Question 1

Where can I board my dog near Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Is The Dogchester different from traditional kennels?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Do you accept anxious or nervous dogs?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Where is The Dogchester located?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Do you offer residential dog training?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Do you allow trial nights before booking?

Accepted Answer

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.