Pet Holidays

C a n i t r a i n P e t S e r v i c e s

Telephone - 44 (0)1962 793152 (Winchester, Hants)

From a few years ago... Pemba (a Rhodesian Ridgeback) gently plays with Spit when she was only 7 week old...

Some pets are really stressed when left at even the best Boarding Kennels. How about an alternative in beautiful rural Hampshire Perhaps we could offer holiday care as a member of the family?

Your dog can lie curled up on a beanbag by the Aga, stretch out sun bathing on the lawn or under a shady tree. The back door stays open so that he or she can choose to be indoors or scamper around the large garden chasing everything from balls to butterflies. There is often a child or two to play with and always plenty of toys, tripe sticks or fresh marrow bones to choose from.

Our Papillons, Cavalier King Charles, Chinese Crested and an ancient English Springer live in the kitchen and are there to welcome all ages.

Depending on the guests, the place resembles anything from a St Trinians College day trip led by Spit, to a Derby & Joan Convention led by Acer or even (heaven forbid) a Club 18 - 30 Resort led by Louis. You tell me what makes your pet feel most comfortable. I can provide a taxi service for your pet to and from home and my regular "guests" always look forward to visiting their Papillon pals at this Country Club for Canines. Whether the stay is for several weeks or a single day.. all owners become friends of the family and collections and deliveries can often turn into social occasions! Especially on a sunny summers day on the patio with a bottle of wine...

L-R Ace the 14 year old English Springer - Molly, Zara and Louis the older Paps - Spit and Polish - Bally (eating something yeuchy) - Percy and Lilley watching TV with mum

A would-be Bus Trip (don't worry - this is taken from a postcard!)

Christmas Party

Spangle and Monty send their Christmas Card

Parents can go on their holidays safe in the knowledge that their babies are in the best hands...

Dear (departed) Mo and Tebbutt the Lab Pup

Charges from £12 per day for toy breeds
I always charge for day of arrival but not for day of departure if collected by 10.30 am.

I am really very sorry but, due to almost being lynched by the family last year, I am keeping my weekends, Bank Holidays and evenings free of doggie time constraints so....
no more pre-booking of these times for the collection or delivery of pets.

Dog’s normal routine honoured; feeding, grooming, medication.

Special needs for elderly or disabled animals can be catered for

Inspections welcome - References available

Vaccination certificates required on first visit please

For safety, dogs will not have free exercise off the lead away from the home
but can expect various trips - for example to the Pub or the River

I reserve the right to sleep and/or feed a mischief maker in a separate "indoor kennel" in the kitchen!
I have to admit that my Paps come under this heading...

When you've arranged a time to drop off or collect your pet...
...please do your best to stick to it as other holiday dogs, for their own safety, have to be kept indoors.

Skye the Border Collie makes lots of friends!

Senior Citizens (Marley and Jess) get extra fuss..

Who says show breds can't get down and get dirty???

Bruno and Toby on a September Weekender

Aggie from Kew... on arrival receiving a bone... and then within a couple of days of being in the country...

I don't know how she puts up with it...

Would you like to treat your pet to a special pampering before their journey home??
I use a professional dog grooming/clipping service
The Dog Room, Waltham Chase
Thoroughly recommended for all breeds - hand stripping a speciality - by Karen Gamblin

Telephone 01489 892272 (Mob 07710 622881)

On the odd occasion that we manage to squeeze in a few days away.. I have a wonderful local lady that take care of my dogs. Mrs Nina Byles MBE can either move into the house full time or just help me out during the day. Nina is an International Show Judge, her greatest passion being Dalmations... although a little English Springer has recently taken up residence with her and husband Sim. Nina spent many years with Ted Edgar's show jumping yard so a big stroppy dog pulling on a lead is very easily managed. Nina used to travel all over the UK but no longer strays far from home...

Nina sits with sleepy Finty - glass of wine in hand.... This is definitely THE life!

If you live in the Winchester area and just want your dog walked rather than drop him or her for a whole day with me... why not try
Nicky's Dog Walking Service? http://groups.msn.com/NickysPetService