Pet Camp Blog

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Dog Training at Pet Camp

May 18, 2022

For several years, Pet Camp has been offering two levels of dog training primarily focusing on the skills necessary to succeed in an urban or suburban environment. Our Camper Cadet program (what we call our dog training) level 1 focuses on five skills: sit, down, look/watch me, find it and loose leash walking, while our…

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When to Spay/Neuter Your Dog?

May 11, 2022

At many pet care facilities there are strict rules about when a pet, generally a dog, must be spayed or neutered to continue coming to either overnight care or dog day care. At Pet Camp, we’ve never had a “bright line” rule about these things. Yes, what activities your dog may participate in will likely…

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Congratulations Jamie! Certified Pet Dog Trainer at Pet Camp, San Francisco

May 4, 2022

Jamie Edwards, Pet Camp’s Head of Training, was recently awarded his Certified Pet Dog Training credentials! Becoming a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) requires a demonstration of both intellectual and practical knowledge of dog behavior and training. The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, which certifies CPDT, is the only independent testing agency for dog…

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Pet Care Assistant Job

May 3, 2022

Pet Camp, San Francisco’s original premier lodging experience for pets, is looking for caring, conscientious and dedicated pet care assistants to work along side the Pet Camp Counselors over the busy summer and winter holiday seasons! As a member of an award-winning pet lodging team, you will be helping to care for up to 160…

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Walmart Expands Further Into Pet Care with Doggie Daycare

April 27, 2022

How Walmart has gotten more and more into pet care over the years  Several years ago, Walmart added pet pharmaceuticals to its offerings. Soon thereafter, Walmart formed a relationship to offer pet insurance. Later, Walmart formed another relationship with Rover.com to offer Walmart shoppers discounts on pet services offered by Rover.com. These relationships did not…

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Crate Training for Cats

April 20, 2022

There are lots of discussions out there about crate training for dogs – but crate training your cat is also important. Why should you crate train your cat? The folks at Cornell CatWatch give us 6 reasons. 6 reasons why crate training your cat is important. Keep your cat safe and contained when doors are…

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