29/11/2024
Here’s some general info on Northumberland Dog Hotel & Dog Spa…
The new boarding kennels are not kennels at all and are large rooms, with proper ceilings, real doors, glass fronted suites, underfloor heating, wall lights, tv/radio in the rooms and a a camera in every room too. Each room also has its own dedicated outside dog patio area.
The rooms are large, over double what's required for the highest standard of licence. The room area & private covered patio area are over 12m2... multiple dogs can share a room, however they have to be from the same 'family' to share the same suite.
The whole idea is it's as close to being in my house as possible without actually being in my house. We want the dogs have a much more calm space to relax in vs a regular 'kennel' environment or a busy home boarding scenario which can be stressful for dogs that aren't used to it.
📍We are 11 miles north of Corbridge, straight up the A68. The link for ‘what three words’ directions…
https://w3w.co/doghouse.sorters.fund
We have a range of beds from Tuffies, HiK9, pet sofas and vet bed. What we give your dog depends on your dog and their requirements, age, size, behaviour etc.
We also have doggy dry robes and and an outside shower at the doggy play area door, so dogs will always return to the room as clean as possible. They will be lovely and toasty on our underfloor heating which covers 50% of the indoor area.
✨We believe the modern dog requires something a little more special. Our goal is to reduce stress and have happy, fulfilled dogs!
I also specialise ( as a dog groomer ) in nervous and reactive dogs and have rehabbed many over the years. We will have a new groomer in January 2025 and I will be teaching them all my wisdom from my 17 year grooming career! Grooming will be open to non guests however we will have time blocked out each day for guests so they can enjoy bath and blow drys before they go home (this is a bookable extra).
We always recommend a trial day or night to make sure it's right for them first but it’s not essential, it really depends on the dog and it will be a requirement for some.
You would provide usual food to avoid upset tummys, and any special treats/blankets to help them them feel more at home, then we do the rest!
We have 500 acres of our own land to walk on including a high fenced 5 acre field and plenty of normal walks around here too. In the summer months next year we will be building an all weather play area too to help us manage winter months. So bare with us while we finish up some of the outside areas in 2025.
We have 4 staff, and more seasonally or as required! All dogs will be out first thing for toileting and initial walk, after that dogs will have breakfast. Once they’ve digested that they will be out for walks on our farm or local routes, in the secure field or in a group play session in the field (this is only suitable to well socialised dogs with a recall and with your permission). The dogs will have some down time at lunch time then it’s more of the same! Enrichment activities will take place now too! Dogs will have their evening meal, then will enjoy an evening walk before being tucked up in bed.. Dogs are monitored 24/7 with our wonderful CCTV system.
The daily routine is flexible and will change if your dog is very young, very old, has disabilities, needs 121 training sessions or requires any special measures, medication etc.
Introductory price for the first dog room will be £36 per day, then additional dogs from the same house are £15 per day...
There is also a range of extras you can choose to add such as spa treatments, teeth cleaning, massage and our special scent school!
Check in and check out time are to be confirmed exactly but will like be 8:30-10:00 and 3:30-5:00 but this can be discussed.
Any questions just ask, we are an open book and will tell you anything! You're all welcome to come and view it and meet me once the build is complete in early December. We will be releasing open weekend dates every soon!
🐾 Let us know if you think we’ve missed something? Or if you think there’s something else you would love to see in a dog boarding environment. You can comment below or pop us a message! 🐾
