Dog Day Care in Clifton, NJ

Enrichment-Based Day Camp for Passaic County Pups

Clifton pet parents looking for dog day care deserve more than a supervised holding pen. At Camp Bow Wow Elmwood Park, we offer CampLife: an enrichment-based daycare experience where dogs spend the day in open play, structured socialization, and supervised activity in spacious indoor and outdoor climate-controlled play yards. Dogs can come home happily tired and ready to curl up for the night. Serving Clifton and the greater Passaic County and Bergen County area, we’re the Day Camp your dog can actually look forward to.

Ready to let your pup try it? The first day of Day Camp is free for new Campers who pass the Camper Interview. Call us at (201) 733-4893 or book through the Camp App to get started.

CampLife vs. the Rest

A lot of facilities offer supervision. We offer something built around your dog’s well-being and your peace of mind. Here’s what sets Camp Bow Wow Elmwood Park apart for Clifton families.

All-Inclusive Pricing
No surprise line items. Medication administration, special requests, and Day Camp during an overnight boarding stay are all included. What you see is what you pay.

Live Camper Cams℠
Check in on your dog from your phone or computer anytime during the day. Our Live Camper Cams℠ are accessible through the Camp App on iOS and Android, so you can see exactly what your pup is up to.

Certified Camp Counselors®
Every staff member is trained in dog behavior, pet CPR, and pet first aid. They aren’t just dog lovers with good intentions. They’re Certified Camp Counselors® qualified to read canine body language and respond when it matters.

Enrichment Add-Ons
Beyond open play, we offer 15-minute enrichment sessions for $20 each: Snuggle Time (one-on-one attention from a counselor), Sniff ’n Seek (a treat-finding challenge with an optional ball pit), and Play Pals (one-on-one gameplay). Each session gives your dog individual focus on top of their regular day.

Active promotions include a free day of Camp through our Re-fur a Friend referral program and 10% off single-day visits and overnight boarding for First Responders with official ID.

How We Keep Every Dog in Our Play Yards Safe

Every dog in our play yards has earned their spot. Before joining Day Camp or an overnight stay, each Camper completes a free Camper Interview: a minimum four-hour assessment of their temperament, play style, and comfort in a group setting. All Campers must be spayed or neutered and current on vaccinations, including Bordetella.

Dogs are grouped by size, temperament, and energy level so every pup plays with compatible companions. Scheduled rest breaks keep energy balanced and help prevent overstimulation, and rest areas are physically separate from play areas so dogs can recharge. At check-in, every dog receives a snout-to-tail assessment to help catch potential health concerns early. If mounting, excessive barking, or rough play comes up, our counselors redirect it with calm, consistent guidance. After the Camper Interview, you’ll receive a brief report on how your pup settled in.

All Campers must be picked up by 6:45 PM.

What a Day at Camp Actually Looks Like

Your dog arrives and joins a compatible play group in our indoor or outdoor yards, both climate-controlled year-round. The day is built around stimulating natural instincts: running, sniffing, socializing, and resting on a rhythm that mirrors how dogs are wired to move through their day. Puppies four months and older are welcome, and new Campers are eased into their group at their own pace.

Optional enrichment sessions add a layer of individual attention for dogs who benefit from it. Dogs boarding overnight join the same open play during the day, then settle into their own individual Cabin at night, complete with a cozy cot, fleece blanket, and a Campfire Treat™. The day is full; the night is calm.

Dog Day Care Pricing for Clifton Pet Parents

We publish our rates openly because transparency is part of what we offer. The Camper Interview is free and required before your dog’s first Day Camp or overnight stay.

• Half Day (5 hours or less): Starting at $37
• Full Day (over 5 hours): Starting at $49
• 5 Full Days: Starting at $225
• 10 Full Days: Starting at $432
• 20 Full Days: Starting at $842

Half-day and two-dog packages are also available. All packages carry a one-year expiration from the purchase date. Medication administration is included at no extra charge, and Day Camp is included in any overnight boarding stay.

Claim Your Pup’s Free First Day

New Campers from Clifton and the surrounding area get their first Day Camp free after completing the Camper Interview. It’s an easy way to see what CampLife is all about before you commit to a thing.

Book online through the Camp App or call Camp Bow Wow Elmwood Park directly at (201) 733-4893 to schedule your dog’s Camper Interview today.