Find a licensed dog boarder you can trust

Every listing comes from an official council licence register, with star ratings and expiry dates Google Maps doesn't show.

✔ 2,236 licensed listings · ✔ 91 councils · ✔ Updated monthly from public registers

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⭐ What the stars mean

In England, councils inspect boarders and award 1 to 5 stars. 5 stars means high welfare standards and low risk.

Star ratings explained

📋 Licensing is the law

Boarding dogs or cats as a business needs a council licence, including home boarders.

How licensing works

🔍 Check before you book

Ask for the licence number and check it's in date on the council's register.

How to check a licence