Camp Bow Wow

I cannot recommend Camp Bow Wow to any dog owner who truly cares about their pet’s well-being. I sent my Doberman, Oakley, here for puppy training and daycare—about three times a week—and completely regret the decision. Not only did I waste a lot of money, but the experience was ultimately traumatic for both of us.

In January, I was told that Oakley needed to be taken out of group play every hour and a half for a “time out” because she was “too much.” Instead of getting the full day of daycare I was paying for, she was essentially being boarded for half the day. I gave it a shot, hoping they knew what they were doing, but within a week it was clear it wasn’t working. I requested a refund and was denied.

Trying to use up the rest of the daycare package I had already paid for, we continued—until February, when Oakley was attacked by another dog while playing with a different one. The story about what happened changed multiple times. Laurie and Tim, the owners, couldn’t keep their lies straight. First, they blamed “the energy in the room,” then shifted to blaming Oakley for being “too intense,” and eventually, they banned my dog—the victim—from Camp Bow Wow. Let’s be real, Laurie: Brittany is banned, not Oakley.

Laurie even claimed she had reviewed the footage “second by second” and still couldn’t tell what happened to Oakley. The very first time I watched the footage, it was immediately clear what happened—Oakley was targeted and attacked. Either Laurie didn’t watch it, or she didn’t want to admit the truth.

To make me go away, they eventually refunded the remainder of my package and covered Oakley’s medical expenses. I seriously considered filing a civil suit because of the dishonesty and lack of accountability—but unfortunately, dogs don’t have legal rights the same way people do.

The lack of transparency, the shifting narratives, and the outright fabrications from management make this place unsafe, unethical, and unworthy of your trust. If you value your dog’s safety and your peace of mind, stay far away from Camp Bow Wow.