Rover is a versatile platform offering a wide array of pet care services and options, making it suitable for pet owners with diverse needs and budgets. Camp Bow Wow provides a more consistent and structured boarding experience, with a strong emphasis on socialization and safety protocols, making it a good choice for owners seeking a supervised and engaging environment for their pets.
| Attribute | Rover | Camp Bow Wow |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Boarding Price (per night) | Rover Stay Over: Starts at $62; Rover Kennels (Culver City): Standard Suite $85, Luxury Suite $110, Presidential Suite $125; Rover Kennels (Santa Monica): Standard Suite $77, Luxury Suite $100, Presidential Suite $113; Rover Resort: $69 - $90.50; In-home sitter (Rover): $29 - $83 (median $60) in Seattle; Additional costs may apply during peak seasons and holidays. | Prices vary by location. Boulder, CO: $63 for one dog. Oak Park, IL: $93.00 for 2 dogs sharing a cabin. |
| Cat Boarding Price (per night) | Rover Resort: $37.50; Rover Pet Sitting: Cat care rate is around $10/night as an "add on"; Rover Pet Sitting: $30 for one cat, $29 for another. | Some locations like Massillon, Ohio offer cat boarding. Contact your local Camp Bow Wow for prices. |
| Availability of 24/7 Supervision | Rover Kennels: 24/7 monitored surveillance cameras and a comprehensive security system; Rover Stay Over: Owners live on-site. | Facilities are safely secured with 24/7 monitoring. Some locations have owners living on-site. |
| Indoor Play Area Size | Area 51 Redcliffe: 1,000 sqm; Area 51 Mt Gravatt: 2,000 sqm; Area 51 Underwood: 10,000 sqm; GPS907 Indoor Playground System: 10 ft. H x 8 ft. W x 18 ft. | Typically 1,000 to 2,000 square feet. |
| Outdoor Play Area Size | Not specified for Rover in general, but individual facilities may have outdoor play areas. | Generally between 2,000 and 5,000 square feet. Some locations have larger, fully fenced exercise grounds. |
| Grooming Services Offered | Rover Kennels: Full groom, bath & brush, and exit bath services; Roverwood Ranch: Offers grooming. | Baths, nail trims, and full grooms. Services and prices vary by location. |
| Training Services Offered | Rover: Virtual dog training via GoodPup; Rover Stay Over: Training available; Rover Ranch & Spa: Group classes, puppy behavior and socialization, board and train, play and train programs; Roverchase: Day training, boarding school, group classes, private lessons, service dog training; Rover Rehab of Wisconsin: Dog training for all ages, including leash, anti-aggression, and behavior training; Rover Rehab Dog Training: Group and one-on-one training programs. | Dog training programs using reward-based techniques. |
| Webcam Access for Owners | Some luxury suites at Rover Kennels offer webcams. | Many locations provide live webcam access via computer or smartphone. |
| Transportation Services | Rover RSD: Local & long-distance passenger delivery; Rover Stay Over: Transportation shuttle service in select areas; Rovergonzales Transport Services: Corporate transfer services; Red Rover Transportation: Limo pickup, private car pickup, and shared airport rides. | Some locations offer doggy pick-up and drop-off, groomer appointment shuttles, and vet visits. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Rover: Individual sitters may require vaccinations; Rover Oaks Pet Resort: Formal vaccination records required (Dogs: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, Canine Influenza; Cats: Rabies, RCP, Feline Leukemia); Rover Stay Over: Proof of Distemper (DHLPP or DHPP) and Rabies vaccines; Rover Kennels: Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella (6-month vaccine) for dogs; Roverwood Ranch: Rabies, Distemper/Parvovirus, and Bordetella required, Canine influenza and leptospirosis encouraged. | Typically include Bordetella, Rabies, and Distemper. Some locations may also recommend the canine influenza vaccine. A complete C5 vaccine or 5-in-1 is required at some locations. |
| Emergency Veterinary Care On-Site | Not generally specified, but Rover.com guarantees to reimburse up to " 25,000 in vet care for injury to either the pet owner's or sitter't pets. | Camp Counselors are certified in pet first aid and CPR. They have procedures for handling emergencies and will contact owners and emergency contacts to determine the best course of action. They will use your vet, if available, or one of the emergency clinics in the area. |
| Socialization with Other Pets | Rover Kennels: Supervised playgroups; Rover Ranch & Spa: Highly social environment with outdoor space for playgroups. | Emphasizes socialization in a safe, open-play environment. Conducts a Camper Interview to assess each dog's temperament and play style before introducing them to a playgroup. |