INTRO
Welcome to Dog Dotty
At Dog Dotty, I believe dogs aren’t just pets – they’re family. Set in my cosy West Sussex home, I provide a safe, loving, and homely environment where your fur baby will be cared for as if they were my own. With plenty of room indoors and a large, secure garden to explore, your fur baby will have the space to play, relax, and feel right at home.
Whether it’s a fun-filled day of play or a relaxing overnight stay, your fur baby will enjoy all the comforts of home, plenty of cuddles, and endless tail wags. With a lifelong love of dogs and hands-on experience caring for my own rescues – Honey & Peggy – your fur baby will always be welcomed with love and care.
INFO
Our Services
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Doggy
Day Care
Available from 8:30am–5:30pm (if needs must, flexibility is an option), perfect for busy workdays or when life takes you away. Your fur baby will spend the day enjoying playtime, cuddles, and companionship in a safe, home-from-home environment. With a maximum of six guest dogs per day (plus my two resident fur babies Honey & Peggy), every fur baby gets plenty of love, attention, and care.
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Home
Boarding
Heading on holiday? Rest assured your fur baby will enjoy their own holiday too! Packages start from 2–4 nights – please call me to arrange a package that suits you. Weekends have a minimum two-night stay.
With no kennels or cages, just the comfort of our home, they’ll feel safe, loved, and part of the family. There are also quiet spaces available for downtime, so your fur baby can relax whenever they need a little break.
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Regular
Updates
Because I know how much you’ll miss them, I’ll keep you updated with photos and messages, so you can relax knowing your fur baby is happy and safe.
COMPULSORY MEET AND GREET
I know I’d want my fur baby to feel comfortable first – after all, they’re family – so a one-hour meet and greet with Honey & Peggy is required before any bookings can be confirmed. This visit is just for the dogs, due to Honey’s anxiousness around strangers, giving your fur baby time to explore the home and meet Honey and Peggy while you wait nearby or enjoy a coffee locally.
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Our Prices
Day boarding
Day boarding – £35 per fur baby, per day, with hours from 8:30am to 5:30pm. For multiple dog discounts, please get in touch.
Overnight boarding
Overnight boarding – £55 per fur baby, per night, including a full day of boarding. Drop-off from 8:30am and collection by 9am the next day. For 4+ night boarding discounts, please get in touch.
Overnight boarding rate includes a walk. We are open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm. Boarding is available 7 days a week (minimum of 2 nights at the weekend).
Early drop-offs or late pick-ups may be arranged in advance – I’ll try to be flexible, but if it’s hours rather than minutes, this could incur an additional charge.
Payment due at time of booking. 48 hours notice for a full refund. Call me to discuss discounts.
TESTIMONIALS
What our clients are saying
Phoebe & Nala
“Nala will go nuts to see Sam! Sam is just the perfect person for Nala to be looked after by.”
Shell & Wally
"Sam's home boarding I love because it's home-from-home. You walk in, it's warm – [Wally's] a big lad. The garden's big enough to get lost in smells and there's lots for him to sniff – It's safe, it's a good environment."
Ashley, Tommy & Ronnie
"They loved it! Aboslutely loved it. I haven't had to look anywhere else."
Nina & Snoop
“Snoop enjoys coming here to doggy daycare. He's always excited to come here and explore the garden and be around the other dogs.”
FAQ
Your Questions, Answered
ABOUT
Where it all started
I’ve always loved animals – from hamsters and parrots to horses and cats – but my true love of dogs began back in 1989 when my family brought home an Old English Sheepdog puppy, Keba. She was a bundle of fluff who completely stole my heart. Losing her at a young age left a big gap in my life, and although work and family kept me busy over the years, I never stopped dreaming of having another dog to love.
For a long time, it wasn’t possible – rented accommodation and life’s circumstances meant we had to wait. Finally, in 2020, we were able to welcome Honey, a beautiful Bosnian street dog rescued through the AAFA. She was shy and nervous at first, comfortable only with me and my husband due to her difficult beginnings, but with time and patience she grew into the gentle, loving companion we know today.
Two years later, Peggy joined our family – a Spaniel–Shih Tzu cross who brought even more fun, affection, and balance into our lives. Honey and Peggy have been inseparable ever since.
After eight years in hospitality – often finding myself chatting more to customers’ dogs than their owners – moving into our current home finally gave me the chance to turn my lifelong passion for dogs into something real. With a bright open-plan living area, sunny conservatory, and large secure garden, I started Dog Dotty – a place where dogs are treated as part of our family. Whether it’s a day of care or an overnight stay, your fur baby will be loved and cared for as if they were my own.
ABOUT
Meet Honey
Honey (formerly Saskia) is a 7-year-old Bosnian street dog who came to us through the AAFA. We fell in love with her from just a couple of photos and drove all the way to Wales to
bring her home. At first, she was extremely nervous – she hid under a bush in the garden for weeks and barely made a sound – but with patience, gentle reassurance, and plenty of love, she slowly learned she was safe.
Honey is still very anxious around humans due to her difficult past before being rescued. For her comfort and wellbeing, you may not meet her in person. Although she’s nervous around people, she absolutely adores other dogs – and you’ll see her happy, gentle nature shine through in the regular updates and photos I share. This ensures she always feels secure in her own space.
These days Honey enjoys sofa cuddles, kisses, and plenty of sniff-filled walks (her favourite activity!). She still has some quirks and triggers from her past, but to us she’s truly one of a kind – our beautiful, brave girl.
ABOUT
Meet Peggy
Peggy is around 5 years old and is a Spaniel–Shih Tzu cross. We adopted her from a UK rescuer, and while her past isn’t fully known, we believe she may have been used for breeding. When she first came home, she was nervous and in poor condition, but after some much-needed love and care (and a trip to the vet), she quickly blossomed into the affectionate, playful girl she is today.
Peggy is full of character – she adores cuddles, loves chasing a ball, and always keeps us smiling. She and Honey are the best of friends, though Peggy happily lets Honey be the boss!
FACILITIES
A Home-from-home
At Dog Dotty, your fur baby will enjoy all the comforts of a true home-from-home. Our bright, open-plan house offers plenty of room to play, relax, and curl up for a snooze, while the large, secure garden gives your fur baby the freedom to explore, stretch their legs, or simply lounge in the sunshine.
The environment is calm, safe, and welcoming – with no kennels or cages. Whether your fur baby loves chasing a ball, sniffing around the garden, or snuggling up on a cosy cushion, there’s a perfect spot waiting for them here.
LEARN MORE
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GALLERY
See what Dog Dotty is all about
LOCATION
Find us
Dog Dotty is based in my home on Abel Smith Way, Chichester, in a safe residential area with plenty of sniff-filled walking routes nearby for your fur baby to enjoy. Convenient parking is available for stress-free drop-offs and pick-ups (for overnight boarders only).