dog boarding

We are based in the rural outskirts of Billingsurst, West Sussex and licensed with Horsham District Council to offer home dog boarding and day care services.

​We provide home dog boarding services for small to medium sized dogs for holidays and those times when you are unable to look after your dog.
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Our visitors can enjoy as much peace and quiet or as much fun and play as they like when they stay with our family in the rural outskirts of Billingshurst.

It is important that our visitors like family life and are good with other dogs and children.  We have lots of space here and dogs have plenty of choice at all times as to how much interaction they want with everyone else .  All interactions with children or other dogs will be supervised.

Dogs enjoy our secure fields for off lead exercise and enrichment and they also have plenty of time to play or relax in our garden.
We are lucky to have lots of trees which provide plenty of cool space for evening potters when the weather is hot.
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​The sand school, yard and barn are good places for dogs to play and exercise in bad weather and for little dogs, there really is plenty of space to play in our home.
Whether you have an elderly dog who likes a potter or a lively character who loves to play, we will ensure they have a happy time at Cottage Farm.
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Terms

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS

Dogs must be up to date with vaccinations and all parasite control. PLEASE BRING VACCINATION CERTIFICATES WITH YOU.  We are obliged by the council to keep an up-to-date photographic record of all vaccinations.

In most cases we will only accept neutered dogs but there are occasions where we might be able to help - this will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

TRIAL STAY
In order to meet licensing conditions, we must assess dogs prior to committing to boarding provision.  For new dogs that require a stay of three or more consecutive nights, we must ask that the dog spends a trial session of 24hours here in order to ensure suitability.  

If you require a stay for a new dog that is shorter than three consecutive nights then I may ask you to bring your dog for a meet and greet.
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DROP OFF AND COLLECTION
I will be flexible about drop off and collection times where possible.  Holiday boarding is classed as per each night with collection on the final day by 10am.  If you are later to collect than midday an additional day care charge will be made.

FOOD 
Food is not included and you should bring the food that your dog is accustomed to eating.

PAYMENT
A 50% deposit/place holding fee is due at the time of booking in order to confirm your place.  The 50% deposit/holding fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
The remaining balance is due in entirety the day before the drop off date.
Should you return early from your holiday and choose to collect your dog early, there will be no refund for any remaining days.
Payment may be made by cash or bank transfer.

Prices

Holiday Boarding
For bookings ranging from a single night to longer stays:
1 Dog - £30 per night
2 Dogs from same home - £50 per night
3 Dogs from same home - £60 per night
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​​Day Care
I can provide day care, the drop and collection time suggestions work around my school run and provide two options for a shorter or longer day depending on your needs.  If you require different times it is always worth asking me.
8am or 9.30am - 3pm/4.30pm: £20
8am or 9.30am - 5/6pm: £25

More than one dog from the same family for day care? £5 discount off above prices for second and third dogs.

Seasonal Price Increases
The following days will incur an additional fee of £20 per dog:
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
No pick up/drop off on December 24th, 25th or 26th

Add-ons
Collection after 10am -  additional day care rate as above depending on whether you have one or more dogs - I tend to provide some grace up until midday.
​30min 121 Obedience training session - £20
Bath, blow dry and groom - £20
Quick brush over for dogs whose coats are matt free and clean but need a daily quick brush over - £3 per day
Administering medication such as pills or eye drops - £3 per day