Day Care For Dogs

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A truly individual Day Care Plan for your dog

When you first register with the crèche we will want to know all about your dog, its name, breed, age, birthday, sex and if it has been neutered, we will then find out what your specific day care requirements are and explain how we can help.

Ok, I'm interested - how does it all work?

Come and see us
You and your dog will be invited to come along and meet us and have a guided tour of our fabulous facilities. Whilst watching your dog play and interact with a range of activities, we will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Then...

Fill in the paperwork (the boring bit)
To ensure we are compliant with the local authority licence we will need to take and keep a copy of your dog’s vaccination certificate, any relevant health records, dates of worming and flea treatment, the veterinary practice that your dog is registered with and emergency contact details.

First Session
It is important to us that your dog will enjoy coming to day care as well as being temperamentally suitable. During your dog’s first few sessions staff will closely monitor your dog’s interactions with other dogs, become familiar with which toys and games your dog prefers and provide feedback on what your dog has been doing whilst in day care.

So, how much does it cost?

We have developed a range of services for dogs and their owners; these include day care, pick up and drop off, individual dog walking (we do not believe in walking more than one dog at a time, especially when you are paying us to give your dog quality care and attention!), early morning and late evening care and sleepovers.

With a choice of services available, we are able to provide a variety of packages to suit your individual needs and requirements.

Similar to a mobile phone you can either Pay-as-you-Go or join our Doggy Day Care Scheme, with prices starting from as little as £3.00, why not give us a call?

Are there any requirements?

As you would expect, we have a strict policy on Vaccinations, Parasite Treatments and Neutering. All these are detailed in our Requirements page

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Here are a few things we get up to during the day:

Hugs and cuddles

All dogs love attention! Throughout their day each dogs receives loads of loving attention from our caring staff as well as that extra bit when they really need it.

Shredded paper treat hunt

This helps keep the dogs stimulated and busy. This helps them channel their innate sense of smell. Once they have sniffed out the treat they then get the ultimate reward – eating the treat. All the dogs love this activity and with enough treats to go around there are rarely any squabbles.

Sandpit and paddling pool

All dogs love to either play in water or to dig. With the sandpit and paddling pool the dogs are allowed to exhibit natural behaviours which some owners may find unacceptable or inappropriate at home.

Toys

We have such a wide range in toys that dogs will never get bored. We have toys ranging from tennis balls to footballs, Soft squeakys to hard rubber chews and a big selection of knotted tug ropes. With our toys ranging from small to medium to large no dog is ever left without the opportunity to play with a toy of it’s choice

Paw painting

The ultimate activity! The dogs (and staff) love paw painting. Each dog dips a paw into a pot of non-toxic paint then hey presto they are off, using a rainbow of colours the end result is fantastic – even if it makes a real mess – after all it's the staff have to clean up not the dogs. All the art either goes on our walls, is made into cards for special occasions or taken home.

Wind chimes, music, scented candles and aromatherapy

Listening to classical music, different sounds and sniffing a variety of scents helps stimulate and relax your dog.

Story time

Towards the end of each day all the dogs are encouraged to settle around a crèche carer who reads a story to them.

Just a few of the other things...

  • Sand and water play
  • Shredded paper treat hunt and mind games
  • Bark pit and Ball pool
  • Individual and canine play
  • Activities & agility
  • Story time & relaxation
  • Paw painting & bubbles
  • Cardboard and bottles

...my dog usually comes home completely exhausted from all the stimulation, activities, running around and playing that goes on each day, giving me the satisfaction that she has had a really wonderful day!