Key Players
Competitive Landscape
Owners choose a pet hotel after a tour, a temperament test for the dog and a check of vaccination rules, and a good first stay usually decides every later booking. According to Camp Bow Wow, the reduced-investment prototype opens more site options in high-demand markets, which brings branded camps closer to suburban owners.[2]
Chains with many franchise and resort sites compete on network size and booking systems, independent luxury hotels compete on suites and personal care, and cat-only hotels compete on quiet. Hotels also sell toys, treats and cameras, and a 15.1% CAGR for the pet gadgets market means more owners will expect live video of a pet during each stay.
Company developments mapped to drivers, trends and opportunities (2026-2036)
| Development | Driver | Trend | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025: Digs Dog Care launches after 17 resort acquisitions. | Chain roll-ups. | Branded resort networks. | Shared booking systems. |
| July 2026: Digs opens rebranded Long Grove resort. | Premium room demand. | Standard to luxury tiers. | Suite upgrades. |
| August 2026: Camp Bow Wow signs three North Texas units. | Suburban dog growth. | Lower-cost franchise sites. | New franchise territories. |
Source: Future Market Insights, Pet Hotels Market Report, 2026-2036.
Pet owners in the United States and the United Kingdom are booking more stays through chain apps, so chains with one login across many resorts will keep repeat guests.
Who leads the pet hotels market?
Camp Bow Wow and Digs Dog Care carry the most dated network activity among the profiled companies, with three new Camp Bow Wow units signed in August 2026 and 37 Digs resorts in 15 states.[2][1] Best Friends Pet Care and Wag Hotels also run multi-site networks.
Which companies have documented positions?
Franchise agreements and the reduced-investment prototype appear in Camp Bow Wow releases.[2] Digs Dog Care documents acquisitions and rebranded openings through Frontenac and local press.[7][1]
What should buyers evaluate before approving a supplier?
Owners check licences, vaccination rules, staff-to-pet ratios and emergency vet access before a first booking. Webcam access, room tiers, cancellation terms and reviews from other owners also decide the choice.
How is competition expected to change through 2036?
Chains will keep buying independent resorts and rebranding them under one booking system. Independents will compete with luxury suites, cat-only wings and personal care.
Representative Company Overview
| Company | Positioning | Recent development |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Bow Wow | Dog daycare and boarding franchise | August 2026: Three-unit North Texas agreement. |
| Digs Dog Care | Frontenac-backed resort network | July 2026: Rebranded Long Grove resort opens. |
| Best Friends Pet Care | Multi-site boarding and daycare operator | Multi-site boarding network. |
Research Methodology
The companies included in the report represent current market structure and do not indicate a market-share ranking. Ownership, travel and operator facts are drawn from trade association releases, national pet ownership counts, company announcements and local and trade press dated May 2025 or later.
