The Very Best in Home Dog Boarding
Wagging Tails Home Dog Boarding has a long history of providing one to one home from home boarding for dogs and peace of mind for their owners when they are away.
Find Local Dog Boarding
Wagging Tails Home Dog Boarding provides one to one, home from home dog boarding for owners who want a caring alternative to kennels. We offer trusted home dog boarding across Cardiff, Gloucestershire and the Isle of Wight, where dogs stay as the only guest in the loving family homes of fully vetted, insured and council-licensed Dog Carers. Run locally by passionate dog lovers, Wagging Tails is built on experience, personal care and a genuine commitment to every dog’s happiness and wellbeing.
Cardiff
Covering the CF Postcode area in South Wales we offer home dog boarding for dog owners in Barry, Bridgend, Cardiff, Llantwit Major, Penarth and the surrounding areas. Get in touch with Rhian Sexton for further information about boarding your dog.
Gloucestershire
Covering the GL Postcode area in Gloucestershire we offer home dog boarding for dog owners in Cheltenham, Cirencester, Gloucester, Stroud, Tetbury, Tewkesbury and the surrounding areas. Get in touch with Alexis Bennett for further information about our service.
Isle of Wight
Wagging Tails offer a home dog boarding to owners across the Isle of Wight. An alternative to kennels for dog owners in Cowes, Newport, Sandown, Shanklin, Ryde, Ventnor, Yarmouth and the surrounding areas. Get in touch with us for further information.
dog carers wanted - give dogs their very own holiday
At Wagging Tails we are looking for experienced dog lovers to welcome dogs into their home for a holiday. If you are at home all day, have no children under the age of six, have no more than one dog of your own and would like to enjoy the companionship of guest dogs, please contact your local branch in Cardiff, Gloucestershire or the Isle of Wight, or complete our carer enquiry form now.
Who are our carers?
Our carers come from all walks of life but have some very important elements in common:
✓ Past dog owning experience – we don’t and never will take on someone who has thought about owning a dog and would like to “give it a try”! Our dogs are our family members and we’ll only entrust them in the care of someone who has experience caring for them. Many of our carers have sadly had to say goodbye to their own dog and becoming a carer gives them that canine companionship they miss so much – not to mention the exercise!
✓ At home to care for dogs – all of our carers are home based so you have peace of mind knowing they are not being left while the carer goes out to work or even to care for other animals.
✓ Secure dog friendly homes and gardens – it’s hugely important to us that our carers have suitable homes and gardens for your dog to stay in. Some carers are happy to have guest dogs upstairs, even in their bedrooms others prefer them to remain downstairs but all have a home that is safe for dogs to stay and enjoy.
✓ Genuine dog lovers – all of our carers are mad about dogs! Small, large, smooth coated or hairy they all love the company of dogs. Dog lovers become Wagging Tails carers because they love and, in many cases, miss the company of a dog and becoming a carer fills the void on a temporary basis until the next holiday guest arrives. So many of our fabulous carers have described it just like being a Grandparent – all the fun, then you give them back and look forward to the next visit!
Apply to be a dog carer
Fill out our carer form online
Companionship
You will gain all the benefits and companionship of a dog without the commitment of full-time ownership. Think of yourself as a grandparent, auntie or uncle to the dogs that come to stay!
Healthier Lifestyle
Having a dog to stay obviously means walking, but in addition studies have shown that owning a dog can improve mood, decrease stress, lower blood pressure and ease chronic pain.
Social
Giving a dog a holiday doesn't mean you only spend time with the dog. You will meet the owners of each dog who stays with you as well as other owners when out walking your guests - something that often leads to good friendships with fellow dog lovers!