Our Baton Rouge Team
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Drew Years Open: 10 Owner / Manager
Drew has lived almost his whole life in Baton Rouge, except for 5 1/2 years when he lived in California. While in California, he worked at several different vets. He started as a kennel caretaker and before eventually working as a vet tech. One day, Drew transported a dog from the animal hospital to a Camp Bow Wow in the area. It was then that he realized this type of business existed - a place where a dog can go to just have a good time. Drew then decided to move back to Baton Rouge and start his own franchise. Camp Bow Wow Baton Rouge opened in August of 2013. Drew started Camp Bow Wow to be able to give dogs what they need to live a happy and healthy life - a positive place where a dog can truly be a dog. It provides a safe and happy place for their dogs to come play and stay and parents can leave them here and feel confident that they will be safe, taken care of, and have a great time.
What I love most about my job: Being able to give dogs a place where they can be happy and healthy - a place where a dog can truly be a dog.
My dogs: River and Rhodie - Golden Retrievers
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Brandon Years with Camp Bow Wow: 6+ Director
Brandon is a Baton Rouge native and lifelong dog owner that attended Louisiana State University, graduating in Chemical Engineering. While at LSU, he found his passion working with dogs as a Camp Counselor at Camp Bow Wow. His love for our campers and staff and his commitment to always improving the camper experience have helped make Camp Bow Wow a safe and fun getaway for your fur-babies.
What I love most about my job: The best part of my day is seeing an excited camper come through the door. It's awesome to form bonds with our campers.
My dogs: Fred (hound mix) and Maggs (Westie)
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Patrick Years with Camp Bow Wow: 10 Certified Trainer and Manager
Skills and Experience
Background: Graduated from LSU and Starmark Academy. Professional start at the world famous Von Warterr kennel - took care of the dogs and trained them for conformation shows.
Additional Skills/Qualifications: Certified trainer and animal behaviorist. Areas of training experience include: therapy dog training, protection work, scent discrimination, search and rescue, sport training, aggression, socialization, all levels of obedience and behavior modification, and movie/film training.
Fun Facts
What I love most about my job: Watching rescue dogs transition into confident and happy dogs that love to play at Camp with their friends.
My dogs: Crash (Belgian Malinois)