Barkingham boarding kennels, cattery and day care establishment

Right from the start josh and Stuart were brilliant. Both of my dogs got on well with them immediately. The yard was clean, smelled fresh and was secure. I had 2 very happy dogs when I went to collect them and ontop of all of this josh and Stuart have been very understanding during quite a difficult and complex time, providing much needed flexibility and reassurance. I couldn't rate them any more highly. This was my first time using them but it certainly won't be the last.

I picked up my dog smelling of urine and frightened I wouldn’t be surprised if something more serious happens here . No responsibility from Josh other than to discredit my dog with lies . Before boarding your pet go visit and walk around the place as the urine will make your eyes water and it turns out the place is unattended other than basic duties . There is a reason they can get your pet in at short notice

What an amazing kennels, can't stop smiling. We boarded both our Shar-Pei's Chewie and Leia. This was their first time and I was so nervous, they are a difficult breed to say the least. Leia is also our latest rescue, she still suffers anxiety due to her awful past. But wow did not have anything to worry about, they looked amazing, waggy tails and looked like they had a real doggy holiday. Josh, Stewart and all the staff have a genuine love for Animals, it makes me smile. I would definitely recommend this amazing kennel. They will be visiting regular now, a great way of socialising. Thank you all from my ❤️

Josh was so friendly and helpful on the phone. I was very upset when we dropped our dog off but I felt at ease and didn’t worry. I can’t recommend these kennels though because of our experience when we collected our dog.When we picked our dog up, the staff member didn’t check our details to verify which dog we were collecting. She went to get him from the kennels and shortly afterwards a big unknown dog came bounding towards me and my family. The staff member came out saying “sorry, don’t know how he got out”. This worried me but I looked past it. Not long after this dog was put back in the kennels, the lady brought out a dog and said “do you want him washing before you take him home?” She’d brought out the wrong dog. I then had to show her a photo of my dog and she went back to retrieve him, only to come out a few minutes later asking to see another photo as she couldn’t find him.When my dog eventually came out, he was very excited to see us and seemed ok. They’d lost his bed and his toys and also brought out the wrong food but I didn’t mind as I was happy to see my dog. I think, looking back, that they were giving my dog’s food to another dog and feeding mine the wrong food as his bowel movements still haven’t been normal or healthy since we got back 4 days ago.I’m worried, however, as my dog has been limping since we got him home. We didn’t notice this when we collected him but he can’t put weight on one of his paws and the kennels didn’t mention anything about an injury. We’re having to take him to the vets now as he is obviously in pain.I hate leaving bad reviews and wouldn’t normally do so if it was a hotel or restaurant but I would not recommend these kennels and I think it’s important that your dog goes to somewhere where you can rest assured that he will come back uninjured, with their belongings and well fed.

I don’t normally write reviews but felt like I had too It was the first time that Zac had stayed here but I just felt so at ease leaving him when I met Josh - such a caring person I went on holiday with no worries at all!! When I collected Zac I knew that he had been looked after SO well, he was such a waggy tailed and sparkly eyed boy so much so I have just booked him in for another stay ……can’t recommend enough, can’t believe I’ve found this lovely little gem of a place to leave my gorgeous little man …..well done Josh and Stuart!!

First time since lockdown that we have left our 2 rescue dogs. Josh/Stuart very reassuring. Both dogs happy and healthy.

My dogs first time staying here for a week. They have only ever been in kennels once before. They had walks daily, were looked after really well, had lots of attention and both dogs very happy and settled in well, I received updates and photos of them out on walks, both Josh & Stu were very accommodating and understanding...They have a genuine love of animals, and I would definitely recommend the kennels. Both my dogs came back happy and in good health. Thank you!

I have been using these kennels now for quite a few years, twice a year, the guys are amazing and nothing is too much trouble, we have just returned from Greece, but we were very close to cancelling, as one of our dogs had recently had eye surgery, the kennels told us not to cancel and giving Emmi her eye drops 4 times a day would be no trouble, we picked the fur kids up on Tuesday morning both looked healthy and full of beansIt takes time to find a good kennels and I am pleased to say we haveKeep up the good work guys