A special place for dogs, built on a shared love of exceptional care.
From its beginnings as Brian and Margaret Straub’s vision of a paradise for dogs, to the behaviour-led luxury experience it is today.
The Dogchester began with a simple but beautiful vision.
The Dogchester was opened in 2017 by Brian and Margaret Straub, who wanted to create something far beyond a conventional boarding kennel: a true paradise for dogs.
Their vision was a luxury dog hotel where every guest could enjoy comfort, individual care, beautiful surroundings and the space to truly enjoy their time away from home. They created the remarkable foundation that The Dogchester is built on today.
Behaviour-led care, backed by two decades of experience.
Nanci Creedon is a Clinical Animal Behaviourist, educator, dog-care business owner and lifelong advocate for raising standards in the dog-care industry.
Nanci has worked in dog care for more than 20 years, across daycare, boarding, behaviour, training and education. Her experience brings an extra layer of knowledge and care to every dog who stays with us.
- Clinical Animal Behaviourist with more than 20 years’ dog-care experience
- Owner and operator of one of Ireland’s most established doggie daycare businesses
- Founder and lead tutor at Creedons College, a specialist dog-care education college
- Experienced expert witness, researcher and recognised media expert
Luxury is only the beginning.
Every stay is designed around more than simply providing a beautiful room and exercise.
We think about how dogs feel, what helps them settle, what brings them joy, and how we can make their time with us genuinely positive and fulfilling. From VIP packages and nature walks to enrichment feeding, relaxation treatments and daily photo and video updates, every detail has purpose.
It is luxury with wellbeing behind it — where every dog is seen as an individual, not simply a booking.
Space, variety and a dog holiday worth getting excited about.
Set within 12 acres in South Lanarkshire, The Dogchester offers dogs the freedom, comfort and variety that makes a longer stay feel like a real holiday.
Made for dogs, inside and out.
12 acres to enjoy
Fresh air, open space and multiple exercise areas give each day variety and interest.
More than one routine
Nature walks, enrichment, relaxation, carefully managed Social Club and individual activities prevent longer stays from feeling repetitive.
Luxury with care behind it
Beautiful accommodation is supported by thoughtful routines, rest, enrichment and individual attention.
The people and passion behind The Dogchester.
The Dogchester is built around dogs, their wellbeing, and the people who love them.
Nanci’s work spans practical dog care, clinical behaviour, education, consultancy and television — all bringing the same thoughtful, welfare-led perspective into daily life at The Dogchester.
Our team brings the place to life every day with kindness, care and a shared commitment to exceptionally high standards.
Care you can feel confident in.
Every policy, protocol and routine exists for one reason: to help us maintain the consistently high standard of care every Dogchester guest deserves.
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