KENNELS
We pride ourselves on giving your dogs the best care which is tailored to each individual's needs.
Each dog has their own kennel during their stay, two dogs from the same household are welcome to board together or they can be separated if that is what you'd prefer. At Tharfield we have 22 kennels, all of which have their own covered runs attached to the living area giving the dogs the option to relax inside or outside during the day. The sleeping quarters have their own individual lighting and heat lamps for the winter months or cold summer evenings. (There is no extra charge for heating). Every kennel has thick rubber matting which provides good insulation from the cold, keeps the dogs cool in the summer months and also allows easy, thorough cleaning.
We can provide plastic beds with soft ‘vet bedding’ for ultimate comfort. These can be washed and dried quickly for hygiene purposes. You are more than welcome to bring your dog's own bedding as this will help them to settle in. You are also welcome to bring toys and treats for your dog but please keep in mind that sometimes toys can get misplaced so we'd recommend that you don't bring anything to precious. All the kennels are cleaned every day to provide a clean and healthy environment.
All of the dogs are fed twice a day (or 3 times for puppies or diet dependant). However we are very flexible and if your dog only has one meal a day we can accommodate that. We supply a variety of feeds, both meat and kibble, (which is included in the overnight price) but if your dog requires a specific diet that we do not have, we are happy for you to provide this for your pet. If family dogs are sharing a kennel, they can easily be separated for feeding time to ensure both dogs have eaten.
Unlike other kennels who turn lights out in the early evening, we give the dogs a the opportunity for 'last wees before bed' at 9pm. This means that they aren't left waiting hours until the morning. Once they come in from the paddock we give a bedtime biscuit (or two!) to settle them for the night just like you would at home. Both blocks of kennels are fitted with monitors so we can keep an ear on things throughout the day and overnight.
Fresh water is down at all times.
We are more than happy to give medications at no extra cost.
Exercise
Your dog will have plenty of exercise during their stay. We have two fully enclosed, safe and secure paddocks where each dog will be given at least 3 off-lead runs a day. Unlike other kennels we do not mix dogs who do not know each other, not only does this ensure the safety of the dogs but also our staff as well.
Please take a minute to view the images below of our kennels and paddocks
Each dog has their own kennel during their stay, two dogs from the same household are welcome to board together or they can be separated if that is what you'd prefer. At Tharfield we have 22 kennels, all of which have their own covered runs attached to the living area giving the dogs the option to relax inside or outside during the day. The sleeping quarters have their own individual lighting and heat lamps for the winter months or cold summer evenings. (There is no extra charge for heating). Every kennel has thick rubber matting which provides good insulation from the cold, keeps the dogs cool in the summer months and also allows easy, thorough cleaning.
We can provide plastic beds with soft ‘vet bedding’ for ultimate comfort. These can be washed and dried quickly for hygiene purposes. You are more than welcome to bring your dog's own bedding as this will help them to settle in. You are also welcome to bring toys and treats for your dog but please keep in mind that sometimes toys can get misplaced so we'd recommend that you don't bring anything to precious. All the kennels are cleaned every day to provide a clean and healthy environment.
All of the dogs are fed twice a day (or 3 times for puppies or diet dependant). However we are very flexible and if your dog only has one meal a day we can accommodate that. We supply a variety of feeds, both meat and kibble, (which is included in the overnight price) but if your dog requires a specific diet that we do not have, we are happy for you to provide this for your pet. If family dogs are sharing a kennel, they can easily be separated for feeding time to ensure both dogs have eaten.
Unlike other kennels who turn lights out in the early evening, we give the dogs a the opportunity for 'last wees before bed' at 9pm. This means that they aren't left waiting hours until the morning. Once they come in from the paddock we give a bedtime biscuit (or two!) to settle them for the night just like you would at home. Both blocks of kennels are fitted with monitors so we can keep an ear on things throughout the day and overnight.
Fresh water is down at all times.
We are more than happy to give medications at no extra cost.
Exercise
Your dog will have plenty of exercise during their stay. We have two fully enclosed, safe and secure paddocks where each dog will be given at least 3 off-lead runs a day. Unlike other kennels we do not mix dogs who do not know each other, not only does this ensure the safety of the dogs but also our staff as well.
Please take a minute to view the images below of our kennels and paddocks
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