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28/08/2024

The absolutely gorgeous Daisy 🥰

She’s been enjoying her first stay and looking forward to her becoming a regular 🤗 Loves playing ball 🎾 and keeping an eye on me even when she’s sleeping 😅

Hope you have had the best time Sinead 😊 Thank you 🙏🏻

26/08/2024

Remo, Nova & Nala 🥰

Such a great wee team making the journey from Belfast to enjoy some home from home comforts 🏡

They have all settled extremely well not a whimper out of them just taking it all in their stride 😌

Thank you for the pleasure of your stunning trio Liza Buchanan & Joel 🙏🏻 Hope yous are having the best time ☀️ 🍹 See you soon

20/08/2024

This wee man is made for the big screen 🎥 Alfie has been enjoying his wee break here 🥰 His most favourite thing to do is sit on the table and watch the world go by 😌

He completely rocks the scruffy cute look and has the personality to match he is such a wee star 🌟

Already looking forward to next time Sarah 🤗 Thank you 🙏🏻

19/08/2024

Kaiser & Pig 🥰

Kaiser the blue staffy & wee Pig are such a great duo 😌 That’s them on their way home and I’m already looking forward to welcoming them back 🤗 Two so well behaved boys who are inseparable and just love a good wrestle with each other then food and sleep 😴

Thank you so much Sophie Umfreville 🙏🏻 You have yourself a great pair there 🥰

18/08/2024

That’s Rudi off home after a great weekend 🥰

A first stay for an anxious boy that I hope will have helped him socialising with others and I’m confident that was the end result after his stay as he made a new best friend in Bella the Sheepadoodle 😊

His favourite thing to do is pretend he can fit in Daisy’s bed because he’s only wee and there is always room for him on your lap 😅

Thanks again Charene 🙏🏻 Hope to see him again soon 🤗

16/08/2024

Bella the Sheepadoodle has had a busy week making new friends 🥰

This is all new to her she’s only 1 and is quite the timid wee girl 😌 This will do her the world of good getting her well socialised and now she’s enjoying cuddling up with a friend 🐶

See you soon Bekah Sloan 😊 Thank you she’s a star 🌟

12/08/2024

Afternoon everyone hope you and the pups are all keeping well 🐶

A quick message to confirm that going forward from November 1st 2024 my overnights will be cut to a maximum of 4 at any one time. Please bear this in mind to book well in advance to avoid disappointment 🙏🏻

Rest of this year has very limited availability and popular summer months for next year are filling up faster than normal so please get in touch if you have dates in mind ☀️ 🍹

See you all soon 😌

Man’s Best Friend 🐕 🐾

08/08/2024

Everyone meet Rufus 🐕 🐾 A first for me caring for a Wire Fox Terrier 🥰

It’s been great getting to know this quirky wee man’s personality the past week 😊 Such an intelligent boy with boundless energy and loves his cuddles 🤗 He has met plenty of new friends 🐶

See you soon Leanne McCabe 😌 Thank you 🙏🏻

05/08/2024

Everyone meet dazzling Daisy 🥰

What a striking wee pup she is 🤗 Plenty of fun with this wee one 🎾 Absolutely loves her home comforts and cuddles 😌 She has settled so well and been enjoying meeting many new friends 🐶

Have a great time Abby Matthews ☀️ 🍹 See you soon thank you 🙏🏻

03/08/2024

Hope you all are having a great weekend ☀️ It’s movie time here now and maybe a wee nap 😴 after a busy morning 😅

03/08/2024

Ellie aka sticking plaster 😅 has been enjoying her stay here the past week she’s been loving all the home comforts 🏡 and having a ball 🎾 with the others 🐶

She may be small but her personality is big and she will make sure you know what she wants when she wants it 🍖 just a typical woman then 😅

Hope yous have had a great time Deaglan 😊 Enjoy your last few days thank you 🙏🏻

01/08/2024

Two new arrivals for a first stay is Anouska 🐻 & Lucy 🐕

With them not having stayed away from home before and Lucy having a bit of separation anxiety I was expecting to have my work cut out but I was surprised myself how well they settled 🤗 not a bother to them 🥰

They have been a pleasure to have and it’s been great getting to know them 😌 Thank you Jenny Morrell 🙏🏻 Two gems 💎

26/07/2024

Millie the wee hotdog 🌭 keeping eye out for pick up 👀

Had the pleasure of this wee one and what a gem she is 💎

Thanks again Nicola Kirgan she’s a wee superstar 🌟

25/07/2024

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...." we have Chewie ( Chewbacca ) ✨

The force is strong with this one 💪🏻 Chewie enjoyed his holiday and had a ball 🎾 but now it’s time to get back to business fighting the dark side ⚫️

Hope you had a great time Julie Ballantyne Blair 😊 Thank you 🙏🏻

19/07/2024

A new arrival I’ve had the pleasure of the past week is Dutch 🥰

Arsenals No.1 Fan ⚽️ He’s only a pup and has done amazing for his first time staying away from home and has been loving the others 🐶

Hope you’s have had a great time Kristina 🙏🏻 he will sleep for a few days when he’s home 😅

19/07/2024

Ace ♠️ is happy the rain is away today so he can get to enjoy his favourite place in the long grass 🥰

17/07/2024

Morning everyone 😌

Just a quick update of availability if you have booked a winter break or if you are on the ball for next summer don’t forget about your plus one 🐶

August - Fully Booked
September - Fully Booked
October - Very Limited Availability
November - Good Availability
December - No Availability 18th - 3rd January

Summer 2025 ☀️

June - Very Limited Availability
July - No availability 9th - 17th
August - Very Limited Availability

Thank you 🙏🏻

Man’s Best Friend 🐕 🐾

16/07/2024

Rua & Maddy 🥰

They are brother & sister who live in different homes and Maddy had a arrived a few days earlier so as soon as her brother walked in a few days later then the party really started 🥳 They were so happy to see each other it was amazing to see 😌 one quick sniff and they were like IT’S YOU! IT’S YOU!!! 😅

Just look at them glowing coats ✨ Two beauties who I look forward to seeing again 🤗 Thank you 🙏🏻 Marie Brady & Chris they are two gems 💎

15/07/2024

Let’s talk about what causes dogs upset stomach after boarding 🤮

On occasion I get some feedback upon returning home runny poo 💩 and sometimes a little vomiting 🤒 Very common especially for nervous dogs and also with a first stay. It’s a massive change for them and so many emotions running through them. Here’s a few pointers with some helpful information to help you understand 😌

It’s not uncommon for a dog to develop an upset after boarding. When you pick up your dog from the facility, you may notice your dog is happy to be back home but soon vomits or develops diarrhea. What’s going on? Was your dog given unsanitary water to drink? Did your dog catch an illness from other dogs? Was your dog stressed out?
There may be different possible explanations for a dog developing an upset stomach after boarding.

The Stress of Being Boarded

Yes, many dogs get an upset stomach when they’re boarded. If you ever worked for a kennel, you may have been quite familiar with seeing diarrhea in newly boarded dogs. This can be due to the stress associated with being in a new place, with new smells, new people and around new dogs.
Many dogs don’t do well with changes in their routines. This usually causes some diarrhea that’s short lived until the dog adjusts to his new surroundings. If your dog was boarded just for a few days, he may still be having the runs as a result of this stress. Some dogs may also develop mucus in the stool and blood in the stool due to stress.

The Stress of Coming Home

There are two different types of stress in dogs, bad stress, also known as (distress) and good stress (also known as distress). While the stress of being boarded in unknown surroundings is definitively distress, the stress of coming home is most likely eustress as your dog will likely be excited and overly happy. This type of stress is also temporary and will fade once your dog gets back into his routine.
As the bad stress, eustress can sometimes have an effect on the dog digestive system and can trigger an upset stomach too. Often a bout of vomiting is caused by the dog being overly excited and drinking too much water at once or wolfing down too much food at once. Best to provide water and food, only once the dog seems to be settled and calmer.

Underlying Medical Conditions

Sometimes, the stress of boarding may cause medical conditions to pop their ugly head as the immune system becomes vulnerable. Examples of certain conditions that may remain silent for a while and then may flare up during a period of stress causing an upset stomach while boarding include inflammatory bowel disease, presence of coccidia and pancreatitis.

What to Do for Dog Upset Stomach After Boarding

The way you handle your dog’s upset stomach after being boarded, can make a difference on the outcome. It’s not a bad idea to give the boarding center a call and inquire on possible causes. They may be able to tell you if there are other dogs with the same symptoms.
Also, may be a good idea to inquire if there were any recent dietary changes, stressful events or if your dog could have ingested something he shouldn’t or if he was in direct contact with other dogs during his stay. Not only will this provide you with some insights and potential causes, but it will also keep the kennel informed so should other dogs in their care become sick they can further investigate the possibility for an outbreak of disease and make other dog owners aware of the potential problem. If your dog’s upset stomach is mild and you suspect it may stem from stress or a recent dietary change, you can try some dog upset stomach home remedies, but if there are other symptoms or the symptoms appear severe, best to play it safe and see the vet.

I hope you have found this information useful and has gave you a better insight as to why your wee one is out of sorts for a few days when returning home 😌

See you all again soon 🤗

Thank you 🙏🏻

Man’s Best Friend 🐕 🐾

11/07/2024

What an amazing pack I have the pleasure of caring for 🥰 Pumpkin, Stitch, Syrup & Sparkles 😊

Such a great wee family team 🤗 Syrup is unfortunately blind and I thought that she might struggle with her new surroundings but she has been absolutely amazing! She is such a special girl ❤️ and watching them all together it’s like they guide her 🥹

Thank you so much Moira Gallagher 🙏🏻 Hope you have the best time in France 🇫🇷

04/07/2024

The best hairdo award goes to this wee rockstar 🎸 How cool is Harry! 😎

Hope yous are having a wonderful time Laura Murphy ☀️ the wee man has settled great and enjoying his new friends 🐕 🐶

See you soon thank you 🙏🏻

03/07/2024

A new arrival for his first stay was wee Sammy 🐕 🐾

This wee man just loved pottering around my feet especially when I was cooking 😋 He absolutely loves his home comforts and the finer things in life like sleeping & food 😅 Got on fantastic with the others he’s one of the most easy going dogs I’ve ever cared for 🥰

Thank you so much for the pleasure of this wee man Carey Douglas O'Brien and spoiling me with your homemade cookies 🍪 they were amazing! Also for my chocolates 🍫 all the way from the Bahamas 🇧🇸 I’ll enjoy them with a glass of wine 🍷

See you soon thank you 🙏🏻

02/07/2024

A new arrival was this wee fella Kupis 🥰

At the good age of 14 he’s a fit wee man 💪🏻 Knows what he wants when he wants it and if I forgot he will soon clap his hands to remind me 👏🏻😅 Took his first stay in his stride and enjoyed the company of the others 🐶

Thank you Gaurav Paul Kher 🙏🏻 Hope yous had a great time and see you again soon 😌

01/07/2024

A first stay for this pair of beauties 🥰

Molly the wee pup is up there with one of the funniest dogs I’ve ever kept 😂 She is a born entertainer with boundless amounts of energy! She would surely brighten up any day and the others just loved her energy 🎾

Harley has his hands full with his baby sister 😅 she keeps him on his toes 😂

Thank you for the pleasure Rebecca McFadden 🙏🏻 I hope you enjoyed Portugal 🇵🇹

01/07/2024

Krakan was here for a few nights for his first stay 🐕 🐾

What a beautiful pup 🥰 Such a great way about him with his calming nature he was a real hit with the other dogs and a head turner when out the front everybody wanted to stop and say hello 😌

Thank you Gareth Dunseath he’s a gem 💎 and you are doing a great job with him 👏🏻 Hope to see him again soon 🤗

22/06/2024

A new arrival for her first overnight is this little black beauty Indy 🐕 🐾

She has come to spend the night with us and has wasted no time getting friendly with the others and even giving kisses 🥰 looking forward to getting to know this wee one 🤗

Thank you Andy 🙏🏻 Have a great night she’s settled extremely well 💎

21/06/2024

It’s FriYAY! 😃 Lily has been enjoying the football ⚽️ I think her favourite player might just be Ronaldo 🇵🇹 judging by how high she can jump for the ball 😅

20/06/2024

Two beautiful new arrivals Presley & Ruby 🐕 🐾

Just look at them glowing coats ✨ They have such great temperaments and settled in extremely well with the others 😌 Very loving dogs who radiate that towards children 🥰

Have a great time at the wedding Amanda 🎩 Thank you 🙏🏻

19/06/2024

It’s a happy home 🏡 here today everyone is enjoying each others company and the sunshine ☀️

This week I’ve been absolutely inundated with booking requests for summer holidays and unfortunately I’ve had to turn down most. Please don’t make the mistake of leaving your dog closer to the time. To avoid disappointment and stress later of trying to sort the dog think of them when you are booking your holiday 😌 If you book a holiday for say a family of 4 and you have a dog then you are booking for 5 🐶

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10/06/2024

Another new arrival was the stunning golden retriever Scout 🐕 🐾

I think from his smile he’s been enjoying his stay 🥰 This guy has gave me a laugh a minute with his playful temperament 😅 Some great funny moments with him and the wee Dachshund 🤣 Such an intelligent gentle boy 😌

Thank you 🙏🏻 Danielle he’s a super boy 🌟

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