Dog Home Boarding in
Central Manchester.
We’ll find your dog a welcoming family home, with the routines they know, plenty of company and loving care. They enjoy their own little holiday; you can relax knowing they’re being looked after.
View boarding pricesHome comforts. Happy dogs.
One-to-one care in a family home, with familiar routines and plenty of company.
A carefully matched host and a trial sleepover, so you know they feel at home before your holiday.
Licensed host homes, insurance and a local team to help you along the way.
A familiar face, close to home.Hello, I’m Jon.
I’m Jon Derbyshire, your contact for dog home boarding in Central Manchester. My role is to help you find a host family that suits your dog, with one-to-one care and the familiar comforts of home. Our first conversation is a chance to tell me what makes your dog happy.
Your dog has their own way of doing things, and those details matter. We take time to understand their likes, habits and individual needs before discussing a suitable host. Their stay should include familiar routines as well as one-to-one attention.
A trial sleepover gives us the chance to check that your dog feels settled before a longer stay. I’ll guide you through that step, explain collection and return, and confirm availability and costs for your planned holiday.
Licensed host homes, insurance, DBS checks and canine first aid training are part of the Digs for Dogs service.
Home boarding licence: LC202511-570440Happy holidays.
Peace of mind.
A little getting-to-know-you. A practice sleepover.
Then a holiday they can feel at home on.
- STEP 1A friendly hello
Tell us what makes them, them.
Favourite games, little quirks, bedtime routines. A home visit helps us get to know your dog and choose a host family that suits them.
First: let’s get acquainted - STEP 2A little practice holiday
Pack their overnight bag.
Your dog tries a sleepover with their host. We check they feel happy and settled before their longer stay, so you can feel comfortable too.
Next: a trial sleepover - STEP 3Let the tail wags begin
Their holiday starts here.
You head off. They settle into family life, with one-to-one care and the routines they know. Regular updates keep you part of their adventure.
Then: happy holiday memories
A glimpse of home boarding.
Happy moments from the Digs for Dogs gallery.
Home boarding
prices in Central Manchester.
Clear starting prices, with the right care for your dog at the heart of it.
Registration, a trial sleepover and our required collection and return service are charged separately from the daily boarding price. We will confirm your total and availability.
Ask about your datesHome boarding · one dog
One-to-one care with a matched host family
Home boarding · two dogs
Both dogs stay together with the same host
Registration · one dog
One-off appointment to get to know your dog
Registration · two dogs
One-off appointment to get to know both dogs
Trial sleepover
A one-night trial before their holiday
Chauffeur service
Collection and return from your home
Central Manchester and the places
you call home.
We arrange home boarding for dogs from the towns, villages and neighbourhoods listed here. Some places are only partly covered, so please share your full postcode to confirm your address and local team.
View covered postcode sectors
M1 1, M1 2, M1 3, M1 4, M1 5, M1 6, M1 7, M11 1, M11 2, M11 3, M11 4, M12 4, M12 5, M12 6, M13 9, M15 4, M15 5, M15 6, M2 1, M2 2, M2 3, M2 4, M2 5, M2 6, M2 7, M3 1, M3 2, M3 3, M3 4, M4 1, M4 2, M4 3, M4 4
- Ardwick
- Central Manchester
- Clayton
- Hulme
- Longsight
- Manchester
- Manchester Science Park
- Openshaw
Your home boarding
questions, answered.
Still have a question? We are here to help.
Is home boarding a good alternative to kennels in Central Manchester?
We offer a loving home-from-home stay with a carefully chosen host family. We get to know your dog and the little things that help them feel comfortable, from favourite games to bedtime routines. We arrange a trial sleepover before their longer holiday, so we can talk with you about how they settle.
How do we arrange a home boarding holiday in Central Manchester?
We would love to hear about your dog and the dates you have in mind. Call us or use the enquiry form, and we will guide you through finding a suitable host family, the trial sleepover and collection and return. We will confirm availability and explain the full cost before you book, with time to answer your questions along the way.
Do I get to meet the host family?
Unfortunately, not in person before your dog’s stay. Our host families aren’t running boarding businesses where numerous dogs are housed together. They’re genuine dog lovers who open their homes to one dog at a time, which is why they leave the customer side of things to us.
This allows us to offer your dog calm, personal, one-to-one care in a loving home environment. We carefully vet, insure and license all our host families, and stay in regular contact with them throughout your dog’s stay so they always have support if they need it.
Before your dog stays, we’ll share a full profile of the host family we’ve matched them with, including helpful information about their home and lifestyle. We’ll also give you the opportunity to ask any questions, so you can feel completely comfortable and reassured about your dog’s care.
How do you choose the right host family for my dog?
We start by getting to know your dog - their personality, usual routine, favourite activities and individual needs. This helps us find a host family who will be a comfortable and caring match for them.
Your local Digs for Dogs contact will arrange your dog’s stay and remain available to support you throughout. They may not be the person whose home your dog stays in, but they will carefully oversee the arrangements and make sure everything is in place.
Can my dog have a trial sleepover before their holiday?
Yes. A trial sleepover is part of our home boarding process. It gives your dog time to get to know their host and helps us check that they feel happy and settled before a longer stay. We’ll discuss how it went with you before confirming the next steps.
Can two dogs from the same household stay together?
Yes. We can arrange for two dogs from the same household to stay with the same host family, subject to a suitable match and availability. We’ll get to know both dogs and discuss their routines and individual needs with you.
How do collection and return work?
Collection and return are an important part of our home boarding service. We’ll agree the arrangements with you and transport your dog between your home and their host family. We find that dogs often settle more easily when someone other than their owners drops them off.
A happy holiday starts with a hello.
Tell us about your dog and the stay you have in mind. We will help you take the next step.
- One-to-one care in a family home
- A host matched to your dog
- A friendly chat before you book