Pet Boarding Hexham

About: I have cared for dogs since I was 11 years old and currently have a two-and-a-half-year-old Cockapoo in the UK. Alongside caring for my own dog, I have experience looking after both small and large breeds, as well as raising cats and rabbits in my home country. Dogs staying with me will enjoy daily visits to the nearby park, with at least two 30-minute walks or play sessions each day. With the owner’s permission and where it is safe, they can also enjoy off-lead play. I am patient, attentive and always take the time to understand each dog’s individual personality and routine, treating every pet as part of my own family. I believe every dog deserves to feel safe, loved and at home while their family is away. I am a PhD student with a flexible schedule, and my partner is at home full-time, so dogs staying with us will have plenty of company, attention and supervision throughout the day. Our usual routine includes three outdoor trips at around 9 am, 3 pm and 8 pm, with walks, playtime, sniffing and games of fetch in the large park just two minutes from our home. Between walks, dogs are free to relax, play and spend time with us at home. We also do our best to follow each dog’s usual feeding, walking and sleeping routine, so they can settle in quickly and feel comfortable and at home. We live in a spacious two-storey house with plenty of room for dogs to relax, play and move around comfortably. A large park is only a one-minute walk from our home, making regular exercise and outdoor time easy. Dogs are not routinely kept in crates, although we can follow their usual crate routine if requested. All guest dogs are welcome on the sofa, and dogs under 30 kg may sleep on the bed with the owner’s permission. We carefully follow all care instructions and make sure every dog is well supervised throughout their stay. I also keep detailed records of your dog’s daily routine and wellbeing, including their meals, walks, toilet habits, mood, behaviour and any other important changes, so you can easily keep track of how they are doing. Regular photo and video updates are provided throughout the stay, together with detailed status updates, so you’ll always know your dog is safe, happy and having fun. Photos are shared in a way that allows owners to easily view and save them as lovely memories of their dog’s stay.

“Remi stayed with Helen for 5 days when we went on holiday. Helen was absolutely great with Remi and took him to loads of places to explore and just took great general care of him. She was really good with providing updates of their adventures. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for someone to care for your pups”

Madi C.

“Katie and the whole family were brilliant for Ralph. He was very well taken care of and I felt very comfortable leaving him from the moment I dropped him off. He got on really well with Russell and the children were amazing with him. He got lots of attention, walks and seemed right at home when I picked him up. I would absolutely ask Katie to watch Ralph again in the future”

Gareth T.

About: I’ve grown up caring for dogs, including my own Shih Tzu, so I understand their needs and personalities deeply. I’m gentle, patient, and great with both playful pups and senior dogs. I focus on comfort, trust, and keeping each dog happy, safe, and loved—just like they deserve. I work part-time on weekends from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., so I’m free most afternoons and weekdays to walk, play, and care for dogs. Spending time with them fits easily into my routine—it’s something I truly enjoy and look forward to every day! I treat every dog as if they were my own. In a pet owner’s home, I follow their routine carefully—feeding, walking, and playtime just as instructed. I make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved, keeping their space clean and cozy while giving them plenty of attention and affection.

“Chrysi was brilliant - I would highly recommend her. Our dog is a bit cautious of humans, but he felt right at home with her. She kept us updated throughout his stay with pictures and treated him as if he was her own. Thank you, Chrysi. Will definitely be booking you again.”

Joe H.

“Mary and family provided Nora with a very happy holiday, sending regular updates showing Nora had settled in very quickly. I would highly recommend Mary's pet services and would be definitely booking Nora in for an another stay.”

Christine I.

“Kim was so lovely and she took great care of Crumpet ❤️ Crumpet came home happy so she clearly had a great stay ! She also got on well with Kim’s dogs! Would definitely re book x”

Arabella A.

“Lyudmila has been professional though out Dizzie stay with message also pictures and walks . Lyudmila listened to Dizzie when she’s needed go to the toilet also for her walks . Nothing was a problem to Lyudmila she made me so comfortable for Dizzie to stay at her lovely home . Also it’s home to home for Dizzie . I will be booking again for Dizzie at Lyudmila .”

Emma S.

“Angela and Paul are just fantastic. My two dogs had a great time with them again and came home shattered. It is all about the dog(s) and I have no problem at all leaving my two in their care. Thank you both.”

Anne M.

“I left our did Buddy with Laura for seven nights due to holiday being booked.Ive never left him with anyone before,but Laura and her partner were so kind and helpful;they left videos and updates every day to reassure me he was ok.I would definitely use this service again and recommend them to others.”

Ian C.

“Rebecca was fantastic and bruno really enjoyed his stay with her family and making friends with her dog Douglas. Rebecca kept myself and my partner updated during bruno's stay with plenty of pictures and messages to re assure us he was safe and loving his life. Bruno will definitely be returning ☺️”

Robert J.

“I had to organise a day trip to London for work at short notice, and I was unable to find someone to look after my dog overnight and during the day in the whole of Newcastle. Luckily Csilla accepted, and we did a meet&greet the day before. Her family took excellent care of Gizmo, to the point that, once I collected him, he wanted to go back to their home! Highly recommended and will definitely used her again.”

Stef B.

“On our meet and greet, Jake was very professional and calm focusing solely on bonding with our dog. Jake asked us alot of questions regarding the day to day routine and was ok feeding Storm raw food after he walked us through Saltwell park. Jake went above and beyond sending photos, videos and voice messages on Whatsapp during Storms stay. Jake brough Storm out in his car and to dog a cafe. Storm is a large breed, American Akita, who is particular of strangers but accepted Jake straight away. He has stayed twice now. Jake was very understanding that Storm has to be the only pet during his stay and accommodated without issue.”

Amanda G.

“My dog Dolly stayed with Laura last night, and overall it was a good experience. She seemed happy and well looked after when I picked her up. Communication was great, and I got a couple of updates while she was there, which was really nice and reassuring. The place seemed safe and Dolly settled in quite quickly. I feel it went smoothly and I’d be happy to use her again in the future.”

Megan S.

“If I could give Gabbi 10 stars I would!! She was absolutely amazing with my Bruno and looked after him like he was her own. She kept me updated with lots of pictures and videos which really reassured me as this was my first time leaving Bruno with someone who wasn’t family. Bruno also got along really well with Gabbi’s lovely dog Sully and they became the best of friends!! I would 1000% recommend Gabbi to anyone and would definitely rebook with her! xx”

Elonie W.

“Great sitter. Looked after our dog during this week when there was a heat wave and made sure he was well cared for, kept cool but still taken on walks at the cooler parts of the day. Lots of pictures and updates to show that he was happy and cared for. Would definitely recommend. And would rebook for ourselves.”

Laura B.

“Jess and Sam were great with my 5 month old puppy Maeve! Flexible and communicative and Maeve seemed to have a great stay with them. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a dog sit from a reliable pair!”

Katie M.

About: I grew up with a golden labrador who was the absolute centre of our family (miss her heaps), she lived until she was 13 and had some complex medical issues so I am also comfortable with older dogs and administering medication. I have experience looking after friends’ dogs (of all ages) too, so I am really confident I can give your pet the attention they need. I work from home 3 days a week, your dog will have full range of our open plan kitchen diner and reasonable garden so regular toilet breaks are never an issue. I can offer an hours walk on my lunch break too. In the week I would struggle with super super active dogs that need constant stimulation just because of work, (this is fine on the weekend!) so more looking for a dog that can settle and curl up on my office chair kind of pup whilst I work in the week days. I work from home 3 days a week, your dog will have full range of my open plan kitchen diner (and reasonable size garden) - regular toilet breaks are never an issue. I can offer up to an hours walk on my lunch break too (longer on weekends!) In the week I would struggle with super super active dogs that need constant stimulation just because of work, (this is fine on the weekend!) so more looking for a curl up on my office chair/lower maintenance whilst I work in the week days. I am an active person that love walkings, love going to the beach so confident I can give your dog the exercise they need! Equally if it’s just a case of playing in the garden for a short time I would love to have them. I have a fenced decent sized garden and no current dogs of my own so all the attention would be on your dog! Your dog would sleep downstairs in the open kitchen/ living room. Super happy for you to come and have a look at the space. I will tailor to your dogs individual schedule and exercise/ meal times - really flexible :)

“Blu has had the most amazing long weekend with Georgia and her family! He was treat as one of her own pets and given so much love throughout his stay! I was kept updated all weekend with photos and videos and it was clear to see how much Blu was well cared for. I would recommend Georgia 10/10, it felt like he went from home to home and Blu cannot wait for his next stay :) thank you so so much! Xxx”

Jade M.

“Dax had the best time at Rachel's again. Whenever he stays there we can honestly just relax and not worry about him as we get loads of updates and can tell he's loving life.”

Kirsty C.