graceful in play and loves her sunbathing! She’s only been with us for just over a year but feels like she has always been a part of our pack!

  • August 2022 Member of the Month

    Harley

    Harley is honestly one of the sweetest Rotties we've ever been around. She loves the pool! She has so many friends here at camp. Harley is very spoiled by her wonderful mom. She gets many treats and stuffed toys on her way home. We all appreciate having such a lovely member of the camp family.

  • August 2022 Camper of the Month

    Carver

    This is camp's favorite hound. Mom is expecting a new baby very soon! I am sure he is going to be a great big dog brother. I am pretty sure he never stops playing and running around while camp. We are sure goes home a happy tired camper. He waits at the desk for his treats which I look forward to when he is here. We can't wait to see him again.

  • July 2022 Camper of the Month

    Ridley

    We are very proud to call Ridley camper of the month. Ridley started to attend camp at 4 months. He was so tiny and shy. As time went on he grew to love his new friends, and camp. Now he is very outgoing and playful. He just celebrated his first birthday with us on June 20th. I love to see how excited he gets when he comes through the door. We all love Ridley!

  • July 2022 Member of the Month

    Cheeto

    Cheeto has been such a joy to have at camp. He loves every dog and human that he meets. He can not wait until we fill up the pool. Cheeto knows exactly when we should be getting the pool ready!! He is the first one to get in the pool!!! We were very excited when Cheeto became a member with us. We knew we would get to see him a few times a week. He belongs to a wonderful family. We look forward to many more days with Cheeto.

  • June 2022 Member of the Month

    Coco Myers

    Coco is a 2 year old exceptionally friendly and energetic Doberman.

    He has such great positive energy and never lets anything get to him.

    He is an inspiration to all our staff! Each day is a new and exciting adventure for him, and he heads full beat into all his encounters. He makes all of our days more stimulating! He’s got the best and most understanding parents who raise him well, and we are proud to be able to have him spend so much time alongside us.

  • June 2022 Camper of the Month

    Pablo and Leo Zemtsov

    Pablo and Leo are 1 1/2 year old brothers who are jacks of all trades here with us. They have grown so much since their first introduction and now both love every minute of their play days! They are also involved in training and made exceptional progress alongside Kim in their studies. Each day they bring positive energy to camp and make our small play area a great place to hang out!

  • June 2022 Counselor of the Month

    Tracey

    We are excited to say that Tracey Hawk is our Employee for the month of June. Tracey is the keystone of our North Hills camp. She is always helping others, training new staff and going above and beyond, all with a smile on her face. Our clients love Tracey. They are always reaching out to her with funny stories, pictures, and videos. If a dog needs a little extra TLC, Tracey is right there to be sure the dog gets whatever is needed. If she sees a dog is not eating, she will hand feed the dog. Our staff call her the dog whisperer since there are dogs that will do things for Tracey that no one else can get them to do. Counselor of the Month

  • May 2022 Camper of the Month

    Cedric

    Cedric is a nearly 1 year old American Coonhound and we’ve been blessed with enjoying his fiery spirit for the majority of that year! He loves to come to camp to see his friends and express his individuality and really let loose! He is a successful graduate of our training program and he puts his skills to work; especially if you’re offering treats. Campers and Counselors alike, he is friends with us all and we’re excited to keep watching him grow!

  • May 2022 Member of the Month

    Lily

    Lily is a one year old Great Pyrenees mix with a fantastic love for all things play! She enjoys her days spending time romping with her friends and always seems happy to return. We’re proud of her for being resilient in the tragic passing of her brother Buster, and she’s managed to keep her playful spirit strong. We know he taught her well and will always be a part of her! Lilly has a free spirit and loves to express herself. Its’ been a pleasure to see how she’s grown and we look forward to her remaining a special member of our pack for many years to come!

  • May 2022 Counselor of the Month

    Kira

    We are happy to say May’s Camp Counselor of the month is Kira. Kira has been with camp for 3 and half years and enjoys being able to see all her favorite campers (Reagan, Ava, Fritz, and more) after a long day of nursing classes. She says that working at camp has been a great job for her while in school. Kira also has two pets of her own at home named Jax and Lola. One thing that many people don’t known about Kira is that she is a pro bowler and enjoys beating her boyfriends in game when she has some free time.

  • April 2022 Counselor of the Month

    Jayacia

    We are excited to announce that Javacia Rowe is April's Camp Counselor of the month! Jay started working at our Pittsburgh North location a few months ago and has nothing but impressed up since! She is an all-around hard worker. She helps where needed, for example when a newer employee doesn’t know a dog she helps, or when someone is unsure of a task she does not hesitate to show them. She is always asking good solid questions about the dogs or camp procedures. Jay has made many close connections with our campers, but Harley is by far her favorite and we think Harley feels the same way about Jay! Some of her other favorite dogs include Steel, Falcon, Otto, and Kit Kat! Jay does not have any dogs of her own, but she does have 2 cats at home named Catsanova and Nadia. Jay's favorite thing about working at Camp is how much time we spend with the dogs, she says she learns something new here every day, and she really likes her fellow staff members! Before she came to Camp she worked as a vet and served our country for 16 years in the Army reserve. Jay truly loves Camp and all of our campers, and we are so lucky to have her in our Bow Wow family! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to us and the pups!

  • April 2022 Member of the Month

    Daisy

    Daisy Cohen is a 13yr old beagle with the energy of a dog half her age and the grace of long well lived life. She’s a platinum level member with us and always greets us with her beagle bark thoughts of the day! She is a sweetheart who enjoys camp and her fellow campers, though maybe our counselors just a bit more. She’s a blessing to our camp and we’re so grateful to have her provide our pack with some exceptional grace!

  • April 2022 Camper of the Month

    Rocco

    Rocco is a 5 month old little bundle of French bulldog joy! He is a graduate of our puppy training class, as well as our teacup play area, and is fully engaged with our small play area dogs! Every day is an energetic and fun filled adventure when he joins our pack! We are excited to have the opportunity to continue to watch him grow and play!

  • March 2022 Counselor of the Month

    Mike Shaffer

    We are so excited to announce that Mike Shaffer has been awarded the Camp Counselor of the Month for March! Mike has worked at our East location for 2 years and our camp has gone nowhere but up ever since. He has never called off a shift and always does what is expected of him. He goes above and beyond before his shift is over, and always comes into work with a clear and open mind. Mike has a bond with the campers like no other, and being around so many dogs that love him so much is the reason why he has such a passion for this job. One of our campers, Lila, is so attached to Mike that her owner said that if she ever had to give her away, Mike would be the one who got her. It's so amazing to see the relationships he builds with dogs and how attached they have gotten to him. That is the type of bond we want our counselors to have with our campers. Mike has a pup of his own, Molly, a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix who is attached to him at the hip. Some interesting things about Mike is that outside of work not only does he make his own music, he also installs swimming pools! Mike truly has put such a positive influence on our camp and we couldn't be more thankful that we have him as a part of our Camp Bow Wow family.

  • March 2022 Camper of the Month

    Abby

    Abby has been with us since 2017. She comes to camp every day to play for a few hours. She loves water! We love Abby's dad because he is never upset when she is all wet. She has a human boyfriend at camp counselor named Henry. She looks for him as soon as she arrives! Mr. Binstock's son brings their golden puppy named Banjo as well. They are all such a wonderful family to have at camp!

  • March 2022 Member of the Month

    Stanley

    Stanley has been with us since puppy class. He then interviewed and became a member here at camp. He is very athletic and extremely sweet! He loves to play with tennis balls. He also loves belly rubs. Stanley is a very dedicated family member.

  • February 2022 Camper of the Month

    Cory

    Cory is a young and energetic puppy who loves to make friends and engage in enthralling play! She exudes positive energy and makes any play area she joins much more exciting. She may have a small stature but her personality looms large! Never do we experience a dull day when Cory comes to play!

  • February 2022 Counselor of the Month

    Kim

    Kim is a cornerstone of our Highland Park location. Her devotion and dedication are second to none. Her ability to connect to both our clients and campers alike is remarkable. Her passion is shown through her care and attentiveness to all of our campers. Our campers know her by name and abound with delight when they know she'll be in! She is the loving mom to her pets Penny, Ninnie and Nellie. An exceptional trainer, Kim has helped create an environment of understanding and goes out of her way to help her clients with their needs. Kim’s goal is to become an evaluator for the AKC Star Puppy and K-9 Good Citizen programs. Kim has enjoyed working with and helping dogs. Prior to working at Camp Bow Wow, she rescued dogs off the streets while living in Arizona. A brilliant mother, outstanding trainer, and supportive colleague; her professional and unwavering spirit has helped Highland Park become the success it is today!

  • February 2022 Member of the Month

    Sona

    Sona was named member of the month a few weeks ago. We are deeply saddened to learn that she crossed the rainbow bridge on 1/31/22. We will cherish our memories of Sona. We want to share a little about her. Sona was a sweet and gentle golden puppy. Despite bringing joy for only 8 months, she was already an experienced member of our pack. She had graduated from our puppy training class, passing with stars! Sona’s tender character was always a calming relief. We had never met a sweeter, more affectionate young puppy! We were blessed to watch her grow, and share in her life! Sona will be missed. Our hearts are heavy with the loss of such a special pup.

  • January 2022 Counselor of the Month

    Amanda

    Amanda is an absolute excellent camp counselor! She has 3 dogs of her own, including two Cane Corsos and an Australian Shepherd. Dogs are not only her first love, but a huge passion of hers. She is currently pursuing a dog training certificate and is working on her masters in dog training! Within the next year, Amanda will soon be another addition to our training program here at camp. She also does a multitude of different events and shows with her two corsos, Ebony and Vixen, who have won quite a few titles in their time! Amanda is one of our most driven employees, and just recently got promoted to shift supervisor! She is amazing with behavior modification, and is so good with helping each and every dog to get comfortable here at camp. She is so devoted to her job and gives the dogs her utmost trust and patience. We couldn't ask for much more than Amanda, as she already has everything we could ask for and more!

  • January 2022 Camper of the Month

    Buddy

    Buddy is among our elder campers and has been with us since we opened! He is the sweetest little mini poodle you could ever meet and still going strong alongside his brother Jaxon. The two of them are an adorable pair. He loves to spend time with the counselors and snuggles are always welcomed! He’s currently enjoying an extended vacation with us and we’re glad to have his positive vitality with us during the holidays! We have been blessed to be involved in his life!

  • January 2022 Member of the Month

    Wellie

    Wellie is an enthusiastic 1yr old Lab mix that has loved camp ever since he came out of his shell on interview day! Every day with him is an exciting adventure, and his liveliness is top of the group, yet at home he is cool and relaxed. He knows camp is the place to play! He has made so many friends during his time here and always enjoys meeting new fur friends! We’re so happy to have been able to watch him grow, and are excited to spend the future watching him play!

  • December 2021 Counselor of the Month

    Catey Lee

    Catey is a delight to have at camp. She hopes to one day have a German Shepherd of her own, in the meantime, she acts as the cool aunt to all the dogs at camp. She even bakes special cookies for the campers. If you’re dog comes to the Southwest Camp (Greentree), Catey most likely has told you something fun your dog did at camp that day. Catey truly appreciates her co-workers, but mostly she loves that the customers trust us with the beautiful furry souls. She spends her day making sure these dogs love coming to camp as much as she loves having them at camp. Catey has too many favorite campers to list. Included in her goals are to own a Dog Cafe and become a Dog Trainer.

  • December 2021 Camper of the Month

    Moe

    Moe has also been with us since 2012. In June he will be 17 years young. He still loves coming to camp. He always had a spicy personality. I see Ms. White pull in and we are always happy to see them both. We also saw them in 2020. We also want to say thank you for being such loyal clients.

  • December 2021 Member of the Month

    Andy

    Andy has been with us since the year we opened in 2012. He is the most handsome black lab. The sweetest personality. We love Andy and his wonderful owner Jeff. He has a treat in his pocket every time he picks him up! They make the cutest pair. They both made us smile during 2020. The whole team loves both of you!

  • October 2021 Camper of the Month

    Rooney

    Rooney is such a sweet girl. I love watching her run to the play yard first thing in the morning. She has so many friends at camp! She is wonderful with meeting our new campers. She makes all the new campers feel welcome on interview day!

  • October 2021 Member of the Month

    Shelby

    Shelby started in puppy class. She then did her interview and loved camp. She is a lovely pup. She then became a member at camp. Since then, she completed her level II classes. She is a star student and a wonderful addition to our family here at camp.

  • September 2021 Camper of the Month

    Siggy

    Siggy is a 1-year-old energetic young Norwegian Elkhound! He loves to come for playtime and meet all of his furry friends! Never a dull moment when he comes for a day of camp, He's all smiles while he's here and makes us work to catch him when it's time to go home. We’re excited to have him and have had the opportunity to watch him grow!

  • September 2021 Member of the Month

    Jackson

    Jackson is a spry and affectionate Treeing Walker Coonhound! He is a longtime camper with us and recently a new member. He loves a good butt scratch or head rub and makes sure to always greet his human friends! An elder among his peers, he still has that youthful attitude, especially when his dad has treats for him! It’s been a blessing to spend so many days alongside him here at camp!

  • August 2021 Camper of the Month

    Bug

    Bug is an enthusiastic and active Beagle mix puppy! She’s been an absolute delight and bundle of energy since her arrival and we cannot be happier! She always comes in with a smile and it rarely if ever leaves her face throughout the day! We’re eager to see how she continues to develop and spend many more days alongside her joyful playtime!

  • August 2021 Member of the Month

    Flo

    Flo is a 9-year-old Labrador retriever who adores her human companions! She is a longtime camper and member here with us at Highland Park. She always greets us at the front desk with a smile and unconditional love with her affectionate snuggles. She has her favorite playtime companions and it’s a great experience to witness. We’re so thankful to have had the opportunity to spend so much time with her!

  • July 2021 Camper of the Month

    Emmy

    Emmy is a 1-year-old Golden Retriever who has a lot to say and loves to play! She’s a regular member at camp and she brightens all our days when she joins us! We’ve been blessed to watch her grow and spend our days alongside her! We look forward to many more days with her to come!

  • July 2021 Camper of the Month

    Pacey

    Pacey is coming up on his very first birthday! He’s an American Staffordshire terrier and American Bulldog mix, but 100% fun! We’re excited to have been able to watch him grow and mature along the way! He’s a regular here at camp and enjoys playing with his fur pals every chance he can get! Every day is better when he’s here!

  • June 2021 Camper of the Month

    Cody

    Cody is a 1.5-year-old Labrador retriever. We’ve had the pleasure to watch him grow into an exciting and very playful young dog. A consistent camper, Cody always has fun when he’s here and makes the most of every day! No day is dull when Cody is here at camp and we love him for it!

  • June 2021 Camper of the Month

    Spike

    Spike is a 7-year-old Cattle Dog and longtime member here with us at Highland Park. He always comes in in with great energy and has a blast running around with his furry friends. He’s affectionate, playful, and everything you could want in a dog. Spike is also a big brother to two adorable sisters who also attend camp! He brings a smile to all us here each day he attends, and we’re fortunate to spend our time with him!

  • May 2021 Camper of the Month

    Symba

    Symba is a 6-month-old Cavachon and among the happiest pups here at Highland Park. Few bring more excitement and pure joy than Symba, and every day is brightened by his presence. It has been a delight to watch him mature and become the life of the party among our playful teacup dogs. It will be exciting to see how much he continues to grow.

  • May 2021 Camper of the Month

    Gypsy

    Gypsy is a 10-year-old Siberian husky and longtime member here with us at Highland Park. She’s a down to earth superstar among her circle of people friends and a pillar of stability among her furry friends here at camp. She’s a sweetheart who loves her naps and enjoys her walks even more. We’re blessed to be able to spend so much time with her.

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