Hi!

We are going away this Christmas and for the first time are unable to leave our dog with anyone to look after whilst we are away.

Can anyone recommend a kennels that they know about / have used themselves or warn us of problems that may have occured.

We live in Sheffield, but will take her further a field if anyone knows of anywhere that would be better for her!

We really need to get it sorted as I will panic until I know she is in good hands, any feed back would be greatly received and appreciated.

THANK YOU!

Have a look in the pets section under Sheffield Interest Groups - there's been a thread done already there so you could try doing a search :)

Moscar Kennels in Hollow Meadows on Manchester Road (about 5 mins out of Crosspool.

0114 230 1969

Definatley go to

Jaycliffe
Laughton Common Rd
Rotherham, Thurcroft, S66 9BN


I hate leaving my chocolate lab but these were brilliant.

[QUOTE=pinnacle;2723065]Definatley go to

Jaycliffe
Laughton Common Rd
Rotherham, Thurcroft, S66 9



Yes I agree, worth the trek.

hallows at woodhouse mill are brilliant

can i offer a little bit of advice when youve sorted one out put your dog in just for the weekend and see how he goes on, also ask your local vets they may be able to recommend one.
good luck

Hollows at Woodhouse Mill. The owner, Dot, is amazing (as is the man that works there, Paul I think, but he bathed our lass last time she was in!). We have a 13 year old spoilt stupid bassett hound and she returns from the Hollow's tired, but happy. We did once put her in a different kennels in up in Cumbra and she was most upset when we collected her.

Definately go for Dot's, she really looks after them.

P.S You may struggle to get your dog booked in over christmas(always busy...a good sign) and you can call as many times as you like to see how your dog is doing and they are always happy to report!

Another vote for the Hollows.

Moscar Kennels in Hollow Meadows on Manchester Road (about 5 mins out of Crosspool.

0114 230 1969

I must also vote for this as my sister works there!

I must also vote for this as my sister works there!

s is still run by the Dabbs family?

Thank you all very much, we will be looking in to them this weekend. Quite positive that there is 3 that keep coming up and have got good reviews from you.

I know what your saying Md1sxc, we thought that we may struggle so late on to get anywhere at xmas, but will deff try and keep trying in case of cancellations etc!!!

Also bobbyblade, think we will do your idea and see if she fits in ok somewhere by booking her in for a night or two before hand.

Thanks everyone again for taking the time to pass on info, just hope we can sort it out now

The Hollows without a doubt. It's the only kennels our dog quite likes going to. Dot is wonderful and really loves the dogs. By far the best we've ever used.

Hi Charlm s,
I noticed a few recommends for the Hollows,can I suggest you go and see the kennels for yourself,ask questions etc., then go and do the same at Hickingwood Kennels at clowne, I am sure if they have room you will be leaving your dog at Hickingwood this xmas.

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I hate leaving my chocolate lab .........

You work in a chocolate lab?

Can we organise a Forum Tour?

Definatley go to

Jaycliffe
Laughton Common Rd
Rotherham, Thurcroft, S66 9BN


I hate leaving my chocolate lab but these were brilliant.


Another vote for Jaycliffe, just changed ownership and they appear as good as ever ! :hihi:

i went away in the summer and before i went we had this police officer come to our house over an incident where i was bit by a dog we got onto the conversation of kennels and he said he ALWAYS teks his dog there and that hed run checks on the woman befor he first ever took her he said she was brilliant the lady who runs it ..... im going to take mine there next year i ............ hope this helps THE HOLLOWS SOUNDS LIKE ITS WINNING TO ME LOL XXXXX

Which one have you booked the dog into, don't keep us in suspense.

I would definately 100% recommend The Hollows, Dot & Paul are amazing and my puppy goes there during the day while I'm at work.....and she's (my puppy) is a happy little lass when its time to pick her up so that is testament in itself. The number to call is 0114 2695506

Help/advice please.
Anyone recommend dog boarding kennels?We need somewhere for our lovely lab for 2 weeks end of August.Think we might've left it too late and only horrible ones have spaces left...in which case we WONT be leaving him!!

Anyone used Rainbow Kennels or Skewhill Kennels both in Grenoside?

Thank you

Be careful, who you let care for your dog, as one of those (I forget which) lost my sister in laws' cat a couple of years ago, when it was "kennelled" there when they went on holiday.

We've used Rainbow before and both dogs came back with Kennel Cough and stunk to high heaven, it took weeks and expensive vet visits to clear the cough despite them having the vaccine.

I am going to have a look at some kennels on grange lane as it is just down the road from us.I have only had a look on the website and phoned for info though but have noticed they have underfloor heating:) and the kennels look great.I am going to try my 2 dogs for 2 days when I get married and then hopefully for 2 weeks when I am on honeymoon.I am yet to go and have a visit.

I have heard good reports from

Jaycliffe Boarding Kennels
Laughton Common Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Phone: 01709 701080

Hope this helps.

I was at Jaycliffe last week - the dogs all look happy and the staff are really nice

I can second (or third Jaycliffe too)
The dogs get walked round twice a day - they have only just taken over recently and making loads of improvements - but most of all the dogs are happy and well cared for.

But
I do know they are often booked up - good luck

Bowsleyn [probably bad spelling] grange lane Thorpe Hesley sheffield.

Hi All,

We may have to put our much loved doggie into boarding in August whilst we are away for out wedding and honeymoon as so far no-one has been forthcoming in offering her a sofa to sleep on for the duration. She is a rescue dog on at least her third home which is why we found it preferable to be with someone she knew in a home environment as opposed to kennels, but now we need to start considering other options.

Can anyone recommend a good kennels, preferably in Sheffield itself or even better someone who boards dogs in their own home. Also is there anywhere we should most certainly avoid :suspect:.

Any help much appreciated.

I can recommend:

Lea Farm Boarding Kennels (and cattery)
Lea Farm,
Low Bradfield,
Sheffield S6 6HY

Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-12.30pm & 5pm to 7pm
Sunday 10.30am to 12.30am

Telephone (0114) 2851229

Our dog stayed there for a weekend and he was very well looked after, Lea Farm was highly recommended by a friend who has tried lots of kennels - she wouldn't send her dogs anywhere else.

It was a little difficult to find though, if you ring them don't forget to ask for directions.

I'd strongly recommend Jaycliffe - especially if your dog has any rescue hang ups :)

I would recommend Mutlins at Gleedless Road. It is run by Mike and Jackie who have the dogs in their own home. We've used them twice before and our boys love going. They're booked in again this year!! They board 6 dogs maximum and have 3 dogs of their own. They really care for the dogs as if they're their own. I wouldn't send my boys anywhere else, kennels would drive them mad.

I would recommend Mutlins at Gleedless Road. It is run by Mike and Jackie who have the dogs in their own home. We've used them twice before and our boys love going. They're booked in again this year!! They board 6 dogs maximum and have 3 dogs of their own. They really care for the dogs as if they're their own. I wouldn't send my boys anywhere else, kennels would drive them mad.

Another vote for Mutlins here - it is fantastic. There is loads of space for the dogs to run around, no kennels in sight, the family are all dog lovers and the setup is absoloutley fantastic :thumbsup:

Another vote for Mutlins here - it is fantastic. There is loads of space for the dogs to run around, no kennels in sight, the family are all dog lovers and the setup is absoloutley fantastic :thumbsup:

Some of our customers use this service and have been more than happy with the service they have had there.

Hornethorpe are great
I usethese for Amber and my mum uses it for her rottiex

Hornthorpe Kennels & Cattery
Hornthorpe Cottage, Setcup Lane, Eckington, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S21 4FN
Tel: 01246 436450

Another vote for Mutlins, my dog loved it there and we were that pleased with the service we booked him in for a further 2 visits this year. I'd advise you to book early though as they do get booked up.

I'm thinking ahead about my pets care when I go away this summer.

Has anyone used Dunston Lodge?
http://www.dunstonlodge.com

From the website it looks really good, no idea about prices though.

I've looked at Mutlins too, they say the dogs all run free and 'play' together, but what if one attacks another? can they be sure that no dogs are going to turn aggresive, if they've only just met them?

Cats, whats a suitable amount of time to be able to leave cats in the house? overnight? two nights? never? I know there will be different opinions on this :)

Thanks for all your suggestions guys but in typical 'sod's law style' we have had two offers to look after Poppy tonight from friends and relatives who she knows and trusts so it's looking like we won't have to kennel her after all, which is definately for the best.

Thanks for your help though :)

make sure you equip them with all the necessary like her vets phone number, the out of hours phone number for the vet, and a back up plan for if they aren't coping with her (we've had a couple of those kind of threads on here recently :suspect: )

make sure you equip them with all the necessary like her vets phone number, the out of hours phone number for the vet, and a back up plan for if they aren't coping with her (we've had a couple of those kind of threads on here recently :suspect: )

We use the same vets but I always let the vets know when I go away so they can set-up a credit account for me to pay on return (we also have 6 rabbits and 3 cats registered with them :hihi:) and there is already a back-up plan in place :thumbsup: between both sitters.

(It's Sooz on my OH's account).

ooo hello :wave: didn't recognise you there! (lots of dogs are called Poppy ;) )

what's happening to all the rest of the menagerie? :shocked:

ooo hello :wave: didn't recognise you there! (lots of dogs are called Poppy ;) )

what's happening to all the rest of the menagerie? :shocked:

yes mines called poppy as well,and i need to be looking around for kennels for our 2 week holiday in aug,can anyone give me a rough guide on how much this is going to cost,thanks

The ones I looked at averaged between £9-£15 a day delightful3.

Strix, the cats are staying at a friends in Donny and the six bunsters are all booked into boarding at BARC with Angie & Tracey who run the rabbit side of things...so I know they are in the bestest hands :).

Looking for 2 weeks boarding for end of Feb.

Recommendations and costs please - stannington / N sheffield area

you could read some of the many, many threads we already have on this subject ;)

I'm thinking ahead about my pets care when I go away this summer.

Has anyone used Dunston Lodge?
http://www.dunstonlodge.com

From the website it looks really good, no idea about prices though.

I've looked at Mutlins too, they say the dogs all run free and 'play' together, but what if one attacks another? can they be sure that no dogs are going to turn aggresive, if they've only just met them?

Cats, whats a suitable amount of time to be able to leave cats in the house? overnight? two nights? never? I know there will be different opinions on this :)

The dogs do all run free and are never left unsupervised, she assured us she hasn't had any escapees. As for the dogs attacking each other, that is why they like to arrange a meeting first with you and your dog to asess the temprament of your dog, and they would only book him in if he was going to be ok with the other dogs booked in at the same time.

Hope this helps, if not give Jackie @ Mutlins a call.

yes mines called poppy as well,and i need to be looking around for kennels for our 2 week holiday in aug,can anyone give me a rough guide on how much this is going to cost,thanks

We're paying about £20 per night at Mutlins. Think the prices varied from £18 upwards depending on size of dog. But that price is everything included we only take his bed and toy, and we are happy that he is inside in a cosy house not a cold kennel.

Thanks for that - i would prefer a one to one reccommendation from someone i have reason to trust.

I havent got round to reading the many posts as im still too involved with the yellow pages - you know how it is - once you pick it up you just cant put it down.

Say what you like about Harold shipman - he run a great practice before the odd 300 murders. (unless you were of course in the know)

My dog is very important to me and i dont always believe what i read.

Ive read many of your posts and would have thought you above this level of unhelpful comment.

actually, you're right, I AM very helpful

I have typed the same thing over and over and over again wrt to dog kennels and boarding, so if you'd rather read the yellow pages than stick 'Strix' and 'kennels' into the forum search facility, that's up to you

I haven't read any posts by you offering help to other members in the pets group, but perhaps I'm not reading enough threads or you haven't had anything of note to say

Looking for 2 weeks boarding for end of Feb.

Recommendations and costs please - stannington / N sheffield area

We use Mutilns as many others do on here, here's the website to have a look.

http://www.mutlins.org.uk/

My dog loves it there, prices vary according to dog size. It's not local to you they are at Gleadless but well worth the trip accross town.

Hope this helps. If not as strix said there are lots of other posts on this section with reccomendations for boarding kennels.

creature comforts as just started taking bookings for home boardings
we only take two dogs at a time into our home they live as part of the family with plenty of love and attention
we are based in sheffield 8
prices from £6 per night

I'm thinking ahead about my pets care when I go away this summer.

Has anyone used Dunston Lodge?
http://www.dunstonlodge.com

From the website it looks really good, no idea about prices though.

I've looked at Mutlins too, they say the dogs all run free and 'play' together, but what if one attacks another? can they be sure that no dogs are going to turn aggresive, if they've only just met them?

Cats, whats a suitable amount of time to be able to leave cats in the house? overnight? two nights? never? I know there will be different opinions on this :)

Your dog has to go and meet the family and resident dogs there first, if there is any trouble with that first meeting they will not accept your dog. They have the grounds split up into different sections and the house is really large so dogs can be split up if needed. When a new dog arrives they introduce all the dogs to the new dog, one by one in a controlled envoronment untill they are happy that all the dogs should get on. There is always someone in the house as it is a large family and so the dogs are never left unattended. Jackie and Mike have worked with dogs for years and so are very experienced in all their needs/behaviour.


"I've looked at Mutlins too, they say the dogs all run free and 'play' together, but what if one attacks another? can they be sure that no dogs are going to turn aggresive, if they've only just met them?"

That thought did initially cross my mind when looking into boarding there, but after my experiences with Mutlins I would never send my dogs anywhere else now. :)

I can offer you home boarding for end of feb your dog will stay in our home with us price from £6 per night

actually, you're right, I AM very helpful

I have typed the same thing over and over and over again wrt to dog kennels and boarding, so if you'd rather read the yellow pages than stick 'Strix' and 'kennels' into the forum search facility, that's up to you

I haven't read any posts by you offering help to other members in the pets group, but perhaps I'm not reading enough threads or you haven't had anything of note to say

Im the guy who offered to rebuild the cats shelter free of charge and supply the materials but hey - perhaps more of a doo er than a sayer / typer.and i know which id prefer.

We use Mutilns as many others do on here, here's the website to have a look.

http://www.mutlins.org.uk/

My dog loves it there, prices vary according to dog size. It's not local to you they are at Gleadless but well worth the trip accross town.

Hope this helps. If not as strix said there are lots of other posts on this section with reccomendations for boarding kennels.

Very helpful and mutlins looks fantastic ....... Unfortunately i think the dog will need to be kenneled / isolated due to its attitude to other dogs and an inclination to escape and attack. (only had it 6 weeks and am working on that but dont expect significant change before end of Feb)

Thanks again

It would have been useful to state that in your original post

Jaycliffe kennels near Dinnington would most likely be the ideal place then. The kennels are arranged such that the dogs cannot see each other so are less stressed than in other establishments, and the staff handle dogs particularly well

Thanks - will check it out.

OK - done all the homework and thanks for all the input.

As the dog is in early stage training and bonding i think it would damage its progress if i were to return it from whence it came - i.e kennel environment.

It craves human attention and is very affectionate and in isolation is also very obedient but........... it is aggressive and disobedient in the presence of other dogs - an anti social trait which i believe it has picked up from my mother in law.

All my previous dogs have been looked after by relatives but said relatives have pets of their own and im not prepared to compromise the safety of other animals with an antisocial / dangerous dog.

So ill tell you what i want what i really really want - i really really really want a pet sit aaaaah .................who lives within walking distance of the Anvil pub and who is able to tend the dog at my house by giving it human company and affection a few times a day in its home environment - feed /clean up where necessary and tuck in at night.

Any offers - P M please.

thanks all a once again.

Hi there - give Liz Rhodes a ring on sheffield 2303341 - Benrevic Kennels on Andwell Lane, Mayfield Valley (not too far away from Stannington). The kennels are 1st rate, heated and what Liz doesn't know about dogs isn't worth knowing, she breeds, has shown and won at Crufts, accompanies shoots with her faultlessly trained dogs and runs training groups. My dog loves going there on his holidays!! Hope this helps.

Sorry - missed your previous post about the dog staying at home - but this might be helpful in the future?

I know another dog with similar problems, and her owners have looked all over the place for suitable arrangements for when they go away

they've found a very small family run kennels where she's beautifully looked after and loves going there

If you want me to find out the details, give me a shout

I'd be rather nervous of leaving my dog alone all night in an empty house

Sorted - thanks to all for the help.

I know another dog with similar problems, and her owners have looked all over the place for suitable arrangements for when they go away

they've found a very small family run kennels where she's beautifully looked after and loves going there

If you want me to find out the details, give me a shout

I'd be rather nervous of leaving my dog alone all night in an empty house

I will take the alternative number in case anything goes pearshaped at last minute if thats ok.

The property is set out in a way that lets the dog have the run of the conservatory and enclosed yard but the arrangements i have in place are for the dog to split 50 / 50 - minder staying at dogs house and dog stopping with minder at their house so hopefully the bonding process with our new dog wont be too severely interupted as my main agenda is not to have the dogs insecurities re instated by kenneling.

That said some of the recommended kennels are fantastic but not right for the circumstances which the dog has imposed on me.

Its trained me to sit and roll over and beg so far and its a brilliant tutor as im coming on in leaps and bounds.

had a reply to my text - the kennels they use are called Gibdyke Lodge in Thorne. My friend does not have the number to hand as she usually visits their website via google to find it

The people who run it are fantastic with the dogs, but don't expect any american style customer service shall we say ;)

I do know that they were able to take their dog up to meet the people who run it, and then took her back for an overnight stay so she had the chance to get used to the place before she actually stayed there

may be a bit late in the day to add this but Jaycliffe underwent a change of management in July 2007. We were always satisfied with leaving our beloved pet there prior to this change of management so had no reason to not use the kennels after July 2007. Animal lovers beware that we boarded our beloved pet at Jaycliffe, Thurcroft in the latter part of 2007 and within minutes of securely leaving our pet with the owner of the premises our pet had been allowed to escape. During our frantic searching we spoke to people living near to the kennels and were led to believe that our pet wasn't the first nor last. :mad:

may be a bit late in the day to add this but Jaycliffe underwent a change of management in July 2007. We were always satisfied with leaving our beloved pet there prior to this change of management so had no reason to not use the kennels after July 2007. Animal lovers beware that we boarded our beloved pet at Jaycliffe, Thurcroft in the latter part of 2007 and within minutes of securely leaving our pet with the owner of the premises our pet had been allowed to escape. During our frantic searching we spoke to people living near to the kennels and were led to believe that our pet wasn't the first nor last. :mad:

Thats awful for you.
Did you get no explanation?
I use Hornethorpe at eckington, really nice family run business!

I wouldn't touch Jaycliffes with a barge pole or if you offered me a million pounds. We have just won a court case against them for the cruelty and neglect they put our dog through last October.

I just have no idea what to do. I got a quote from Dunston lodge for over £200 for my 2 sharing a kennel for a week i couldn't believe it and i would be providiing the food as well.

I have kind of ruled out them being boarded in a house as Tilly reverts to not being house trained when she is somewhere away from home without me and i know this is difficult to manage unless someone has lino and is not bothered.
I also know people have different standards and different experiences of kennels so what worked for one person might not for another it really does terrify me.

Any ideas and up to date suggestions for places where i can board my 2 for a week in October bearing in mind one is 16 and the other is 10. I don't want them somewhere that has kennels facing onto other kennels as it will really wind Albert up.

Thanks guys

Have you tried speaking to Kate at Happy at Home, she is based in Dinnington and is a lovely person. I think Gemima on here knows her too. She looks after 4 dogs of one of our customers when they go away and they are expensive, championship dogs so they are very particular who they entrust their pets to. She does home visits as well as boarding in her own home. Her number is
Tel:07840 716897 or you can Email:kate.happyathome@btinternet.com
If she cant help she may know of somewhere that might be right for your requirements as she is more over your way.

my parents use lea farm at bradfield and have done for years with there 2 dogs, they do have kennels but always keep my mums dogs in there house, i think its a size thing!! hehe not sure how far out u want to go but i used a kennels in barnsley a few years ago for my lurcher and he came home fat!! they were fantastic and he even found a girlfriend, they used to walk them together n let them run in the acres of land they have.

I will go up to 1.5hrs to know they are ok couldn't go further as couldn't get them there in time or i would lol. Would you mind giving me the details for the Barnsley place?

Holidayhutch i think i spoke with Kate before and changed my mind as mine aren't at all used to children although Kate sounded wonderful i may consider it again. Thanks for remindine me though.

Have found a website for this place which looks nice and new and clean anyone used it? I think Waddy posted about it on the first page http://www.boweslyon.biz/default.htm

I wouldn't touch Jaycliffes with a barge pole or if you offered me a million pounds. We have just won a court case against them for the cruelty and neglect they put our dog through last October.

like you we got no response to letters , also went to press - not for malicious reasons, we enquired about placing an advert but as they were interested in doing an article went with it to warn other potential users. Ended up resorting to the small claims court as we weren't getting anywhere writing to the owner. Hope Merlin makes a full recovery.

Thats awful for you.
Did you get no explanation?
I use Hornethorpe at eckington, really nice family run business!

thanks for your recommendation. No explanation and no response to letters.

I would definately 100% recommend The Hollows, Dot & Paul are amazing and my puppy goes there during the day while I'm at work.....and she's (my puppy) is a happy little lass when its time to pick her up so that is testament in itself. The number to call is 0114 2695506

me too there lovley ive a bichon verry verry clingy and i was so worried about leaving her !!!!! she doesnt even let me go to the loo alone :D she stayed there last year and im taking her back this year ..... i couldnt belive my dog when i came to collect her she was happy and when i was leaving the kennel she even went back to give dot a love !!!!! so i know she was ok there ....... she was lovley and clean and well looked after xx WELL RECOMENDED !!!!!!!!!!!

:) Threads merged.

We use Foxholes which is just near J38 of the M1 past Darton by the old Post Office at Haigh. None of the kennels face each other, the staff are fantastic. We did an ad hoc visit, was welcomed to look around and actually found the staff on their hands and knees scrubbing the kennels floors whilst others were dog walking. They get walked around a lake in the grounds twice a day, cater for all ages and diets etc. Up to last year when they were fully booked when we wanted to go away last minute, we had used them for years with no problems and the dogs never even looked back when we left them, just walked off happily with the kennel staff and licked them all over. They were clean and happy too when we picked them up.

We use Foxholes which is just near J38 of the M1 past Darton by the old Post Office at Haigh. None of the kennels face each other, the staff are fantastic. We did an ad hoc visit, was welcomed to look around and actually found the staff on their hands and knees scrubbing the kennels floors whilst others were dog walking. They get walked around a lake in the grounds twice a day, cater for all ages and diets etc. Up to last year when they were fully booked when we wanted to go away last minute, we had used them for years with no problems and the dogs never even looked back when we left them, just walked off happily with the kennel staff and licked them all over. They were clean and happy too when we picked them up.

Can you remember the price holiday hutch :)

I think it's £12.50 for a single dog and £19 for a pair if they share the same kennel. Or it was last year when we tried to book them in. They also insist on all vaccs and was the first kennel in our area who also insisted on the kennel cough vaccine:thumbsup:

I think it's £12.50 for a single dog and £19 for a pair if they share the same kennel. Or it was last year when we tried to book them in. They also insist on all vaccs and was the first kennel in our area who also insisted on the kennel cough vaccine:thumbsup:

Brill thank you :thumbsup: