Dog Boarding Shipston-on-Stour

“Fantastic service and would highly recommend! Lesley and the family were great at communicating and letting us know how Bracken was doing throughout his stay including lovely photos. He’s a very lively and vocal border collie and they managed this really well with lots of walks and playing. It was really reassuring to know that he was being so well cared for in a home from home environment. Thank you Lesley and family - we wouldn’t hesitate to use you again.”

Amanda M.

“Willow had a lovely day with Deborah and Kobi! It is such a relief to find someone who will look after Willow as we would at home, and Deborah is so knowledgeable about dogs and their behaviour that we had no worries about leaving our pampered pooch with her. She provided updates and photos throughout the day, which was very reassuring. Willow is already looking forward to her next visit!”

Carol J.

“Laura and her family enthusiastically welcomed Bertie into their home for the weekend. They cared for him well and he had a fabulous time. Will definitely book again!”

Adrian S.

“Thank you Alex for caring for Thistle so well, and for all the photos, updates and kindness. You have gone above and beyond. She can’t wait for her next holiday with you!”

Claire W.

“Philip is absolutely lovely, and you can immediately tell how much he genuinely loves dogs. I felt extremely comfortable leaving Agnes with him, which means so much to us. From the updates, it looked like they had such a great time together with lots of walks and playtime, and his communication throughout was fantastic. We’ll definitely be leaving Aggie with Philip again. Thank you so much, Philip, for taking such wonderful care of Agnes! 🤍”

Genevieve G.

“Samuel did a great job taking care of my dog, will definitely come back for future requirements.”

Jay M.

“We cannot say enough good things about Jennifer! Our dog, Dookie absolutely loves spending time with her. It’s such a relief to go away knowing he isn’t just being watched, but truly cared for. Whether he’s having the time of his life out on the farm or relaxing at home, Jennifer ensures he gets tons of stimulation and attention. Dookie always comes back happy, and we can tell he’s been treated like family. If you’re looking for a sitter who genuinely loves animals, Jennifer is the best!”

Adam G.

“I booked Chloe at short notice after another arrangement fell through, and from her first message I knew Yoji would be in safe hands as she asked all the right questions. I received regular photos and videos, and came home to a very happy, tired pup. I’d happily book with Chloe again.”

Luke G.

“Would highly recommend Damyana! Damyana is so kind and caring and with her lovely family took wonderful care of our 2 kittens. It was our first time leaving them and as soon as I walked in to the house I knew they would be absolutely fine, they had play time and cuddles and we received lots of cute pictures of them having fun and truly making themselves at home! 😊 our kitty’s didn’t want to leave and one hid under Damyanas sofa! 😆 it meant the world to know our fur babies were safe and loved whilst we were away, I can’t thank her enough and we will definitely book again if we go away ❤️”

Nikki f.

“We were very apprehensive about leaving our 3 month old puppy but due to prior commitments we decided to give it a try with Cath - so pleased we did! Our pup had a great time and had the opportunity to socialise with Cath's and others dogs and came back after very happy. Cath sent through updates and pictures each day too. Would definitely recommend Cath and will be looking to book again.”

Natalie D.

“Yan and her husband were amazing and most accommodating--they came and picked up Campbell and were very patient with her when she didn't exactly want to go! And then they brought her back to the pub where we were after the play. Great great experience! Will use them again--which is much higher of a compliment than anything we can say in a review!”

Steven H.

“Louie had just a 24 hour stay this time and although Louie loves Joanna's dog Poppy, he has not stayed there with a third dog in the mix before. Joanna and Nick did a really excellent job of helping Louie and the other guest dog adjust to each other and all went very smoothly. Would highly recommend!”

Julie W.

“Bentley’s first ever stay over that really went perfect for not only Bentley but for us too. He settled immediately in after meeting Alice, Will and Winston , who treated him as their baby too, which meant we knew he was in safe hands. Alice made us instantly feel at ease and reassured us he was going to get the same attention that we give him. Thank you 🥰”

Tracey F.

“Our first time using Rover and we certainly picked the right person! Leaving the dogs with Emma felt completely safe. Emma sent us pictures of the dogs throughout the time she had them which we really appreciated. The dogs always looked happy. We would 100% use Emma again and would recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much for looking after them for us.”

Joseph A.

About: I’ve grown up with dogs (English Bull Terriers) my whole life, I’ve owned my own fluff ball (Cavapoo) and I’ve looked after dogs belonging to friends and family. Always happy to do Friday evening through to Sunday evening, depending on availability. During school holidays, I am available full time. I am a teacher and therefore, I would be happy to look after your dog during the school holidays and weekends. I am a homely person and would love to create a safe & happy second home for your dog. I have a homely home with a grass, fenced garden. Any dog I take care of will have plenty cuddles, love, attention and countryside walks.

“Dane and his partner clearly love dogs and are very experienced at looking after them. Communication was very good and Dane sent me photos of my dog every day, and she'd clearly had lots of walks and good times. Highly recommended.”

Justin F.

“Phoebe had such a lovely time with Imogen. She loved spending time with Imogen’s two friendly dogs, and the overall environment of her home was safe and friendly. I would highly recommend Imogen, and will look to use her again when needed!”

Meg B.

“Teddy had a nice stay and made some new doggy friends”

Michael N.

About: I’ve always loved having animals around and have plenty of experience caring for dogs. I’m a dog and cat owner, and currently have a young Border Collie, so I’m very familiar with the needs of active, intelligent and playful dogs! I’ve cared for dogs on a long-term boarding basis, including Labs and Collies, and particularly enjoy having puppies and energetic dogs around. I’m happy to provide plenty of walks, play, breed specific training and lots of fuss! I aim to create a calm, relaxed home, where visiting dogs can settle in, feel comfortable and be part of the family while they’re with me. *Please note that I’m based in Bourton, Dorset. Not Bourton On The Water, thank you* I work from home Monday to Friday, usually 8/9am–4/5pm, so there’s plenty of company and time for dogs to settle into a relaxed home routine. We start the day with a walk around 7am, then spend the day pottering around the house and garden, with plenty of play and brain games to keep busy minds happy. There’s always time for a nap and a cosy snooze too. After work, we head straight out for another walk from the house, up into the fields towards Penselwood. I go to the gym in the evening, and dogs are welcome to come along for the car ride if they enjoy it! Then it’s home for dinner, a quiet evening and plenty of sofa cuddles. My home is small and cosy, which makes it easy to keep an eye on everyone and give dogs their own space when they need it. My garden is connected to my neighbours’ gardens and is fenced at the front of the properties. My Collie is quite sensitive but loves puppies and is friendly with lots of female dogs. I prefer introductions to happen calmly in a neutral space, with the fields near my house being a great place to say hello. Where appropriate, I’d prefer for the dogs to meet off lead. Pups are welcome on the furniture and can settle wherever they’re most comfortable. I also have crates in several sizes if your dog is crate trained or prefers a more structured sleep routine. If anyone needs a little space, I can easily use gates or crates to keep things calm and prevent anyone becoming overwhelmed. For walks, I have long lines from 5–20m, so dogs can have plenty of freedom while staying secure if their recall isn’t reliable. Before each stay, I’ll make sure I have your vet details and know about any special requirements or medications your pup needs. You’re welcome to send your dog with their favourite bed, toys or anything else that helps them feel at home!

About: At times my house has been a bit of a zoo, at its height we had one hamster, 6 rescue rabbits and one dog. Now I have house bunnies and two dogs. I've always had a soft spot for animals, I got my first bunnies when I was 5 and have had them ever since. For a while I was heavily involved in rescuing and caring for neglected bunnies and we also fostered a dog for 6 months whilst his owner was in hospital. 
My first two dogs were completely different, Lexi a complete lapdog and Leo ialways on the go wanting to use his brain all the time, He's was quite an anxious dog and i worked hard on building his confidence. It was a challenge but it's meant I've learned an awful lot about how to manage his issues and picked up some great confidence games along the way! We also played scent games to get his little nose going and other training games from the absolute dogs training academy.
Because of Leo's anxiety I know better than most how hard it can be to go out and enjoy yourself. He couldn't just go to a doggy day care as he'd be terrified and wouldn't cope In a kennel.I'm lucky that I have family members who a lot of the time can pop in on the dogs but I know not everyone does so I thought I would offer myself up! 
Having two completely different dogs myself I know that all dogs have different needs so I will do whatever your dog needs to be happy, I'm happy to play or just sit with your dogs or to feeds etc. I'm also happy to play some of the scent or absolute dogs training games that I have learned with Leo.
I treat my dogs like they are my family and would do exactly the same for yours whilst respecting all your training wishes! Both my dogs are raw fed so I have no problem feeding your dogs if they are too! 
 Sadly Lexi and Leo aren’t with me anymore but I have the fabulous Mr Bond who keeps me on my toes and would love some company. I’ve also been fostering for spaniel aid for the past year. Any thing else you want to know please just ask 
I've recently been lucky enough to move into a bigger house and so can pet sit too if needed. We have a lovely secure garden and detached house where your pooch will be right at home. I work from home most days so I will always be around when looking after your dog I work from home full time so am always home to look after our guests. Depending on requirements if our guests i can work downstairs or upstairs I have a good sized fully fenced backyard and treat any guests as though they are my own. I will shears supervise my dogs when they interact with my dogs and have plenty of space for everyone to react. Any requirements/training wishes respected