So why bother taking them for grooming in the first place? Well, grooming helps dogs with skin conditions, helps maintain their coat, whether it be matted or overgrown. There are some breeds of dog where not grooming is not an option. A few examples of these would be: Afghan Hounds, Australian Shepard, Bearded Collie, Bouvier […]
Real full article...6 Dog Walking Tips
When it comes to walking your four legged friend, it’s not only a great way for you to keep fit but it’s also a great way for them to learn good behaviours whilst exploring the world around them. Read the following six dog walking tips below to ensue your canine companion gets the most out […]
Real full article...Buying a Puppy in Lockdown – What to Know first
As Lockdown continues and many of us are working from home, more and more people are considering this to be the perfect time to buy a puppy. Lockdown has caused record numbers of searches for ‘puppies for sale’, in fact; The Kennel Club says searches for puppies on their website doubled between February and March […]
Real full article...We are 5 Star Winners – it’s Official
Kennel of the Year On 9th November, the Pet Industry Federation announced the winners of all the categories of its prestigious awards competition for 2020. Country Boarding for Cats and Dogs were winners of the Kennel of the Year Award 2020. Amongst many criteria, the judges were looking for – high standards of animal welfare, […]
Real full article...Training while Boarding Autumn 2020 Offer
Training We are pleased to announce a new midweek ‘training while boarding’ offer! If you need help training your dog; we can help. Make a booking which includes Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights and we will provide our ‘training while boarding’ service free of charge. Issues covered are: recall, stay, sit, down and loose lead […]
Real full article...Grooming your dog at home
During this lockdown period, you may be wondering how to get your dog groomed. Following the guidelines by the government, we are unable to accept bookings for dog grooming, however, we are members of the Pet Industry Foundation (PIF) who have created an infographic packed with advice on keeping your dog’s coat tidy during the […]
Real full article...Kennel of the Year 2020 Finalists
Amongst all the gloom this year, at least there is some good news for us. We are finalists in the prestigious Pet Industry Federation Awards 2020 in the Kennel of the Year. Here’s hoping! Read more at http://www.petcare.org.uk/
Real full article...How to Train a Dog to not Bark
Before we get into training techniques, it is best to get one thing straight – dogs are going to bark. Unless you are going to be the proud owner of a Basenji, bred from stock that originated in central Africa, one of the only known dogs to not be able to bark, there are going […]
Real full article...Special Discounts for Dog Grooming
Get your dog looking and smelling great, ready for Christmas! Take advantage of our pre-Christmas Special offers: Dog bath – 20% discount! Dog Full Groom – 10% discount! Call 01462 742658 for prices or to book an appointment.
Real full article...5 Star Rating
New regulations now allow licencing authorities to attach a star rating to all animal care licensed businesses. We are proud to announce we have been awarded 5 star ratings from North Hertfordshire District Council commencing January 2019 for both our Dog Hotel and Day care services. Call us on 01462 742658 to find out more […]
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