My dog had her interview this week. The entire interview process is so streamlined! You get to watch your dog on camera as they are introduced to various dogs in the play group. My dog passed the initial introduction phase of her interview and I left her for the day. I loved watching her interact with the camp bow wow team & other dogs in the playgroup on their cameras. When I came to pick her up, she came out so happy and was loving up on the staff, her whole butt was wiggling around. They brought me out a gift bag and a super cute picture of her on her first day. They offer two great "first timer" special packages. Needless to say, she has gone back for 2 days of daycare since and absolutely loves it! The staff is friendly and always has sweet things to say about my dog. The facility is squeaky clean. Their hours are perfect. I'm ecstatic that I found them! Highly recommend! read more

The employees r rude, and so is the manager. My mom took her dog in to get groomed and the lady at the front was talking on the phone and wasent paying attention to her. Also when they have an ad up for a job they dont even give someone the oprotunity to interview they just send a message saying they r hireing someone else. I do nont recommend this place to anyone. Go to a better place that is cheaper and the staff is nicer. read more

So much for customer service. We had been looking around for a new doggy day care since we moved and Camp Bow Wow Mchenry had great reviews. It was all good until we called the office to sort out his immunizations. It was not stated on their website (local) that Bordetella vaccines (as per their policy) are only valid if they got it with in 6 months. It would be ok for us if it we were informed the first time we called. But the cherry on top for us was the front desk or whoever we talked to was extremely RUDE! Now you just lost another customer. Please fix your customer service skills. read more

Best place for your pet needs. Our golden doodles summer hair cuts are . Thank you for the great work. read more

Took our new pup here a month and a half ago for basic group training classes. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly! However, our pup was very distracted in the class by the other dogs being around and would constantly bark. When I took her outside the training room, she'd stop barking. To compensate for this, Camp Bow Wow offered to give us private lessons instead since already paid, which worked out great! Definitely recommend for training and grooming! read more

We love and our dog loves Camp Bow Wow. The staff is very friendly, the training classes are great and I always have a happy (and tired) dog at the of the day. read more

I love this place! I've only boarded my pup here once but I'm a fan! Whenever I travel, I will definitely come back here! I really love their interview process with the dogs to make sure that they will not harm the other dogs and that they'll get along with them. It made me feel safe about boarding my dog there. When I boarded my dog here, I got him to stay in a suite, because I spoil him. Despite him ripping up his bed while he was there, I knew that he loved it. I would check up on him on their webcams and he was having a blast playing with the other dogs! I'm so glad I found this place! :) The organization is so cute and smart when it comes to pleasing a dog. Kudos! read more

I give Camp Bow Wow 5 paws. My mom takes her dog here and absolutely loves this place. I came last week for an interview- the process was really nice. The staff made my shy girl very comfortable by bringing a few dogs one at a time in the room she was in. The staff was very helpful and friendly. My dog seemed to be having a great day- I loved being able to check up on her using the live webcam- seriously, the best thing ever! She came home very tired (success). The main area was very inviting and clean. You can purchase a variety of products, treats, toys etc for you dog. I didn't see the playroom first hand, but it seemed clean and big enough for all the dogs. Thanks for taking such great care of my little princess! read more

Camp Bow Wow - My happy camper! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

Absolutely the best option for a "homebody" dog. I had kenneled my dog at several local kennels, but my dog hated each one - until we found Camp Bow Wow. My Golden is such a baby, she would get stressed-induced colitis whenever she was away from me. Except when she stayed at Bow Wow. I was able to log on to their web cam and watch my dog play and hang out with the other 'campers'. I could see that she was happy and well-cared for. When I picked her up at the end of her stay, it was obvious that she had a wonderful stay. She was happy and perky, not slinking out with her head hanging low as she had from the other places. The staff was quick, efficient and polite. Best of all, my dog hasn't had colitis since we started taking her to Camp Bow Wow. Overall, a great experience for my dog and for me. read more

I have phoned this place many times asking for our dog to be groomed. They NEVER have an available groomer. Today we phoned up asking if they have availability for our dog to stay the night - we typically use Little Paws Inn, but thought we'd try somewhere local as we're not passing the airport and the Paws Inn location. They told us they have to 1. Interview the dog before he can stay the first time (??....yes...really) 2. Have the dog stay at least 2 daycare days before they can stay PEOPLE THIS IS A DOG NOT A CHILD..... Needless to say, other daycare facilities we have used do not have such stupid rules. Thank you for turning us away - I guess you don't need our dollars which will be doing elsewhere permanently. read more

I bring my two small dogs here for nails only, however, EVERY time I go, they charge me more and more. About a year ago it costs me $20 or $22 for both with either a clipping or Dremel. Since then, the pricing has increased 3 times WITHOUT the opportunity to choose a clipping or Dremel. Last month I paid $30 for 2 dogs. $15 per dog, really?? Also, while waiting to have my dogs nails done, I've seen the way the owner treats her own sweet dog, which isn't very nice, unless she was just showing off while she walked with her dog through the lobby. She also seems very arrogant, doesn't even stop to say hello to her patrons. NOT a very good business owner; I know because I'm in the hospitality business. read more

I had a great experience using the groomer here. I have a high energy German Shepherd who I am quite sure is difficult to wrangle for a good bath, but she came back nice and clean and smells great! The staff was wonderful, the prices are affordable, and the waiting area is stocked with cool little dog toys and treats :) read more

Camp Bow Wow - A very clean and extra worn out dog! - Pet Groomers Near Me - Mchenry, Illinois

Camp Bow Wow is new and clean and looks nice but they can't be bothered to work with a dog that is skiddish or nervous about the noise level or number of dogs. If your dog can't be thrown into a large group of noisy large dogs then this isn't the place for you. They just can't be bothered. Your dog isn't going to get any special attention here, you are paying for a large pen full of barking dogs. This is like a canine warehouse. read more

Brought our two pups here and they came home Happy, tired and smiling. :) The camp counselors were familiar with how to feed our Honest Kitchen food and the healthy snacks we brought. LOVE the webcam feature-- leaves us feeling close and connected. Great to have the convenience and peace of mind. read more

Kenzie loves Camp Bow Wow. Therefore, I love Camp Bow Wow. She always comes home tired from a day of fun. They also have cameras set up so you can watch your little, or big, camper from home. read more

Don't give fair enough free trail. Dog was there for 15 minutes and came back to tell us he wasn't fit for the place. Watched on tv and saw nothing wrong. The lady said she didn't want to babysit him all day. read more

I heard about Camp Bow Wow from a friend of mine never thinking I would ever go there because it was a bit to far. Well, my husband & I were heading to Lake Geneva for a few days to celebrate our anniversary so; I called Camp Bow Wow in McHenry! When I called & spoke to a lady named Kari. She was very pleasant to speak with over the phone and informed me that I would need to bring in my furry kids (Hungarian Vizsla's) for an interview first (since I would be boarding them for a few days, the following week) to be sure they were compatible & social able with other furry friends. Also, all pets must be current on their shots especially bordetella. When my Husband & I walked in Camp Bow Wow we noticed right away how huge, clean and friendly the staff was. We met Kari in person and let me tell you, she is a doll! A staff member showed my Husband & I around while our furry kids where in the interview room. This interview room is where they take your furry friend into a room and bring in one male dog and one female dog to see how your dog gets along. Our furry kids passed the interview and stood the day there as a requirement. Before leaving Kari informed us we could download the app "Camp Bow Wow" on our iPhones so we could watch our furry kids while we went about our day. The app cost $1.99 and well worth it! We went about our day but not without watching our furry kids from their app cam. It's like we were addicted! When the time came to board our furry friends they were so excited to be there so they can play. We boarded our furry kids for two nights and had no worries about leaving them there since my husband and I knew they were going to be well taken care of. Plus, on our vacation we were watching them on the app cam and seen all the workers interact with all the dogs. So it's not like they just put them in a room or outside and leave them. Staff members are always around your dogs in the play area and interact with them. The app cam is off during, breakfast, nap time, dinner, and turns off for the evening after 6:50pm then turns on again the following weekday morning at 6:15am. I ABSOLUTELY recommend this place to any animal lover. This was the first time boarding our furry kids & we feel very confident & trust our furry kids in Camp Bow Wow loving care! It's well worth the drive! I dare you to experience it! read more

Ease. This is what Camp Bow Wow offers. Camp Bow Wow is super organized and helpful when we need to make arrangements for our dog to stay over during family vacations. Most importantly he loves to go. This makes leaving him so much easier. read more

When I first began the search for a doggie daycare, I was lucky to have found Camp Bow Wow so quickly. I haven't been to any other day cares, but I can assume Camp Bow Wow is among the best. They are extremely clean, most of the workers are friendly, and they have pretty decent prices. They are open 365 days a year, which is amazing- and my dog always has a great time! I hate to say the only negative comment I have is their camp hours on Saturdays. On a normal day, the dogs get about an hour and a half of 'nap time'- where on Saturdays they are locked up for about four and a half- which seems a little excessive seeing as I'm bringing my dog in to be worn out! Aside from that however, this place is top notch- I highly recommend it! read more

Perfect place to take you dog for the day or a week. The staff is fantastic and they treat my Bella like there own.

I have been taking our two goldens to Camp Bow Wow since it opened and each and every time that we go there, the staff and the owner make me feel as if I have the best and most wonderful dogs in the world. My dogs get SOOO excited when we get out of the car at Camp Bow Wow and tug at their leashes to get inside....truly a testimony to how much fun they have while there. I have used both the day care and the boarding and my dogs are so well cared for, pampered and fussed over. It makes leaving them there such a relief...I don't feel stressed out with guilt because I know that they are having an absolutely wonderful time. AND, here's a huge bonus...Camp Bow Wow has an in-house groomer that does a great job so, you can drop your dogs off for a day of fun AND a day of pampering and they come home all beautiful and smelling great!!! HIGHLY recommend Camp Bow Wow McHenry read more

Cassie loves going to Camp. When we get in the lot, she can't wait to check in. They are so loving and caring towards all the dogs. Cassie gets the play time and socialization that she needs. Being the social butterfly that she is, Cassie gets along with all the dogs there and I have yet to hear anything in regards to bad behavior. If I ever call to check in on her and have to leave a message they call right back. I really do like having the cameras to check in on our fur baby and watch all the fun she is having. read more

As I'm sure many people are, I am very picky about where I leave my dog Daisy when I am away. I always worry about what she's up to, is she having fun, etc. and camp bow wow gives me the peace of mind while I'm out of town through their webcams. I can keep tabs on Daisy during the day and see how much fun she's having, and she always comes home so so happy and tired from a weekend at camp. So thank you Camp Bow Wow for the amazing team you have that cares for Daisy and all of the other puppies out there! read more

We love Camp Bow Wow! They take such great care of our dog. It's always tough to leave him behind, but we know he is well cared for at Camp Bow Wow. We live an hour away, but drive to this location because it's the best. We've tried several other kennels but none can compare. We highly recommend! read more

We love Camp Bow Wow for our fur baby! I checked out numerous places (and reviews) before leaving Daisy in Barrington for our first trip without her. We were pretty happy with it there (very nice and accommodating staff, clean though of course smells like dog) and took her several more times for a year or so. However, they were booked for Spring Break 2015 and I searched all over in a panic. I'm so thankful I found Camp Bow Wow and we took the last space available. She's been there several times since and every experience has been great. Again, the staff is very nice and friendly. Here's what sets it apart from places: -Very cute camp theme. Of course not necessary, but great branding and a nice touch with the dog getting its pic taken for its first camp experience, cute doggie treats and bones, most things with a camp twist. - Very clean and can barely smell the dogs in the lobby/"gift store". Makes it a lot easier for my husband to pick her up since he is allergic and could barely stand to be in the lobby of our other boarder for longer than a few minutes. -Divided into three areas based on size of dog. Ours is small, so we know she was anxious at the other place most of the time, just circling around and around trying to stay away from the big dogs. She's probably still a bit anxious here, but at least all the dogs are her size and there is at least one staffer in that small(er) area with them at all times. -Each indoor space leads to outdoor, so dogs can come and go freely. -Set hours for alone/rest time in their crates for breakfast, lunch/nap, dinner, early bedtime. -Price is all inclusive. The other place charged based on 1/2 or full days out with the other dogs vs. alone all the time while boarded. It was difficult to judge because our dog prefers to be with people or alone or in smaller groups, but I didn't want her to be so isolated. This is better for her because she is in a smaller space with smaller dogs, and also has plenty of alone/nap time throughout the day and evening/overnight. -Cameras! Love to be able to check on my baby anytime and see that she is doing ok. My husband thought I would be attached 24/7, but once I know she's ok, I'm ok! -Again, clean. The staffers mop the areas while the dogs are at lunch and in the evening. Love to be able to see that and know that they are doing everything they can to keep things clean. -Require bordatella vaccine every six months rather than one year, and have staff certified to administer it via nasal spray. That was super helpful for us when our dog walkers were unavailable for a last minute request recently and I had to take Daisy to Camp Bow Wow just for the day. I only arranged it that morning, and if they hadn't been able to do the vaccine, we wouldn't have been able to drop her off. I called the vet first to make sure that was ok (every six months, and nasal) and they said yes and were impressed with that service. Hope you will consider Camp BowWow and have the same great experience we do! read more

My dog now has a scar on his nose from the cage he was in when he was being groomed there. I will never have them groom my dog again. Just terrible. Now I need to find a new place. Buyer beware. read more

Warning!! Rant: dropped my doggo off today for 1/2 day doggy day care and they left him isolated & penned individually for over FOUR HOURS!! At NO time did they try to call or contact us to tell us that our dog needed to be "reinterviewed"for compatibility at their establishment. We completed this interview with him well over a year ago, have participated in doggy day care, individual training, grooming & have boarded him here no less than 4 times since then. We spoke with this business two weeks ago requesting boarding over spring break & weren't advised at that time (in fact, they agreed to board him & have him participate in doggy day care in the weeks leading up to our departure) that he needed to be reinterviewed. They happily took over $200 from us when my husband purchased 15 1/2 day day camp passes from them but then questioned our wanting a refund when we found out about their inappropriate care of our dog today & told us basically "too bad, so sad" they won't be able to interview our already vetted dog prior to our boarding needs & we are just out of luck as far as boarding him over our vacation. What?? As other reviewers have mentioned, training staff are nice but management (Alyssa??) & communication seriously fall short. I will happily be taking my pet and money elsewhere moving forward. read more

I love this doggie daycare. My puppies have to go a couple of times before I board them and I believe it is a good policy. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. When I picked up my puppies the staff told me how they did and I appreciated that they knew the puppies reaction to the facility and the other dogs. And, the webcam is fabulous. Thank you Camp Bow Wow. read more

Wonderful place to board your dog! I love that my dog plays all day with other dogs and is not kept in his sleeping area all day. I also love the fact that the dogs can choose to go outside during play time. It's comforting to know that only socialized dogs are accepted and divided into play groups by size. The facility is super clean and the staff is outstanding! read more

I'm actually a little torn on rating Camp Bow Wow. I love the look of the client areas, the play areas for the dogs are decent sized, clean, and simple but fun for the dogs. Alyssa is awesome for behavior buddies/training! My only beef with Camp Bow Wow is the noise when you go back into the kennel area...we took our lab who is really mellow (hard to believe, I know), but not usually anxious there for a trial and she was SO nervous with how loud it was (they were more on the full side, and I'm sure this varies with the number of and kind of dogs there), but that made it hard for me to pass up. The staff seems great and I know one individual who worked there who is a dog lover, so I don't doubt the care they provide. My other beef was the amount of dogs they had running around at one time in the play yards. It doesn't seem like it's been a problem and I'm sure it was thought out by the company, but it makes me uneasy. I don't bring my dogs here to stay, but I do for training and in a pinch I would definitely consider them staying here if they had to...but I might have to pay more for one of the more quiet/private rooms! read more

The staff is very friendly and always recognize our dog when we walk in the door. Stella loves spending the day with her friends at Camp Bow Wow! read more

Great place to board your dog or for doggie day care! I'd say bathing and grooming are a bit high priced, but pretty reasonable for the boarding and day care. I'd like to have the "campercams" in all of the overnight areas. read more

The friendliness of the staff during the interview process was beyond wonderful. We have yet to bring the dogs in for a stay so I cannot comment yet on this process but I am sure this will meet my standards as well. The video viewing is also a huge relief when you leave your "kids" with a new sitter and you want to make sure they are being taken care of to your standards. We will be bringing the "kids" here for any future play dates. Thanks Again read more

DO NOT GO HERE! I had a reservation for my dog to be boarded over two months ago. I called to reconfirm my reservation and they told me I never had a reservation. The owner was the one I talked to and was unwilling to help and was downright rude on the phone. She made it sound like I was lying about having a reservation in the first place. I have gone here the last two years and never had an issue in the past. Luckily I found another place that was $100 cheaper so in the end we won out. read more