Brigstock Boarding Kennels

10/11/2022

Friends of Brigstock Boarding Kennels, it is with some sadness that I must announce that after fourteen years custodianship of the site, that the Kennels will close at the end of November.

We have decided, as one of us reaches a significant Birthday in a few weeks’ time, to retire, before being retired by a higher power. My wife reminds me that it has been five years since our last holiday together and five years before that and believe it or not, ten years before that.

Ironically the Kennels has just had it's busiest year ever and we have enjoyed every minute with your furry friends, who are always pleased to see us but this intern has meant that we have had to commit more and more of our time to ensure the quality of service that we provide and would expect if we boarded our own dogs, as the provision of our service is a 24 hour job.

The dogs boarded have always been a pleasure and it has truly been my good fortune to meet them all, some of the humans that they bought with them have had to be tolerated, well mostly!!. But on the whole the vast majority of you have been a true pleasure, even if you have had more holidays than me!!

I am certain that it will not be too long before the Kennels opens again in some form but it is time to pass the mantle over to a younger team and to that end the property remains up for sale.

I distinctly remember boarding my then dog Max, at these kennels for the millennium celebrations in 2000 and the then owner telling me that the business was to be put up for sale as he was just running out of time, well we have come full circle and here we are again running out of time.

It has been a great honour and pleasure to be trusted with your loyal companions past and present and we thank you all.

Steve Drury.

02/08/2022

**Update- phonelines are fixed and working now**

We are currently experiencing an issue with our BT phone line. For any customers requiring a quick response please contact us though facebook messenger, our mobile or email address [email protected]

30/07/2022

We have a double kennel available between 31/07-04/-08 (before 10am collection). If any customers require a kennel for these dates please call 01536 373565 :-)

18/07/2022

Stay safe xx

18/07/2022

With the current heatwave we are encouraging owners to bring in cool coats/bandanas etc where possible to compliment the procedures we have in place to ensure dogs as comfortable as possible.

Our staff are starting earlier to ensure dogs are able to safely walk in the morning. We are constantly monitoring temperatures and adapting our routine to the dogs needs. They are therefore getting extra enrichment sessions with staff and where they are allowed we have created dog safe frozen treats (please excuse the messy freezer!)

Please be careful with giving frozen treats or ice cubes to dogs as ingesting them whole can actually cause their body temperature to rise as the body reacts to ingesting something cold.

Similarly hosing dogs down should be done carefully as using a hose pipe could lead to shock if the temperature change is too drastic. Cool coats or wet towels are fantastic as they pull heat from yours body as the water evaporates.

Drinking from swimming pools or the hose should be avoided as inhaling the water whilst drinking could potentially cause aspiration pneumonia where water enters the lungs.

Stay safe

18/07/2022

With the heatwave in full swing you may be tempted to give your dogs frozen yogurts, ice cream etc but please check the ingredients carefully for Xylitol. It is an artificial sweetener that is often added to foods that is extremely toxic to dogs.

18/07/2022

18/07/2022

We have a limited number of kennels available this week from 19/07 to 22/07. Please call the kennels on 01536 373565 if you require boarding or daycare

17/05/2022

It has come to our attention that a local villager may be spreading disinformation about our kennels and our refusal to have their dog back. Without going into too many details any customer who emotionally manipulates us into having their dog board with the threat of the their dog being put down if we don’t will not be welcome back when one of their dogs has subsequently died. This long standing customer is now upset as they are unable to get in at any other kennels. Please take hear say with a pinch of salt as there is always more to a story then the emotionally disgruntled 🙏 We will always put your dogs and our staff first

01/01/2022

A very happy new year 🥳🥳🥳 to all our customers. We hope it brings you all health, happiness and prosperity and plenty of boneos for your pooches.

After the last 18 months we took the decision to close over the Christmas period but we will be business as usual from tomorrow and we are excited to welcome you back.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the difficult Covid months we’ve all gone through. Hopefully things will continue to return to a sense of normality for us all and we look forward to seeing you and your pooches soon ❤️

26/12/2021

We’d like to wish all our customers a very merry Christmas. We are quite sure all your dogs have made the good list and should receive a visit from Santa-paws but if your dog is like mine, they’ve only made the well behaved good dog list by the tip of their tails 🤶🎄