Dog home boarding
in Wigan.
Their own little holiday.
Your peace of mind.
Looking for an alternative to kennels in Wigan? We arrange one-to-one home boarding with a carefully matched host family and the familiar routines your dog loves.
A home from home. A family chosen for your dog.
A whole lot of love.
Home comforts.
Happy dogs.
One-to-one boarding, with familiar routines and room to settle in.
A host chosen around your dog’s personality and needs.
Licensed home boarding.
Licence: AAL0066
A familiar face, close to home.Hello, I’m Lisa.
I’m Lisa Rose, your contact for dog home boarding in Wigan. Before joining Digs for Dogs, I spent 16 years as a primary school teacher, specialising in Special Educational Needs. Animals have always interested me, and I bring a patient, individual approach to getting to know each dog.
We want to understand your dog before arranging their stay. Whether they enjoy playtime or a peaceful afternoon, their preferences help us find a suitable host family. Familiar routines and one-to-one care are central to that match.
Once we have talked about your dog, I’ll explain the next steps towards their stay. That includes a trial sleepover and collection and return. We’ll check your dates and confirm the complete cost, so you know what to expect before booking.
Licensed host homes, insurance, DBS checks and canine first aid training are part of the Digs for Dogs service.
Home boarding licence: AAL0066From first hello
to happy tails.
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 Wigan.
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
Starting prices · All services subject to availability
Wigan 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
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- Abram
- Appley Bridge
- Aspull
- Bamfurlong
- Bickershaw
- Billinge
- Goose Green
- Haigh
- Hindley
- Hindley Green
- Ince
- Martland Park
Show all 24 towns, villages and neighbourhoods
- Newtown
- Orrell
- Pemberton
- Platt Bridge
- Shevington
- Standish
- Standish Lower Ground
- Swinley
- Wigan
- Winstanley
- Worsley Mesnes
- Wrightington
Your home boarding
questions, answered.
Still have a question? We are here to help.
What is dog home boarding?
Dog home boarding gives your dog a stay in a family home while you’re away. We match them with a carefully chosen host family who provides one-to-one care, home comforts and the familiar routines they enjoy. It’s a personal alternative to boarding kennels.
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