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Boarding & Day Care

Calm, home-based care built around activity, enrichment, companionship and rest.

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Daily Rhythm

Morning group walk

Morning Group Adventure

After breakfast, dogs head out on a countryside group walk designed to give them space to explore, sniff, move, socialise and enjoy the world around them.

Midday rest

Midday: Rest & Reset

After the morning adventure, it is time to slow things down. Dogs can rest properly, settle into the home and recharge before the afternoon.

Afternoon enrichment

Afternoon Enrichment

The afternoon is shaped around the dogs staying with us. This might include play, scent games, gentle training, enrichment activities or simply some quiet one-to-one time.

Evening wind-down

Evening Wind-down & Routine

Dinner, affection and a gradual transition into the evening. Dogs settle into a familiar home routine with plenty of opportunity to relax and switch off.

Dog resting at home

Life at Home

Dogs stay with us in a genuine home environment and become part of everyday life while they are here.

We want them to feel comfortable, secure and able to settle, rather than feeling as though they are simply being housed somewhere unfamiliar.

Environment

  • Spacious home environment with multiple living areas
  • Secure outdoor space for fresh air and access throughout the day
  • Dogs live alongside us as part of the household, not in kennels

Thoughtful Setup

  • Enrichment shaped around the individual dogs staying with us
  • Quiet spaces available for rest and decompression
  • Areas arranged around compatibility, comfort and safe group dynamics

Nutrition

  • Owners provide their dog's usual food to maintain consistency
  • Treats and enrichment feeding discussed in advance
  • Feeding routines followed as closely as possible
  • Separate feeding spaces where needed

Practicalities

  • Flexible collection and drop-off arrangements
  • Familiar routines maintained wherever possible
  • Simple, straightforward communication throughout the stay

Frequently Asked Questions

How many dogs do you care for at any one time?

We keep numbers intentionally small so each dog has plenty of individual attention and the home remains calm and comfortable. Every dog is assessed before joining us, and we carefully consider temperament, confidence and compatibility when bringing dogs together.

Will my dog fit in with the group?

We only accept dogs we are confident will integrate well. Every dog is assessed individually, and group compatibility is always prioritised over simply filling spaces.

Do I need to drop off and collect my dog?

Not usually. We offer collection and drop-off, and many dogs join one of our morning group walks as part of their day with us. We'll confirm the arrangements with you in advance.

Are walks included within the service and price?

Yes. Walks form part of the normal daily rhythm for dogs staying with us, including our morning group adventure where appropriate.

Can you train my dog while boarding?

Yes, where appropriate. We can incorporate training into your dog's stay, but this would always be discussed and agreed with you beforehand so the training has a clear purpose.

Where will my dog sleep?

We mirror your dog's usual home routine as closely as possible. Some dogs are used to crates, while others prefer a bed or another comfortable sleeping space within the home.

What makes your service different?

We want dogs staying with us to have more than somewhere safe to sleep. Their day includes walks, enrichment, companionship, appropriate social interaction and proper downtime, all within a calm home environment where we get to know them properly.

Is home boarding suitable for every dog?

Not necessarily, and we think it is important to be open about that. Home boarding involves sharing a home with other dogs, so we assess every dog individually and consider their temperament, confidence, routines and compatibility before confirming a stay.

Home Boarding in Practice

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