We are a family of passionate dog lovers who have kept, and competed, working retrievers, collies and terriers all our lives.
We know how important the dog in your family is and, even though our dogs have often "lived" in kennels during the day, we hate how distressed the dogs can get when they are kept in traditional kennels or have no walks and human contact. Our aim has been to have accommodation with a main building roof extending over the attached exercise area to protect and enclose it as another room (rather than an open run) this ensures the dogs are not subject to noise and stress.
The dogs that stay with us are kept as close as possible to the type of routine they may get at home, with at least two walks a day, grooming and play sessions and human contact.
To try and help you take the stress out of preparing to go away, we also offer a collection and delivery service in our customized dog transport car.
We are happy to discuss individual requirements and any special needs.
Living on the premises ourselves, we are able to provide you with peace of mind of 24-hour security and care. There is also a Veterinary Surgeon on call 24 hours a day.
The Team
As well as Jo, pictured above, the dogs are looked after by;
Anna Justice, who has completed her Highers and now works for us full time. She will shortly be starting a distance learning course on Canine Behaviour and Psychology. She has her own vey well behaved 5 year old Westie that she trained.
Jenny Sheen, who has a lifetime's experience of dogs, and in particular collies, including a rescue dog at home. She has done flyball and has two dogs of her own, and is interested in dog psychology. She also competes 2 horses at Le Trek.
Jenni Riach who is studying for her standard grades and works occasional weekends. She lives on a small holding and has experience of dogs, horses, sheep and chickens.
Ed occasionally works for us and maintains the grounds and is taking on more of the handyman jobs.