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Are Pandemic Pups Now Dangerous Dogs?
A recent article on the web (so you know it’s got to be true) asserted that an alarming uptick in Californians visiting emergency rooms due to dog bites is due to the maturation of pandemic pups into dangerous dogs. The article notes a significant rise in the number of such visits post-pandemic (70%) and, while…
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Taking Canine Enrichment to the Next Level – Pet Camp’s Ranger Station
What is Dog Enrichment? Curious about Canine Enrichment? Want to know what our Ranger Station is all about? Check out last week’s OverDog Digital Marketing Podcast as Fern (AKA Fernando Camacho) interviews Mark about his thoughts about pet care, canine enrichment, and the Ranger Station. Hear why Fern thinks the Ranger Station is taking canine…
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Selective City Enforcement Harms Small Businesses
The other week one of Pet Camp’s vehicles could not be started at the end of the day. After struggling for a bit, the counselors left it on the street (parked nicely along the curb) overnight. This vehicle, the old school bus we will use to move dogs between the Main Campground and the Ranger…
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What is the Best Leash Length for Dog Training?
Why Leash Length Matters in Dog Training With Pet Camp’s Ranger Station up and running, and our associated ability to do more dog training and enrichment at Pet Camp, we are receiving more dog training questions than ever. One of the most common questions we get is, “what’s the best leash length for dog training?”…
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What Pet Camp Means To Me: Stevie Hoodja
As the Ranger Station launched its soft opening the other week, I have been reflecting on what I have done at Pet Camp the past year, and it’s been unlike anything I expected and more than I could hope for. This time last year, I was an eager 22-year-old recent graduate with a Bachelor of…
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Why Does Pet Camp Require the Dog Flu Vaccine?
Pet Camp and many, but not all, pet care facilities in San Francisco require that all dogs be vaccinated against CIV, also known as dog flu. Because not every San Francisco veterinarian asks pet parents about the dog flu vaccine, and others treat this vaccine as a “lifestyle” vaccine, there are times when Pet Camp…
Read MoreHonors, Awards, & Press
Check out all of Pet Camp's achievements:
2020-2024 Winner of Nextdoor Neighbor Award
2022 - All Pet Camp managers and supervisors at the Main Campground are CERTIFIED Fear Free Professionals
2019 Certificate of Recognition – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Assemblyman David Chiu
2019 Certificate of Honor – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Mayor London Breed
2019 Certificate of Honor – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton
Check Out Virginia’s Take on Health Care for Small Businesses
The White House Blog
2013 Talking with… The proprietor of a camp for cats and dogs
J Weekly
2012 Best of Pet Boarding Facility
2011 Best of Pet Boarding Facility
2011 Best of the Bay Editors Picks
2010 Best Pet Boarding Facility
SFGate.com
2008 Best Pet Boarding Facility
SFGate.com
2008 Best of Bay Winner
2007 Check Out Pet Camp as Featured on the Today Show
today.com Ebbies 2007 Award Winner, Small Business Category
Give Something Back Award
Cal Insurance and Associates $1,000 Award donated on Pet Camp’s behalf to San Francisco Little League and San Francisco Viking Micro-Soccer
Best of San Francisco 2007
7×7 Magazine Most Spacious Doggy Drop-Off
Small Business Award 2007
Certificate of Honor 2006
Most Innovative Entrepreneur 2006
1st Green Award (Retailer of the Year)
Pet Product News 2006
Small Business of the Year 2005
Most Improved Commercial Recycler of 2004
Best of the Bay 2001
Best of San Francisco 1999
SF Weekly