What will my dog be up to?

As all us dachshund owners know, our pups can be stubborn when it comes to bad weather, but every effort will be made to get them ickle legs moving. We try to go for a walk during your pup(s) stay but this depends on the time of year, how many pups are here, the weather or pups with medical issues, its not always guaranteed and we mainly spend our time at the hotel with access to the front and back fully enclosed gardens. We also play with our selection of toys, puzzles, ball pit and put out the water flat sprinkler in the summer. We also do scatter feeding on different surfaces, licky mats, natural soft chews and pup lick cups as a source of enrichment. We have the TV and radio on during the day to sooth anxiety away, cuddles are on offer 24/7. Pups also like to nap a lot during a typical day and we offer comfy day beds and blankets for little dreams to take place on. Our volunteer carer, Uncle Stephen comes most days to help look after and care for the pups as well and is on hand to dog sit as and when needed. 

 

As this is a unique home from home boarding, during times when we have less dogs, we still like to continue with 'life' and do take your pup to the seaside, a day out at families homes, different parks or out to lunch at the pub with your permission on our boarding agreement, as long as they are well behaved and have recovered from any IVDD/medical issues.

 

Pawents are given 'pup-dates' daily Mon-Fri around 4pm, we give ourselves a break from soical media Saturday and Sunday. You will beprovided with a 'review' of your pup for the trial stay, if you require a review after this we can provide on request.    

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How many dogs do you take?

We are licensed to have 6 guests and our 2 Directors (Dolly & Millie Moo) as a max here at the hotel. 

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What does my dog need to pack?

We ask that you bring your pup(s) own:

-bed or crate for the night

-blanket

-something that smells of you to help your pup relax

-feeding bowl/measure cup

-harness for a potential walk

-please bring your pups own food to minimise any stomach upsets, if they have special diets please bring their own speial treats or chews.

 

If you forget anything, do not worry we have this covered. 

 

We all know how easily our dogs can gain weight so we only feed healthy treats as rewards throughout the time your pup is with us. Our dogs are also given natural health treats which are part of a balanced diet chicken feet, necks, wings, sprats, air dried beef strips or lambs horns as a healthier alternative to hard chews or rawhide. We also use dog safe peanut butter on lick mats. Dogs are always supervised whilst chewing any treats. 

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What if my dog lives with another breed?

We are happy to accept small dogs and mixed sausage dogs here alongside your sausage.

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Where will my dog sleep?

All dogs will sleep upstairs in our room with the Directors and the pack. 

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Any Extras to know about?

We currently offer an at home grooming service with the lovely Emily from A Round of A Paws who comes to the hotel to carry out a full or part groom depending on what your requirments are. Please advise us before any holiday so we can try to book Emily. You will need to advise if your pup is alergic to anything and how they are with grooming. 

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We are not a rehabilitation boarding but we can offer to you the services our very local Clinical Canine Massage Therapist/Canine Conditioning Emma, who can come round during your pup's holiday and continue to promote general wellbeing. She is fully qualified with Canine Massage Guild and requires consent from your current vet/dog physio and an initial conversation with you to discuss your pups ongoing needs. Please refer to her website to understand more -https://www.kismetholistic.co.uk/. Costs are £40 per session. 

We can also offer lots of cuddles, a warm hot water bottle to ease any uncomfortable stiffness away for your pup. 

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It is your responsibility to ensure that the services provided by any such third party are suitable to you and your dog(s) and we accept no liability in relation to any such services with them.