BEFORE THEY ARRIVE
What to bring
Packing for a farm stay is easy. Bring the five essentials below and your dog is set — everything after that is comfort. Arrival and collection are by appointment, open 7 days between 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
The essentials
We can't take a dog without these — it keeps every dog in the paddock safe.
- Vaccination certificate (C5)Current and in date for the whole stay. Upload it with your booking or bring a printed copy.
- Flea, tick and worm treatment up to dateApplied before arrival. Tell us the product and the date it was given.
- Collar with an ID tagYour mobile number on the tag, plus a lead for hand-over.
- Any medication, clearly labelledIn the original packaging with written dosage and timing instructions.
- Your emergency contact detailsA second person we can reach if you're out of range, plus your vet's name and number.
Home comforts
Optional, but they help a new guest settle in on the first night.
- Their own foodPre-portioned per meal if you can. Or let us feed them from our kitchen — just say so on the booking form.
- A bed or blanket from homeSomething that smells like you settles a nervous dog on the first night.
- A favourite toyNothing irreplaceable — paddock life is enthusiastic.
- Their usual treatsHandy for training moments and settling routines.
- A coat, if they feel the coldWinter mornings out here are crisp.
Best left at home
- Rawhide and hard bonesWe don't give these out in a group setting.
- Retractable leadsBring a standard lead for arrival and collection.
- Expensive beddingFarm dirt is part of the holiday.
Arrival day
Pull in, pop the lead on and we'll do the hand-over together at the gate. We'll run through feeding, medication and anything that's changed since your booking, then your dog heads out to meet the pack. It takes about ten minutes. Every new dog does a trial day before their first overnight stay.
Anything you're unsure about?
Give us a call before you pack — we'd rather answer a question than have you guess.