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Doggy Daycare, Dog Walking and Dog Boarding

Covering South West London and West Sussex, we have been providing reliable and 100% flexible service 7 days a week since 2009.
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Our History

About The Dogfather

The Dogfather UK is a fully licensed 5* Stars Council Rated Doggy Daycare company.

The Dogfather has a 4.9/5 Google review rating.

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The Dogfather UK is proud to be recognised as ‘Top 3 Dog Walking Companies in London 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 by ThreeBestRated plus hold a certificate of Excellence which is achieved following 50-Point Inspection includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence of the business.

The Dogfather holds a 'professional multiple dog walking licence' Wandsworth Borough 1st April 2024.

The company was launched in 2009 by The Dogfather by the founder Dominic ‘Dom’ Makin with the ethos of ‘Dog Care where their Happiness Comes First’. We treat each dog as if it were our own, understanding their needs, energy levels and behaviour. Many of the team have rescued or bought their own dogs since joining the company.

What we do

Explore Our Specialist Services

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Doggy Day Care

5* licenced daycare on 5 acres of stunning Surrey countryside only 30 minutes from Wimbledon and Wandsworth.

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Dog Walking

Stimulating one hour walks on Wimbledon Common in the morning and at lunchtime.

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Dog Boarding

A Home from Home dog boarding service.

Specialists

Our Team

The Dogfather invests in its team of professional carers with ongoing training and courses - several of the team have achieved Ofqual Regulated Level 2 & 3 Professional Day-care and Boarding course. Plus annual Dog First Aid training and refresher courses.

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Other Services

  • dog training

    Dog Training

    One to one lessons, puppy classes and workshops
  • puppy playing

    Puppy Day Care

    An introduction to the bigger world with fun and socialisation
  • dog nails

    Dental & Nail Care

    Trimming your dog's nails is an important grooming task that helps her stay happy and healthy. When you don't clip your dog's nails, they can end up growing too long, which can cause problems. The benefits of routine dental hygiene include reduced bad breath, better overall health, decreased pain, increased longevity, and reduced pet healthcare bills down the road.

  • dog training

    Dog Training

    One to one lessons, puppy classes and workshops
  • puppy playing

    Puppy Day Care

    An introduction to the bigger world with fun and socialisation
  • dog nails

    Dental & Nail Care

    Trimming your dog's nails is an important grooming task that helps her stay happy and healthy. When you don't clip your dog's nails, they can end up growing too long, which can cause problems. The benefits of routine dental hygiene include reduced bad breath, better overall health, decreased pain, increased longevity, and reduced pet healthcare bills down the road.

    Testimonials

    • "Like many Dog owners my dog means more to me then anything in the world but the care and attention he received (not to mention the exercise) was outstanding. It was the first time in 5 years he's stayed away from home and I couldn't be happier. I cannot recommend Dom and his team highly enough and wouldn't hesitate to leave my Alfie in their care again."
      James - Alfie's owner
    • "Great to receive your photo[s] and comment[s]. I love this feature. We all “ooh and aah” when we see the photos showing a happy Nelson having fun with his doggie pals."
      Virginia - Nelson's owner
    • "Dom and his team have been walking Barley, my golden Labrador for the past year and I extremely pleased with the service that he provides. Dom really cares for Barley and will often send me a picture of her having fun on one of her lovely walks. Barley is always shattered when she comes home which is a great sign that she has had a really good run around. Dom will always help out last minute which is a real bonus and this definitely adds to the quality of his service. I would highly recommend Dom and his team to any dog owner - he is great!!"
      C Haughey - Barley's owner
    • "I just wanted to thank you for all your help over the last few years. You run an incredibly efficient business and you have a fantastic team of dog walkers"
      Camila and Julien - Bugzi's owner
    • "My labradoodle Ted has been going to day-care with the Dogfather since he was 1 ½ yrs. old. I am able to go to work knowing that Ted is well cared for, and having fun with other dogs, while exploring the delights of Richmond Park & Wimbledon Common, to name but a few. I have no hesitation leaving Ted for a overnight stay, as I know he receives the same love and attention if he were at home. I recently had to work away for an extended period of time, and this was made easier knowing that Ted was in one place, with familiar faces, who care for him as if he were their own. Thank you from Michelle & Ted."
      Michelle - Ted's owner

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