The Dog Lodge

The Dog Lodge Licensed by Eastleigh Borough Council to provide day care and home boarding for dogs.

Licence number: LC202406-4332

Awarded The Regulated Level Three Qualification in Professional Day Care and Boarding

08/11/2025

I asked AI why having a home dog boarding business is great fun for you and the dogs………..

AI Overview

Having a home dog boarding business can be incredibly fun and rewarding for you and the dogs because it creates a home-away-from-home experience with personalized care, social interaction, and reduced stress.

For You (the Owner/Sitter)

Dream Job for Animal Lovers: You get to spend your days with dogs, which is a dream come true for many animal lovers. This daily interaction with happy pups can have emotional and mental health benefits.

Rewarding Work: You provide a vital service, offering peace of mind to owners who know their pets are safe and happy. Seeing the dogs settle in, thrive, and be excited to return is deeply satisfying.

Flexibility and Control: You can set your own hours, control your workload, and design the business exactly as you want, all while working from home.
Building Relationships: You form strong relationships with both the dogs and their owners, leading to high customer retention and a sense of community involvement.

Mental and Physical Health: The job naturally involves physical activity (walking, playing) and the therapeutic presence of dogs, contributing to your overall well-being.

For the Dogs

Home-Like Environment: Dogs stay in a comfortable, familiar home setting rather than a noisy, unfamiliar kennel, which significantly reduces anxiety and stress.

Personalized, One-on-One Attention: With fewer dogs to care for than in a large facility, each dog receives more individual attention, cuddles, and care tailored to their specific needs, routines, and preferences.

Socialization Opportunities: Home boarding allows for supervised interaction and playtime with a small, compatible group of other dogs, which is great for their social skills and prevents loneliness and boredom.

Consistent Routine: Sitters can adhere closely to the dog's established feeding, exercise, and sleep schedules, which helps them feel secure and settled during their owner's absence.

Mental Stimulation: Days are filled with various activities, from walks to brain games and exploring sensory gardens, keeping their minds engaged and preventing destructive behaviors caused by boredom.

Reduced Health Risks: Fewer dogs in one space mean a lower risk of transmitting common illnesses like kennel cough compared to crowded kennels.

I couldn’t have said it better! 😉

Yay! Bella’s here again! The Dog Lodge residents are hanging out in a shady spot in the garden. No better way to spend a...
25/08/2025

Yay! Bella’s here again! The Dog Lodge residents are hanging out in a shady spot in the garden. No better way to spend a lazy bank holiday afternoon 😉

The Dog Lodge had the pleasure of welcoming this sweet natured beautiful boy dog yesterday. He loves his walks and of co...
24/08/2025

The Dog Lodge had the pleasure of welcoming this sweet natured beautiful boy dog yesterday. He loves his walks and of course we took him to the cafe! The best part of the day was when he independently climbed onto my lap and snuggled in for a snooze 🥰

This beautiful cat is often waiting for my daughter and her dog Luna on their morning walk to say hello! They definitely...
22/08/2025

This beautiful cat is often waiting for my daughter and her dog Luna on their morning walk to say hello! They definitely have a special bond!

Summer update for June and July… where is the time going? The Dog Lodge had some time out in June to help look after a f...
26/07/2025

Summer update for June and July… where is the time going? The Dog Lodge had some time out in June to help look after a family member and all is now well. We’ve welcomed regular visitors and also some new ones over the last couple of months. The photos are just a snapshot of the fun we’ve had.

Time for an update I think! April and May was quite busy with repeat visits and some new faces! We hope you enjoy the ph...
08/06/2025

Time for an update I think! April and May was quite busy with repeat visits and some new faces! We hope you enjoy the photos - we’ve certainly had lots of fun giving our beloved visitors the best time 🥰

Meet Lola who came for a practice sleepover and who is coming to stay soon. Such a poppet! ❤️
03/04/2025

Meet Lola who came for a practice sleepover and who is coming to stay soon. Such a poppet! ❤️

It’s 3 years since we lost our gorgeous Choccie Lab Harvey 💕💕💕
03/04/2025

It’s 3 years since we lost our gorgeous Choccie Lab Harvey 💕💕💕

Meet Bella who came for a sleepover trial and passed with flying colours! 🐕 🎉 🥰 Cannot wait to have her to stay soon! Ab...
09/03/2025

Meet Bella who came for a sleepover trial and passed with flying colours! 🐕 🎉 🥰 Cannot wait to have her to stay soon! Absolutely gorgeous girl!

Address

Fair Oak
Eastleigh

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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