What do boarding kennels in Northampton charge?
Every kennel sets its own price, and they publish them in different ways: per dog per day, per night, with a lower rate for dogs sharing, or only on request. Rather than rely on a figure from a directory, ask two or three licensed kennels around Northampton for the total for your exact dates, and ask what that total covers. The details that change a kennel bill most are a second dog, bank holiday supplements, medication and deposit terms. The useful benchmark is home boarding. On Petme, sitters in Northampton set their own nightly rates in a band of £24 to £38, and each rate is on the sitter's profile before you book. If a kennel quote and a sitter's total come out close, the decision is about your dog, not the money.What does a weekend of dog boarding in Northampton cost?
Take a three-night weekend, Friday to Monday, with a home boarder at the £31 midpoint.| Low (£24 a night) | Midpoint (£31 a night) | High (£38 a night) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights | £72 | £93 | £114 |
What is private dog boarding in Northampton?
"Private" boarding usually means your dog stays in someone's home rather than a kennel block, often with few or no other guest dogs. Petme home boarding works that way. What it does not mean is unregulated: home boarding as a business needs a licence in England, just as a kennel does. Ask a home boarder where your dog will sleep, how many other dogs will be in the house, and how long your dog might be on its own in a day. Ask where they walk too. Northampton has Abington Park, Delapre Park and the Racecourse, so a sitter in Abington, Kingsthorpe, Duston or Far Cotton will have a regular route in mind.How do I know a Northampton boarder is licensed?
In England, boarding dogs in kennels and providing home boarding for dogs as a business are both licensable under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. In Northampton the licensing council is West Northamptonshire Council, which has an animal licensing page. Every licence carries a star rating, and five stars is the highest. Ask to see it before you book. Our home boarding licence guide covers what the rules mean for owners. Petme also has the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.Northampton dog boarding FAQ
How much is home dog boarding in Northampton?
Petme sitters in Northampton typically charge £24 to £38 a night for home boarding, with £31 as the midpoint. Three nights cost £72 to £114. Each sitter's own rate is shown on their profile before you book.
Are kennels in Northamptonshire cheaper than home boarding?
Not necessarily. Kennels set their own prices, often per dog per day, and the totals can land close to a home boarder's. Ask each kennel for a written total for your dates, then compare it with a sitter's total and what each includes.
How much is a week of dog boarding in Northampton?
Seven nights with a Petme sitter in Northampton cost £168 to £266, or £217 at the £31 midpoint. Owners pay no booking fee on Petme, and cashback is credited after the booking is completed.
What should I ask a Northampton dog boarder?
Ask to see the licence and star rating, then ask about walks, where your dog sleeps, other dogs in the house, feeding and medication. Confirm drop-off and collection times in writing so the total for your dates is agreed up front.
