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Independent, plain-English guides based on the law and official guidance. No paid placements.
How English councils score kennels, home boarders and day care from 1 to 5 stars, and how to read a rating.
Published average prices, what pushes the price up, and how to budget for a stay.
The three main licensed options compared, and which suits which dog.
A practical checklist for the phone call and the visit.
Step by step: find the licence, check the register, spot the warning signs.
Why there are no star ratings outside England, and what the law requires instead.