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Home Dog Boarding Dorset & Bournemouth

Providing Home Dog Boarding in Broadstone, Swanage, Wareham, Dorchester, Weymouth, Lyme Regis, Sturminster Newton, Poole, Bournemouth, West Moors, Christchurch, Ferndown and Verwood

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PetStay Dorset & Bournemouth Branch

Isabelle

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PetStay Dorset & Bournemouth, your local home dog boarding provider.

Hello, my name is Isabelle, and I am the owner of the Dorset and Bournemouth Branch of PetStay. I live in Dorset with my family and two much loved family dogs – Labradoodles called Chester and Poppy. I am a fully qualified and accredited dog trainer and have been helping dogs and their owners for most of my working life. I understand the effort and love owners put into the training and care of their dogs and from experience, I know that owners do not want to leave their furry family members in a kennel. This is why I set up the PetStay Dorset and Bournemouth Branch – to offer bespoke home boarding for family dogs.

Why Choose PetStay?

At PetStay, we understand that leaving your beloved dog while you’re on holiday is a big decision. That’s why we offer a trusted, home-based alternative to kennels, ensuring your dog enjoys a comfortable stay in a loving environment. With one-on-one care and no mixing of dogs from different households, we provide a stress-free experience tailored to your dog’s needs.

What Makes Us Different?

Personalised, Home-from-Home Care – Your dog stays in a cozy, caring home, just like their own.
Solo Boarding Only – We never mix dogs from different families, ensuring a calm and relaxed stay.
Tailored Matching Process – We carefully select the perfect carer for your dog’s personality and routine.
Meet & Greet Before Booking – You and your dog get to visit the carer’s home beforehand to ensure a great fit.
Fully Insured & Licensed – Your peace of mind is our priority, with full insurance and licensing in place.
Ongoing Support – Our team is here to help, offering 24/7 support for both owners and carers.
With PetStay, you can enjoy your time away knowing your furry friend is safe, happy, and being cared for like family.

Our Carers

All our carers love dogs and are experienced dog owners who provide the best care for your pet while you’re away. Each carer is personally interviewed by PetStay to ensure they offer a safe, loving, and comfortable home environment for your dog. We are fully licensed, and our carers are covered by our public liability insurance for your peace of mind.

Some of our carers may have a dog of their own. If your pooch is happy to stay with another friendly dog, we’ll arrange a meet-up so they can get acquainted and see if they’re a good match.

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Booking with PetStay: Simple and Stress-Free

1. Get in Touch – Call or email your local PetStay branch to discuss your dog’s needs and your preferred dates.

2. Learn About PetStay – We’ll explain how PetStay works and guide you through the next steps.

3. Matching Your Dog – We’ll take all the details about your dog and match them with the most suitable carer available.

4. Meet the Carer – We’ll arrange a meeting for you and your dog to meet the carer and ensure a good fit.

5. Ready to Book – If you’re 100% happy with your carer, you’re all set to proceed with your booking.

6. Confirm Your Booking – Complete our online booking form and pay the arrangement fee within 5 days to confirm your booking.

7. Confirmation – You’ll receive an email confirming your booking details.

8. Stress-Free Booking – You’re all set! No worries, just anticipation for your time away.

9. Drop-Off Time – On your dog’s drop-off day, bring their food, bed, toys, and any other essentials to their carer’s home. At this point, you’ll pay the carer’s allowance directly to the carer.

10. Enjoy Your Holiday – Head off on your trip with complete peace of mind knowing your dog is in great hands.

We cover the Dorset & Bournemouth area:

BH1 to BH25, BH31: Bournemouth, Poole, Broadstone, Swanage, Wareham, Wimborne, Ferndown, Christchurch, Ringwood, New Milton, Verwood.

DT1 to DT11: Dorchester, Weymouth, Portland, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Beaminster, Sherborne, Sturminster Newton, Blandford Forum

If you prefer not to leave your dog in kennels, consider our home dog boarding and pet sitting service in the Dorset & Bournemouth area

We’re proud to offer our trusted PetStay service in your city, providing local, personalised dog care that ensures your pet feels right at home. With a dedicated PetStay branch in your area, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your dog will receive the best care from experienced, fully vetted carers who are part of your local community.

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Home Dog Boarding Prices in the Dorset & Bournemouth area

1 dog £31.00 a day

2 dogs £43.00 a day

3 dogs £53.00 a day

Prices above are per day, or part thereof, except Bank Holidays. For more information regarding those rates, please contact us.

PetStay Arrangement Fee & Carer’s Allowance

Our daily rate is made up of two separate payments: the Arrangement Fee and the Carer’s Allowance. Together, these payments cover the full cost of your dog’s stay, ensuring they receive loving care in a safe and happy home.

Prices listed are per day (or part thereof), except for Bank Holidays, when the Carer’s Allowance is doubled — because we believe our wonderful carers deserve extra for their dedication during these special times!

Arrangement Fee

The Arrangement Fee secures your dog’s booking and is due within five days of meeting your chosen carer. For repeat bookings, this fee must be paid within five days of your requested dates being confirmed by PetStay.

This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, as it covers the service provided by your local PetStay branch in carefully matching your dog with a suitable carer. It also contributes to essential operational costs, including:

Carer’s Allowance

The Carer’s Allowance is a separate payment, made directly to your chosen carer when you drop your dog off for their holiday. On Bank Holidays, this allowance is doubled, reflecting the extra commitment and care our carers provide during these times.

Together, the Arrangement Fee and the Carer’s Allowance make up the full daily rate for your dog’s stay.

For more details on Bank Holiday rates or any other inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Become a PetStay Dog Carer – The Best Role You’ll Ever Have!

Have you ever dreamed of welcoming adorable dogs into your home while enjoying a flexible, home-based role? As a PetStay dog carer, you get to spend quality time with lovable dogs while their owners are away on holiday, enjoy the companionship they bring, and receive a daily allowance – all without the full-time commitment of owning a pet!

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As a PetStay carer, you’ll have the joy of looking after dogs while their owners enjoy their holidays, knowing their dog is in safe hands. We carefully match dogs to you, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Whether you want regular four-legged guests or just occasional visitors, you have complete control.

So, if you love dogs and want to enjoy their company in a way that fits your lifestyle, why not join the PetStay family? It’s the paw-fect role for any dog lover!

Please call Isabelle for more information and an informal chat

Apply to be a carer

Please fill in the details below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions about becoming a PetStay Carer

You must be a genuine dog lover, have experience of looking after dogs and you need to be home during the day so you have plenty of time to give to the dogs you are caring for. You must have a secure garden and agree to abide by PetStay guidelines. You are allowed to have a dog of your own as long as your dog gets on with other dogs.

If you meet all the requirements listed above, we will come and visit you at your home. We will check the security of the garden, explain PetStay procedures and show you the guidelines each carer needs to follow. If you are happy with everything and we feel you would make a suitable PetStay carer, we would follow up a reference and arrange public liability insurance for you.

Our service is on a one-to-one basis, so only dogs from the same household will stay with you. You are allowed to take up to three dogs from the same household, BUT you choose what you are happy with. We will ask you how many dogs you would like to look after and what sized dog/s you would be happy to care for.

No, the owner will bring any food or treats for the duration of the stay. Any toys, bedding, medication and leads will also be brought.

Yes each dog MUST have up to date vaccinations, have been wormed and treated for fleas. Proof of the vaccinations will be brought to the meeting and shown to you.

All dogs should be taken out each day for walks. When you have your meeting with the owners all routines, including the number and length of walks, will be discussed. The dog is only ever walked on a lead.
We/you would endeavour to contact the owner or the emergency contact. The owner or the emergency contact would be liable for any expenses incurred in taking the dog to the vet.
You will receive a daily allowance starting from £17 per day.
If you are interested in becoming a carer, please ring us for an informal chat and ask any questions or email us with your details and we will come back to you. You can also use the contact form on the ‘contact us’ tab. If we feel you are suitable we would then arrange to visit you at home.
Have a browse through some of the latest reviews for PetStay Dorset & Bournemouth your local home dog boarding service for the Dorset & Bournemouth area.

Buddy and Rocky

March 2025

We want to say a big thank you to Vanessa who looked after our 2 dogs Buddy and Rocky for a few days at the end of March. She was very attentive to their specific needs, and her own little dog, Freya, had to share her owner, which she did very nicely! Vanessa sent us updates which put our minds at rest. Our dogs had not stayed with Vanessa before and so there was a period of settling in, which she managed well! The boys enjoyed her lovely garden, and the stay went to plan, and we were very happy with the care Vanessa gave them! She wrote a report about the stay which was very useful!

Very much appreciated!
B and G and Buddy and Rocky

Peppa

May 2024

Just to say we are back from our holiday in a rather cooler Norfolk and have just collected Peppa from Sarah and Andy, she has had a lovely time with them all 😊 .Sarah and Andy are such lovely people, and Pickle and Daisy are very cute too! it’s great to know that Peppa is in safe hands when we are away.

Kind regards
Audrey and Peppa

Hudson

October 2023

Vivien was terrific, she was all ready for Hudson’s arrival, kept us updated with photos, and made everything very easy. She took care to understand his quirky ways and routine, and he seemed right at home. We were delighted when she said she’ll be happy to have him back in November.

Many thanks,
Melissa and Hudson

Betty

October 2023

We would like to record our gratitude to your great hosts Justine and Nick for taking care of Betty in half-term week. Lots of updates and photos to keep us updated and reassured that all was well back in Broadstone. When we returned to collect her she was in two minds whether to stay! We have no hesitation in recommending your services to our friends with dogs knowing they will be well catered for.

Alan & Debbie

Pep

September 2023

We would like to praise Bev, our carer with PetStay. Bev looked after our little dog Pep, on two occasions, both of which were highly successful.

I was very nervous of leaving Pep for the first time, as she had never been left before.

Bev took so much care of her, and sent us photos daily, of their walks, and what they had been doing that day, which put my mind at rest.

I know now that they are great friends, and if we go away again, I will definitely ask for Bev.

Thank you Bev, and Thank you PetStay.

Margie and Billy.

Mabel

August 2023

We were extremely happy with Mabel’s holiday. She clearly settled very well with Debbie and was reported as not being any bother. All the administration was good and we are grateful that you are so thorough. It was also most reassuring to be able to contact Debbie when we needed to sort out details. In fact Debbie was really excellent and we would be very happy for Mabel to stay with her again in the future.

Thank you and thanks again to Debbie.

Simon

Buddy and Rocky

August 2023

I just wanted to let you know how delighted we were with the perfect stay Buddy and Rocky had with Sarah and Andrew (and little Pickle!) They kept us up to the minute with how things were going with lovely photos that showed our boys happy and relaxed in their care!! Having not been apart from our boys for several years I was worried about leaving them, but not for long! After meeting Sarah and Andrew I felt very reassured that they would be absolutely fine, which they were!! Thank you for your help in organising their stay and we are hoping to travel again soon so will be coming back to you.

Barbara, Buddy and Rocky

Brian

July 2023

I was very nervous about leaving Brian for the first time, Bev made it completely fuss free, kept us updated with the day’s adventures with pictures. I felt relaxed and happy that Brian was being looked after 100%. Thank you to Isabelle too for all the organising. Many thanks

Clare & Phil and of course Brian

Pep

June 2023

Dear Isabelle,

After returning home from our family holiday, we were so delighted with Bev, our carer for Pep.

We were worried about leaving her, as it was her first time away from us. However, we did not have to worry, as Bev was such a kind , caring carer for Pep. She sent us photos, each day, of where they had been, on some lovely walks, and visits to places. Even the grandchildren want to visit Bev.

So a big thank you to you Bev, for being the gem that you are, and see you in July.

Margi and Pep

Dylan

June 2023

Hi Isabelle

Dylan obviously enjoyed his stay with Jenny – who is absolutely lovely & was sweet enough to send us a couple of texts to let us know he’d settled in.

Very impressed too with the organisation – all made to ensure Dylan was happy & we were too! Very grateful to have found you!

Many Thanks
Lianna

Bella and Charlie

June 2022
Just a quick note to say thank you for setting us up with Beverley. Both Bella and Charlie had a great time with her and we could see that they really enjoyed their time with Beverley and bonded with her very well From what we could see, Beverley also enjoyed having Bella and Charlie with her which we thought was great and we’d definitely love to have Beverley look after Bella and Charlie when we need in future. We did thank Beverley directly, but we also thought that since she did such a wonderful job looking after them that we would let you know as well. Beverley is a lovely lady and really cared for Bella and Charlie in the same way we do and we think she is amazing. Please reiterate our sincerest thanks to Beverley and thank you for setting us up with her. Yvette

Molly

June 2022

Just a short note to say thank you to you and to Anne for supporting Molly, this last two weeks whilst we have been away on holiday, it was wonderful to be able to relax without worrying if Molly was ok, she clearly was looked after superbly by Anne who was also lovely and who obviously looked after Molly so well. I will not hesitate to use your services again, it was worth it to see Molly so bright, brushed and clearly looked after, which is the main thing we wanted.

Once again thank you.

Wally and Jackie

Digby

January 2022

Digby very much enjoyed his stay and I think Lesley and Ian enjoyed having him. They are excellent dog sitters and I am sure we will be in touch with you again when booking our holidays.

Emma & Peter

Trevor

January 2022

Thank you so much for finding a lovely carer for Trevor whilst we were away. June is a lovely lady and Trevor had a lovely holiday too!

Sharon

Susie

November 2021

Isabelle is amazing when it comes to both dog training and boarding. She is very caring and my two cocker spaniels loved their training with her, which was really effective and has lasted over time. In regards to boarding, my boys could not have been better looked after. The checks are really thorough and the families that look after the dogs, amazing. One of the selected few people I would really trust with my dogs. Thank you for everything you’ve done for our boys.

Roo

November 2021

We decided to go back to Ireland for Christmas and leave our Chorkie Roo in the wonderful hands of Vivien. We cannot thank PetStay and Vivien enough for Roo’s stay I don’t think she wanted to come home. From the Christmas present to all the love she received I would recommend PetStay over and over. Our minds were put at ease that Roo was staying with such a lovely and gentle woman. Vivien then sent us some photos of Roo on Christmas day which just showed how much fun she really had. We will definitely be using PetStay for all of our trips now and know that Roo is in the best hands.

Aisling & James & Roo

Susie

October 2021

Our re-homed Yorkshire Terrier, Susie, has just returned to us after spending a week with Vivien who lives quite close to us. This was arranged by PetStay. They had initially organised for us to take Susie for a Meet and Greet session with Vivien a few weeks previously, to see if the arrangement was acceptable to all of us, including Susie. Fortunately, it went well. When the morning came for us to leave Susie, she went off happily , with the help of some treats, and we knew she was going to be looked after well. A few days into our holiday, we received an email from Vivien assuring us that Susie had settled in and, in particular, was enjoying her walks. We knew that we were missing her rather more than she was missing us!

On our return, we could see that Susie had been cared for and she settled back with us immediately. Thank you Vivien and PetStay. We will not hesitate to use you again and we are able to recommend you without any reservations.

Olivia – St Leonards, Dorset

Millie & Kizzy

September 2020

Thank you Isabelle for recommending Justine & Nick to look after our Staffie Layla. It was the first time we had left her and we were anxious, how wrong were we. She had the time of her life. Now she expects more walks!! She was shown lots of love & affection. Thank you Justine & Nick

Kevin & Jackie – Bournemouth

Sue

July 2020

I have two elderly dogs one very old and they could not off been better looked after with Bev who is a Carer for PetStay. I was concerned as I have not left my dogs before but I need not of worried at all – Bev is a lovely very caring person who is very confident doing her job and I will not have any qualms about leaving them in the future – so a huge thank you for providing an excellent service.

Milo

July 2020

Milo had a fantastic time with Justine & Nick Woods. He was a little anxious at first but Justine and Nick made him very welcome and he soon relaxed and settled into his holiday.

I would highly recommend PetStay as they provided a very professional and efficient service and Milo’s carers were a perfect match. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday knowing Milo was in confident, loving and safe hands.

Many thanks

Michelle & Stuart

Jasper

February 2020

I cannot recommend Andy and Sarah highly enough to take care of your doggy vacation needs. Jasper recently spent 11 days with them and couldn’t have been more loved. He had a fabulous time and I’m sure was spoilt rotten, so much so that sometimes I think he’d prefer to be back there!!

Samantha

Here are some of our recent home dog boarding guests that have used PetStay Dorset & Bournemouth, your local home dog boarding service for the Dorset & Bournemouth area.

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