Where can I board my dog near Glasgow?

The Dogchester is a luxury dog hotel in ML11, offering behaviourist-led dog boarding for Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Central Scotland.

Is The Dogchester different from traditional kennels?

Yes. Unlike kennels, The Dogchester provides real bedroom-style suites, outdoor enrichment, behaviourist-led care, and daily video updates.

Do you accept anxious or nervous dogs?

Yes. We specialise in anxious and first-time boarders. Your dog's stay starts with a gentle Trial Night Assessment to ensure they feel safe and relaxed.

Where is The Dogchester located?

We are located at Blackwood Yet, Lesmahagow Road, ML11 0HZ — minutes from the M74 and easily accessible from Lanarkshire, Glasgow, and Central Scotland.

Do you offer residential dog training?

Yes. We offer Residential Training Retreats led by Clinical Animal Behaviourist Nanci Creedon M.Sc., using only positive reinforcement methods.

Do you allow trial nights before booking?

Yes. Every new dog starts with a Trial Night Assessment so we can ensure they are comfortable, happy, and suitable for our enrichment-based routines.

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Owner’s full name

Email address

Mobile number

Address

Emergency contact name and number

Breed or Likely Mix

Date of birth / age

Sex

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Neutered / entire

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How long have you owned your dog?

If your dog joined your family after six months old, please tell us as much as you can about their previous history.

Is your dog currently fit and well, with no signs of vomiting, diarrhoea, coughing, contagious illness, weeping eyes, open wounds or stitches?

Does your dog have any medical conditions, allergies, injuries or mobility needs?

Does your dog take medication? If yes, please explain.

Does your dog have any dietary needs, food allergies or treats they must avoid?

How does your dog generally feel about other dogs?

Has your dog ever snapped, growled, lunged, barked excessively at, chased, injured, or been injured by another dog? Please explain honestly, this can often be normal, appropriate behaviour .

Are there particular dog breeds, colours, sizes, sexes, coat types or play styles your dog finds difficult?

Does your dog have any experience in group daycare, dog walking groups, boarding or social clubs? What went well, and what did not?

Does your dog have any history of resource guarding food, toys, space, people, beds or doorways?

What does your dog’s play style look like?

Is your dog comfortable being handled for collars, harnesses, paws, ears and general care?

Is there anything that frightens or overwhelms your dog? Examples: strangers, men, children, noises, vehicles, gates, other dogs, being left, indoor spaces.

What helps your dog calm down and feel safe?

Why are you looking for Doggie Daycare?

Is there anything else that would help us give your dog a safe, happy and successful assessment?

“I confirm that the information I have provided is accurate and complete.”

“I understand that completing an assessment does not automatically guarantee daycare membership; suitability is reviewed on an ongoing welfare and behaviour basis.”

“I have read and agree to the Doggie Daycare Terms & Conditions. https://thedogchester.co.uk/daycare-tc/ ”

The Dogchester

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Behaviour-led luxury dog hotel, Doggie Daycare and dog training in South Lanarkshire.

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07460 094933 info@thedogchester.co.uk Blackwoodyett, Lesmahagow Road,
ML11 0HZ