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Dog boarding: what it costs and how to choose.
Going away? Home boarding means your dog stays in a real home with a carer, instead of in a kennel. Here’s what boarding costs in Cheshire and Staffordshire and how to find someone you trust.
Updated October 2026
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How much dog boarding and home boarding cost in Cheshire and Staffordshire
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Home boarding, per night | £30 to £45 |
| Boarding kennels, per night | £20 to £35 |
| Dog sitter in your home, per night | £40 to £70 |
| Second dog from the same home | Often a discount |
A rough guide to typical local prices. Every business sets its own, so always check before you book.
Home boarding or kennels?
Home boarders look after a small number of dogs in their own home, so dogs keep a normal routine of walks, sofa time and company. Kennels can take more dogs and suit some dogs well, especially ones who are happier with their own space. Both should be licensed.
What to ask a boarder
- Can I see your council licence and star rating?
- How many dogs do you board at once, and will mine mix with them?
- Where will my dog sleep, and will they ever be left alone?
- Can we do a trial day or overnight stay first?
- What vaccinations do you need to see?
Questions dog owners ask
How much does dog home boarding cost?
In Cheshire and Staffordshire, home boarding is usually around £30 to £45 a night, and kennels around £20 to £35 a night. Prices go up at Christmas and in the summer holidays, so book early.
Do home boarders need a licence?
Yes. In England, anyone boarding dogs as a business, including in their own home, must hold a licence from their local council under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018. Ask to see it.
What does my dog need before boarding?
Most boarders ask for up-to-date vaccinations, and many also ask for kennel cough protection, flea and worm treatment, and a trial stay first.
Dog boarding by town
Cheshire
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- Dog boarding in Sandbach
- Dog boarding in Alsager
- Dog boarding in Holmes Chapel
- Dog boarding in Middlewich
- Dog boarding in Knutsford
- Dog boarding in Wilmslow
- Dog boarding in Northwich
Staffordshire
- Dog boarding in Kidsgrove
- Dog boarding in Biddulph
- Dog boarding in Leek
- Dog boarding in Stoke-on-Trent
- Dog boarding in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Dog boarding in Stone
- Dog boarding in Stafford
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