Why Training Matters at Pet Care Facilities
For better or worse, the doggie day care and pet boarding or lodging industry is largely unregulated. This means that almost anyone can open a doggie day care, lodging facility, or operate as an independent contractor under one of the many platforms out there (like rover.com or wag!), without any training. We think pet parents should…
Read MoreCash Cow or Your Pet’s Care?
A colleague recently sent me this Dogtopia ad from the Delta in-flight magazine. It was also featured in a half page ad in the Wall Street Journal. In case you don’t know, Dogtopia is a franchise doggie day care. Their webpage says they have over 70 locations with plans for 400 more. As pet parents,…
Read MoreBark to School & Kitty Kindergarten
It’s only August and it’s already time to start thinking about going back to school. What ever happened to the unwritten rule that you didn’t go back until after Labor Day? If the two-legged kids are going back to school, we say your camper should get in on the fun too with Bark to School…
Read MoreLast Date Night of the Summer
You’ve blown off date night all summer long–here’s your last chance! Pet Camp and the Farallon Restaurant are joining together to offer you one last chance to enjoy a night out on the town, Doggie Day Care at night, AND a free glass of sparkling wine! Just book through the our Contact page to get…
Read MoreDoggie World Street Fair
Join Pet Camp at the Nihonmachi Street Fair Doggie World on Sunday, August 5th. Please remember while the Nihonmachi Street Fair is all weekend, Doggie World is only on Sunday from 11:00 to 5:00 pm in the Buchanan Mall with the Doggie World Parade at 1:00. There’ll be lots of fun, rescue and adoption groups,…
Read MorePet Camp vs. Some App
You see them everywhere – Wag!, Rover.com, Dogvacay.com (now owned by rover.com), and who knows what else. These apps! You click on your phone and someone is there to take care of your dog. Sure, maybe we’re biased but we’re not convinced that an app is the best way to take care of your pet.…
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