Owner resources: a list of reputable trainers & boarders
It can be a minefield trying to find a reputable trainer or a safe boarder for your best friend.
Training is unregulated which means anyone can call themselves an 'expert', or 'behaviourist' or 'trainer' even if they have no clue about canine behaviour and are using outdated and harmful methods and ideas.
Here then is a list of reputable people, all of whom have taken the time and trouble to study and gain relevant experience. I have referred a number of owners to them over the years.
The trainers and behaviourists below tend to cover parts of NW London and Hertfordshire.
Dilnaz, Bavaria - trainer - A Different Dog - www.adifferentdog.co.uk
Sally Sharp - trainer - Training Tails - www.trainingtails.co.uk
Luke Balsam - trainer -Luke's Dog School - www.lukesdogschool.co.uk
Jane Robinson - trainer and behaviourist - www.dogonthehill.co.uk
Penaran Higgs - trainer and behaviourist - www.petshrink.co.uk
Charlotte - trainer - https://www.dogscogs.co.uk/
Note - if your have insurance for your dog, that will often cover a behaviourist's fees.
Other useful links:
Behaviourist Shay Kelly - https://shaykelly.com/
List of licensed, legal dog boarders
Anyone who offers daycare or boarding from their home, must be licensed - this is the law.
It is a criminal offence for someone to offer these services, for payment, without being licensed - and can result in prison time and a fine.
When illegal boarders and daycares are shut down, with no notice, any guest dogs there are usually moved to council pounds.
Don't risk this happening to YOUR dog!
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We are not affiliated to any of the daycares or boarders listed below. Nor do we know them.
Always double check that their licence is up to date.
Dogs On The Go - KENTON
Shona Macdonald -
07534 359334
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Waggingtons Daycare & Boarding- MILL HILL
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Aggie's VIP Pooches
https://www.facebook.com/pooches.aggies - only takes small dogs
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Scruffs To Crufts
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100047775885309
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Julie Gurney - ST ALBANS
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063447590072 juliegurney@ymail.com
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Fido & Friends
https://www.facebook.com/.../5694599.../user/100065437001490- -
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Jade's Happy Hounds Dog Sitting - EDGWARE
https://www.jadeshappyhoundsdogsitting.co.uk/our-services -
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Bear & Friends
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090304881443
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Little Darling Dogs
https://www.darling-dogs.com/index.html
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MJ Pet Buddies
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Pug & Little Paws Boarding
https://www.pugandlittlepawsboarding.uk/
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Happy Pet People
https://www.happypetpeople.co.uk/
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St Albans Walking & Boarding
https://stalbansdogwalkingandboarding.co.uk/ -
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Sarah's Dog Boarding - ST ALBANS
http://www.sarahsdogboarding.co.uk/
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Louisa's Dog Walking & Boarding - BUSHEY
07961 309730
loulouwalden@googlemail.com
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The Cosy Dog House - BOREHAMWOOD
https://thecosydoghouse.co.uk/
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Happy Pet People - BROXBOURNE
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Shelley's Daycare & Boarding - BUSHEY
07958 525127
Shelleysdogboarding@gmail.com
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Pawsome Palz - CHESHUNT
Small to medium sized dogs
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087122324835
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Top Paws Canine Services - HATFIELD
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558595041123
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Sniff 'n' Snuggles
https://www.facebook.com/sniff.n.snuggles.dog.walking.homeboarding
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Fur Nanny Sue's Doggy Day Care & Home From Home Boarding - CHESHUNT
https://www.facebook.com/furnannysue
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The Spaniel Retreat, Home Boarding at Kari's K9s - BEDFORDSHIRE
Specialises in Spaniels and Spaniel mixes.
https://www.facebook.com/karisk9suk
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Frank's Doggy Daycare & Grooming - CHESHUNT
https://www.facebook.com/Franks-Doggy-Day-Care-and-Grooming-108345011928499