SWAT Pets

SWAT Pets Home-from-home dog boarding and doggy daycare for calm, small doggies (cuddles & snuggles included) - in and around the Forest of Dean / Wye Valley area.

Caring for your pets, like a member of our family. With only small dogs around, we're sure that your pet(s) can come and stay with us, without the worry of being bullied or 'bowled over' by anything large. We cannot accept any dogs that are knee height or more. Furthermore, we will also preclude Rottweilers, Staffies (or crosses) or any type of 'snow dog'. There is a growing list on our website in

the lower third of this page https://www.swatpets.co.uk/pet-boarding

Let us look after your dogs whilst you're away, be it for a few hours or a few weeks. Don't put your dogs into kennels where they will be kept in cages for the duration of your absence. Let them come and stay with us and roam the house, playing with our doggies. We promise to feed them, walk them and pamper them as if they were our own - and then return them to you when you return. We will ensure that your animals are walked (on or off the lead, as per your instructions) when they are staying with us, and played with throughout the day. Most importantly, we will NEVER let your dog be alone (unless it's for an absolute emergency). Please note that we have cats in our house, but they are not bothered by the presence of dogs and are kept seperate. If you don't want to have your dog stay with us, we can arrange to stay at your house if this is better for you. We can also offer a "Pet Taxi" service, taking your animal to any medical appointments that they have; if the appointment is local or further afield, we will be able to help. As we have our own animals, our house is already "dog-proof" with a secure rear garden. Furthermore, our vehicle has a secure cage in the rear to ensure the safety of all animals in transit. We have full UK driving licences which are clean, and have held these for over 30 years each. We also have completely clear criminal records. Should you have any questions, including costs, please drop us an email on [email protected]

With small dogs, it's especially important we keep a close eye on our charges temperature.There's less body mass, so if ...
04/01/2026

With small dogs, it's especially important we keep a close eye on our charges temperature.
There's less body mass, so if they start to be affected, it's time to act.

Use this handy chart, courtesy of our friends at The Barking Bugle, to see whether the weather isn't suitable.

Brr, it’s chilly out there today! ❄️🐾 We thought this little chart might be helpful—how cold we feel isn’t just about the weather; it can also depend on our size, age, and health.
It’s been a bit nippy for me, so I’ve stayed cozy indoors, tucked up warm, and enjoyed a few fun games instead.
Stay snug and safe out there, pals!
Woofs, Miss Zsa Zsa 🐕❄️

19/12/2025

* Friday Funny *

04/12/2025

With winter coming we thought this little chart might be useful! ❄️🐾 How cold we feel can depend not only on our size but our age and health — and let me tell you, I proved that this weekend. I had an pawsome run on the beach on Saturday but on the walk back… brrr, I got chilly! 🥶Mum noticed right away — she wrapped me up in a big, furry blanket, and I stayed snuggled there napping all afternoon. 💤🐶 Stay warm out there pals. Woofs Miss Zsa Zsa ❄️🐕💖

For anyone with an itchy cav who also suffers from blocked a**l glands, I messaged Scooch.pet about their supplements. I...
04/12/2025

For anyone with an itchy cav who also suffers from blocked a**l glands, I messaged Scooch.pet about their supplements.

I noticed that their a**l glands supplements and their itchy dog supplements have the same ingredients, so I emailed them for clarification.
This is their response:

Both products contain the same core ingredients, but the quantities are adjusted to better target the specific issue they’re designed for, which is why their a**lytical constituents look different.

Here’s a breakdown for reference:

- The Allergy & Itching chews: 8.33% protein, 4.28% fat, under 1% crude fibre, and 2.11% crude ash.

- The A**l Gland chews: 11.1% protein, 4.75% fat, 2.1% crude fibre, and 2.48% crude ash.

Because the ingredient ratios are adjusted, each chew is optimized for the problem it’s designed to support.

On a personal note, I also have a Cavalier who deals with both itching and a**l gland issues. In my experience, the A**l Gland chews were noticeably more effective for Oscar, so if you’re choosing between the two, that’s the one I would recommend.

https://scooch.pet/products/a**l-glands?fbclid=IwVERDUAOefnBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5ELn5WSQjAsV0AWD8Dl030uALn6LPfwuxpncGtEyFBSZZAp_aQKTcT3bVTcQ_aem_bbFj30RSii1xeG0DOHNDRA

✓ Make scooting (and that foul fishy odour!) a thing of the past ✓ Vet-formulated with clinically proven ingredients to boost bowel function ✓ Plant-based chews packed with fibre from psyllium husk to flaxseed ✓ No pills, powders or gloopy oils: just delicious human grade chews dogs love 240...

More likely eyeing up the snack trolley!
17/11/2025

More likely eyeing up the snack trolley!

15/11/2025
We had the log burner on during the storm, as it was damned chilly here.Today, Brandi has been constantly locking eyes a...
15/11/2025

We had the log burner on during the storm, as it was damned chilly here.

Today, Brandi has been constantly locking eyes and making a gentle pleading noise; she wants the burner back on and is perfectly positioned to accept it too.
Has been all day! 🤣
❤️

We look after guest dogs from the very beginning, to the very end of their lives, and feel the pain when they pass.Cooki...
06/11/2025

We look after guest dogs from the very beginning, to the very end of their lives, and feel the pain when they pass.

Cookie first came to us in Oct 14, aged just 2, and was last with us in Oct 25 - just a couple of weeks ago - having visited multiple times each year between.
Late last night we got the news we'd been dreading was coming; he had travelled the Rainbow Bridge.

Run free, young Cookie - you'll forever be in our hearts 💕

The keeper of the sticks is keeping a close eye on the gardening!
02/11/2025

The keeper of the sticks is keeping a close eye on the gardening!

This little sweetie hasn't been for a while, but we're looking forward to when she does!
31/10/2025

This little sweetie hasn't been for a while, but we're looking forward to when she does!

31/10/2025

Address

74 Greenfield Road
Lydbrook
GL179RE

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

Telephone

01594447887

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Caring for your pets, like a member of our family.

With only small dogs around, we're sure that your pet(s) can come and stay with us, without the worry of being bullied or 'bowled over' by anything large. We cannot accept any dogs that're larger than a Collie. Furthermore, we will also preclude Rottweilers, Staffies (or crosses) or any type of 'snow dog'. Let us look after your dogs whilst you're away, be it for a few hours or a few weeks. Don't put your dogs into kennels where they will be kept in cages for the duration of your absence. Let them come and stay with us and roam the house & rear garden, playing with our four dogs. We promise to feed them, walk them and pamper them as if they were our own - and then return them to you when you return. We will ensure that your animals are walked (on or off the lead, as per your instructions) when they are staying with us, and played with throughout the day. Most importantly, we will NEVER let your dog be alone. Please note that we have cats in our house, but they are not bothered by the presence of dogs. If you don't want to have your dog stay with us, we can arrange to stay at your house if this is better for you - this does take one of us away from our house, so if we have several dogs already with us this may not be something that’s possible. One this that we could offer, if it suits your requirements, is a “Quick Sit” where we will come to your hour for up to an hour, let your animals out (if needed) to have a play in the garden, clean and refresh any food & water, take out rubbish, open & close curtains, etc. Ask us more about it by calling us.

We can also offer a "Pet Taxi" service, taking your animal to any medical appointments that they have; if the appointment is local or further afield, we will be able to help. As we have our own animals, our house is already "dog proof" with a secure rear garden. Furthermore, our vehicle has a secure cage in the rear to ensure the safety of any animals in transit. We have full UK driving licences which are clean and have held these for over 20 years each. We also are licenced by DeFRA for the carriage of animals other than our own. We also have completely clear criminal records. Should you have any questions, including costs, please drop us an email on [email protected]