Our Facility
Dog Boarding
We have three separate kennel blocks. The kennel units range from family kennels, a quiet block for older or nervous dogs and kennels with attached covered external runs.
Each individual unit is presented with animal grade resin flooring, a place to hide should a dog wish to have time alone and a raised platform for those dogs who prefer to have a nosey. Each unit also includes individual thermostatically controlled heating, so we adapt the temperature to suit your dog.
Your dog’s safety is a high priority for us. As well as living on site we also have CCTV in individual kennels and surrounding the external premises.
Having only 10 kennels lends itself to having more time for one-on-one care. We are happy to support individual diets, maintain home feeding routines and administer prescribed medication.
Whether your dog is here to stay or play rest assured we provide ‘Loving care when you’re not there.’
Day-Care Service
Day care guests have access to the same facilities and fun as our overnight guests and can be fed if required during the day. The requirement for annual booster and kennel cough vaccines and proof of these; are mandatory prior to any stay with us. We try to be more flexible around drop off and collection times for day-care due to people requiring hours around work, hospital stays, home improvement, moving to a new house etc.
Each household booking will always have a kennel allocated regardless of type of stay. Dogs can eat, sleep and relax separately and enjoy playing together! Great for introducing puppies to socialisation and helping to build new positive experiences for any dog that may be facing a change in home life routines. We can support you in building a new routine; in a safe fun environment to help avoid separation anxiety.
If you would like to book in more than one dog for day-care, please contact us to discuss. As with overnight stays you will be invited to our premises prior to any booking for us to meet & greet you and your dog.
Whats included in the price?
Use of our 4 Exercise Areas & larger Family kennel units.
Off lead play in our Outdoor Play paddock
A minimum of 8 exercise opportunities a day away from the kennel unit.
Insurance via our Cliverton policy -excluding pre-existing conditions. We do strongly recommend that your dog is insured separately as terms apply.
All kennels individually heated and thermostatically controlled for your individual dog’s comfort.
All dogs who are with us on a ‘BUTCHERS FRIDAY,’ get treated to a boneless meat treat!
We provide each guest with ‘vet grade,’ vet bedding which provides warmth, cleanliness and will draw away overnight moisture for any younger or older dogs that may be prone to the occasional toilet accident.
Dog beds are raised hik9.com beds, great for hygiene and help avoid joint stress. The beds are mesh and help promote air flow in warmer weather. Being raised off the floor also helps to eliminate any unwanted draughts.
Food provided is Harrington’s Kibble. You are welcome to provide food from home.
Group exercise with like-minded doggy friends. * This is subject to prior agreement from the owner when exercising with dogs from another household.
24-hour veterinary access at Armac Vets Bury
About Us
In 2019 our family of six embarked on an epic journey to create my childhood dream of working with animals. We bought Scholes House Leigh Lane a recognized, well known property that was locally referred to as ‘the kennels house’. We saw what many could not and set ahead at bringing the tired sleepy plot and my dream to life. Over the last two years we demolished the old and worn kennels and refurbished a new block to create a natural spacious facility that lends itself to our offer, quality of care not quantity of dogs.
I was born into a local working farming family; animal welfare has always been part of my life. Having been brought up with working dogs and having rescued dogs of my own; I continued with my passion for the love and care of animals and K9-Retreat was born. In 2019 we rescued our resident dog, Bruce. Our loveable one-eyed British Bulldog may not have had the best of starts in life; but with thanks to The Edward Foundation, he’s now living his best life! He inspires me every day and along with our previous rescues; has taught me more than any book. I hold Level 3 OFQUAL regulated qualification in Professional Canine Day Care and boarding and hold a certificate in Canine Law. I am animal first aid trained and I am working towards my Canine Behavioural Diploma Level 4.
This is the first chapter of our journey and the start of many more exciting things to come!
