A home of their own
One-to-one attention in a family home, with care built around your dog.
A LITTLE HOLIDAY. A WHOLE LOT OF LOVE.Dog Home Boarding.
Dog Home Boarding.
A holiday home, just for them.
Their own little holiday.
Your peace of mind.
A family home, a favourite routine and someone who’s delighted to have them. We match your dog with a carefully chosen host family for one-to-one care while you’re away.
A holiday home.
A whole lot of love.
A whole lot of love.
Find their local holiday home.
Enter your postcode to meet your local team.
A personal alternative
to kennels.
Home boarding means staying in a family home, with the company and everyday comforts your dog knows. Their usual food, familiar toys and favourite routines help make a new place feel like home.
We get to know your dog before choosing a host. From the way they like to play to where they settle for a snooze, it’s the little details that help us find a family who suits them.
A family that fits
A thoughtful match based on personality, routines and individual needs.
Reassurance for you
Carefully vetted, insured and licensed host families, supported by our team.
HOW THEIR HOLIDAY BEGINSFrom first hello
From 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.
We visit you and your dog at home to learn about their routines and needs. We then share a profile of their matched host family and answer your questions.
- STEP 2A little practice holiday
Time for a trial sleepover.
A trial sleepover gives your dog time to get to know their host. We discuss how they settled before making plans for a longer stay.
- STEP 3Let the tail wags begin
Their holiday starts here.
We arrange collection and return, and keep in touch during their stay. Your dog enjoys family life and familiar routines while you’re away.
Every happy stay starts with a conversation.
Let’s talk about your dogA GLIMPSE OF THEIR HOLIDAYLittle moments.
Little moments.
Lovely memories.
See what a Digs for Dogs home boarding holiday can look like.
PLAN THEIR STAYHappy holidays.
Happy holidays.
Clear starting prices.
Daily boarding, registration, the trial sleepover and collection and return are shown separately, so you can see what goes into their stay.
Your local team will confirm the full cost for your dogs and dates, including any applicable supplements, before you book.
Ask your local teamHome 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 · Subject to availability · Full cost confirmed before booking
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERINGYour home boarding
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.
LET’S FIND THEIR HAPPY HOLIDAY HOMETell us about
Tell us about
your dog.
Your dates, your postcode and the little things that make them who they are. We’ll help you find the right local team for their stay.
Prefer a conversation? Call head office on 01204 895355.