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.

About

The Dogchester Luxury Dog Hotel

Suite options, thoughtful stays and clear rates.

Choose the level of comfort, attention and home-from-home luxury that feels right for your dog.

Three ways to stay

Every guest gets exceptional care. The experience simply becomes more indulgent.

All stays are shaped around your dog’s individual needs, with calm rest, enrichment, careful handling and meaningful time outside their suite.

Standard Deluxe dog suite at The Dogchester

01 · Standard Deluxe

Comfort, routine and a proper dog holiday.

Ideal for dogs who enjoy a predictable routine, a beautiful private suite and time for rest, activity and enrichment.

Private Standard Deluxe suite with comfort, space and a calm routine
One photo or video update each day
Daily activity chosen around your dog: walk, enrichment or a cuddle session
Routine feeding, with your dog’s own food prepared as instructed
Luxury indulgence treatments available as optional extras

From £45 + VAT Per suite, per night

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Disneyland themed VIPooch suite at The Dogchester

02 · VIPooch Suites

More attention. More moments. More magic.

For dogs who love people, enjoy extra handling and would relish a themed suite with a genuinely special daily itinerary.

Beautiful themed VIP suite with a cosy human bed
Two to three photo or video updates every day
Extra one-to-one time, cuddles and tailored enrichment
Daily nature walk or activity, selected for your dog
Dinner Date experience and a nightly indulgence treatment

From £70 + VAT Per suite, per night

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Sunshine Cottage Presidential Suite at The Dogchester

03 · Sunshine Cottage

Our most private, peaceful home-from-home stay.

A tranquil option for dogs who benefit from more space, quieter handling and the familiar comfort of a fully furnished living-room environment.

Separate Presidential Suite with a fully furnished, homely living-room feel
Four photo or video updates every day
Breakfast with company, enrichment feeding and a Dinner Date experience
Daily personalised activity, cuddles and one-to-one attention
Daily and nightly indulgence moments, plus a welcome gift bag

From £90 + VAT Per suite, per night

Ask about Sunshine Cottage

The Dogchester difference

Luxury is only worthwhile when it is good for the dog.

Whichever suite you choose, care is built around your dog’s wellbeing, their individual preferences and honest communication with you throughout their stay.

Behaviour-led care Calm, respectful handling and individual routines informed by genuine canine behaviour expertise.

Rest as well as adventure Enrichment and outdoor time are balanced with quiet, comfortable downtime.

Real outdoor experiences Suitable guests can enjoy nature walks, sensory exploration and carefully managed exercise.

Updates you will actually love Photos and videos that let you see how your dog is settling, enjoying themselves and being cared for.

New to The Dogchester?

Every new guest starts with a Trial Night and membership assessment.

This gives us the chance to understand your dog, make sure they are comfortable in our environment and help you choose the most suitable type of stay.

Arrange a Trial Night