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Doggy day care: what it costs and how to choose.
Doggy day care gives your dog company, play and rest while you’re at work. Here’s what it costs in Cheshire and Staffordshire and what makes a good one.
Updated October 2026
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How much doggy day care cost in Cheshire and Staffordshire
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Full day | £25 to £35 |
| Half day | £15 to £22 |
| Pick-up and drop-off | Often £3 to £8 extra |
| Regular days booked in advance | Often a discount |
A rough guide to typical local prices. Every business sets its own, so always check before you book.
What a good day care looks like
Look for secure outdoor space, separate areas for small and big dogs, quiet spaces for rest, and enough staff for the number of dogs. A good day care will want to assess your dog before their first full day.
What to ask a day care
- Can I see your council licence and star rating?
- How many dogs come each day, and how many staff are there?
- How do you group dogs, and how do you handle disagreements?
- What does a typical day look like, including rest time?
Questions dog owners ask
How much does doggy day care cost?
In Cheshire and Staffordshire, a full day usually costs around £25 to £35 and a half day around £15 to £22. Many day cares offer a discount for regular days.
Does doggy day care need a licence?
Yes. In England, doggy day care businesses must be licensed by their local council. Ask to see the licence and its star rating.
Is day care right for my dog?
Sociable, confident dogs often love it. Dogs who find other dogs stressful may do better with a solo dog walker or a sitter instead.
Doggy day care by town
Cheshire
- Doggy day care in Congleton
- Doggy day care in Macclesfield
- Doggy day care in Crewe
- Doggy day care in Nantwich
- Doggy day care in Sandbach
- Doggy day care in Alsager
- Doggy day care in Holmes Chapel
- Doggy day care in Middlewich
- Doggy day care in Knutsford
- Doggy day care in Wilmslow
- Doggy day care in Northwich
Staffordshire
- Doggy day care in Kidsgrove
- Doggy day care in Biddulph
- Doggy day care in Leek
- Doggy day care in Stoke-on-Trent
- Doggy day care in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Doggy day care in Stone
- Doggy day care in Stafford
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