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Useful pet services in our area
There are inevitably times when pet owners need to leave their pets in someone else’s care while they are away. There are many options available, including leaving your pet with trusted friends or family, or using a pet sitter, boarding kennel or cattery.
We know that owners needs and preferences vary and we always suggest that you research the accommodation available and select the most appropriate provider for you and your pet.
You may want to ask other pet owners about their experiences using different providers, and you may wish to arrange a visit to see the accommodation for yourself. The International Cat Care (ICC) website and Pet Care Trust have searchable databases of quality assured catteries and kennels, and ICC provides advice on choosing the right cattery.
There are many excellent pet boarding businesses locally, and although we cannot recommend specific establishments, we have provided a list of businesses that we know and work with below.
Tarnside Luxury Boarding Cattery Ltd. Grassgarth, Lyth Valley, Nr. Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8DG Tel: 01539 552150 Mob: 07764 372272 Website: www.kendalcattery.co.uk Map
Heathfield Cattery 9 Sedbergh Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 6AD Tel: 01539 721192 Tel: 0776 0388 576 Email: heathfield9@btinternet.com Website: www.heathfieldcattery.co.uk Map
Cat Nap Boarding Cattery Croft House, Penrith, Reagill, Cumbria CA10 3ER Tel: 01931 715357 Email: catnapcattery@btinternet.com Website: www.catnapcattery.com Map
Milnthorpe Kennels & Cattery High Rowell Farm, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7LU Tel: 015395 62665 Mobile: 07701 019945 Email: stay@milnthorpekennelsandcattery.co.uk Website: www.milnthorpekennelsandcattery.co.uk Map
Verstone Kennels and Cattery Stonebarrow Lane, Mascalles, Nr. Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 0TQ Tel: 01229 465880 Mob: 07977 233630 Email: info@verstone-kennels.co.uk Website: www.verstone-kennels.co.uk Map
Grassgarth Luxury Boarding Kennels Lyth Valley, Nr. Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8DG Tel: 015395 52150 Mob: 07764 372 272 Website: www.kendalkennels.co.uk Map Grassgarth also offer Doggie Day Care – Leave your dog with them while you are away for the day, and collect them when you return. Your dog will be exercised fed and looked after while you are away so you and your dog can relax in peace and contentment after a full day. See also listing under Catteries Tarnside Luxury Boarding Cattery
Flatt Farm Boarding Kennels (formerly Dogwood) Dogwood, Whinfell, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 9EJ Tel: 01539 824280 Mob: 0790 0010012 Email: info@flattfarm.com Website: www.flattfarm.co.uk
Training is an essential part of looking after a new dog. When looking for help in dog training whether classes or individual lessons do look for classes run by members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) – using “kind, fair and effective” training techniques for dogs (and humans too!) with a commitment to continuing their professional development to keep up to date with new advice and techniques.
NOTE – techniques based on punishment that are painful or scary to the dog (from the dog’s view point) are not appropriate. We would be cautious of advice based on ideas of dominance or pack leadership.
Good Start Dog Training – Sue Whitely APDT no. 00842 Classes in Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale area Tel: 015396 21946 Email: sue@goodstartdogs.co.uk Websites: www.goodstartdogs.co.uk
Weetwood Dog Training – Janet Fox – APDT no. 00366 Classes in Winster near Bowness Tel: 015394 48403 Email: janet_fox@hotmail.co.uk
Behaviour Consultants
Qualifications, experience and approach of behaviourists vary widely – some using out of date inappropriate techniques can cause more harm than good. Those with the biggest marketing presence are not necessarily the best! Ideally choose from those who are members of the –
Graham Thompson APBC Tel: 015394 33440 Email: graham@thompsonoutdoor.co.uk Website: www.thompsonoutdoor.co.uk
Sarah Heath APBC (& associates) Home visits are available in this area and are strongly encouraged. Clinics in Liverpool, Manchester and Chester. Tel: 01244 399228 Email: admin@brvp.co.uk Website: www.behaviouralreferrals.co.uk
Dog walking service – Fully insured, based in Burton-in-Kendal, Carnforth Margaret Siverns Tel: 01524 782760
Top Dog Sitters Eacott, Devonshire Square, Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6QD Tel: 0845 680 7174 or 015395 28858 Email: info@topdogsitters.co.uk Website: topdogsitters.co.uk
Hike4hounds Dog walking and pet sitting services Sarah Eccles, Carnforth. Tel: 07917713784 Email: sarah@hike4hounds.co.uk Website: hikes4hounds.com
Paws with Thought Dog Grooming Boutique 20 Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 5AD Tel: 01539 732747 Email: pawswiththought@gmail.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/PawsWithThoughtDogGrooming/
International Cat Care Excellent resource for all aspects of feline health and welfare Website: www.icatcare.org
Rabbit Awareness Full of lots of great rabbit care tips, not only during Rabbit Awareness Week Website: http://www.rabbitawarenessweek.co.uk
Dog Friendly Lakes An exciting new website advising local and visiting dog owners what is available to see, eat and do across the Lakes. Website: http://www.dogfriendlylakes.co.uk
Meg Series A collection of beautifully illustrated books documenting Meg’s lifetime. The first book, Meg “A Little Gem,” is the story of Meg’s first experiences outside with her littermates. The books are available for sale at both of our surgeries and via this link. Website: http://www.meglandbooks.co.uk
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