4.5 stars. Camp Bow Wow is a chain business that provides daycare, boarding, grooming, and training for dogs. My husband and I have used this particular Camp Bow Wow in Ross Township since 2022. For roughly two years, we kept our English bulldog Olive here for occasional daycare and boarding. The employees seemed to always treat her nicely, and she seemed to enjoy her time here, although sometimes tall dogs would pee on her! I did notice that many prescription pills for anxiety and incontinence were not administered and were returned to us, but her health was fine, other than contracting kennel cough and an eye infection from other dogs one time. In 2026, we took our French bulldog Daisy here for a free "interview" for a few hours or so to make sure that she interacted well with the humans and other dogs. My husband and I were able to log into the Camp Bow Wow app on our phones to view Daisy running around. Sometimes the videos did not load well, but we were able to see enough. Update: Daisy has spent several days of daycare here, and she seems happy to see the humans and dogs. read more

I won't be taking my dog back to this location. Prior to my dog's upcoming stay, I called the location 3 separate times to confirm a question I had and they never answered the phone. Once my dog was there, the cameras were not active for his entire stay (2 nights, 3 days) so I was not able to see what he was doing or where they had him playing. This was my dog's first time being anywhere overnight without us so I was extremely disappointed and upset since a big reason we decided on camp bow wow in the first place was because of the live cameras. When I went to pick him up, he came out and all four legs and his belly were completely saturated in water and the girl told us he "spilled water in his cabin." I know my dog and he would not have even been able to spill his water and if he did would be spooked and ran away. There's no way he would have spilled the water and then fully laid in it which is the only way he would've got as wet as he did. It felt like they were hiding something. In addition, we picked him up around 5pm so he shouldn't have even been in his cabin at that time. We then stood there expecting the girl to say something and we did not know the check out procedure since it was our first time. She just continued to type on her computer with us standing there until we finally said something and she said "oh you can go." I asked if he did okay and she replied "umm well I didn't hear that he did anything bad." I just wanted to know if he enjoyed being there, if he ate, played, etc and she provided no information. Overall, we have no clue what happened while he was there, whether he was in his cabin the entire time, etc. because the cameras did not work and we were provided with absolutely no details about his stay. I am very disappointed and will not return to this location. read more

This was my first time at Camp Bow Bow to get my dog groomed. I walked in and every one was very nice and helpful. The person who was going to groom my dog was also very nice and I went over what needed to be done and what not to do as far as cutting hair. I left and came back after about 4 hours to get our golden. I found that too much hair was cut off, He did not look like a golden retriever at all. My mistake wa not saying anything to the groomer at all about to much hair being cut off especially when I said something before I dropped him off. I will go back to Camp Bow Wow but I will only have them do a bath trim feet and brush teeth. the staff where super friendly and for that I would have given them 4 stars, But since he was not groomed as per my instructions I give them 3. read more

Camp Bow Wow Pittsburgh North - Pet Sitting Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very easy & quick check in's & check outs. Safe place for your pups to play & be active!

My dog has been attending Camp Bow Wow since 2012. Our current camp, Pittsburgh North, is like her second home. When I drop her off at daycare or for boarding, it feels like leaving my dog with family. She is excited to see them and spend time with her friends. I feel comfortable knowing that she's safe and getting great care. read more

My 10-lb dog goes here in their teacup room for daycare and I've boarded her here. I knew it was the right place when I saw on camera that she enters the teacup room, jumps on a cot that has a blanket and settles in, just like she was at home. I've seen her cuddle up right next to other dogs. Yes, you have to keep up with your bordatella and flu vaccines. Do them early to make sure your dog is good to go. You can get the bordatella vax from Camp Bow Wow. You administer it (a squirt into their mouth) in their presence and they provide documentation. Very convenient. Phone calls always go to their voice mail, but I get same-day prompt replies. Email communication is thorough and complete. Be careful to completely read and follow the directions in the email re: deposits and vaccinations so that you don't have a last-minute snafu. Keep your vet records up to date. You can email the record to Bow Wow right after you leave the vet. I highly recommend Camp Bow Wow Pittsburgh North. read more

We've been taking our girls to Camp Bow Wow for 4 years now and they love it. We are so grateful to have a place close to home where the staff treats our dogs like their own. Christina, the groomer, is so sweet and talented... she gives our girls Lanie and Lola so much love and attention when they come in! We love Camp Bow Wow so much! read more

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My parents had their pomsky at this location for a week while they went on a trip. He spent this whole week in the toy dog room or in his cage, and when he usually is with the bigger dogs. He was given soft food that was not approved since he supposedly wasn't eating, and came home sick. Not only was he sick, he stunk. To be honest, he smelled disgusting. And he LOOKED disgusting. He's a longer haired dog, how did the workers not notice a weeks worth of diarrhea stuck on his butt? As if that wasn't bad enough, he had to of laid in urine the entire week as his butt, which is normally white / gray, was STAINED golden yellow. He is STILL stained even after being taken to a groomer and being cut and washed. Their poor dog has been a disaster since, and is only now, 5 days later, beginning to act normal again. Allowing this dog to become so horribly filthy and to lay in his own urine and feces is unacceptable and inexcusable. read more

Myriah, Shay, Mya, Leila and Emily are absolutely the best caretakers of my Mr Prince!!!! From day one, they impressed me with their kindness, patience and understanding! They show such love, care, patience and compassion towards my Mr Prince and use such effective strategies to help him open up!!! I am amazed with his progress and that's all because of this group of girls! They even taught me to use strategies at home and when coming and going to Camp Bow Wow...and they are working!!! Thank you so much for Myriah, Shay, Mya, Leila and Emily for making me feel so comfortable knowing he is in your hands! Sincerely, Erika Stull read more

Don't count on this place. They canceled our reservation even after we received a "Confirmation Email". They said that this email was meaningless and there should be another email that tells you to make a deposit within 24hrs or they will cancel your reservation (no cal or anything, they will just cancel it). Also, they change their vaccination requirements and the automated list they include on the phone prompt when you call them is incorrect. So we are ready to leave for vacation and now they tell us 1) we don't have a reservation and they are now booked and 2) our dog needs other vaccines anyways. There was no other email line they claim about a deposit but even if there was, there should not be a confirmation email that leaves any details out. So if you use them, have a backup plan! The only good thing that came out of this is that in a scramble to find someone we found out that there are websites of people that do in home boarding at very reasonable rates with reviews of other people that have used them (Rover.com). Please don't rely on this hot smelly dog mill and look into better options for your pet while you are away. read more

Our puppy took their puppy training class long time ago. But now I still feel so appreciated about their training service. My dog learned a lot from the training class and he has been a good boy since then. They taught how to sit,down,stand, leave it, etc. Every command is super useful. Only three people at one class-they were making sure your pup got full attention. They would distribute some brochures with training instruction on class so you could follow the instructions and train your puppy when you get home. Highly recommend it for puppies. read more

Horrible. So excited to take my 9 mo old male lab there for exercise & socialization. Watched video off and on and first hour was awesome. Then, the hump fest began. One main dominator with a couple sidekicks. Humping, pinning. But, dogs will be dogs so I let it go. About 15 minutes in and no corrective matters taken, I started screen shooting the video. Over and over again the constant dominant humping and pinning. The handler does NOTHING and blatantly walks by ignoring acts and at another point stands there watching, hands on hips. This lasted A FULL HOUR from when I started screen shooting, more as I didn't start until about 15 minutes in, till I arrived to retrieve my dog early. He was smelly and SOAKED on his back from the bodily fluids of the same dogs, over and over, that continually did this. Chaffed and scratched skin. Had to immediately bathe him when we got home. The owners of these dogs should be pissed too, their dogs were allowed to participate in this. No separation. No stopping the actions. Your dog/dogs are learning horrible behavior there. If my dog were humped at a dog park, I'd expect the owner to try to immediately diffuse the interaction, if not I would. Then give it another try and if if happened again, either expect they immediately remove their dog or if not I'd remove mine. Not allow this to happen for AN HOUR!!!!!!! Please, note time stamps on images. read more

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Camp Bow Wow is awesome! We've taken our dog here since he was 5 months old. He's obsessed. It's a really great way to socialize your dog especially if you're busy working. They take time to really vet all the dogs that come to interview for a spot so that assures me they don't let aggressive dogs in. The workers are super friendly and accommodating and they always give me little updates on his day when I pick him up. We've also done the "spaw day" several times. They do everything: bathe, ears, teeth, anal glands, nail trim. He is always so shiny and smells good and it lasts for at least a week! I would highly recommend Camp Bow Wow north if you're looking for a place for your dog to hang while you are busy during the day!! read more

Camp Bow Wow Pittsburgh North - Pet Sitting Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We have loved taking our puppy here. It's a quick and easy drop off and pick up for boarding, and I know she is being well taken care of. I usually have problems getting a hold of someone when calling, but they are usually very quick to respond from voicemail or via email if I need anything. My dog qualifies as a teacup (under 15 lbs) so I love the option to board her in the teacup cabins and save $5 each day if I choose. Would definitely recommend! read more

Thanks for taking such good care of Hugo. He seemed to have a great time. He wanted to stay and play more. He came home and has slept a lot! Love the report card they give as well! And love that you can check in on the webcams. Thanks to all who watched our puppy! read more

User Whitney Helba The staff is amazing! Very attentive, caring, and full of knowledge. I can always leave knowing our youngest member of the family is in great hands! read more

The trainer attempted to restrain my dog without any chance for him to acclimate. He is just a puppy and has not been leashed by anyone but my family. They dragged him into the camp area and allowed a dozen dogs to pounce on him. My dog has never barked or growled at another dog, he universally loves to meet new friends, but to be pushed into a unknown corner by an overly rough human and to be swarmed by new dogs is a lot to ask of a scared puppy. I would never bring him back to this branch and I recommend anyone who is looking to socialize a young dog to go to a different branch of Camp Bow Wow. ***Update, the owner was very apologetic and made significant efforts to correct the problem. I appreciate the level of effort of the management in this issue and strongly recommend the Camp Bow Wow organization as a whole*** read more

Just picked up our five month old pup from Camp Bow Wow - and wow, we highly recommend them! Several of my coworkers recommended Camp Bow Wow, and from my first contact with them, it was clear they truly care about the dogs. Our pup had a blast, and we had fun watching him play his little heart out with all the other dogs. He didn't want to leave at the end of the day! And they gave me an unplanned tour of the facility which illustrated their commitment to cleanliness. We will definitely be coming back soon. read more

This is the best place on earth! My pup loves going to camp. They treat him so well. You can tell all of the councelors genuinely care. If I could afford to send my boy more days I would. I work long shifts so I just wish they were open earlier and closed later so I could take him on days I work. Overall the best place ever! read more

Camp Bow Wow North Hills always remembers our pups and make us feel like family. They have great options for either day care or overnight care; our two dogs always get to stay together to keep each other company whether it's in standard care or in a suite. Yes, they have suites with cameras so you can watch your pups while they're sleeping. Even if you don't choose a suite, though, there are cameras in all the play areas so you can watch them play during the day. I did have one bad experience regarding something that a counselor said regarding our pups getting the right food amounts almost a year ago. When I spoke to management about it, it was rectified and handled very well. Leanne is amazing at grooming and always makes the pups look awesome. I've had some bad experiences with groomers in Pittsburgh, but Leanne has always been awesome. She got my "tough" dog's nails short enough that he can walk comfortably (and quietly). She's the only one besides myself that I would trust to groom my dogs, and she is INFINITELY better than me, of course. They also sometimes bring in a pet photographer and allow you to reserve "sessions". We had the BEST Christmas cards this year. read more

We love taking our dog Izzy to Camp Bow Wow, and she loves going. Honestly, I think she just likes seeing the people that work there more than the other dogs. Izzy is a 2 day a week daycare member and we couldn't be happier with the services Camp Bow Wow provides. read more

I've used other dog boarding places and Camp Bow Wow is the absolute best. Yes, they are super good with all dogs, but that's to be expected. They're also great st dealing with people and their last minute changes. I had just moved 2200 miles and had to fly to a wedding. My neurotic 95 pound shepherd/husky with severe attachment issues was a source of concern. My pug with no eyeballs you'd think would be, but he loves everything...so he was fine. My horsedog that thinks he's a mouse did great. They really work with dogs that need it and make sure they're not going into an emotional coma. They are worth every cent. read more

Camp bow wow provides terrific care and attention to everyone in their care. Oreo goes twice a week to camp and always has a blast he loves it there and I love it there too as everyone always takes such great care of him. The workers truly treat your pet as their own when they are in their care. Wouldn't think of going anywhere else. read more

Our dog loves going here! We take him twice a week for doggy day care and we have boarded him a couple times on weekends. The staff is always so nice and excited to see our pup and he is excited every time he arrives. And he is always tired at the end of the day! I love their web cams too! I sometimes check them during the day to see how our pup is doing. I regularly catch him getting tons of pets and love from the employees on camera. Highly recommend this place! read more

Ozzie loves going to Bow Wow when we are on vacation! It's also a little vacation for him;) It's great that we can watch his activities during the day, and he is in a Suite at night so that he can have his 'alone time', and we can watch him sleep. My daughter who lives in New York also watches the Camper Cam to see what Ozzie is up to! read more

My husband and I started taking our dog Jake to Camp Bow Wow North 2 years ago when we were going overseas for 2 weeks. He was very well taken care of while we were gone. He was able to play all day, every day with the other dogs (getting exercise) without having to pay the additional fees for 10 mins of socialization like a few other kennels and boarding facilities we looked into. We can now go out of town or on vacation without having to figure out what we are going to do with Jake. He had such a great time that we decided to start taking him to camp once a week to play with the other dogs. Since he is at home alone for most of each day while we are at work, Camp offers him a great way to get some much needed exercise and socialization. He absolutely LOVES going to camp; so much so, that we can't say the word Camp at home without him going crazy. He especially loves his camp couselors! We are very happy that we found Camp Bow Wow. Michael, Lori and Jake K. read more

thank you for taking such good care of my Sheeba, the cousellors are wonderful. The staff is awesome , very happy with going there 2 times a week. read more

The detail and attention paid to my boys is something I have never experienced at other kennels in the past. They genuinely care for my boys like their own. I always feel secure in leaving my senior boys. read more

The staff is great! They seems to truly care about all of the dogs. They inform us of anything that happened throughout the day. For instance, who he played with, how he interacts with the people or dogs, if he went outside, etc. I feel 100% comfortable leaving my dog with your employees because I believe he is in good hands and is receiving lots of love and care. read more

I like the friendliness of the staff, the several play areas that the dogs can be in, the online video so I can see my dogs and it just seems to be a very happy place! read more

My dog absolutely loves coming here! And I love to watch her play on the cameras. (It can be addicting!)

I've used Camp Bow Wow North Hills for several years, and have always been pleased with the care and service they provide for my fur babies. Their staff is very knowledgeable and caring. My dogs love going there for daycare, and I have no worries when I need to board them for extended periods of time. If you are looking for a good group of people to take care of your dog, give them a try! read more

Was a fan of Camp Bow Wow until my dog spent the week there. Checked on my dog multiple times every day and would watch her playing for a few minutes. Until I watched the counselor push my dog along with another dog. I didn't confront them until I picked my dog up as I was afraid they would have been mean to her. When I spoke with the manager who told me watched the video I was told that her counselor handled it the lazy way. Lazy way or not she had not right to push my dog or any other. The managers response was that the counselor was frustrated and she's been with her a long time. So much for zero tolerance. My dog will never go back.. read more

My goldendoodle Graci loves camp bow wow. She can not get out of my car fast enough to get in the door. When she is able to finally meet up with her furry friends she knows right we're to go. I love that I can watcher on the camp cam. Her humans friends are also great. read more

I started off going to training classes here with Leah. She was amazing and my puppy learned so much! I'm going away on vacation soon and I was considering boarding my dogs here while away. I scheduled the interview and was amazed. Each staff member seems genuinely concerned about each and every dog. They pay attention to the habits and behaviors of every dog so they know where to place them. My younger dog was slightly nervous as he's never been around so many dogs but they took their time and introduced him slowly. I will definitely be back! read more

Friendly staff, clean safe facility and they take terrific care of my dog!

We LOVE Camp Bow Wow North Hills. Barb the owner, and her entire staff are fantastic! My Rottweiler loves to go and play, but more importantly I feel comfortable leaving him at Day Camp. I know he is safe and well taken care of while he is there! The best part is that I can watch him on the Doggie Cam while I'm at work. The location and hours can't be beat either! Camp Bow Wow gets "5 Tail Wags from us"! read more

We absolutely love taking our dog to Camp, and she loves it, too! The staff are very friendly and welcoming. We have taken our dog to other camps in the area and they do not even compare to camp bow wow. The spa services are very good and they are reasonably priced as well. I highly recommend this location to anyone, you will not be disappointed! :) read more

Camp Bow Wow is great! The indoor/outdoor facility is always clean and there are always plenty of activities for the campers. All new campers are required to complete an interview before attending camp, which allows the counselors to see how the potential camper will play and socialize with others. This interview process is great, and makes all owners feel comfortable that their pup will have a fun and safe time at camp. Scheduling visits to camp can be easily done online, over the phone or in person, and walk-ins are welcomed. Our dog loves camp and we would recommend Camp Bow Wow to anyone! read more

We love the staff!! Everyone is so awesome with our pups and they are great with us. We are "those" people....our furbabies are our world. The staff is always receptive and friendly when we call to check on the pups or with questions. They are the reason we can go away for the weekend and not worry about the pups back home! Paws up!! read more