'The Dog Stop' is very much a family business made up of Julie, David, and daughter Rebecca.

Since the beginning of the 2008 Julie has been studying at the Sussex Canine Centre, passing canine behaviour level 2 with distinction and recently completing and passing handling skills level 2 with merit and passing advanced canine behaviour level 3 with distinction. Last year, along with fellow students Julie successfully operated a Canine firework phobia support group. This was highly appropriate for a town steeped in bonfire tradition, and was very well received.

Not wishing to have any free time at all, Julie will shortly be undertaking courses in Canine Nutrition, Canine Law and Welfare, and is also hoping to have the opportunity to study canine behaviour at degree level.

David has also taken his love for animals a step further having recently completed and passed a canine first aid course, and can thereby ensure the best possible care for residing dogs.

Rebecca enjoys spending time with the dogs and will spend considerable time grooming them. Her level of understanding and compassion towards animals is astounding for such a young child.

Adding to our family, and playing a very important part in the household are Tinker and Buddy.

Tinker is a black and white collie cross spaniel brought over from the emerald isle as a puppy. We adopted him at sixteen weeks, and he has grown to be a sensitive soul who enjoys the company of other dogs.

Buddy is a liver coloured full working cocker spaniel who was also rescued from the emerald isle having been found tied up in a crate. When we adopted him from Arc Rescue he was thought to be about 5 months old. He is a typical spaniel, lively and loving, quick to instigate a game and mischief, enjoys the company of other dogs and has a soft spot for puppies.

After adopting Buddy we became involved with doggy foster care and have had many puppies and older dogs through our door. The rewards of watching a nervous, stressed puppy or adolescent dog gain confidence are second to none, and the greatest reward is when they find a forever home.

Any dog entrusted to our care will always be looked after with compassion, without fear and without pain; they will enjoy long walks beside the river Ouse or long play sessions in the fields and woods less than 5 minutes walk from our front door. Your dog will receive cuddles, love and anything that its little heart desires. If your dog is used to sleeping at the foot of the bed, no problem, top of the stairs, no problem, we will endeavour to make your dog feel at home. If you would rather we can arrange residential care at your own home to lessen the stress that change can cause some dogs.

In addition to boarding we offer a drop in service if you are going to be home late from work or a day out ensuring your dog gets a toilet break, fresh water, food and a chance to stretch his legs in your garden, giving you peace of mind.

We have a fully fitted van with six cages, one giant breed size, two medium breed size and three small breed size. This enables us to offer a pick up and drop off service, and a dog taxi service ensuring that your dog never has to miss that all important grooming session, vet appointment, agility or hydrotherapy session.

We pride ourselves on the high quality of service we offer, are fully licensed by the council, have a DEFRA short distance transport licence, and are fully insured.

Please take a look at the rest of the website to find out more about us, and feel free to contact us with any queries or for a quotation.

We look forward to meeting you and your canine companion.