Advice & Info Archive - Acres 4 Dogs

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4.9

Based on 307 reviews

Acres 4 Dogs

4.9

Sheetal Patel

1742905605

Acres 4 Dogs consistently provide an enjoyable and stimulating experience for my Puppy, Bentley.
He is very excited on his allocated days at the site and the photos are evidence of good socialisation.
He is also rested and a pup canteen is provided.
Bentley is tired when he returns home, which proves the stimulation and exercises are effective.
The staff are friendly and professional, Bentley is very attached to them and this service is recommended.

Ben Spray

1742742015

Fantastic service, my dog is always excited when the handlers arrive to collect him in the dog bus and he comes home exhausted and happy.

Harriet W

1742374778

Our Cavalier Rupert is always so happy and excited when he gets picked up for daycare and comes home super tired and relaxed. We're really pleased with Acres 4 Dogs.

Daviena Kirin

1742194360

Titan has had an amazing time at Acres! He used to be a lot more nervous but has improved so well and socialises with other dogs happily now. Acres has been such a great experience for him and I would recommend them to others.

Nina Pearson

1741878552

We sent our puppy Bailey here from 12 weeks old. He has been going for the last few months and absolutely loves it! The service acres for dogs offer is amazing and they are very helpful when things need to change last minute! Would definitely recommend! They also send photos of the dogs time at acres 4 dogs which are really nice.

Caitilín Hepworth

1741365333

Our six month old Cocker Spaniel puppy Maggie joined Acres shortly after Christmas when she was just over four months old. We were looking for somewhere where she could spend one day a week while we are in the office. Given her young age we felt it was important the daycare had experience with puppies and appreciated she would need rest time as well as supervision whilst playing. We wanted somewhere where she would be safe and have interaction with other dogs to develop her socialisation skills, and have fun! We are a few months in and this has been a super choice and such a relief. Maggie is collected from her home on a Wednesday morning by Mollie who is wonderful at handling Maggie’s bouncy energy and always professional and helpful answering any questions. Maggie gets so excited when she hears the buzzer on a Wednesday morning and sees Mollie. Maggie comes back ready for her nap and clean after enjoying time in the paddocks and a pre home time shower. We are sent regular photos and videos of Maggie at daycare and often receive emails updating us on how Maggie is settling in and checking we’re happy with the service received. They are always super responsive and nothing gets missed. We have rescheduled the day before and they have always been flexible. We recently used their boarding service when we went away for a week - Maggie stayed with one of the handlers (Matt) who was brilliant. He sent us regular updates and photos and we could tell she was well looked after. It was a lot to ask of someone when the bread is a cocker and she’s only a puppy, but Matt did a great job. If you are looking for a doggy daycare, go have a look around and speak to the team at Acres for Dogs.

Carla

1740728975

I absolutely love this place, workers are lovely and kind.
Marshall was aggressive with men and over protective with myself when others come near me or into our home, I called and spoke to a lovely lady discussed my concerns and we booked Marshall in.
He goes once a week for 'fun' and the change in him is incredible he no longer barks at men or gets aggressive when people knock at the door...
He loves 'doggy school' and now every week he waits by the door togo.
Acres send me updates and beautiful photos of my handsome boy... (some photos attached)

I would highly recommend Acres 4 Dogs ❤️

Eun Young Jang

1740673266

My puppy, Blu, has been attending puppy school for around a month now and he has enjoyed every second of it so far. He waits by the door every morning waiting for the school bus and comes back home sleepy and tired after a long day of play. The boarding services at Acres are also amazing and I was able to receive constant updates on my puppy throughout my holiday. Thank you so much Matt for taking care of our puppy so well and thank you to our bus driver Niamh for the weekly pick up and drop off.

Robert Tod

1740595852

Cookie has been going to Acres for a few months now, she loves going and is totally exhausted when she gets back! Cookie has also grown in confidence since attending and has been well socialised with the other dogs. They pick her up early in the morning before we leave for work and drop her off late afternoon just before I get back from work, I've felt very comfortable allowing Acres into our home and trust them entirely. Cookie has had a few health issues and the team have dealt with them so well and ensured everyone knew how best to deal with them. They have also been very reliable and also flexible when we need to add / swap a day. We really value the team and shout-out to Molly, Cookie's third favourite person!

Thomas Poole

1740573211

Really happy with the service. Our dog really seems to enjoy his time at Acres and looks forward to being picked up in the mornings. Would 100% recommend.

Justine Whelan-Cox

1740137673

My puppy Oakley absolutely loves going to Acres 4 Dogs! He zooms out of the car and doesn’t look back.
The staff are wonderful - so friendly and kind. It is evident that they love the dogs - they all know them by name.
I would highly recommend Acres 4 Dogs.

Honor Stott

1739914778

Our 4month old puppy loves Acres 4 Dogs. The team have been great at providing updates about our puppy as he grows in confidence. I have also found that the pick and drop off service is super convenient. I would recommend Acres 4 dogs to all dog owners in our area

Sophie Creamer

1738846455

My dog, Indie, LOVES her days here. I doubted if she would settle as she had such bad separation anxiety, but after one day there - its the highlight of her week. I have never met such a lovely team and the attention to detail and care they have with the dogs is amazing - I would highly recommend.

Irene J Padilla

1738781158

My Labrador Retriever loves the Acres 4 Dogs’ team, he is so happy to see them in the morning when he is collected by the route bus. He will rush all the way downstairs as soon as he hears them. He is also much calmer since he goes to doggy care at Acres 4 dogs and he seems to have learn some social rules too. He seems to have fun every day, by the pictures I receive regularly. I wish my children were so keen to go to school!!!

Rosalind Kerr

1738684693

Acres have made our lives as working dog parents incredibly easy. They have picked up our puppy from 3 months old in the van in the morning and dropped her off again with a set of our keys in the afternoon, putting her in her crate as instructed. She is so happy to see the team in the morning and the picture updates we get from Acres prove to us how much she loves going to doggy day care. The set up is amazing and they make the whole process seamless. We couldn’t be happier leaving our fluffy baby in their hands. Thank you Acres. Really really recommend their care if you’re thinking of a doggy day care service.

Susan Weir

1738104390

I have found Acres for Dogs a great service for my young Cavapoo. The staff are excellent: very friendly and responsive to any requests for information on how she is doing. My dog is always thrilled to see the staff member who collects her and comes home exercised and ready for some time sleeping on the sofa!

Jack Miller

1737978809

The service from Acres has been absolutely top-notch! Collection and drop-off could not be easier with consistent timings and reliable staff, and our cocker spaniel Freddie always comes home happy, clean and thoroughly well-exercised from his days with Acres. Acres also offer overnight care when you need it, which has been seamless for us.

Daniela Sarti

1737703542

My dog seems really happy. The staff are really helpful & responsive. We are really happy with the experience & would recommend them.

Victoria T

1737640344

Our dog has been going to Acres 4 Dogs for two months and both he and we are very happy with the quality of care and service we have received. Our dog comes home from the paddocks clean and absolutely exhausted (in a good way!), which is no mean feat with him being an over enthusiastic and endlessly energetic Labrador. The office team and very responsive whenever i have a query and regularly check in to make sure we are happy and the drop off and pick up team are polite, respectful and discreet. I would highly recommend Acres4Dogs.

Deborah Ryall

1737634444

I cannot recommend Acres 4 dogs too highly. My cocker spaniel puppy Ruby loves it. She comes home tired after a fun filled day. She is desperate to jump out of the car when I drop her. It has helped so much with her separation anxiety & social skills with other dogs. I wish I had sent her earlier. All the staff are kind & caring and obviously love the dogs. Thank you to them all. They are special people

Romy and Ross Tuin and Butland

1737620812

Acres has been amazing for our little pup! She started going at 4 months to socialize with other dogs and they were the perfect choice. She is with other puppies all day, and we receive photos of how much fun she is having. The Fun Bus service also means we can go in to the office knowing she is picked up and dropped off safely. The communication with them is also fantastic. Thank you for taking such great care of her!

Callum Tucker

1736927487

Highly recommend using Acres 4 Dogs. The team are highly professional and caring, especially Niamh who picks up our dog Fig.

We took a while to find a doggy daycare and after doing a lot of research, and visiting the sites, we were decided to use Acres 4 Dogs.

The main reason we originally decided to use them was not only were they lovely when we went to visit (being toured around by Bryan), they have been very flexible for our schedule. Other providers will not allow flex when you need to change the day for some reason, but with Acres 4 Dogs they allow it which is very useful when an odd week means our work schedule changes.

Now and most importantly Fig seems to love it - she always goes mad with excitement when Niamh comes to pick her up in the morning and is so snoozy for a day after because of all the fun she has had. She has grown in confidence massively which has been good to see. Also when the team have noticed changes or anything they think we should be aware of, they have kept us informed which has been really useful as she develops.

Candis Allen-foote

1736908518

I highly recommend Acres 4 Dogs, they offer a very professional service.

Our three spaniel puppies attend weekly, it’s been lovely to see them growing in confidence and becoming more comfortable travelling in our own car after using their pick up/drop off service.

We love the little touches like the email updates, photos/video clips they provide.

Lauren Henderson

1736870164

Our puppy has been going to daycare once a week since he was 4 months old and really can’t recommend the service enough! He always has a great day, the staff are really friendly and our pup always comes home very happy! Would recommend. Pick up and drop off service also very convenient.

Bryn Jones

1736863495

The team at Acres 4 Dogs are great. Our dog loves being collected in the morning and taken off to daycare to play with his friends. It is great value for money with the collection taking place early (around 7am) and return being late afternoon (4/5pm). He's always clean and tired when he's dropped at home, but most of all super happy! Totally recommend!

Katrina West

1734343970

Our 6 month old miniature dachshund Cooper has been going to Acres for a couple of months now and he absolutely loves it! He’s always so excited to see Niamh when she collects him in the morning and he comes home happy and exhausted. He’s also growing in confidence with other dogs which we can see on our walks. The entire team are so friendly and professional and we love the update photos and videos we get sent! They cannot do enough to help you and have been brilliant from our first contact/visit to the facility through every communication we have with the office team. It is a huge peace of mind knowing Cooper is so well looked after while we are at work. Thank you Acres team!

reegs cook

1734165702

My boy has never been so tired after going to daycare, I feel he is very well looked after, I appreciate the pictures we get each week :)

Euan Copeland

1733388364

Amazing - the service is wonderful, the staff are amazing & Teddy has the best time at Acres 4 Dogs!

Lesley Page

1733338259

My cockador Robbie loves going to see his friends at Acres, he gets very excited when he arrives knowing he has a fun packed day with his furry friends and the amazing team. He is always happy and tired from all the fun when he gets home too. Sarah, James and the team are brilliant, they keep me updated with pics and call to check in too which is great. I would highly recommend acres and know Robbie is in safe hands with lovely caring people, thanks so much!

Lauren Parfitt

1733229377

it has been 1 month now since we started our puppy at Acres4 dogs and it is always very responsive and always flexible with any changes needed. puppy loves being here and can see her confidence grow after each visit. can always have more photos of the fun times had, but cannot complain. great service and staff.

Jennifer Wilson

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We couldn't be happier with Acres 4 Dogs, they are so helpful and our little puppy adores going there - he is never more excited than when he gets picked up for the day! Couldn't recommend them highly enough, and tell everyone we see about them with puppies on walks!

Steve H

1732474908

We have been sending our dog to Acres for Dogs for over a month now and he loves it. He looks forwards to being picked up and is completely happy and tired when he is dropped off. It is such an important thing to know your dog is in good hands when you are at work. Also, we get sent photos of our dog playing when he is there. Highly recommended.

N Fraz

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We were very fortunate to find Acres4Dogs for our 6 month old Labradoodle who adores his two days a week fun and socialising with other dogs of his age. Sarah and her team run the setup like clockwork and we have total confidence that our four legged family member is treated like one of their own. I can’t recommend them enough.

Giacomo Napolitano

1732110850

We've been sending our dog to acres 4 dogs fo a few months now and we're really happy with their service. Their team is very reliable, accommodating and easy to talk to. Will definitely keep using their services.

Michael Simmonds

1732103546

Our pup LOVES Acres, she has such fun playing with her friends. So much so that any van that comes to our house, she tries her best to get into!

Brendan

1731439712

Our little girl Winnie loves Acres 4 Dogs. She always comes home happy and sleepy. All of the staff are lovely, whether on the phone or when picking her up in the fun bus (shout out to Jordan). Highly recommend!

Lola Buckley

1730714735

I can’t recommend Acres 4 Dogs enough. My cockapoo, Bean, began at 4 months old. She was very anxious around other dogs and we wanted her to get some positive experiences. We visited several doggie daycares and Acres 4 Dogs looked great - clean, well run, and fun for the dogs. It felt like the right fit for us. In the first few weeks Bean stuck like glue to the humans, but very soon came around to the fact the other puppies are fun to play with! The pick ups and drop off work really well with Harriet, who is lovely. And Bean has gone from being slightly wary of leaving the house with someone new to being very excited and running straight to her. Bean’s confidence with other dogs outside of daycare has grown immensely. All the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. There are photo updates, and calls/emails from Sarah and James in the office to check you are happy with everything. But obviously most importantly Bean loves to go, and we can go to work knowing that she is being well looked after and having a good time.

Caroline Lloyd

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Our puppy labrador has been going to Acres for 2 months now and she has a great time. She happily trots off into the van when she's picked up, excited to see all her new friends and ready for a day full of play. She returns home happy and tired. We have received photos and calls to check we are happy with the service, and we are updated on how Georgie is settling in. Would highly recommend.

James Senner

1728832710

I highly recommend Acres 4 Dog for pet owners, particularly those with anxious dogs. As a pet parent to a nervous pup named Sadie, ensuring her safety and comfort was my top priority. Upon entering Acres, I immediately felt confident that Sadie was well taken care of.

The team at Acres 4 Dog are exceptional. They attentively listened to my worries and understood Sadie's unique requirements. Their patience and empathy reassured me that Sadie was in a loving and supportive environment.

What stands out the most is the consistent updates they provide on Sadie's well-being and their openness to addressing any concerns I may have. This level of communication and attentiveness granted me peace of mind, allowing me to relax and knowing that Sadie was content and secure.

Elizabeth O

1728656643

From the start Acres for Dogs have been tremendously accommodating, friendly and professional. My little puppy has settled in so well and loves going here, as well as him being so well socialised with other dogs who are of similar breed, age and temperment. The pick up and drop off service is also really good and so convenient! Staff are always happy to help and reply within good time to answer any questions. I will be recommending this doggy day care to anyone who is looking for day care. Thanks to everyone at Acres 😁

Charlotte Norman

1728653896

Our miniature poodle loves her days at acres! She settled really well, is well looked after, brilliant door to door service and lots of updates on how she's getting on. Would absolutely recommend, despite having initial worries about sending 'our baby' off to doggy daycare from 7 months old, it's been great for her. She is super social with other doggies now and has adapted to a few days at 'doggy school' while we are at work. Thank you to all the team at Acres!

Amber Lyssette Jones

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Our Cockalier puppy has been attending Acres 4 Dogs for a couple of months now. Since she has started with James and the team she has grown in confidence, has learnt how to play appropriately and has even learnt new skills.

Mabel attends 7:30-4:30 a few times a week and every day she is running to the gates waiting to see the handlers. She has been absent a couple of times due to being unwell and the staff always check in on her and are looking forward to her return. They update with pictures and videos and it’s so settling as a first time pup mum ❣️

I couldn’t recommend the services enough and even have friends who are moving their dogs to the establishment too!

Thank you very much! Mabel loves it 🐾

Charlie Robertson

1728652076

Brilliant communication and service. Our dog is very well looked after!

Lisa Davies

1728650559

Bailey always enjoys her time here nd comes home very tured, everyone we have come across is very friendly - would recommend

Corinne D

1728645386

Our nine month old puppy has been going to Acres for the past two months and she absolutely loves it. She is ready by the front door in the morning waiting for the fun bus. We love seeing the photos of her shared by the team. Acres really ensured we were happy with their service with regular check ins. They are always punctual and communication is great. We highly recommend!

Sophie Wilks

1728312342

We couldn’t be any happier for choosing Acres 4 dogs for our mad cocker spaniel! Always comes out smiling with the waggiest tail (bonus she is so exhausted). Thank you so much to the wonderful team, we can’t wait to see how she gets on with boarding for a weekend!

Claire

1727888024

I have a very small 1.8kg puppy that will never get bigger than around 2.5kg as a fully grown dog. Despite being a very small puppy, I was keen he feel confident around other dogs from a young age, and that's where Acres4Dogs have been so crucial for me. Pick up and drop off works like clockwork, and Harriett (always the same driver) is lovely with tiny Tim. James and Sarah in the office checked in regularly with me during the first month, as Tim quickly became used to the day routine. During his first month at A4D, Tim become noticeably more confident around other dogs on our own walks, despite his tiny size. I loved that (during his first month there) A4D sent videos / photos of Tim in the grassy play areas, romping around with other dogs his size, so that I could see for myself how he was gaining confidence and interacting with the other dogs. Tim always comes home happy and tired. Very very pleased with my first month at Dogs4Acres. You get the sense A4D genuinely care for your dog's welfare and happiness. Thanks guys.

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