Does The Idea of Social Capital Apply to Dogs?
Social capital is the idea that groups do better when there is trust among the members of the group. The basic idea is that through trust in others and confidence that others are not out to “get you” everyone in the group benefits; people have better connections with others, society improves because people trust others…
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Canine Enrichment Counselor
Pet Camp, San Francisco’s most award-winning pet care lodging and day care facility, is looking for experienced dog handlers to join our Canine Enrichment Counselor team. Under direct supervision of our Canine Enrichment Coordinator, the enrichment team provides a variety of specially-tailored activities to our canine campers who don’t fit the traditional model of group…
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Pet Camp Isn’t Walmart
Just in case you were wondering, Pet Camp is not Walmart. We’re not the largest private employer in the United States, we’ve never locked employees in one of our buildings overnight (though a counselor does spend the night at the Main Campground), and we’ve always offered comprehensive health care with a contribution that the counselors…
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Pandemic Pup or Friend for Life?
One of the few positive things from the pandemic – ok, maybe the only really positive thing – has been the uptick of pet adoptions. Rescues and shelters around the country are reporting record placements and many are experiencing a “shortage” of adoptable pets. Unfortunately, the positive change may not be long lasting. According to…
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Puppy Socialization at Pet Camp
Got a new puppy or know someone who couldn’t resist and has a new puppy? Our weekly Puppy Socialization sessions will ensure that your puppy or your friend’s puppy become healthy and happy dogs. Pawfect solution so that your dog and theirs can play together in the future! What’s Pet Camp’s Puppy Socialization? A Puppy…
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5 Reasons to Bring Your Dog to Doggie Daycare
We know this year has been like none other and you have a lot going on. Maybe you’re working from home, maybe you’re being both parent and teacher, all while trying to get in 8 hours of work a day, maybe you turned your kitchen into a classroom and your family room into a gym…
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