Useful links
Our top websites for this area - people we know, trust and have used ourselves
The Dog Grooming Studio is a professional pooch pampering service that caters for all of your dogs needs.
Claire is a fabulous groomer - we regularly send clients over to her and all have been very pleased with her service. If you happen to have a tricky dog who doesn't enjoy the pampering experience and needs sedating, then Claire is happy to come over to us and groom your dog at Best Friends.
If I had dogs that needed grooming - this is without a doubt where they would go!!
http://www.barillakennels.com/
Barilla Boarding Kennels and Cattery, set in a beautiful, green part of Ringwood, is a family run business that has been providing a first class boarding service to residents of Dorset and Hampshire for more than 40 years. When you go on holiday, your pets do too.
Check out Rachel's site and her beautiful dogs. What Rachel doesn't know about training and enjoying your dog probably isn't worth knowing. What's more is she's brilliant at sharing that knowledge. I regularly train with Rachel and not only are the session really enjoyable, I've learnt loads and my dogs LOVE it! She has a real gift for treating your dog as an individual and for finding your dog's trigger for training - all dogs are different.
Rachel does lots of things to do with dogs - she breeds beautiful working cockers and can help you out with training. Take a look at her site.
If Pets at Home isn't your idea of heaven and you're after personal service by someone who cares, then Ian's your man. He can deliver food to your front door and can order in pretty much anything your pet may desire.
Also, check out his gorgeous portraits of dogs. If ever you fancy a lovely professional photo of your pets, then give him a call. I'll be posting the ones of Lana and Wastl very soon - watch this space.
If you work long hours and worry about your dog's welfare alone at home, speak to Elaine. She is able to look after your dog in the comfort of her own home. Max, our receptionist's dog, spends time with her and according to Kathy loves going. Elaine takes them for proper walks and has kitchen and garden where they feel like they're home from home.
Madeleine has a small mammal boarding facility located in the New Forest Hampshire (between Bransgore & Christchurch). She's insured to board a variety of small mammals, however her main boarders are Rabbits & Guinea Pigs.
We don't have small furry animals, but they'd spend their holidays with her if we did!
http://www.caringk9s.webeden.co.uk/
Caring Canines is a local non-profit making voluntary group working in the community helping people of all ages to understand dogs and be confident in their company. They offer the medical profession the assistance of their assessed, vaccinated and insured pets to break down barriers and to enhance the lives of people who miss animal companionship. Their work is truly life-enhancing for lots of people. Rachel's dogs work with them. If you are interested in what they do, plse take a look at their site and contact Julie, the Co-founder.
Other sites that may be of interest
Devoted to the plight of unwanted pets this site also contains a great number of useful links.
Founded to alleviate the suffering of sick and injured animals through 24 hour rescue, veterinary treatment and microchipping backed up by education, advice programmes and work experience.
Website for the British Small Animal Veterinary Association.
Cats Protection rescues and rehomes unwanted and abandoned cats, and promotes responsible cat ownership.
Founded in 1891, Dogs Trust, formerly known as the NCDL, has always campaigned on dog-welfare related issues to ensure a safe and happy future for our four-legged friends.
A charity which promotes the health and welfare of cats by making the latest information available to vets, cat breeders and owners.
Working Cocker Health Screen Directory
Promoting Health Screening in the working variety of Cocker Spaniel.
