All commercial dog boarding companies require a boarding license. You can check for an official license number and if you can’t find one, you can visit the public register and send the name and address of the boarding facility to the licensing team.

Plus, you can just ask your intended carer if they have one and if you need further proof, they can just show you their license.

How much a dog enjoys a boarding experience depends entirely on the dog and how it is treated. At Springfield, we rarely see a dog unhappy or unsettled as we provide a trial day to ensure all our guests feel comfortable in our environment.

Dog boarding can offer the dog so many benefits, such as social interaction, companionship and attention. We provide exercise, games and resting areas to suit all dog types and personalities.  

You will need to supply the necessary dog food for the duration of your dogs stay.  We have plenty of bowls, so please only bring your own if you require a specialist bowl such as a slow feeder or if they like a particular bowl, please bring that along.  Most importantly, bring your dogs bed/blankets, toys and any home comforts that will help them relax.

All dogs staying with us need to be fully vaccinated, including protection against distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, leptospirosis and kennel cough. The kennel cough vaccination must be administered at least 2 weeks before your dog’s stay. These vaccination will be displayed on your dog’s vaccination card as L4, DHP and KC. We will require a photo/copy of the vaccination card prior to your dog’s stay.  All dogs will also need to have had flea and worming treatment prior to their stay.  

As long as your dog day care centre meets the needs of its guests, doggie day care is a great way for dogs to receive stimulation, interact with people and socialise with other dogs. Doggie day care also helps dogs to build confidence and form friendships while getting all the exercise they need to stay healthy and happy.