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We cater mainly for small dogs, pups and oldies. We grew up with dogs and foster them, so we understand the need for kindness, routine, fun training, stability and extra care when owners are away. We have lots of hands-on experience, expertise and education to enhance the dogs’ enjoyment of their time here. Through Damien’s business, Small Dog Solutions, we offer training, welfare and behavioural advice, and owners find this reassuring and helpful. We have a peaceful, comfy, smoke-free home, with a secure organic garden. We enjoy the social aspect of having several compatible dogs around so we only take dogs which like other dogs, and can relax around them. When we're asked to board a new dog, we check the vaccinations, meet the dog and owners to learn more, then arrange a session to learn more and make sure the dog is relaxed and happy with us before boarding. For this reason, we are generally unable to accept last-minute bookings for dogs we don't know. Damien's certificates include: IMDT "Professional Day Care and Boarding" qualification (Ofqual Level 3) Edinburgh University/Coursera: Animal Behaviour and Welfare IMDT Perfect Puppy IMDT Canine Body Language PDSA Pet First Aid We have PVG certificates for working with vulnerable groups Our gas safety certificate is viewable on request. Our home passed a safety inspection by the fire service There are carbon monoxide detectors, fire alarms, fire blankets and a fire extinguisher on the premises. Our garden is a permaculture, organic garden. No weedkillers, pesticides, fertilizers, slug pellets or any other poison is ever used in the garden. **Donations of unwanted toys, harnesses, etc. are always helpful for our foster dogs and animal charities** Familiarity is reassuring for furries. If your wee one is boarding, please bring: - lead, harness and ID tag - a blanket plus towel - normal food and treats - favourite toys, e.g. food dispensing or teething toys, kong, etc. : essential for pups! - grooming tools, shampoo and medication if needed Covid 19 precautions: For the foreseeable future, initial meet and greets will be via video calls; all meetings and handovers will be out of doors, taking account of social distancing advice. Holiday rate: We do not charge a holiday rate but charge double for Christmas day, Boxing day, New Year day and Easter day.