Dog Sitters in Llanishen

Martin was absolutely amazing with our dog Reggie, and really put us at ease leaving him for a few days. Reggie really enjoyed himself, he never been left before and settled in really well. We had daily updates which were really helpful and put us at ease, knowing he was in good hands. We would really recommend martin and will have no hesitation in using him again in the future. Thanks Martin

Martin has looked after our George twice now this year for my mum and both times he’s had a ball. He is very much a velcro / needy boy and Martin has a lot of patience and understanding and George has a ball. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

This was a great place to board our dog. Figgy had all the comforts of home and was undoubtedly spoiled! She got out on walks, even if the weather was bad, and as a bonus we were sent videos and pictures of her settling in. If peace of mind for your dog is what you are after, I highly recommend Happy Dogs Home Boarding. Easy drop off and pick up. Martin usually responds within the hour if you have any questions. He is obviously a dog lover himself.

My two dogs are very precious to me, Martin has looked them on many occasions. He has made them feel welcome and loved at his home and I can definitely recommend him and will use him again.

Excellent service, I received daily photos and videos updates. Martyn really cares and looks after my loved one, I felt relaxed being apart from from her. Thanks Martyn

I have absolutely no problems recommending this company. My dog received a absolute fantastic stay. Was well looked after and extremely happy. The owner is a gentleman and will always be my first port of call from now on. Thank you again.

Good accommodation with secure garden. Martin’s dog Daphne is delightful. She exemplifies Martin’s caring approach to all dogs.

I’ve been using Friends for Pets since Sept ‘23 and highly recommend Beth (I’m sure the other dog walkers are just as great too but I’ve always had Beth to walk my collie). From day one, she’s made me feel reassured that my dog is in safe, loving hands. Sblot (my dog) is always excited to see her, even when she’s out on a walk with me and spots Beth out with other dogs!

I found Friends for Pets Cardiff by chance/providence whilst chasing my lurcher puppy round several different locations in the Cardiff area. Cath, Anna, Beth and Georgina were always super friendly and tolerant of my dog wanting to join in with the fun of their walking groups. Beth who walks Maggie now regularly is a great help on our journey through puppy mayhem. Maggie is beyond excited every time she sees Beth for her walk and Beth somehow manages to have the patience to walk/run her through the rain, wind, mud and occasional sun even when she's ill herself and would probably rather not be being jumped on by a lunatic spaniel x saluki. It's a testament to her dedication, understanding and love for dogs and I'm very grateful to Friends For Pets and regularly recommend them to anyone who needs a reliable, trustworthy and caring dog walker service.

My dog Martha loves her walks with Catherine. She also loves having her holidays with Anna (I'm sure she prefers staying with Anna more than being at home!!). We wouldn't use any other company. They are reliable, friendly and most of all they love Martha as much as we do.

Friends for Pets have been walking my Sprocker Morgan for over 18 months, having previously used them when Morgan was puppy. They offer an excellent, reliable service, and always accommodate, where possible, any last minute changes. Morgan loves going out with Aunty Anna and her Spaniel gang. I love seeing their adventures on insta and FB, I can tell she’s having a great time, she returns home, happy and relaxed. Can’t recommend them enough!

Friends for pets Cardiff have been taking our dog Marvin on group walks for a year now and it’s been one of the best decisions we’ve made. Beth his walker is amazing and the care and love she has for him is clear to see. Marvin doesn’t stop wagging his tail the morning of his walks as he waits near the door for Beth to arrive and it’s lovely to see the pictures of him out enjoying himself. Beth has really helped us, especially with last minute changes or needing to do extra walks. I can’t recommend Friends for Pets Cardiff enough and wish we’d found them sooner.

Our doggo has been walking with Auntie Anna for over a year now, and she absolutely loves it! We got her during COVID and as such were unable to socialise properly, she got on well with other dogs, but we wanted her to have more regular interactions with different dogs. Since we found Friends for Pets we have been using their services for 1 walk per week. It’s her favourite day and she really looks forward to her jaunts with Auntie Anna and friends. We are very happy with the services we have received and hope to keep our weekly walk with Auntie Anna and friends for the foreseeable. Thank you!

Friends for Pets Cardiff have been our dog walkers since 2020 when I got my whippet Luna. Beth has been walking Luna for the last 2 years and is wonderful, she always makes sure Luna has had a good run and it is clear from how Luna greets her how much she loves Beth. She really loves and cares for the dogs as if they are her own and is a lovely person too. Catherine is also so kind and helpful and will go above and beyond to help if she can. I thoroughly recommend Friends for Pets Cardiff.

We have been using friends for pets for a year now since our puppy was just 12 weeks old! The amazing Beth has watched our Lola grow up and she truly adores her! Beth always makes sure Lola has the best time on her walks and even lets her sit up front in the car sometimes. As you can tell by the below photos Lola is living her best life when on walks ….Can’t recommend her enough! Thank you Aunty Beth!! 🐾🐶

Just like to say what an amazing company Friends For Pets is. Catherine is a lovely woman who is very accommodating and helpful with dogs. They would text me the day before about times they are coming for my dog which was very helpful. They always take my dog out for a very long walk. He was always very happy to see them and always very tired when he came home. I would recommend this company to anybody who is struggling with getting their dog out. Very happy customer at a very reasonable price. Kaid

We've used Friends for Pets several times over the last few years and have always had a really positive experience. Both Anna and Beth have visited our two cats and we always feel reassured that they're well looked after when we're away. Beth sends us pictures and updates from her visits which is always appreciated and we feel like she's got to know our cat's different personalities really well! We'll definitely continue to use Friends for Pets and would recommend them to anyone looking for reliable pet visits :)

Michelle took great care of our two cats while we were away on holiday for a week. She fed and watered them, cleaned the litter trays, let them in and out of the house and spent time playing with them. Excellent service!

Michelle is a very reliable and caring person who clearly loves animals. I feel totally secure and happy leaving my cat Wolfie in her capable hands when I go away on holiday. She spends time with Wolfie, playing his favourite catch game with him and that's just what he needs when I'm not around. Michelle writes a very detailed report about Wolfie which I love to read it when I get back. I know she takes excellent care of him. Michelle will water your plants, and bring in your refuse bins if you request that. Michelle is an absolute treasure and I don't know what I'd do without her. I would highly recommend using her to look after your pet..

Michelle is absolutely fantastic! Summer my CKC spaniel has been enjoying group walkies with her for the last 3 years and always has so much fun! Michelle is professional and reliable and cares very much for the pets she looks after. I would highly recommend Michelle's Pet Care Service.

Amazing care for our cats. They love the fuss she makes of them. Michelle always looks after our house too & gets the important milk in for us after our holidays. A real pet fan she always writes a detailed daily report about them for us to return to & knows them very well. The last few times we’ve had photos sent of them too which is so reassuring. Would never use anyone else. 6 star service. Thanks Michelle.

Following a recommendation by our vet Michelle has been cat sitting our rescue cat for several years. Michelle provides a first class comprehensive professional service whilst still maintaining a caring personal approach. I have no hesitation in recommending her.

Michelle looks after our cat Malt so well. He clearly loves her company, and we enjoy reading his 'report card' when we get back! I'd wholeheartedly recommend Michelle's Pet Care Service.

For several years Michelle has been very reliable visiting our cat (even in the heavy snow). She is easy to contact, plan & book, whether it is long term planning or sometimes short notice. She is kind & patient with our ageing boy. I can’t recommend her enough. Thank you Michelle. 😺 …

Michelle has been walking Bob since he was a puppy, she is very reliable and cares about the dogs welfare and happiness. A top class service and I would highly recommend.

Michelle has looked after Holly for years and we are always happy with the service! Holly was very nervous around other people but was happy to sit with Michelle for a fuss. Would definitely recommend.

I have had Michelle pet sit for quite a few years now and would highly recommend 😊 …

First time leaving our shitzu Loki with Scott, Jack, Cerys and the team and what a wonderful experience! It’s such a professional, well thought out set up and it’s obvious that it’s not a job to them but a passion. Would highly recommend !!

Thanks to Scott, Jack and Cerys for making Ralph’s first time at the little dogs hotel so amazing! It was Ralph’s first time staying somewhere other than family so I was a bit nervous, but the team and environment is great! We were sent daily updates and photos so I could relax and enjoy my holiday, knowing he’s in safe hands and enjoying himself making new besties! We will definitely use the little dogs hotel again in the future and recommend to all. Thanks again, Hollie & Ralph xx

Visited here to try and board our two small dogs; originally the guy had us send a load of WhatsApp messages and wouldn't let us come and see the place and tried to say one of our dogs looked over 30cm and it was against his license if the dog is over 30cm(she's 31) I contacted the council prior to our visit and they have no such restriction on his license so it was a dishonest reason given. He then changed his mind and said we could come and visit which we did today (over an hour drive) with both our dogs, and then he said she was too tall by one cm and if he lets her stay he would then have to make exceptions for everyone etc. It didn't matter that I pointed out that he had a dog there which I could see through the window that was taller than 30cm…When I said he wouldn't as he could judge things on a case-by-case basis and maybe have a trial night/weekend just to see how she would be and I mentioned that I'd contacted the council about his license he then got very defensive and funny so then you know he's not being honest if he has to defend himself. I then asked to take a picture of the license which he then refused and then got defensive and angry and threatened to black list us from all other boarders in the area. If he had just been honest or more open-minded from the beginning and said its their personal choice as to how they design and run things then that would've been a whole different story but the fact he chose to lie and then try to blame us is just bad business etiquette. To prove the blacklisting I've submitted the images of the WhatsApp messages. Even their photo shows a poodle over 30cm. What a load of malarkey.

We have been sending our miniature dachshunds to LDH since around May last year when we only had one boy. We now send both our boy and girl and honestly they love it! I was terrified when we first took Albie because he is so attached to me and I was worried he’d struggle but now he couldn’t care less that I exist once we set foot in the gates! Little Rosie has only been going since September but is exactly the same! They have so much fun, love Scott and Jack and the whole team! And of course love ALL their doggy friends! We are sent update photos and videos pretty much daily, regardless of whether it’s only a daycare session or we are away, which are always adorable! LDH genuinely know what they’re doing with all small breeds but particularly dachshunds and they are always on hand for advice. They bend over backwards to accommodate our requests and we literally recommend them to anyone regardless of whether they ask or not 😂 they were so helpful when Rosie started her first season much earlier than anticipated and we really appreciated that they instantly accommodated Albie to keep them separated. We can’t speak highly enough of them and we know that if Albie and Rosie could speak English they’d thank you for looking after them so well!

My 3 little fur babies have been going for a play day each week and when we go on holiday. They run in and love the team. We feel so happy that our gang our safe and well looked after. Lots of photos are sent to help us when we miss them. Would highly recommend LDH to anyone. X

Leaving your dog in the care of someone else is never an easy thing, so when you do you want to be assured your dog will be safe, well looked after, and has a happy and enjoyable stay. Little Dogs Hotel definitely ticks all those boxes. Our mini dachshund loves staying and playing with his friends there. Not just his four-legged friends either. He’s always excited to see the team at Little Dogs Hotel and loves a cwtch with Scott, Jack, Nancy and Cerys. Organising stays and keeping in touch with the team is easy, and we regularly get photos sent to us of him playing with his friends. Little Dogs Hotel really is fab.

We couldn’t recommend a better, safer and friendlier place to send your little dog than here! We have been sending our little Charlie here for day care, overnight and holiday stays now for a few months and she loves it! Not only does she love seeing here pup pals here, but she loves seeing the staff, too! The team here are always on hand to help and no question ever goes unanswered with them. You can tell from the care they give to your furry friend just how much love not only their jobs but animals, too. They are trustworthy and take pride in what they do always. The pupdates whilst your pup is staying there are the most wonderful little addition, too! With activities for your pup inside and out, their own little rooms (just like a hotel) it’s no wonder Charlie gets so excited for a stay here! Thank you all for being so great!

The best place for little dogs! My little dachshund has so much fun there! First day there he was a bit nervous to start but got out of his shell after some cuddles with the workers! Now when I drop him off, he just runs straight in to play! Always has the best time!

Could not recommend Little Dogs Hotel enough for looking after our pup while we were away. Previously, he'd always stayed with family so we were naturally a little nervous, but the whole team put us completely at ease, sent us daily updates of our dog's stay and were 100% attentive throughout the whole process. We've also used Little Dogs Hotel for day boarding, which has been equally seamless and provides added piece of mind when you need someone to look after your dog. All in all, would recommend without a shadow of a doubt!!

Fantastic doggy hotel. Our little lads love it here and we feel so safe leaving them in the more than loving hands of the little dogs hotel team. Booking is really easy and the set up is fantastic. It’s like a home away from home for them. Picture updates for over night stays and daycare drop off and pick up times are perfect for working pawrents. We love little dogs hotel!!

We have been using PontK9 for 3 years now for regular walking services and more recently, day care and overnight boarding. They are wonderful! They always treat our dog as if their own, taking her to a variety of places and giving her a thorough run out so that she always comes home tired and happy. We have never been let down when it comes to us having had to make last minute plans or changes and they are discreet and trustworthy. Highly recommend them without hesitation! 5* for sure!

Pontk9 is THE BEST dog walking and sitting service we could have asked for. Dee is an absolute professional and runs a tight ship, which makes us feel so confident in the business as a whole. Whilst we know our fab walker Rob loves our boy Trev like his own, we know he’s cared for every day when he goes out on a fun and stimulating walk with his friends. Thank you all so much!

Our one-year-old spaniel Wally has been going on walks with PontK9 for the last five months. Our timid boy, who initially hid at the thought of leaving the house with a stranger, now waits at the window at the mention of their names and cannot wait to see them! Wally has gained an infinite amount of confidence and social skills on account of Llinor and Rob and his participation in group walks; we now benefit from his much-improved recall and socialisation on our own walks with him. The team is knowledgeable and well organised, and we are confident that each time Wally leaves the house with them he is having the best time, which is evidenced by the lovely pictures we receive after each walk. We are incredibly grateful to their team for their work and their huge positive contribution to our dog’s life, in particular to Llinor and Rob, who Wally sees as his best friends!

I cannot recommend PontK9 enough. The quality of care is exceptional. The daily walks are fantastic, with dogs having opportunities to walk in different surroundings and socialise with other dogs. The dog walkers are kind, caring and show great love towards the dogs. They post daily updates in the app, with photos that are nothing but wonderful. Payments and scheduling is easy to navigate via the app. Their duty of care, great communication and dedication is second to none; I would highly recommend.

Our dog loves being part of the pack at PontK9. He has groups walks 2 or 3 times a week and has sleepovers when we are away. PontK9 take amazing care of him, he loves being with Prys or Rob and they love him to bits in return. They have become our puppy’s extended family ❤️

PontK9 are incredible, I can't recommend them enough. Our dog Ella was nervous about leaving the house so we were unsure it would work out but they have been amazing. Prys is our dog walker and Ella can't wait to see him. No problem leaving the house as she has so much fun. The app is really good, booking is easy and the chat function is perfect for keeping us up to date. Prys let's us know how Ella has been and sends us pictures of her having a great time with her new buddies. 100% recommend, they're caring and passionate about what they do. Thanks so much Prys and Dee 🐾🐾🐾

I felt a bit nervous and guilty going on holiday and leaving Bela for the first time last week with Esther but she had a blast! Esther and Bagel looked after her well and she came home a tired and excitable beagle. I can't recommend Esther enough. She's experienced and patient and sent us lots of photos and updates every day. We'll definitely be using PontK9 and Esther again. We can't thank you enough! All in all, a faultless service. Diolch!

Dee and Ben have been a godsend for me and my little labradoodle Alfie 🙏🏻 he’s got separation anxiety to the point where I can’t leave him home alone at all at the moment, as it’s just me and Alfie at home this has been very challenging. Dee was so helpful finding the right place for Alfie with Ben, and Alfie’s had a blast at Ben’s house, he’s taken such good care of him. They’ve both been really responsive and accommodating, I couldn’t recommend them more 😊

We are very happy with the updates and Alfie's walks. We love the photos Rob sends us. Alfie, our black labrador enjoys the pack walks so much, he jumps in the van, no barking not a peep. The booking and process is excellent so easy to use.

We feel really lucky to have found PontK9, and our dog gets so much enjoyment and confidence from group walks and boarding (diolch Lee!). It's a really professional service, and everyone is really knowledgeable. Booking is really easy too. 15/10 recommend.

Recently used Walkabouts for dog walking services. Super happy with the communication. Bali came back super tired from all the fun. Got sent pictures and videos of his day. Looking forward to using you guys going forward. Thank you so much!

Very untrustworthy. Lost £1700 because the service I believed I paid for was not offered (home sitting my 2 dogs for 3 weeks) . Very stressful experience. Stephen didn’t care and was very rude and unprofessional in my opinion. Had to find and pay another dog sitter last minute. Please be careful.

The Walkabouts team are absolutely brilliant in every way. We could not imagine better people to look after our little dog on her walks. They're incredibly reliable, excellent communicators, careful and caring with the dogs and are just the most lovely people. They feel like an extension of our dog's family and we appreciate them so much. Thanks Walkabouts for being so wonderful.

These people clearly don't just see this as a job, it is evident to see that it is their passion. Bear has been walked mainly by Ellie and also MJ for about 3 months now, we originally enquired because we wanted Bear to experience socialising with other dogs however he has totally fallen in love with Ellie, the excitement he shows whe he sees her at the door is adorable. I now don't think we could ever not need this amazing service. Stephen has been fantastic at being flexible with walks and is always willing to answer your questions, also very responsive. I cannot praise this Team enough or thank them enough for caring for Bear as much as we do.

I cannot recommend Walkabouts highly enough! I originally contacted them for solo dog walks for Albie, my beautiful but extremely anxious and somewhat reactive dog! Mj came to meet Albie at the house first and I could see she knew exactly how to interact with nervous dogs. Mj ensured she took Albie for his first few walks, to get to know his behaviour and build his confidence with other dogs. Albie is now able to walk in groups with other dogs, and I am always getting videos of him playing with the others, relaxed and enjoying his walk. Albie also now goes out with the rest of the team- Stephen, Devon and Marek as well as Mj. The team are amazing with communication, organisation and they are so flexible which is fantastic when you do shift work. I have always felt nervous leaving Albie with other people who do not know him and his struggles. But I can honestly say I feel so confident and comfortable leaving him with the Walkabouts team! I love seeing videos of him enjoying his walks, and I have been amazed to see his confidence grow around people and other dogs since starting with Walkabouts. You have helped him so much, and I will forever be grateful! Thank you so much Walkabouts team and I'm so happy for Albie and I to be part of the gang!

Walkabouts provide a fantastic and reliable service. Mj has been walking Mavis for over 2 years and Mavis is utterly obsessed with her, she leaps for the door when she realises it's Mj. The service is flexible which works well for us as our weekly routine changes all the time. Mavis often goes for weekend sleepovers as well which are fantastic. Mj also took care of Mavis during our wedding weekend, bringing her to the venue for a couple of hours so that we could spend a few hours together, we knew she was in safe hands which is priceless. I would recommend Walkabouts to anybody who is looking for a solid service with people who love and understand and dogs. Mj and Stephen are simply awesome.

Fantastic service with our highly sociable and energetic husky, who loves the walks, looks very happy in all the pictures and videos. Stephen extremely reliable, knowledgeable and caring. Would highly recommend!

Stephen has been walking my dog for four years now. He is reliable and flexible. My dog absolutely loves going out with him. He knows all her little quirks and has really helped with her training. He has always let me know if he thinks she's poorly in any way. She comes back very happy and tired! I have recommended him to other dog owners who are equally as happy with Stephen's care for their dogs. Stephen really understands and cares for dogs, and it shows.

I cannot recommend walkabouts highly enough. Our jack has always been an anxious dog, with people and other dogs. Stephen came along and jack took to him instantly. Stephen has gotten jack to walk with a pack for the first time in years, in just 6 short weeks. We also had Stephen take care of Jack on our wedding day and I had no concerns at all, I knew he was in good hands.

My terrier Teddy has been walked by Stephen for around a year. During that time I’ve noticed that teddy’s behaviour around other dogs has improved and has some of his endless energy has been walked off during the day he is more relaxed when I arrive home. Walkabouts are flexible and helpful and allow flexibility in days for walks which is great when your working life is hectic. They have also helped by doing additional feeding/care when I’ve not been able to get home at night. Weekend long walks are great as Teddy comes home exhausted and happy after a really long walk. Perfect for busy weekends when. Highly recommend walkabouts. Teddy jumps up with excitement every time he goes out with them and comes back a happy dog which is all the endorsement I need.

Lynda looked after our 2 cats for 6 days whilst we were on holiday. It gave us great peace of mind that they were being looked after, in their own environment, by someone who has a genuine love for animals. One of our cats is very wary of new people so it was lovely to see her win him over by the end of the week. We'll be using her again twice more this year for other trips away. Would definitely recommend Lynda if you are looking for someone to look after your pets and house whilst you're away.

Lynda & Dave looked after our lab very well, he came hone happy & settled after his stay, not stressed like he had done from kennels. Lynda kept me up to date with photos throughout his stay, 5** service, highly reccommend, we'll see you again in August.

I cannot recommend Lynda highly enough! It was extremely reassuring to have regular updates and photos while we were away and was lovely to see how well Boo bonded with Lynda straight away. I was so impressed with the high level of professionalism right from the start- this mixed with an obvious love of animals and of course Lynda is a genuinely lovely person which made for a fantastic experience. We'll be back for our next holiday! Thanks again Lynda, I'm so grateful for the care you took of our little Boo - what a star!

Lynda always takes amazing care of our pup. He can't wait to get in when we drop him off and he is always a happy tired pup when we pick him up. Loads of videos and pictures on Facebook of them having fun throughout the day!

I have just returned today after a weeks holiday with Lynda looking after my cat Sherbert! The service I recieved was fantastic!! She went above and beyond when looking after Sherbert! Every day I recieved updates on how he was doing with pictures and videos - this extra special touch goes a long way to making you feel at ease that your animal is in safe hands and being well looked after! It is clear to see that Lynda is an animal lover and has a passion and love for caring for animals! I came home to a very happy Sherbert who enjoyed Lynda's visits and company! We can't wait to use her again! Really enjoyed my time away knowing my furry baby was being so well looked after! Thank you again! See you soon!! :) xx

Excellent service Lynda is really good both my wife and I were worried our cats Pudsey and Belle would be very timid. Lynda spent time with both of them on each visit and even took some lovely pictures. Will defintely use again and would reccomend to anyone who prefers to have their pets looked after in home rather than stressing them out in a cattery or dog kennells.

I have a very anxious Yorkshire terrier. Since she started walks with Lynda she is like a new dog. She now is comfortable on walks and meeting new dogs and Lynda has been so kind and caring with her! Highly recommend Fuzzy Paws

I used fuzzy paws recently for the cat sitting service so we could have a weekend away. Knowing that my cat was being looked after plus the house allowed us to enjoy our break. Roll on next holiday. Can't recommend enough. Thank you Lynda.

At sort notice Fuzzy paws Cardiff was able to cat sit my cat Charlie.Whilst i went away for a week.Lynda kept in contact & sent me some lovely photos of Charlie. This gave me peace of mind that he was being well looked after. I will be using this great service again.And i can't recommend it enough.

My dog Zappa loves Lynda! he doesn't want to come back to me once he's been out with her as he has so much fun! Great dog walker!

Lucy is wonderful with our dog - who is coming up to 2 years old and is a handful! Integrating her into Lucy’s pack and making sure she has the exposure to lots of different dogs and experiences. Lucy’s influence is also helping us train our dog to be more respectful of other dogs.

Lucy and her team have been walking my lively Cavapoo for over a year now, and she loves every minute. She has improved generally with socialising, recall and obedience. Lucy is very professional and creates a happy environment for her charges, I can highly recommend her.

An amazing person. Lucy has been walking my dog for a year now. She's very approachable and reliable, always ready to help. Always keeps me apdated by sending photos and videos. I would 100% recommend her!

After following Lucy on Instagram for some time and seeing how great she is with all her client dogs there was no doubt about me leaving my 7 month old dog with her for the weekend. We received regular updates from her including photos and video on walks and at home and it was clear our dog was having the time of her life, albeit very exhausted for days after! Thanks so much Lucy, we can't wait to use your services again.

Well What can I say?! The bond between my little lexi and Lucy is amazing to see 🥰 Lexi was so scared of men, the wind and other dogs etc., it was insane the fear she had. I could not go to the park and let her off the lead. I would worry that she would run off. She would constantly bark at people and dogs. Lucy is a genuinely lovely, kind person who i trust completely with lexi 🐾 The leaps and bounds she has done for her is absolutely amazing and can't thank her enough. Plus Receiving all the updates and videos from Lucy throughout the day really puts me at ease and its great to see her loving her time! Everyone as noticed a massive change in lexi. She's still improving loads and cant wait for her to become even more confident. She loves her pack life 🐕❤ I highly recommend Lucy leads.🐾

Hands down the best dog walker in Cardiff.

Been using Canis for a little over a year now and it is awesome, I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable doggy day care that offers a chauffeur service and ‘Mud Off’ if your dog likes get to get dirty! The price is fair for the service, particularly if you need someone to pick up and drop off your dog. The price is slightly cheaper if you pick up and drop your dog off yourself, the site is conveniently located right next to the M4 if you happen to be commuting. Our dog recognises James when he comes to collect him and is always happy to see him. Their Instagram offers the opportunity to see what your dog gets up to and is a welcome bonus. Me and my partner cannot imagine not using them to assist in caring for our dog. My only piece of advice for any newcomers would be to book in at least a week in advance for the chauffeur as it can book up.

I have been sending my dog to Canis for four years. I pay for chauffeur service and mud off which isn’t cheap. I took a short break whilst on maternity leave but had resumed sending my dog once a week. I had a issue where I hadn’t received the mud off service I had paid for. My dog was dropped off caked in mud. I contacted James on three occasions and he didn’t respond. I also contacted Gemma who did acknowledge my message but still hasn’t come back to me. At the very least I am due a refund for the service I didn’t receive. We have had the odd issue over the years where Boris hasn’t been washed or hasn’t been collected on a day I’ve paid for but James has always discussed these issues with me. The fact he has completely ignored a loyal customer is extremely disappointing. I feel the service has declined over this past year and therefore I have decided to use another daycare provider which is such a shame as they were wonderful at one point.

This was our first visit. Lovely field in a great location and easy to find. We were sent a short tutorial video before hand which was very helpful. Our dog loved it a bit too much and was worn out. On leaving we noticed a claw was bleeding and on top of that we had a flat battery. James the owner noticed something was wrong and rang us. He came to our assistance immediately. Dressings and so on for our girl and he started our car. Can't recommend the dog field enough.

Cannot recommend James and the crew enough. My border collie has been going to Canis daycare for nearly a year and there has never been a day when he hasn't returned utterly exhausted... Which has been a massive help in training. Tired dog = receptive dog! The crew are all amazingly polite and accommodating! Even the times I've not been able to get to a PC to book him in in time, a text message gets things sorted in short order! If I could put the star rating up to 11, I would!

I was recommended Canis daycare so I signed up via website which states it responds within 48 hours, 48 hours went by so I emailed to chase this up. No response so I called and left a message where James rang me to apologise and reassured me as he sounded friendly & positive, he asked me to message over dates to arrange a meet and greet with my dog. After sending two texts and a voicemail (ridiculous to have to chase a response) I finally got a response and arranged a date and time. While I am sitting at home waiting James doesn’t even show up, and TEXTS (not even the courtesy to call me) half an hour after our arranged time saying he can’t make it and can we arrange for 3 days later. I agreed and then had no response, again no show, left a voicemail and heard nothing since. Waste of my time, find someone reliable to look after your dogs.

Don't respond to emails, social media messages or phone calls. If communication is this poor I wouldn't recommend taking a dog there. How could you begin to get hold of them in an emergency?

Registered as a new daycare user via the website as instructed but had no response. Then enquired via Instagram as I could see they post quite regularly on there. My message was ‘seen’ but they never responded, not even to say they were full or couldn’t accommodate us. This also happened to me some years ago when I tried to register our previous dog, I sent an enquiry but never got a response. Won’t be trying a third time.

After using this company for approx 12mths sadly never will I ever again. The owner James is aware my lab is a chewer and must be crated after each walk On numerous times this hasn't happened even after speaking with him each time and I've walked into an awful mess when this hasnt been done. (even thou she is ok to roam free in the kitchen before they pick her up he also knows this) The final straw was last night, again they DIDNT crate her and left the lead in the kitchen for her to get and she has eaten approx 18"inches of her leather lead. I immediately spoke with the vet and at the moment Im having to keep a close eye on her and I am worried sick. Hopefully it will come out the other end and if nothing within the next day or so she will need to go in and most prob have an op incase its wrapped around anything. Too many times now this has happened so just beware if your thinking of using this company. Yes there have been lots of times its been ok but do you really want to put your dog at risk because it only takes the once !

James and his team have been looking after our nervous girl for years. She loves daycare and I know she's safe and happy with Canis - they know and love her with all her foibles. Her personality has blossomed over the years; she loves to go out in the morning and she comes home waggy tailed, tired, and happy. I can't imagine trusting any other organisation like I trust Canis!

Having booked their field quite a few times now, can say it's hassle free. Perfect for any dogs that aren't great around others, and fully enclosed

We spent a lot of time looking for the right environment for Skye to stay in when we needed to go away. As a recent rescue it was really important it was somewhere she would feel comfortable and secure. It was obvious from the first time they met that Skye would be happy and well cared for while at Fran's. The regular photo and video updates really put us at ease, seeing our slightly nervous dog happily snoozing upside down on the sofa was everything we could have hoped for. Skye clearly has a great time and comes home happy and healthy. We couldn't ask for anything more!

Dexter loves going to Fran, he gets a separation Anxiety when away from us, but loves being in Frans house, so it means we feel relaxed & he comes away very happy! This is important to us! Fran & her family are dog lovers & it really shows, coz the dogs love them too!!

Our young labrador Rex has loved spending time with Fran while we've been away. He clearly has a great time and is given lots of attention. We also really appreciate the photos and updates we get whilst he's staying there and it's great to return to him happy and healthy. We'll be continuing to use Fran's services as Rex loves it!

Fran looked after my fur baby Henry, the Dalmatian in the photos, while I was on holiday for a week. While he was at Frans he was very unwell and she came home to a mess that she had to clean up. I know that Henry was super looked after while he was so unwell and I really appreciated that. It turned out Henry had cancer and passed away shortly after 😪 We have a new fur baby now and will not hesitate in using Frans services again. If you want yours to be looked after how you would, then Fran is the lady for the job. So friendly and warm. They could not be in safer hands. It really is home from home. ❤

Jaz loves when we go away and she gets to stay with Fran and her family - we often joke that it's her holiday away from us. It's a great peace of of mind, they're really communicative and flexible. Jaz's wagging tail every time we drop her of is a sign that she is indeed a happy hound at Fran's

We chose Fran to care for our dog while we went away and it was his first stay away from home. We cannot thank Fran enough for taking such good care of him, for his numerous daily walks and for putting us at ease with photos and updates. An absolutely brilliant service from a genuine dedicated dog lover! Thankyou so very much .

Both my dogs bound up to the front door, of Frans house, when we drop them off. After lots of cuddles they both fall asleep on her kitchen floor. You know when your dogs are happy!

My Belle loves spending time here. She gets all the attention she needs when I'm out or away - plenty of walks and exercise. Would recommend to anyone - so much better than kennels and human contact 24/7.

Truffle clearly loved her time with Fran, happy to be left and happy when collected. Gave us real peace of mind. Very friendly and professional.

The staff at Springfields are great. I’ve used them a few times now. My dog had a bad experience at another kennel. They took the time to gain his trust and get to know him. Milo goes in happy he doesn’t even look back. Thanks for taking care of him.

Our dog Otis has been going to Springfields since he was a puppy for both day care and kennels. He loves his visits to Springfields and can't wait to get out of the car when we arrive. He adores the staff and they always take great care of him. Highly recommended!

Billie & the team are fantastic. Our boy loves his time up day club & we love it because he's normally tired from playing with others 😁 all the team are lovely & really good with our boy. Very accommodating & professional, we know our dog is in good hands.

My English bull terrier stayed here from 13/5/24 for 8 nights This is the second time he has gone here When we arrived & all paperwork was was completed there was no welcome shown for my dog He’s very timid after being attacked by another dog when he was young therefore he’s scared of other dogs In our return to collect him the person who runs it seen us waiting & completely blanked us When our dog was eventually brought to us we were then informed that because of his social issues with other dogs he could not go back there unless we socialise him We have tried dog classes & it made no difference to him I would suggest they DO NOT take in timid dogs I had already decided when leaving him there this time would be the last They are not dog lovers & it’s all about the money I have since spoken to various kennels & my dog doesn’t seem to be a problem he doesn’t growl bark he’s never shown any aggression he’s just a soft laid back English bull terrier…. I have since kennelled him at panty milar kennels & from the start he was made a fuss of & spoken to as you would expect from dog lovers on our return to collect him we were told that he’s such a good sweet gentle dog & he was happier coming from there than he was from Springfields it’s also a bit cheaper although money was never the issue with us but it’s all about the money at Springfields

Our dog Peggy has stayed here a few times now and she absolutely loves it. We were extremely nervous about leaving her for the first time initially but they did such a great job of looking after her. Also really appreciated them administering her regular medication and sending us photo and video updates. She's booked in again soon and I'm sure she'll also love her own mini holiday!

Fantastic kennels that our dog has stayed at for day care and overnights when we are on holidays. We viewed seven other kennels and Springfield was by far the best. The kennels are well presented, offer privacy for the dogs, well kept exercise areas and a massive bonus is that it doesn’t represent a prison like most others! The staff are fantastic and my dog is never in a rush to get home which says it all about how good they get treated there 😂

My Mylo goes here every week and he absolutely loves it! He always gets so excited when he knows we’re close and I can never get him in the car to come home, the staff here are so lovely and you can tell they are real animal lovers. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my baby!

I always use Springfield to care for my cat when I go away, I wouldn't trust anyone else to look after him. I love that they always send me pictures when I check in on how he's doing.

Smooth booking process. My firbaby was there for 4 days and when I collected her she was happy and content. Happy dog, happy owner.

Springfields took wonderful care of our dog for a week. Highly recommend