Dog & House Sitting in and around Leigh, Wigan
Caring for small to medium dog breeds up to 16kg
Insured, DBS Checked, Qualified, Canine First Aid Trained
Why Choose Us?
Our dog and house sitting service for small to medium dogs, up to 16kg, is perfect for those who feel most secure in their own homes or who may find a new environment stressful. With this service, your dog can keep to their usual routine, sleep in their favourite spots, and enjoy familiar smells and surroundings.
We focus on individual attention, keeping your dog calm, happy, and comfortable in their own space. This is a great option for dogs who need a little extra stability, senior pups, or those who are a bit more sensitive to change. Plus, as a bonus, we'll keep an eye on your home, so you can truly relax, knowing everything’s in good hands!
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We offer two flexible options for our Dog and House Sitting service to suit your needs and budget. Both options ensure your dog feels safe and secure at home while you’re away giving you peace of mind!
Your dog doesn't need to be up-to-date with vaccinations (although highly advisable) or be neutered. However, we do insist that they are regularly treated for fleas and worms.​​
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It is with regret, that we are unable to accommodate bookings where there are indoor cats, rabbits or guinea pigs due to severe allergies. Your home must be smoke free.
Overnight Sitting
Overnight sitting runs from 7pm-7am providing dedicated attention and comfort during the evening and night hours, with the option for you to add on daytime visits as needed.
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Visits are 30-minutes to allow for toilet breaks in the garden or on a short walk, refresh water, provide food, medications and check welfare.
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This service is available 7-days a week, within a 20-mile radius of Leigh (WN7 5)​​
Prices
Per Night/Up to 3 dogs
TO BE ANNOUNCED
24/7 Sitting
With our 24/7 care option, your dog has full-time companionship and support around the clock—perfect for dogs who benefit from continuous company and structure.
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Arrival and Departure times can be arranged between the hours of 8am and 6pm.
If you require us to arrive and / or depart outside of this period, additional charges will apply.
Please note, we will not arrive or depart between the hours of midnight and 6am.
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24/7 sitting is available for short-stays only if you reside between a 10-20 mile radius of Leigh (WN7).
If you reside within a 10-mile radius, the service is available for longer stays.
Prices
Per Day/Up to 3 dogs
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Trial Assessments
We need to make sure that your dog is going to be happy with someone else in their home looking after them, so we will arrange an initial half-day trial session.
This will take place in your home for up to 5 hours. During this time, we will get to know each other within the home and we will go out for a short walk.
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Trial sessions are most effective when carried out without the owner present. This allows your dog to begin building a bond and trust with me independently, helping them feel more comfortable in my care. Having you there can sometimes make it harder for them to adjust, as they will be focused on your presence.
These sessions provide an excellent opportunity for us to bond, get to know each other, and become familiar with your home before the main stay. However, some dogs may benefit from multiple sessions to build their confidence and establish trust with us.​
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Are you licensed?Absolutely. Anyone providing dog care not in the dog's usual place of residence, requires a license by law. We are proud to hold a 5-star license issued by Wigan Council - AAL0154
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Where are you based?We are based in Leigh, within the Wigan Borough.
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Do you accept unneutered dogs?No, all dogs staying with us must be neutered. We do not accept dogs who have been chemically castrated. Although we have been asked many times, we will not make any exceptions.
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My dog isn't vaccinated, can they still stay with you?Licensing regulations stipulate that all dogs must be vaccinated and up to date with boosters for core vaccines, which includes DHP (canine distemper) and L2 (Leptospirosis). Whilst titre testing is available for DHP, it is not available for leptospirosis, so unfortunately, if your dog isn't vaccinated, we are unable to accommodate. As a boarding requirement, we ask that your dog also receives the KC vaccination - this helps to protect against Kennel Cough, which is highly contagious and has been known to affect humans. It must also be noted that the DHP and KC vaccines are live and shedding of the vaccine occurs, therefore, we have a "wait period" of up to 3 weeks after the vaccinations have been administered before your dog can stay with us.
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I treat my dog with natural flea treatment, is this OK?No, all dogs must be treated with a vet prescribed product to prevent flea infestations of the dog and the home.
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Do you accept puppies?No, unfortunately. As much as we love puppies, the feedback we have received from our regular guests is that they would prefer dogs who are out of the playful, bouncy puppy stage - preferably from age 3. However, we may be able to make exceptions in some cases.
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Can my dog attend day care to help with socialisation?No, your dog must already be well socialised to be able to attend day care or stay for boarding with us.
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Do I need to provide anything for my dog's stay?We ask that you provide everything that your dog will need for the duration of their stay, whether that be day care or home boarding. This includes their usual food and treats, bedding, toys and dishes. Dog's will settle a lot better when they have their familiar things around them.
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What are your drop off and pick up times?Day Care runs from 8am until 6pm, you are welcome to drop off and pick up at any time during this period. A Home Boarding day starts at 8am, you are welcome to drop off any time from 8am until 3pm. We won't accept any dog after 3pm as we like to give them plenty of time to settle in before it's tea time and then bed time. You are welcome to collect your dog any time between 8am and 6pm. Times are strictly by appointment only, we will only hand over one dog at a time - following this procedure keeps safety and security our priority and helps to keep the dogs calm and stress free. Handover is done on the driveway.
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Can I come to look around your home?No. Safety and security are our top priority, having unfamiliar people in our home can cause distress for our guest dogs as well as creating security risks. Our home has been fully inspected by Wigan Council and meets all safety regulations required.
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Will you let my dog sleep on your bed?Regrettably, no. For safety reasons as we care for multiple dogs, it isn't possible for all the dogs to share our bed. Additionally, it can trigger some dogs to display signs of aggression if disturbed. For that reason, your dog must be comfortable being separated from people during the night and will either sleep in the living room, or the kitchen. Both are spacious and comfortable and are temperature controlled.
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Can you accommodate at short notice?If you're registered with us and we have availability, then yes! If you're not registered with us, it is likely that we can't accommodate short-notice bookings due to the processes involved with the trial assessments and paperwork.
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What if there's an emergency?We have full written procedures for emergency events. You must provide details of at least 2 contacts, who are not on holiday with you, who can exercise decisions on your behalf, or be able to care for your dog if for any reason we are unable to do so.
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Are you open over Christmas?Day Care closes typically around the 20th December for 2 weeks. We only accept our regular day care attendees and boarders over the festive period for Home Boarding.
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What happens if I need to cancel my booking?Please refer to the Terms & Conditions of the Service Agreement for our Cancellation policy.
Make an Enquiry
To enquire about availability, please complete the enquiry form providing as much detail as possible.
Can you tick all of the boxes?
My dog is under 16kg
My dog is regularly treated for parasites using vet prescribed products
My dog is happy to sleep separately from people overnight
We do not have indoor cats, rabbits or guinea pigs
My home is smoke free
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 10am-4pm
Please Note: To keep our focus on the dogs in our care, we do not discuss enquiries over the phone