Lumphanan Pet Hotel

23/11/2024

Do you have to cut your days out short because your pooch is at home? Would you rather get it all done and have a nice lunch out?

If you'd like doggy day care while you have a long day Christmas Shopping, we have mid-week availability between now and 17th December. (and a few weekend slots) From 8.30am to 6pm

Collection and delivery are also available.

£25 for the day, to include a 40-minute walk. (Transport extra)

Also an ideal opportunity for a trial stay

Book online or contact me for further details

21/11/2024

Hi Folks, please don't worry about sticking to pre-agreed drop-off and collection times with the roads as they are. It's more important that you get here safely.
Our lane does block with drifts despite our neighbour being amazing and keeping it clear, so you may have to park at the bottom and walk up. Please ensure you park out of the way of other traffic who might want to go up or down the track—it can be a worry if sliding happens! The walk is only 500m, but you might need boots and warm gear!
If you can let us know your new ETA, that is always helpful but not essential. We will help with gear if we can, but is it exhausting enough looking after the dogs if the snow is drifting without going up and down the lane several times a day, so please be understanding

21/11/2024

21/11/2024

We have availability over New Year—Due to clients' change in circumstances, we have 2 kennels available from Saturday, December 28th. Book via the online system, as always.
Please do get in touch if you would like a look around first; [email protected]

The stay must be a minimum of 5 days.

20/11/2024

Obligatory in the sun snow photo!
They had a blast.

14/11/2024

Who asked me about finding them a lab - or, more specifically, a cockerdor?. I know of a cracking 3/4 lab x 1/4 cocker.
18 months old. No faults. Would work, but being rehomed as a pet mainly.

13/11/2024

Who will be at the Thainstone Christmas Fayre this Sunday?
Be sure to say hello to Julia.
She is an amazing dog photographer and also helps walk dogs here on alternate weekends. (so may well know your pooch, if they have been here in the last 18 months)

Spot Millie & Smokey 🥰

My new banner has arrived!! 😍
You’ll easily spot me with this - I’ll be at the Christmas Craft Fayre at Thainstone this Sunday 🐾
My stand will be right next to Santa’s grotto. 🎅🏻

12/11/2024

Hi Folks, a quick update to say we are fully booked from 12th - 15th July 2025 and only have one (double) kennel for 5 days either side of that, with limited availability for the rest of July

(June & August are also filling quickly)

08/11/2024

One space available for the course starting on Sunday in Alford.
Four Weekly Basic Communication & Manners Course

We will discuss and practise basic manners and behaviours and how to attain those through primarily reward-based training, the timing and types of rewards, and setting boundaries using distraction, redirection and appropriate correction for unwanted behaviours.
The behaviours we will primarily cover will be;
• Loose lead walking, including desensitisation to exciting triggers such as other dogs
• Recall - ensure this is a positive, fun behaviour, for both you and your dog, and to ensure your dog doesn't learn to ignore your recall.
• Sit, stay and wait • Impulse control games. We will also discuss and practice, where possible, manners and long-term aims for a well-mannered family dog, such as meeting strangers and other dogs, visitors to the home and unwanted barking or nervousness. Other issues as needed by individuals that arise in the group discussions

£60.00
Book online; https://portal.busypaws.app/customers/jo-pick-dog-trainer-behaviourist?booking_id=822454

01/11/2024

An amazing bargain!

We are almost on the home straight to Christmas now! 🎄
Here's a chance to get a pressie (or two?) ticked off early! 🎁

A dog photography session + 5x7" print for £55!
Can be redeemed before Christmas to have a print ready to hand over on the big day. 🐾

Click to buy a voucher and enter code: XMASS55
https://giftup.app/place-order/05df004e-bf62-4643-d418-08dc6844e8db?platform=hosted&fbclid=IwY2xjawGRUCdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTJ7uuhO6tMkrmODU825JekIJ35MKFiSrSSiIFwiMiU2avCVA-XTuDjOzg_aem_mil2LS-D5dcVwKR5X5A5og

21/10/2024

The is the second lot of photos I've had done with Julia Sidell Photography.
You might have seen some of the ones with Smokey, Tom, Charlie etc?
Facebook doesnt do them justice - when they are professionally printed the quality is amazing and, of course, Julia knows exactly how to get good photos, either portraits in the studio or out in nature
I will share others when I've chosen them (I love a good action shot, so there's quite a few of those)

A sneaky peek from a photo session with Millie 🐾

17/10/2024

I have 15 end-of-line Lish Designer Luxury Leather Collars for a quarter of the RRP.
For those who don't know (like I didn't!), Lish Collars are handmade in the UK from sustainable, Eco-Friendly Italian Leather, dyed using plant dyes and no toxic chemicals.
These retail for £80 😱
But I am selling them for £20.

In Small (1.2 cm width) 22 - 28 cm (9 - 11");
Cobalt Blue & Toffee Brown

In Midi (1.5cm width) Narrow 27cm - 31cm ( 10 - 12”):
Violet

In SM (2cm width) 25 - 31 cm (10 - 12");
Violet

In Medium (2 cm width) 29 - 38 cm (11 - 15");
Butter Brown, Claredale Blue Italian, & Walter Pink

In Large Large (2.5 cm width) 37 - 50 cm (15 - 19");
Cobalt Blue, 2 x Avocado Green, Mustard Yellow, Yellow, Claredale Blue (SOLD), & Cooper Mustard with Black Harris Tweed.

There is also a Coopers Leather Toffee Brown P**p Bag Dispenser! Which gorgeous! For £12.50

Go and see the Lish website for more info
You are welcome to ollect from me , or I can deliver if I am in your area (or meet you at one of the usual places; Alford, Banchory, Westhill etc

These will not hang about, they are extremely well made and will last forever

16/10/2024