How to protect your dog from foxtails in the San Francisco Bay Area
It may be only June, but foxtails are in full “bloom” in the San Francisco Bay Area. Yes, foxtails are an annual issue, but in the past pet parents didn’t really need to focus on foxtails until the fall when the grass is supposed to turn brown. Sadly, early foxtails are another symptom of the…
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Dog Training at Pet Camp
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?
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
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
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
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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