Robasdan Boarding Kennels, Dog Training and Grooming Services

25/08/2024

Appointments available by lesley
Please call 07858072993

22/08/2024

Hi we have a kennel available from 23rd to 26th aug
Please call 01501510155

16/08/2024

Lesley has a few appointments available next week for grooming. Please give her a call on 07858072993

06/08/2024

Lesley has grooming appointments available next wed and Thursday
Please give her a call on 07858 072993

05/08/2024

Charlie the border Collie enjoying his bath
Absolutely love this dog 💕💕💕💕

28/07/2024

Everyone who is thinking of getting dogs should read this because you need to understand this reality:

***I am a 21st century dog.***
-I'm a Malinois.
Overskilled among dogs, I excel in all disciplines and I'm always ready to work: I NEED to work.
But nowadays I get asked to chill on the couch all day everyday.

-I am an Akita Inu.
My ancestors were selected for fighting bears.
Today I get asked to be tolerant and I get scolded for my reactivity when another approaches me.

-I am a Beagle.
When I chase my prey, I raise my voice so the hunters could follow.
Today they put an electric collar on me to shut up, and you make me come back to you - no running - with a snap of your fingers.

-I am a Yorkshire Terrier.
I was a terrifying rat hunter in English mines.
Today they think I can't use my legs and they always hold me in their arms.

-I'm a Labrador Retriever.
My vision of happiness is a dive into a pond to bring back the duck he shot to my master.
Today you forget I'm a walking, running, swimming dog; as a result I'm fat, made to stay indoors, and to babysit.

-I am a Jack Russell.
I can take on a fox, a mean badger, and a rat bigger than me in his den.
Today I get scolded for my character and high energy, and forced to turn into a quiet living room dog.

-I am a Siberian Husky.
Experienced the great, wide open spaces of Northern Europe, where I could drag sleds for long distances at impressive speeds.
Today I only have the walls of the house or small garden as a horizon, and the holes I dig in the ground just to release energy and frustration, trying to stay sane.

-I am a border collie
I was made to work hours a day in partnershipwith my master, and I am an unmistakable artist of working with the herd.
Today they are mad at me because, for lack of sheep, I try to check bikes, cars, children in the house and everything in motion.

I am ...
I am a 21st century dog.
I'm pretty, I'm alert, I'm obedient, I stay in a bag...but I'm also an individual who, from centuries of training, needs to express my instincts, and I am *not* suited for the sedentary life you'd want me to lead.
Spending eight hours a day alone in the house or in the garden - with no work and no one to play or run with, seeing you for a short time in the evening when you get home, and only getting a small toilet walk will make me deeply unhappy.
I'll express it by barking all day, turning your yard into a minefield, doing my needs indoors, being unmanageable the rare times I'll find myself outside, and sometimes spending my days sunk, sad, lonely, and depressed, on my pillow.
You may think that I should be happy to be able to enjoy all this comfort while you go to work, but actually I’ll be exhausted and frustrated, because this is absolutely NOT what I'm meant to do, or what I need to be doing.
If you love me, if you've always dreamed of me, if my beautiful blue eyes or my athletic look make you want me, but you can't give me a real dog's life, a life that's really worth living according to my breed, and if you can't offer me the job that my genes are asking, DO NOT buy or adopt me!
If you like the way I look but aren't willing to accept my temperament, gifts, and traits derived from long genetic selection, and you think you can change them with only your good will, then DO NOT BUY OR ADOPT ME.
I’m a dog from the 21st century, yes, but deep inside me, the one who fought, the one who hunted, the one who pulled sleds, the one who guided and protected a herd still lives within.
So think **very** carefully before you choose your dog. And think about getting two, rather than one, so I won't be so very lonely waiting for you all day. Eight or ten hours is just a workday to you, but it's an eternity for me to be alone.

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24/07/2024

We have an experienced dog groomer working at kennels from 6th August
Please give Lesley a call on 07858072993 if you would like to book
Small to medium dogs only please

24/07/2024

02/07/2024

Hi everyone,

Over the past month, we've experienced a few instances where clients did not show up for their kennel bookings and did not inform us that the kennel was no longer required. We kindly ask all our clients to notify us as soon as possible if your kennel reservation is no longer needed.

We understand that unexpected events can lead to trip cancellations, making your booking unnecessary. By informing us as soon as possible, we can fill the kennel with other clients and avoid financial losses.

Please note that clients who fail to communicate cancellations will unfortunately not be able to make future bookings with us, as this impacts our livelihood.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Many thanks in advance.

Shona & Jim

25/06/2024

***Scottish Game Fair Demonstration***

We will be doing a small demo at the world Gundogs on Saturday 6th July at 1pm and also Sunday 7th at 11am.

Come and watch a mixture of sport training & personal protection training.

Hope to see you there 🐾

With thanks to:

GWCT Scottish Game Fair
&
Mordor Gundogs

05/06/2024

Hi Everyone

We regret to inform you that due to VAT requirements, we must increase the price of our boarding service at Robasdan boarding kennels effective immediately.
All boarding services will include a 20%vat increase .
This adjustment applies to both new and existing bookings.
We understand that this may affect your plans and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If anyone wishes to cancel their bookings due to this change please contact us

As a small business we are unable to absorb the vat costs ourselves
We appreciate your understanding and continued support

Shona & Jim

20/05/2024

Nicola and buddy

14/05/2024

Just had a call to say a small Heinz 57 dog running along towards stoneyburn with a collar on
I went out to try find it but nowhere
If anyone has lost this dog or has picked it up

06/05/2024

This toy poodle has gone missing from longridge. Owners have just moved to the area . Please keep an eye out for her

REUNITED
THANK YOU ALL FOR SHARING

28/04/2024

Gordon and blitz

10/04/2024

Nikola and buddy enjoying a cold morning training.

03/04/2024

Ralph and simba after a dreary day’s training

02/04/2024

DIARY FOR 2025 IS NOW OPEN

29/03/2024

We now have a kennel available from today until Sunday morning
Please call to enquire

28/03/2024

We now have a kennel available 23rd to 27th June
Please call to enquire

02/03/2024

Nala having muddy fun 💕

29/02/2024

Jax 13 months old doing his heel work 💕