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PacBell Turns 25!

March 24, 2025

Next month we’ll celebrate the April 11, 2000, home opener of PacBell Park when the Giants took on the Dodgers.  At about the 7th inning stretch of that momentous occasion, Liam, Johanna and Sydney (our soon to be 25-year-old triplets) were born.  You’re probably thinking, “all very interesting” and “congratulations on the kids” and “so…

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Kids, San Francisco, and School Fundraisers

March 18, 2025

Pet Camp opened in 1997.  As the owner of a small business, I know how hard (and rewarding) it can be to run a small business, and I suspect any business in San Francisco.  As a father of 4 now 20 -something year old kids, I also know how hard (and again how rewarding) it…

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The Lonely Pup: How Doggie Daycare Eases “Separation Anxiety”

March 7, 2025

If you’ve ever left your puppy alone for a long workday, only to come home to shredded pillows, excessive barking complaints, or a sad, anxious pup, you’re not alone. Many pet parents label this behavior as “separation anxiety.”  We’re not a big fan of pet parents using this term – it really should be a…

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Your Dog Didn’t Age Out of Doggie Day Care

February 28, 2025

Your Dog Didn’t Age Out of Doggie Day Care — Your Dog Aged Out of Your Doggie Day Care! We hear it all the time: “My dog loved doggie day care when they were younger, but now they just don’t seem to enjoy it anymore.” Or “I was told my senior dog isn’t a good…

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Resource Guarding & Aggression: Can Your Dog Still Go to Day Care?

February 20, 2025

Can Dogs That Resource Guard Thrive at Daycare or Overnight Care? This is another blog digging deeper into the issues of dog aggression and which types of aggression can and cannot be handled at a dog day care or overnight care facility. In case you missed our prior blogs on this topic, you can read…

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Why Senior Dogs Need Day Care as Much as Puppies: How Pet Camp’s Pioneer Program Supports Their Health and Well-being

February 5, 2025

When we think about dog day care, our minds often gravitate toward the boundless energy of puppies, playing and socializing with their peers. However, senior dogs also benefit from the structured environment, stimulation, and care provided at dog day care facilities. Just like puppies, senior dogs need regular exercise, mental stimulation, and socialization to keep…

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