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Camp Bow Wow Columbia SC

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655 Superior St, Columbia, SC 29205

4.7
505 Google reviews
Cage-freeLive webcamStaff overnightOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Camp Bow Wow Columbia SC is a premier dog daycare and boarding facility offering all-inclusive pricing with live webcams, Certified Camp Counselors trained in pet CPR/first aid, and comprehensive enrichment programs. Services include dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and individual enrichment activities with pricing from $30/day for daycare to $55-61/night for boarding.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella, Leptospirosis (recommended)

Policies & Details

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge โ€” $5/day

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates โ€” Free
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Required at 7 months
Temperament test fee:Free

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Multi-dog discount โ€” $55-59 per night per camper for 2+ dogs
Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

487 reviews analyzed

Camp Bow Wow Columbia SC enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with the vast majority of the 487 reviews giving 5 stars. Dogs clearly love attending, with most coming home happy and exhausted from a day of play. The staff is frequently praised as friendly and caring, with owners Frank and Christine noted as hands-on operators. The live camera feature is a major selling point for pet parents. However, there are serious red flags including multiple dog attack incidents resulting in injuries, concerns about staff-to-dog ratios, and complaints about poor communication when incidents occur. Some negative reviews cite rude staff members and billing disputes. Despite these issues, the facility maintains a strong repeat customer base with many clients using their services for years.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.8
Cleanliness
4.5
Facility
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.3
Value
4.0
Communication
3.5
Safety
3.0

People love

Dogs love attending - come home happy and exhausted(150)Friendly, caring staff who know dogs by name(120)Live camera feed to monitor dogs(85)Great for socialization and exercise(60)Clean, well-maintained facility(45)Owners Frank and Christine are hands-on and caring(35)Dogs not crated all day - play freely(40)Excellent grooming services(30)

Staff shoutouts

Frank(35 mentions)Christine(30 mentions)AndreaLindsayBrandonSuzanne

Worth noting

Dog attack incidents resulting in serious injuries

โ€œI discovered four puncture wounds in my ear with blood down his face and neck once he was in my carโ€

Lack of transparency about dog attacks - initially told owners dog had cough rather than admitting attack

โ€œThe owner later admitted my dog was attacked by another dog, unprovoked. When I picked him up, no one told me this.โ€

Poor staff-to-dog supervision ratios causing safety concerns

โ€œThe only thing that makes me cringe when I watch the live feed is the fact that they only have one person with like 10-15 dogs. That makes me really nervous if something were to happen like a fight or something.โ€

No ID verification at pickup/dropoff - security risk

โ€œThey do not check ID's when picking up or dropping off your dog, so really anyone who knows the name of your dog could come and steal your dog.โ€

Dogs placed in inappropriate play groups without owner consent

โ€œThey even put him with the adult dogs without asking me first because he had too much energy for the puppies.โ€

Dog injuries from attacks by other dogs(4 mentions)

โ€œOur dog was injured, and had to be placed on different types of medicine due to the lack of supervision.โ€

Poor communication about incidents and lack of owner follow-up(5 mentions)

โ€œWe found out our dog... had some sort of an incident and was locked in a crate 23 hours a day. We found out only when we couldn't find our dog on camera or get ahold of anyone for two days.โ€

Rude or dismissive staff behavior(5 mentions)

โ€œHannah is incredibly rude and dismissive.โ€

Billing/pricing disputes(2 mentions)

โ€œI was charged for a craft that I never asked for and then received a rude phone call with the manager trying to collect for said craft.โ€

Kennel cough/illness contracted at facility(2 mentions)

โ€œMy 6 month old pup... has gotten kennel cough twice since she's been at daycare since starting 2 months ago.โ€

Owner replies to 18% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone95 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.7 stars from 505+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 505 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.2/ 5
Amenities10 of 14
Reviews505
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.95

Pricing

Boarding

$55โ€“$61/night

Daycare

$30โ€“$35/day

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