Camp Bow Wow Matthews

Camp Bow Wow Matthews offers dog boarding and daycare in Charlotte, NC, out of a facility at 8635 Crown Crescent Ct. The model is day camp: dogs spend the day in supervised group play instead of sitting in a run, and overnight guests get their own cabin at night. Grooming and training are handled on site too.

What a day at camp looks like

Play is cage-free and supervised by Certified Camp Counselors®. The indoor play space is climate-controlled, and the outdoor yard has a pool and a slide. Enrichment activities are built into the schedule, including one-on-one sensory play for dogs who do better with a quieter option than the group.

Overnight campers sleep in individual cabins, each set up with a cot, a fleece blanket, and a treat at night. Live webcams let owners watch the play areas during the day. Staff can also give medication to dogs who need it, which matters for older pets or ones on a daily prescription.

Key services

• Cage-free group play, indoors and outdoors, with counselor supervision
• Overnight boarding in individual cabins
• Live webcam access during camp hours
• Dog grooming and dog training on site
• Medication administration on request

Rates, hours, and booking

Published rates run $28 to $36 per day. The camp is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, seven days a week, which covers most work schedules on either end. Reservations are made online, and the front desk can be reached at (704) 313-1909 or matthews@campbowwow.com. New dogs start with a free interview and assessment day so staff can see how they handle a group setting, and the first day of camp is free after that. For owners in east Charlotte and the surrounding suburbs, that trial run is a low-cost way to find out whether a busy group-play environment suits their dog before committing to a longer stay.