Janice Costa | Source | Owner/Founder at Canine Camp Getaway
Janice Costa
Janice Costa is the owner and founder of Canine Camp Getaway, a vacation for dogs and the people who love them, with events held several times a year in Gettysburg, PA and the Catskills of NY. A certified Therapy Dog evaluator and AKC evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen program and certified Pet First Aid and Canine CPR instructor, she is a pet lifestyle expert who frequently writes and speaks about topics ranging from pet travel and pet-friendly home design to animal rescue, dog sports, therapy dog work, pet health and behavior issues, pet insurance and more. She is also the founder of KB Designers Network, an online resource and digital magazine for designers, and former editor of Kitchen & Bath Design News, where she provided editorial content and direction for the magazine for more than 26 years, writing and editing articles, speaking at trade events, judging design competitions, serving on trend panels, conducting industry research, editing design books and speaking about design trends on local and national TV. A writer and author, she loves to share her insights about all things design and dog related. She has been featured on CNN, The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, Animal Planet, The Dog Chef and numerous other programs, and has been quoted in Forbes, The New York Times, Smart Money Magazine, The Bark, MSNBC.com, AOL's "Paw Nation, Every Day With Rachel Ray, the U.S. News & World Report, House Beautiful, Insider, Women's Day Kitchens & Baths and many others.
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Canine Camp Getaway (http://www.caninecampgetaway.com)
Owner/Founder
started Mar 2009 -
Kitchen & Bath Design News (https://kbdesignersnetwork.com/)
Editor-in-Chief
Dec 1993 – Apr 2020
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The Health and Social Benefits of Dog Ownership
Janice highlights that dogs offer companionship, reduce stress, and improve health by lowering blood pressure. They encourage exercise and social interaction. However, owning a dog requires commitment and can be financially and emotionally demanding. "Dogs are good for your health," Janice says, but consider the lifelong commitment before welcoming a dog into your home. -
Experience Gifts: Creating Lasting Memories with Loved Ones
Janice emphasizes that experiences, like a dog vacation, create lasting memories, especially with pets' short lifespans. Such gifts resonate deeply, offering unique bonding moments. They say, "I get you," aligning with the recipient's passions. Unlike physical items, experiences become cherished parts of our life stories, enhancing relationships and personal fulfillment.
