Dog boarding in Southend
Your dog’s home from home while you’re away.
Comfortable, caring dog boarding in Southend. Have a look at our prices, see how we look after every dog, and get in touch to book.
Price list
Simple, clear pricing
Everything you need to know about what boarding costs. If your dog’s needs are a bit different, just ask and we’ll talk it through.
Day boarding · Weekdays
Full day
8am – 6pm
£27
Half day
8am – 2pm
£17
Additional hours
£2 per hour
Day boarding · Weekends & bank holidays
Full day
8am – 6pm
£32
Half day
8am – 2pm
£22
Additional hours
£3 per hour
Overnight stays
Weekdays
Per night (24 hour period)
£38
Weekends & bank holidays
Per night (24 hour period)
£40
Additional hours over the 24 hour period are charged at the standard rate.
Discounts
Two dogs from the same household
Applied to the total fee
15% off
Longer stays
Stays of longer than 7 days
10% off
Where both discounts could apply to a stay, the maximum discount is 15%.
How we work
How we look after your dog
Our standard procedures, so you know exactly what happens from the moment your dog arrives to the moment you collect them.
01
Client intake & trial assessment
- Trial stay. Every new dog has a mandatory trial stay.
- Screening. We can’t accept dogs with a history of aggression, excessive separation anxiety or destructive behaviour.
- Pre-entry checks. We verify and photocopy your dog’s microchip certificate (if applicable) and up-to-date vaccination record.
- Owner consent. We ask for signed consent for emergency veterinary treatment, mixing with other dogs and off-lead walking.
02
Daily care, exercise & enrichment
- Feeding. Dogs are fed individually in designated, separate areas to prevent resource guarding.
- Hydration. Fresh, clean water is always available, checked and refilled every 4 hours.
- Exercise. At least two 30-minute walks a day, tailored to age and health (or as per owners’ requirements).
- Safety. Dogs stay on a lead in public spaces unless we have the owner’s consent.
03
Hygiene, cleaning & infection control
- Daily cleaning. Dog waste is removed immediately from the garden, and indoor floors are sanitised daily with pet-safe disinfectants.
- Deep cleaning. Crates, bedding, bowls and toys are thoroughly disinfected between different canine guests.
- Hand hygiene. We wash our hands with antibacterial soap before and after handling different dogs, handling food or cleaning waste.
- Waste disposal. Waste is sealed in biodegradable bags and stored outside in a designated bin until disposal.
04
Disease control & isolation
- Symptom monitoring. Dogs are checked daily for coughing, vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy or sudden behaviour shifts.
- Isolation setup. Any dog showing signs of infection is moved immediately to a pre-designated isolation room.
- Isolation rules. The isolation room has separate ventilation, hard floors, washing facilities, dedicated bowls and a separate waste bin.
- Vet contact. We call our registered Southend vet immediately and notify the owner to arrange collection.
05
Emergency & evacuation plan
- Fire safety. Smoke alarms are tested weekly and we keep a clear, unblocked escape route to the garden or front exit. A fire extinguisher is kept in the utility room.
- Transport. If emergency relocation is required, dogs are secured in a vehicle using crates or seatbelt harnesses.
- Emergency contacts. A list of emergency contacts is easily accessible.
06
Resource management & monitoring
- Daily log. We keep a daily logbook tracking each dog’s behaviour, food intake, stool consistency and exercise.
- Licence display. Our Southend-on-Sea City Council Animal Welfare Licence (number 26/01084/AEHB) will be displayed clearly at our main entrance.
Reviews
What our customers say
Kind words from dog owners we’ve looked after.
“What can we say? Truly amazing!! We as a family have never left our 5 year old miniature Schnauzer over night before and it was our first family holiday without our fur baby. We received regular photos, videos and information from Hayley and tbh he looked like their own dog. He looked so settled, relaxed and at home that we felt he might not even remember us. We are so happy that we have booked in ted twice already and he can’t wait. Hayley is absolutely amazing and do not hesitate for one second in booking with her. I will be spreading the word and recommending you to all my friends and family. Thank you Hayley for making us feel so relaxed and honestly can say ted is missing you all already!!! See you next month x”
Owner of Ted · October 2024
“A huge thank you and appreciation to Hayley and her family for the best 5star care and love given to Lulu. Fabulous environment for a dog to stay in and Hayley and family are so lovely, kind and caring and they treated Lulu as if she was part of their family. Regular photo and video updates were extremely reassuring to show how happy Lulu was during her stay at Hayley’s. This was the first time Lulu had ever stayed away from home and stayed with other dogs in their home. So the photos sent of Lulu interacting with Hayley’s two dogs was so lovely to see. I would highly recommend Hayley’s doggy service if you are thinking of having your dog looked after. I was really reassured when I left Lulu in Hayley’s care she would be so looked after and I was right.”
Owner of Lulu · May 2025
“This was the very first time Milo stayed with a dog sitter. Milo had the most wonderful day and we cant wait to use Hayley again next week. Hayley’s communication was excellent letting us know what Milo was doing. I can honestly say I’ll never have to worry about going away and leaving Milo. He was in the best hands! Thank you so much Hayley and family for giving Milo such a loving, caring and fun time.”
Owner of Milo · January 2025
“We have found a complete diamond with Hayley! We were so nervous leaving our ted bear but he absolutely loved it! We will be using Hayley and her family regularly now and can’t wait! I also love the texts to say how he’s doing! Thank you Hayley ;-) xxx”
Owner of Ted · November 2024
“Always a warm and friendly welcome from Hayley and her family. They look after Archie so well and very accommodating to our plans. Thank you again Hayley
We’ll see you for the next visit soon”
Owner of Archie · November 2024
“Thank you so much Hayley and family for looking after our Millie today. It’s such a relief to find someone to look after her that she feels comfortable with and come away one happy doggy.”
January 2025
Contact
How to book a stay with us
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Home From Home Dog Boarding Southend
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