Noozhawk’s 3rd Annual Four-Legged Friends and More is here! This section features articles covering aspects such as health, comfort, training, exercise, and the overall well-being of your beloved animals.
In our mission to highlight the pet-friendly establishments in Santa Barbara County, we’ve conducted countless interviews with representatives from local businesses. This year’s Four-Legged Friends and More Guide is set to provide a comprehensive look at what these businesses have to offer, ensuring your tail will be wagging with delight.
In this interview Noozhawk spoke with Jayne Sigman, General Manager at Camp Canine to learn more about their daycare and boarding canine resort.
Question: What is the name of your business or practice?
Answer: Camp Canine.
Q: What is the mission behind your business?
A: Camp Canine has been Santa Barbara’s Premier Pet Resort & Spa since 1984. We have 40 years experience raising and training dogs. The care and comfort of your dog continues to be our passion and our commitment. We offer the finest canine services in town.
Our Canine guests enjoy the best cuisine and receive regular health checks throughout their stay. Camp Counselors supervise active playgroups designed to match your dog’s temperament and personality. Fitness Camp activities can be added to your dog’s stay to enhance mental and physical well-being.
Conveniently located in downtown Santa Barbara, transportation to Montecito, Summerland, Goleta and surrounding areas is available. Call today for a tour and a complimentary trial for your canine friend.
Q: What types of animals does your business cater to?
A: Canines.
Q: Can you describe the services or products your business offers?
A: We offer daycare, boarding and grooming services.
Q: How long have you been in this industry?
A: 40 years.
Q: What makes your business or practice unique?
A: Camp Canine is a family owned pet resort and is unique due to the rock landscaping and “disneyland” feel
Q: What training, education and experience do you and your staff have? Do you hold any professional certifications?
A: We have monthly meetings to keep up our practice and training on managing and caring for all the dogs in our care.
Q: How do you manage behavioral problems?
A: Our staff are trained to recognize canine behavior and interfere before any problems arise. We practice being a pack leader and the calmer the counselor the more well mannered the dogs are!
Q: Do you work with all breeds / age groups?
A: Yes!
Q: What method of training do you use?
A: It all depends on the owners preference, we don’t train the dogs that are here for daycare but if any interfering is needed we safely remove any dog that needs a break, or to be separated form the group.
Q: What do you do if a pet is aggressive towards you, your staff, or other animals?
A: We immediately, safely get the dog to its own escape proof dog area and contact owners, we do not accept these kinds of animals and often refer them to the training department.
Q: What advice would you give to a new pet owner?
A: Obtain pet insurance right away!
Q: Are you currently accepting new clients?
A: Yes!
Q: Can you name a few common reasons animals end up in shelters?
A: This isn’t a shelter but we often board foster dogs for a discount, and occasionally take in rescue dogs and try to find them homes. Backyard breeders are mostly the cause of homeless dogs.
Q: Do you re-home animals no longer able to live with their owners?
A: We can help in the process but do not accept them to live at Camp Canine.
Q: What kinds of challenges have you faced within the pet care industry?
A: Most challenges arise mainly in monitoring dog play with the ultimate goal of keeping everyone safe.
Q: How do you help make your client feel at ease leaving their pet in your care?
A: We give a brief tour, ask questions and tell them how we do things here! Often times on the dogs second visit they are clearly happy and excited to be back!
Q: How do you keep the public informed about your business or service(s)?
A: Social media, word of mouth, and community events.
Q: What is the typical cost of your service(s) or product(s)? Do you offer any payment plans or discounts?
A: Our services range from $50-$150. We offer discounts for military, disaster, or rescue dog boarding
Q: What are your hours of operation?
A: 7am-7pm, Mon-Fri ; Sat 9-5; Sun 11-4.
Q: What is one fun fact about your business?
A: Camp Canine has billions of views and almost 1 million followers on TikTok.
Q: Is there anything you would like to tell our readers that was not mentioned above?
A: Come visit for a tour if you haven’t been by!
Click here to learn more about Camp Canine!
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