Pet Camp Blog

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Dog-to-Dog Greetings: It’s OK to Say NO

October 20, 2021

Why should we sometimes avoid our dog greeting other dogs? Perhaps you have this image of your dog strolling down San Francisco’s 24th Street on a bright Saturday morning politely greeting every other dog you see, all while you sip your mocha-infused organic coffee with almond milk from almonds grown with gray water from a…

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izzy -- looking for a forever home

Camper Looking For a Forever Home

October 14, 2021

Izzy is looking for a new home! Her owner is no longer able to care for her, so please share this to as many people as you can. Izzy is a 6 year old female pug/beagle mix. We have been working with her for the past 2 months (since 8/16) on socializing with dogs big…

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Are we becoming feral?

October 6, 2021

We’ve all heard about feral cats, but I recently heard someone say that we humans were becoming feral. Here’s what she meant. We were discussing some recent interactions the counselors have had with clients in the lobby or over the phone during which, for lack of a better term, the client lost it. I’m not…

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We Want Pet Lovers for Pet Camp.

October 4, 2021

Are you or a friend tired of the rat race and want to work with animals besides rats? Look no further! We’re looking for caring, energetic counselors to join the Pet Camp team. We have a range of job openings for both full and part-time counselors: Canine Enrichment Counselor Pet Care Counselor Front Desk Counselor…

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pet camp's retractable glass roof made by rollamatic

Pet Camp’s Retractable Glass Roof Made by Rollamatic

September 30, 2021

Mark Klaiman, Senior Counselor at Pet Camp, shares all the benefits of having a retractable glass roof at the Meadow, our 3,300 sq. feet of indoor/outdoor play space for dogs. The retractable glass roof was made by Rollamatic, a company which designs its retractable roofs in California and makes them in the USA.

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small dogs on the playground

Small Dogs are Still Dogs

September 29, 2021

As most of you know, I don’t have much non-Pet Camp experience with small dogs. My current dogs, Marmalade and Talise, weigh in at a mere 165 pounds and a petite 115 pounds. Most people know that both my dogs are “dogs” and respect (some might actually fear) them for that “dogness.” But what about…

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