Camp Run-A-Mutt

What Camp Run-A-Mutt does

Camp Run-A-Mutt is a privately held, cage-free dog daycare and boarding franchise founded in San Diego, California in 2008. The company operates through 11+ independently owned franchise locations across eight U.S. states (California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, Iowa, and Virginia), serving retail pet owners in suburban and mid-sized metro markets. Core services include supervised daycare, overnight cage-free boarding with 24/7 human staff oversight, full-service grooming, positive-reinforcement obedience training, and on-site retail. Locations typically span 8,000–10,000+ square feet of indoor and outdoor play space with premium amenities such as synthetic turf, climate-controlled indoor areas, splash ponds, and proprietary live "Muttcams" video streaming that allow pet parents to watch their dogs remotely. The company follows a proven franchise model with reportedly $1M+ annual unit sales at most established locations, reflecting strong single-store economics despite a slow expansion cadence of roughly one new location per year.

Name

Camp Run-A-Mutt

Legal name

Camp Run-A-Mutt Cage Free Dog Daycare and Boarding

Website

https://camprunamutt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Camp Run-A-Mutt is a San Diego-based franchise operating 11+ cage-free dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training locations across eight U.S. states, serving retail pet owners with proprietary Muttcams live video monitoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Care Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (812910)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cage-Free / Open-Play Dog Daycare (HSANAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overnight Kennel Boarding (Dogs) (HSANADAA), Dog Daycare with Boarding Add-On (Daycare + Overnight) (HSANAFAM), Animal Boarding (Kennels, Catteries) (AFAEALAA)

Keywords

• Dog daycare
• Dog boarding
• Pet grooming
• Dog training
• Cage-free boarding

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dog Daycare Services: Daily cage-free supervised daycare services with indoor/outdoor play areas. Pricing is tiered by package with discounts for multi-day commitments. Full day and half day options available.
2. Dog Boarding/Overnight Stays: Cage-free overnight boarding with 24/7 human supervision. Boarding fee includes daycare during the stay. Holiday and peak season pricing at premium rates.
3. Grooming Services: Full-service spa treatments including baths, breed-specific cuts, ear cleaning, nail trimming/buffing, and shed-less treatments. Prices vary by dog size.
4. Dog Training: Obedience training programs using positive reinforcement for puppies and adult dogs.
5. Retail/Boutique: On-site boutique offering dog-related retail products and merchandise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Run-A-Mutt operates cage-free dog daycare and boarding facilities through a franchise model with 11+ independently owned locations across the United States. Core services include supervised daycare, overnight cage-free boarding with 24/7 human oversight, full-service grooming, and positive reinforcement training. The proprietary Muttcams live streaming technology allows pet parents to watch their dogs remotely during visits.

Product overview

Camp Run-A-Mutt is a cage-free dog daycare and boarding franchise offering five interconnected services: Daycare (core supervised play), Boarding (overnight cage-free stays), Grooming (spa treatments), Training (obedience programs), and Muttcams (live video monitoring). The company operates on a franchise model with independently owned locations across multiple U.S. states. All locations feature 100% cage-free environments with indoor/outdoor play areas, splash ponds/waterfalls, and 24/7 supervision. The Muttcams technology serves as a differentiating monitoring feature across all locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Daycare All-day supervised cage-free play for social dogs in spacious indoor and outdoor yards, with pack-based playgroups matched by size, energy, and temperament. Designed for dog owners who need daytime pet care while at work.
• Boarding Cage-free overnight stays with 24/7 human oversight. Dogs sleep in pack-style rooms with a caring staff member present, not in cages or crates. Boarding fee includes daycare during the stay. Designed for pet owners who travel and need overnight care.
• Grooming Full-service spa treatments including baths, breed-specific haircuts, ear cleaning, nail trimming/buffing, teeth brushing, and shed-less treatments performed by certified groomers. Prices vary by dog size.
• Training Positive reinforcement obedience training programs for puppies and adult dogs, addressing behavioral development and socialization through structured group or individual sessions.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Second Chance Dog RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2020Non-profit 501c3 dog rescue organization. Camp Run-A-Mutt Point Loma partners with Second Chance Dog Rescue for annual Valentine's Day Doggie Brunch event to raise awareness and funds for rescued dogs. The event includes dog adoptions, raffle prizes, and community engagement.
• Bub's at the BallparkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2020San Diego venue hosting the annual Valentine's Day Doggie Brunch event co-organized with Camp Run-A-Mutt Point Loma.
• Pack Method PrepminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2020Co-host partner for San Diego's 6th Annual Valentine's Day Doggie Brunch event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dogtopia: Largest cage-free dog daycare franchise in North America with 200+ locations. Directly comparable to Camp Run-A-Mutt in cage-free daycare, boarding, grooming, and web-cam-based transparency features.
• Camp Bow Wow: Founded in 2000, Camp Bow Wow is a multi-unit dog daycare and boarding franchise with webcams and overnight staffing. Closest comparable in operating model, franchise structure, and service mix to Camp Run-A-Mutt.
• Central Bark: National dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training franchise emphasizing whole-dog care and enrichment. Comparable franchise model and service portfolio to Camp Run-A-Mutt.
• Hounds Town USA: Interactive dog daycare and boarding franchise with open-play environments. Directly comparable target customer (working pet parents) and cage-free operating model.
• The Dog Stop: Dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training franchise with multiple US locations. Comparable full-service pet care franchise positioning.
• Best Friends Pet Care: Dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training chain with locations across the US. Comparable multi-service pet care positioning and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart: Largest US specialty pet retailer, also operating PetsHotel boarding and Doggie Day Camp at many locations. Adjacent competitor with overlapping services but at much larger scale and as part of a broader retail business.
• Petco: National pet retailer with full-service veterinary clinics and grooming; competes for the same pet-parent wallet. Broader incumbent with overlapping services but different core business (retail vs. daycare/boarding).

Emerging players

• Rover: Online marketplace for pet sitting, boarding, and dog walking. Competes for overnight boarding demand with a different delivery model (in-home caregiver vs. facility), but addresses the same traveling-pet-owner segment.
• Wag!: On-demand dog walking and pet care platform. Partial overlap with Camp Run-A-Mutt's daytime exercise and pet-care services, but operates via in-home caregivers rather than dedicated facilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/camprunamutt
• Xx.com/camprunamutt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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