Dog home boarding

Do you feel guilty when you put your dog into kennels and then spend your whole holiday worrying about him or her?

Are you one of those people who won't take a holiday because you can't bear the thought of putting your dog into kennels?

Do you want your dog to receive genuine one on one care and attention so that you can concentrate while you are away on that important business trip?

Now there is a alternative which we believe is the next best thing to looking after your dog yourself - let them have a 5* holiday of their own with one of our dedicated host families!

"I was impressed that [the host family] met our dogs daily routine very quickly. The dogs were not curious or even bothered about my absence when I returned the following day. The transition on returning home was uneventful, almost as if they had been left for a couple of hours at their own home, which is very reassuring for someone who has never handed their care over to anyone except our children. Thank you."

"I was very pleased to find a pet service in the area, who could cope with my short notice holiday, who could look after my two dogs with great care, continue their special diets, and give them love and affection, in short a home from home. I have no hesitation in recommending your service to everyone."

"[The host family] are friendly and care very much after "Jessie". Jessie enjoys his visits. Great sitters!!"

"Everything was perfect, I felt that Bertie had had as happy a holiday as I had had. Fantastic."

"The service given by [the host family] is absolutely brilliant. Truly home from home for Buster, so obvious he enjoys being in their loving care. A big thank you from ourselves and Buster."

"[The host family] are getting on so well with Merlin, he always comes home a happy, relaxed dog."

"[The host family] instantly put me at ease and I knew my dog would be brilliantly looked after in their care. This service is excellent value for money".

"I have found the whole process excellent in every way, from first contact, to this feedback form.

I felt very confident our dogs would be well loved and looked after in a calm, and ordered home. I also am sure that [The host family] have "gone the extra mile" to help one of our dogs, in particular, settle and am very grateful to them for their care and kindness. A real weight off my mind."

"Lovely to go away and know that she was well cared for and loved like she was at home. Came back very happy having had no problems. Will certainly be booking for all Beth's holidays as she certainly likes the 5* treatment!!"

"I am so pleased with the service I wouldn't dream of going to anyone else in the future. I returned home to a very healthy, happy dog!"

"A true home from home for our dogs who were very happy, cosseted and complete peace of mind for us. Cannot express how wonderful and kind [the host family] is and felt relaxed about leaving the dogs. They were extremely happy and bouncy on our return, a true testament to how happy they had been with [the host family]. Could not recommend [the host family] enough!"

"[The host family] brilliant. Will definitely use them again. Zac very happy with this lovely couple. Thanks"

"[The host family] was brilliant with Coby and looked after her really well. She was made to feel at home. She came back a happy, clean dog and we were impressed at the quality of the service - thanks!"

"It seemed like Brian And Louie [the host family's resident dog] became good pals during Brian's stay!!"

"Foxxy obviously enjoyed her stay. We were very pleased with the carers communications and attitude"

"I found the service excellent and they fit around our plans. Knowing our dog was liked and well cared for meant a lot.""

"[The host family] made Rufus feel at home straight away and they bonded immediately. [The host family] gave us confidence that Rufus would be happy and taken care of."

"[The host family] were really good to Jess and Lilah. Their care meant that we could go away happily with no worries. Dogs were very happy when we picked them up."

"I can't speak highly enough of [the host family]! Bertie so obviously loves them - he was contented, happy and in no hurry to come home! It's such a relief to have found such a professional, loving service."

"[The host family] and Harvey all seemed very happy and we will want to use the service again."

"Could relax on holiday and not worry - they (Freddy and Teddy) loved it at [the host family's]!

"[The host family] was great and made us feel at ease and certainly looked after Freckles with care and confidence. We really enjoyed out time away knowing Freckles was in capable hands. Little touches like texting us, and giving Freckles a brush every evening and a bath, kept us informed. Its always hard leaving a pet but [the host family] certainly made it easier. [The host family] is lovely, if a little dog crazy (like us!!)"

"Great because [the host family] seems to know just what Lilly needs and is very natural around her."

"Very professional and [the host family] was lovely. Suki had a fantastic time."

"Charlie was clearly very happy with [the host family]. His routine was kept and contact was made with us as agreed to let us know how he had settled in."

"Thought the service was brilliant and felt really comfortable leaving Rosie with [the host family]. Would definitely use the service again."

"Felt very relaxed from moment we arrived. On collection Nell and Buster seemed perfectly happy. [The host family] is an absolute delight. We will be more than happy when we go on hols later in the year to leave Nell and Buster in [the host family]'s capable hands."

"We really appreciate the excellent care that Jessie received. Jessie was relaxed and happy on collection. We would like to say a massive "thank you" to [the host family]. This was the first time we have left Jessie and it was worry for us initially. The whole process reassured us that Jessie would be fine and she was."

"Excellent care - came to my help when I had been let down by another dog sitter."

"A real "home from home" - it was obvious that Poppy had had a great time. Thanks."

"Bobby had a lovely week with [the host family], he came home looking very healthy and happy. We would love him to stay with [the host family] in the future and will be in touch."

"My daughter and I took to the [host family] immediately on meeting them, they seemed such genuine "doggy" people and they made a real fuss of both our dogs and asked many questions about them.

Please thank [the host family] again for us. We were delighted that Owen and Wilson looked so well and happy when we picked them up after their 12 day stay. Wilson made his "don't leave my family behind" cry when we drove away - always a sign he had accepted his new "parents" as his family.

Thanks to everyone involved. We will certainly tell all our doggy friends about your service."

"First time - thoroughly impressed with [the host family] and your service. As a disabled pet our dog Holly was cared for excellently. All our needs were taken care of."

[The host family] is wonderful, totally reassured us and looked after Sammy brilliantly. It was easy to see Sammy had a great time and was relaxed - exactly what we wanted!

The Happy Pet Sitting Service Ltd. currently has 7 properties licensed by either Congleton Borough (Cheshire East) Council or Staffordshire Moorlands District Council for dog home boarding. This is your assurance that rigorous conditions covering husbandry, welfare, health and safety have been assessed as being successfully met.

By having established a network of host families we have the flexibility to cope with any problems that may arise. If you currently use a home boarder who operates on their own, remember to ask what would happen to your dog in the event of a domestic emergency or family illness.

Our host families work in partnership with The Happy Pet Sitting Service Ltd. and are police checked and fully insured. Host families only board dogs from one family at a time.

Some of the local authority licence conditions mean that we are unable to offer dog home boarding under the following circumstances:

If your dog is registered under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 or a dog hybrid registered under the Dangerous Wild Animal Act 1976 we are unable to accept it for home boarding.

You must be able to provide proof that your dog has current vaccinations against Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis (Canine adenovirus), Leptospirosis (L. canicola and L. icterohaemorrhagicae) and Canine Parvovirus and that the course of vaccination was either completed at least 4 weeks before the date of first boarding or in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (please consult your vet).

If the number of dogs to be boarded exceeds the maximum for which the host families are licensed then we are unable to help.

We can even help if your dog is an entire male, a bitch in season or a bitch due to be in season during the boarding or a puppy under 6 months of age (these have to be hosted by families who do not have dogs of their own).

Your dog's welfare and happiness is of utmost importance to us. We want you to leave your dog without having to worry about it while you are away. Therefore, if the boarding period is to exceed 4 days/3 nights an overnight "sleepover" to assess your dog will be required and is chargeable at the normal rate.

By supplying your dog's own food, bedding, bowls and toys you can be assured that it's routine won't be broken.

Dogs requiring medication are welcome - any health and exercise requirements are carefully discussed at our initial meeting.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss your requirements further or to make a booking.