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About
At Puppy Love Puppy Camp, caring for dogs isn’t just a job—it’s my passion. I offer exclusive, highly personalized dog care for puppies and adult dogs in the Bay Area.
With years of hands-on experience running my own pickup/drop-off puppy camp and managing a busy daycare of 20–40 dogs at a time, I understand how to keep dogs safe, relaxed, and happy. I focus especially on young puppies, using calm, consistent structure to build great habits early.
Enrollment is intentionally limited to just a few dogs at a time, so your pup gets truly individual attention, one-on-one training, exercise, and structured play in a peaceful home environment.
If you’re looking for dedicated, low-ratio care instead of a crowded kennel, I’d love to meet you and your dog. Message me to check availability and schedule a meet-and-greet.
Overview
Hired 32 times
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3 employees
9 years in business
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2019
2018
Services offered
Dog training package
Puppy training
Aggressive behavior modification
General obedience training
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Dog training type
Board and train
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
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Tiffany S.
Aug 30, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Emily was amazing with Winston! I couldn't have asked for a better trainer for my puppy! In the 4 weeks of training he became a much more obedient and well mannered little pup. I am more than confident to recommend Emily and her training camp to whom ever needs an efficient and responsible trainer.
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Biana R.
Aug 1, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Emily is fantastic! She began working with our 6 month old weim only 4 weeks ago, and he is already a different dog. He has learned to be better on the leash, developing better response to commands such as sit and stay. Emily truly listens to the needs of the family and is very responsive to the individual dog needs. She is dependable, responsible and when you meet her, you can just feel her passion and dedication to puppy training. She sent us regular daily updates about our puppy's progress, including video clips. When we first started, our puppy was shy of other dogs, but after only 2 weeks, he was braver and more assertive in the dog park with other pets. Emily is a pleasure to work with and we have just signed up for another 4 weeks of training to continue building on the progress our doggies has made. She is down to earth and caring. She is also not afraid to say when something isn't working, which we truly appreciated. Our dog didn't like the halti leash, so after a couple of weeks of training, Emily came up with a different leash option and was very honest about the reasons for the change. It's refreshing to work with such a professional. Thank you, Emily, for all your dedication and hard work!
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Nicole N.
Nov 30, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Emily was fantastic with my pup Bentley! Bentley was roughly 6 months when she attended camp for a little over a month. She was very energetic and had a lack of focus. Emily was able to get her to focus better, listen, and obey commands. Thanks to Emily I've been able to continue training Bentley in a much easier fashion.
Details: 1 dog • 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private dog training lessons • Puppy training • House training • Chewing • Crate training • The dog trainer travels to me
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Johnny H.
Mar 6, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Had Emily board and train my puppy for two weeks. Great result. Puppy came back much better behaved and more consistent with commands.
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Chewing • Crate training • At the pro’s location
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Sonali M.
May 6, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
We absolutely love Emily and will continue to use her for ongoing help with our puppy! Emily helped us make huge leaps with our puppy's training. She came down to the South Bay every day for pick-up/drop-off and we appreciated the convenience. Emily established a routine for our puppy, worked on crate anxiety and barking issues, and trained her to respond to basic commands. Additionally, when we have gone out of town, she has looked after our puppy lovingly. We love how Emily sends us Snapchats and text updates so that we can see our puppy's progress through the weeks. She also let us visit our puppy a few times while we boarded her which was so great. There is no one like Emily! We cannot endorse Puppy Love Puppy Camp strongly enough!
Details: 1 dog • 0 - 6 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private dog training lessons • Puppy training • House training • Crate training • The dog trainer travels to me
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Emily Taow
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Boutique Dog Boarding (Adult Dogs, Overnight) - $120 – $140 / night
Puppy Board & Train / Immersion - $160 – $200 / night
Additional Dog (Same Family) - +50% of base rate (~$60–$80/night)
Holiday / Peak Season Rate - +20% to base rate
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Our journey begins with an initial Meet & Greet! It’s a great opportunity for us to connect, let your pup feel comfortable with me, and go over your goals—whether that's reinforcing puppy obedience routines or creating a cozy, low-stress stay for your adult dog. To maintain a calm environment and give every guest maximum personal attention, I only host 1–2 clients at a time. I recommend scheduling a quick intro as soon as you have travel or training dates in mind!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I’ve been training puppies since childhood, so understanding canine behavior and body language has always been second nature to me. To build on that foundation, I studied through the Animal Behavior College and had the privilege of working directly with exceptional professional trainers throughout the Bay Area.
My practical education comes from real-world leadership—first managing a high-volume dog daycare in Marin County, and later launching and running Puppy Love Puppy Camp full-time in San Francisco. My calm approach helps dogs feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
