Kennels We aim to offer caring attention in a peaceful and beautiful rural setting. Our kennels are fully insulated and have good ventilation. The kennels are built to the latest design and specification ensuring your dogs comfort, and safety at all times. By limiting the number of kennels we aim to reduce noise levels from barking and stress to the dogs. Our kennels will have attached runs to move between sleep and exercise areas, the outer runs are covered to provide protection from bad weather. We have under floor heating and fans to maintain a comfortable temperature for our dogs. The building has been designed to provide two kennelling areas to enable separating large and small dogs if required. We have individual kennels and large family sized kennels for mulitple occupancy.
  • The large sleeping areas are 2m by 1.6m.
  • The smaller sleeping areas are 1.5m by 1.6m
  • If you own a giant dog please check with us on the size of the facilities.
This is a birds eye view of the layout. The kennels have been designed by Kennel Design

This view shows the central sleeping area and outer exercise areas. The building is 17m by 12m including the outer walkway.

This view shows one side of the finished kennels, the outer covered runs and exercise area

Reception

Kitchen/Grooming area

 

Bedding We can provide plastic dog baskets with vet bed, or owners can bring in their own bedding to aid the pets settling into their new environment.

Security There is a secure walkway surrounding all the kennels. The kennels are locked at night and we live on site. 

Comfort The dogs can bring any comfort items they wish, toys, blankets, slippers or whatever!

Exercise The dogs can be lead walked and spend time in the two exercise areas.

One is a secure off lead exercise area.

The other surrounds the kennels

   
Video clip of dogs group walking (1.6MB wmv file)

Video clip of dogs playing in the secured area outside the kennels (1.9MB wmv file)

 

We can offer a variety of walks through woodland, pasture and along the river. (Off lead if owner's permission is given and the dog is well trained.)

Music Music is played during the day to keep the dogs company. Classical music can help to relax the dogs.

Daily Routine Below is a typical example of the day to day running of the kennels

 

7am-8am

Building opened and dogs let out individually for 5-10 mins

8am-9am

Feeding Time/ Fresh water/Kennels are cleaned

9am-11am 20 min walk or 20 mins in the exercise area with handler for play
9.45am-11am Drop off/collection
11am-1pm Dogs left for quiet time to reduce stress
1pm-2pm Play time. 5-10 mins each in outside exercise area surrouding kennels
2pm-4pm Quiet time
5pm-6pm Drop off/collection
4pm-7pm Exercise and Feeding. 20 min walk or play time in exercise area with handler
7pm-9pm Quiet time
9pm-9.30pm 5 mins in outside exercise area. Treat and cuddle before bed!
 

9.30pm Kennels secured for the night