Everything you need to know about Top Dog Doggy Day Care

Yes! Our full-day care (8am–5:30pm) includes a balance of fun, socialisation, and rest to ensure your furry friend has a happy and fulfilling day. It’s the perfect solution if you’re working or have a full day of commitments.

No problem at all! We offer flexible morning and afternoon sessions (8:00am–12:30pm or 1:00pm–5:30pm), so your dog can enjoy the company of their pals while you take care of your schedule. Whether you have a meeting, errands to run, or just need to pop out for a bit, our doggy day care sessions provide a convenient and stress-free option to ensure your pup isn’t left at home alone. You can also pick up and drop off your dog anytime during your session. 

Our pricing is designed to be flexible and affordable to suit your needs. Doggy daycare sessions at Top Dog start at just £15 per dog, with prices depending on the duration you choose. For full details, check out our Prices page or drop us a message.

Booking doggy day care sessions with Top Dog is simple and straightforward. Once the necessary paperwork is completed, vaccinations have been checked, and your pup has had a successful taster session, we’ll get you set up with our free booking app. This handy mobile app lets you conveniently schedule dog daycare sessions, make secure payments, and manage bookings up to 90 days in advance. You’ll receive all the details about this after your dog’s taster session.

Not at all! We operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so you can book sessions as often or as little as you like, with no regular commitment to worry about. All bookings are made through our free mobile app, which lets you secure sessions up to 90 days in advance. Although, for the best experience, we recommend not leaving too long between sessions, as regular attendance helps your dog build routine, stay familiar with the environment, and strengthen their social bonds with other dogs.

Currently, we don’t offer transport services for pick-ups or drop-offs. However, some of our customers use pet taxi services offered by local dog walkers to help get their dogs to and from doggy day care sessions when needed.

We can feed puppies up to the age of 6 months during their session at doggy daycare. This is the typical age when puppies transition to two meals per day, before and after day care.  We can also facilitate a midday meal if there are medical needs. All other dogs are given healthy treats at lunchtime, such as carrots, apples, and bananas.

Yes, we welcome puppies as young as 12 weeks old, as long as it has been at least 2 weeks since their second vaccinations (including kennel cough). Puppies get the same careful assessments as adult dogs to make sure they’re comfortable and ready to join in the fun.

While we love all dogs, there are a few restrictions in place to ensure the safety and harmony for everyone at Top Dog Doggy Day Care.

As a licenced facility, we cannot accept any banned or dangerous dog breeds. We also don’t take uncastrated male bull breeds over the age of 1 (such as French Bulldogs and Staffordshire Bull Terriers), as our experience shows they don’t do well at daycare. 

Please get in touch if you have any specific questions about your pooch.

No, your female dog doesn’t need to be spayed to attend Top Dog Doggy Day Care. However, we can’t accept females during their season. When your female dog is in season, we kindly ask that they stay home for 4 weeks before returning to doggy daycare.

Not necessarily. We normally find that dogs behave very differently at doggy daycare than with a parent on the other end of the lead. In fact, many lead-reactive dogs do very well at Top Dog once they’re off-lead in a safe, social, and controlled environment. That’s why we offer a free taster session before they are accepted to assess their behaviour around staff and other dogs.

Absolutely! We welcome dogs of all energy levels and have a variety of activities to suit each individual. Top Dog Doggy Day Care has a mix of dogs with different personalities every day, so there’s always a pack or playmate for your high-energy pooch to zoom around with!

We understand that some dogs need a little extra time to feel comfortable. During the taster session, we assess each dog’s needs and may start nervous dogs in a quieter area with a smaller group before introducing them to the main group. Sometimes, it can take a few sessions for them to get used to doggy daycare if they haven’t mixed with a lot of dogs before, but our experienced team will discuss this with you and ensure your dog feels safe and supported.

We invite all humans to visit us and see our facilities first-hand before arranging a free taster session for their dog. During your visit, you’ll learn more about what we do and how we care for your four-legged companions.

When it comes to your dog’s taster session, we’ll send you photos and updates to give you peace of mind and let you know how they’re settling in. After the session, we’ll share detailed feedback with you, discussing how they got on, their behaviour, and, hopefully, confirming that they’re happy and a good fit for doggy day care.

If we have any concerns about your dog’s behaviour or happiness, we’ll openly discuss them with you and create a plan together. Some dogs might simply need a few more sessions to settle in and adjust. While most dogs thrive at daycare, our top priority is ensuring every pup in our care is safe and happy. In rare cases where it’s not a good fit, we’ll provide honest feedback and work with you to find the best solution for your dog.