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Pet Camp Ranger Station

1360 Fairfax Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

4.8
50 Google reviews
Cage-freeStaff overnightOutdoor yardReactive breeds OKMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Pet Camp Ranger Station is a specialized canine enrichment facility in San Francisco that serves dogs who don't fit traditional group play settings, including reactive and non-social dogs. The facility offers one-on-one enrichment programs with trained counselors, featuring activities like active play, brain work, and calming sessions. They are a family-owned business since 1997, fully licensed by the City of San Francisco, and provide boarding, daycare, training, and grooming services.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
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: Rabies, DHPP, CIV/Dog Flu, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Separate play for intact

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner
Fire safety system

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

49 reviews analyzed

Pet Camp Ranger Station receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with 45 of 49 reviews giving 5 stars. The facility is particularly praised for its exceptional care of anxious, reactive, and special needs dogs, with staff described as knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely caring. However, two 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about understaffing, excessive crating (8+ hours), lack of transparency about enrichment activities, and dogs showing signs of distress including skin lesions and dehydration. These complaints represent significant red flags, though they appear to be isolated incidents relative to the overall volume of positive experiences. The high repeat customer rate (21 mentions) and emergency response praised in review 15 suggest most customers have trustworthy experiences.

Dog happiness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Facility
4.0
Communication
4.0
Drop-off / pickup
4.0
Cleanliness
3.5
Safety
3.5
Value
3.0

People love

Exceptional care for anxious, reactive, or special needs dogs(15)Caring and knowledgeable staff(12)Dogs love attending and show positive behavioral changes(10)Excellent emergency response and medical care(2)Photo updates and communication during stays(3)

Staff shoutouts

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Worth noting

Understaffing leading to dogs crated 8+ hours with minimal enrichment

โ€œI found out that during a 9-9.5 hour day, he only has 3- 20min 'play sessions' and the rest of the day is spent in a CRATE!!!! ALONE!!!โ€

Dogs showing signs of distress - traumatized behavior, dehydration, skin lesions

โ€œHe barely registered who I was? He is such a happy guy and usually prances out of daycare/boarding... but he was like a different dog when I picked him up.โ€

Lack of transparency about actual care provided vs. promised services

โ€œI am not only mortified at the lack of transparency of this establishment, but I am also saddened by the fact that I was finagled into paying exorbitant amounts of money to just put my pup into a crate the whole day.โ€

Poor hygiene - dogs smelling of urine at pickup

โ€œBecause even with the bath he reeked of urine.โ€

Generic/uninformative daily updates about dog's specific activities(2 mentions)

โ€œI've only been told generic notes from his stay 'had fun playing on the grass and cuddling with the counselors before bed.' That's great news but I wish it was a little more tailored to his stay/experience.โ€

High prices relative to actual services delivered(3 mentions)

โ€œI can't believe they're charging $180 to crate dogs for 8 hours a day and give them 'enrichment' for a maximum of 1 hour. Highway robbery.โ€

Lack of transparency about enrichment activities and group play guarantees(2 mentions)

โ€œHe said there's no way to guarantee he would even have a group play session. Basically if only reactive or non-social dogs come then my dog would not have any group play time with other dogs.โ€

Owner replies to 14% of reviewswarm tone21 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.8 stars from 50+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.8-star rating across 50 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.8/ 5
Review score
4.0/ 5
Amenities10 of 14
Reviews50
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.21

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