The vision of Camp Crockett was created through meticulous hands-on research and study, knowing that dogs are not pets but family, and wanting to provide a positive experience for your pup while you are away.
We named our business 'Camp Crockett' after our 3 1/2 year old Blue Tick Coonhound, Crockett. He was full of personality and had long velvety ears that could be tied on top of his head!
He lost his battle against Leukemia on May 23, 2016.
May his memory forever live on through Camp Crockett!
Dogs are our love, our passion, and our lives.
I, Vanessa Crevling, (Co-Owner/Manager) grew up in the small town of Pullman, WA.
With doggie daycare as an unknown concept, I knew I wanted to work
with dogs on a daily basis but thought becoming a veterinarian would be the only
way. Through working at my family vet, I found out performing surgery was
not the avenue I wanted to take. Instead of working on dogs, I wanted to work with dogs.
After many years of management and
some volunteer opportunities, I found doggie daycare. My experience, as a
manager in both the larger multi-location centers and small neighborhood daycares, has
revealed the incredible need for interactive, loving dog care. I found my niche!
Joseph Crevling (My Husband, Co-Owner, Electrician) was born in West Seattle and has called it
home ever since. Joe has had unconditional love for dogs all of his life and is excited to bring this positive experience to the pack of West Seattle. Both of his parents have previously served the West Seattle
community through small local businesses, Admiral Glass and West Seattle Child
Care. We are continuing the family tradition by bringing Camp Crockett to West Seattle.
We named our business 'Camp Crockett' after our 3 1/2 year old Blue Tick Coonhound, Crockett. He was full of personality and had long velvety ears that could be tied on top of his head!
He lost his battle against Leukemia on May 23, 2016.
May his memory forever live on through Camp Crockett!
Dogs are our love, our passion, and our lives.
I, Vanessa Crevling, (Co-Owner/Manager) grew up in the small town of Pullman, WA.
With doggie daycare as an unknown concept, I knew I wanted to work
with dogs on a daily basis but thought becoming a veterinarian would be the only
way. Through working at my family vet, I found out performing surgery was
not the avenue I wanted to take. Instead of working on dogs, I wanted to work with dogs.
After many years of management and
some volunteer opportunities, I found doggie daycare. My experience, as a
manager in both the larger multi-location centers and small neighborhood daycares, has
revealed the incredible need for interactive, loving dog care. I found my niche!
Joseph Crevling (My Husband, Co-Owner, Electrician) was born in West Seattle and has called it
home ever since. Joe has had unconditional love for dogs all of his life and is excited to bring this positive experience to the pack of West Seattle. Both of his parents have previously served the West Seattle
community through small local businesses, Admiral Glass and West Seattle Child
Care. We are continuing the family tradition by bringing Camp Crockett to West Seattle.
Camp Crockett is a dog day camp.
The reason we use the word ‘camp’
instead of ‘care’ is because our passion is to provide more than just a ‘waiting area’ for dogs. Instead of making sure dogs don’t ‘get into trouble’, we are focusing on making sure
their minds have been stimulated.
Big and small pups play together and ample amount of toys are provided.
Due to the property size in Seattle, a full out sprint for dogs
is hard to provide.
Therefore, the need for mental exercise is paramount.
In our 6,000 sqft yard, team members continually adjust and lead the energy of the
pack, ensuring that all minds remain active.
A pack of dogs is different
than a group of dogs. A pack looks
to one leader for direction, a group is constantly trying to establish
leadership. A pack is a hard thing to create. Thankfully, my team members and I are
experts in becoming pack leader. This allows dogs to relax, knowing we are there to handle any issue that may arise.
By achieving this goal, the overall quality of
life for each dog is enriched.
The proof is in the "Tail"!