Thunder Bridge Dogs

14/09/2024

I cannot believe it's a year since I got my boarding license and started my business.

I have had the pleasure of looking after some wonderful and amazing pets. I am so grateful to those owners who have put their trust in me to care for their pets whilst they are absent. I hope that they have been able to thoroughly relax knowing their pets are well cared for.

This year has been challenging and rewarding. On reflection of all positives and negatives I am confident this next year will be even more succesful and massively rewarding. My only aim is to ensure all pets are safe, settled and happy.

My outdoor space of hardstanding to woodland to paddock is now all connected and secure.

A big thank you to those who have helped me and continue to help me - Bob Appleby you are a trojan 😘

17/05/2024

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Just a little update for anyone looking for daycare and homeboarding for their dogs as I haven't posted in a while.

It has been a very busy but wonderfull time since starting my business last September. The uptake and client referral has been amazing and very much appreciated. So much so I only have limited availabilty for boarding in August during the school holidays. A massive thank you to all who have used my service and trusted me with their dogs. 🥰

Thunder Bridge Dogs is very much a work in progress but very quickly taking shape. I have been working hard to clear and create an enclosed connecting woodland space between the immediate hardcore run to the enclosed grass paddock via cattlecross gates. This shaded space is going to be invaluble during the hot weather for dogs to play, sniff and chill out.

Coming soon
Vehicle for pick up and drop off for dogs attending daycare
2.5 meter dog paddling pool
Agility equipment
A frame tyre/rope swing
Sensory wall

A massive thank you to everyone who has helped me it's very much appreciated. 😘

07/10/2023

So saddened to wake up to my first review and it being negative in that said reviewer would not recommend my business -and from someone I have not met, offered or provided any service for - I am gutted. I have worked so hard to be where I am.

It is extremely hard to establish a new business and does rely very much on word of mouth and recommendation of satisfied clients. Unsatissfied clients can have a massive impact. It's tough out there - please be kind.

However on reflection and taking the positives (and after a cup of tea) it has only reinforced to me that I am right in following MY secured procedures to ensure a safe and happy environment for all dogs in my care and I will not compromise that for anyone.

I ask anyone looking for dog daycare or homeboarding to please take time to read my response to the review as I again reiterrate my procedure for taking bookings for boarding dogs from multiple households. It is a lenghthy process and does requires client input and with their dogs and it has to be done right. It doesn't suit everyone but I will not change it.

Thank you and I wish everyone a good weekend.

25/09/2023

Please do not worry about my cat. She is a very old lady who used to live ferral until she adopted us. She is never to be seen when dogs are here - she is very savvy and aloof. She snuck in whilst it is quiet and found a comfy spot in the sun

25/09/2023

Just to add my play paddock that is totally enclosed with bottom wire fencing and secured with padlocked gates.

25/09/2023

Well what a week!
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The response and interest to my new business has been amazing.
Thank you for all the very good wishes I have received - I truely appreciate it. 🥰

It has been wonderful to speak to so many people and get to meet and greet their adorable pets.

For those that I have not had chance to meet yet here's a little update of my facilities as I am now taking bookings.

I still have so much that I'm wanting to add so will keep you posted.

If you want further information please call 07866685230 or message
Thanks

20/09/2023

🐾🐾 At last!!! 🐾🐾

So so excited and can't stop smiling to say that I am now licensed with Kirklees Animal Welfare and with 4 star rating to homeboard your beloved dogs.

A big shout and thank you to all family and friends for all your support and faith in me.
Dunc couldn't do anything without you - thank you 😘

SO HAPPY
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01/08/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=244940795159715&id=100089313892006

Happy Yorkshire Day!

However it wasn't so happy for us in 2014 when we had to say goodnight to our big bear Yoshi (2004-2014)

Yoshi was a long haired Akita who didn't know he was a dog let alone an Akita. He was one of the lads - went to work by day and the pub by night. He was the most beautiful natured dog loved by all that met him.

You will see him immortalised in stone in his resting place in our wall at Thunder Bridge Dogs. He was crafted by local sculptor Melanie Wilks, true to size, who had her workshop next door and saw him every day.

Greatly missed. It still hurts💔

01/08/2023

Happy Yorkshire Day!

However it wasn't so happy for us in 2014 when we had to say goodnight to our big bear Yoshi (2004-2014)

Yoshi was a long haired Akita who didn't know he was a dog let alone an Akita. He was one of the lads - went to work by day and the pub by night. He was the most beautiful natured dog loved by all that met him.

You will see him immortalised in stone in his resting place in our wall at Thunder Bridge Dogs. He was crafted by local sculptor Melanie Wilks, true to size, who had her workshop next door and saw him every day.

Greatly missed. It still hurts💔

17/07/2023

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After many months (years) in the planning I am so happy to announce that I will be open from 1st September for dog daycare and home boarding for a small number of dogs.

Based at Thunder Bridge and set within 6 acres of private meadow and woodland I provide cctv secure home from home premises for your pets

I provide a purpose built day room with
Underfloor heating
Pens for safe feeding and undisturbed rest
Secure client only access
Immediate access to an outside play area
Adjacent enclosed play meadow
Daily grooming

I am
Fully insured
CRB checked
Positive force free trainer
APDT student member
Level 3 Dog First Aid
Experienced dog groomer
Awaiting Kirklees registration

If you require further information or wish to visit please call me on 07866685230
Here are a few pictures of the work we have done so far.