Our Henderson Team

Feeling peace of mind as a pet parent at Camp Bow Wow, Anita Sahoo decided to jump over the fence to franchise owner. With a pack of visionary Camp Counselors and the inspiration of her two pups, Tikka and Mirchi, Camp Bow Wow Henderson opened March 2014. Anita is fascinated by the human-canine relationship. “My pups are my kids!” exclaims Anita. Once fearful of pups, she learned that a nurtured, exercised, and socialized pup is an unconditionally loving, loyal, and dedicated family member. Camp Bow Wow helps make this happen. "Treating pups like our own children, not only enhances and enriches their lives, but also our own lives. Every day, I realize I am fortunate to be a part of so many pups’ and parents’ lives. I see every pup at Camp Bow Wow Henderson like my own, I look forward to getting to know you and your pup, and give you peace of mind when you can’t be with your pup."

Jennifer has been a Front Desk Lead with us since a little earlier this year. She wanted to work with us because of her love for dogs and customer service. She loves helping pawrents become more comfortable trusting their fur babies with us. Her favorite part about the job is seeing the pups grow and become more comfortable with being here and getting to know their pawrents. Working here, she has learned the importance of being patient, kind, and caring to all the pups and treating them as one of her own. Jennifer's most significant advice is to give your pup time to adjust. Being away from pawrents can be a big step for some dogs. Jennifer has two dogs, Nella and Tazz. Nella is a two-and-a-half-year-old Italian Greyhound. She is crazy, energetic, and very loving. Tazz is an eight-year-old Dachshund Manchester Terrier Mix who enjoys playing with his sister, playing catch, and chasing hose. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her son, dogs, and husband in her free time. Together, they love to go on walks every night and play games.

When did you start working at Camp?

June 2017

Why did you want to work at Camp Bow Wow?

Because I love dogs!

What kind of dog/animal training have you had to help our Campers?

Getting a shy dog to come to me and getting comfortable, CPR Training, Gate Management

What is your favorite part of your job at Camp Bow Wow?

The dogs.

What have you most learned by working at Camp Bow Wow?

More about the why and how they show their positions.

What is your advice or best tip for dog parents?

Be patient with your dog at first, don’t be flustered when you first get your dog! It’s a new environment for them.

Do you have pets at home?

I have 2. Lila is my oldest one, Doberman mutt - she is 15+ years old, and she isn’t letting her age stop her. Then we have Esch, he is 3 year old Chow Australian PomPyranees Rottie (you can just call him a Chow Chow, he doesn’t mind). Esch is very specific on which breed he wants to play with (psst, German Shepherds). But he doesn’t let his small self stop him from talking in the big yard! He loves to talk and play and also human food.

What do you do in your free time?

Fantasy Football. I’m pretty good at that, I have 2 championships to my name in the last 2 years. Frisbee: That’s fun to play with friends and furriends And making puns.

Brooklynn is a Lead Camp Counselor and has been working with us since November 2021. She wanted to work with us because she wanted to be able to meet all kinds of dogs and spend her day with them. She’s done many online trainings in the past and is also CPR certified. Her favorite part of the job is meeting all the dogs and helping out around Camp. Her best advice for dog parents is to socialize them as much as possible while they are young. Brooklynn has one dog named Bailey Blu. In her free time, she loves shopping and taking her pup out for puppuccinos. 

Tessa has been working the Front Desk with us since April 2022. She wanted to work with us because loves the environment and being able to be around dogs all day. She is pet CPR certified and took an online training course to start working with the Campers. Her favorite part of the job is being able to build relationships with both dogs and pawrents. Though she doesn't work one on one with the pups, they are still a big part of her day. She loves being able to see them first thing in the morning and how excited they get to play with their friends. She also loves seeing the younger Campers grow and mature. Her biggest advice for dog parents is to understand that their pup is not an exact copy of other dogs they've had or met. Every dog is different and figuring out those quirks and understanding them is necessary. Tessa has three dogs, Dixie, Lyric, & Rue. Dixie is a very stubborn Basset Hound mix, Lyric is a Shitzu with a great attitude, and Rue is a tiny but mighty alpha (mixed breed but mostly Chihuahua). In Tessa's free time, she likes spending timee by herself. Though she loves spending time with family and friends, she also loves laying in bed with a good book. She's also a full time student which takes up most of her time. She also enjoys doing nails and watching movies.

Elle has been a Camp Counselor and has worked the front desk with us since December 2022. Elle is Pet CPR and First Aid certified. Her favorite part of the job is meeting new paw-rents and pups. Her best advice for dog parents is to bring them to Camp, especially if they are shy. From experience she has learned that it helps them blossom and it sets them up for success. Elle has 3 dogs and a cat. She loves to travel, especially to Arizona and/or Colorado. She is also getting back into some old hobbies, like painting and spending time outdoors.

Meet Will
Will joined our team in June of last year, bringing his love for dogs and a passion for understanding the unique bond between pets and their humans. His favorite part of working at camp is witnessing the softer side that people show with animals. At home, Will cares for his two pet parakeets and enjoys writing, reading, and exploring nature through hikes. His advice to pet owners? "Be patient and try to put yourself in their shoes often."

Ally has been a Camp Counselor at Camp Bow Wow since May 2023. Ally wanted to work here because she loves dogs and wants to support them locally! She is certified in pet CPR & First Aid and learned things from personal dog experience. One of her favorite parts about Camp is getting to know each dog's unique personality. She has learned about understanding dog behavior and breeds, and applying knowledge outside of work. Her advice to parents is to emphasize the importance of training. At home she has an Aussie doodle named Daisy (4 years old);  who is silly, and nervous initially but sweet once comfortable. During her free time, she focuses on school, enjoys grooming Daisy, playing board games, and traveling with family.

Meet Italia
Italia joined our team in June of last year, drawn to the fun and rewarding opportunity of working with dogs. She loves discovering the unique and goofy personalities of the pups at camp, from the wild and crazy to the calm and collected—there's always something to smile about.

At home, Italia cares for a wide variety of pets, including three dogs (Ruger, Uno, and Moki), four cats (Peter, Boy, Boo, and Trash Can), two lizards, two snakes, and a tortoise. She enjoys spending her free time listening to music and exploring creative activities with her 7-year-old sister, who is currently into painting and coloring. When she's not busy, Italia’s favorite way to relax is by taking quick cat naps.

Meet Jeff
Jeff has been a valued member of our team since November 2021. His lifelong love for dogs inspired him to join Camp, where he enjoys spending time with all the different pups.

At home, Jeff cares for his 12-year-old pug, who is happiest snoozing the day away. His advice to pet owners? Help your pets get comfortable with other animals early on, if possible—it makes a big difference!

In his free time, Jeff loves reading, playing games, and having fun with his furry companion.

Stephanie has been a Camp counselor since April of 2022! She has persevered through everything, and you can always see her go around in or out of the yards and give all the dogs' attention. Her love, passion, and perseverance make her a great trainee for our future Camp Counselors! When not at Camp, she loves to sew or make clothes to wear, draw, play video games, listen to music, and swim.

Aidan has been a Camp Counselor at Camp Bow Wow since 05/2023. He wanted at Camp to spread the joy seen in his dogs. He is certified in dog CPR & First Aid. His favorite part of the job is spending time with dogs in the yard. He has learned a lot about better handling of dogs in various situations. He advises Dog Parents to train and teach tricks like "shake" continuously. The pets he has at home are 4 dogs - Watson (yellow lab, 10yrs), Madonna (Doberman, 9yrs), River Kevin (Klee Kai, 5yrs), Rio (mini Australian shepherd, 4yrs); 4 cats.
Aidan enjoys hockey, soccer, and spending time with animals!

Meet Madi
Madi joined our team in June of last year, inspired by the amazing environment, culture, and people she experienced while bringing her aussiedoodle, Daisy, to camp. She loves spending one-on-one time with the dogs, building bonds with regular campers, and welcoming new furry friends. Madi also enjoys working alongside her sister and learning from her during their shifts together.

At home, Madi's world revolves around Daisy, the goofiest and most lovable puppy who is her best friend. In her free time, Madi enjoys playing with Daisy, hanging out with friends and family, and balancing her school commitments. She admires the pure and unconditional love dogs bring to the world, calling it a truly special gift.