WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Hello and welcome to Alpha Dog Canine Daycare Centre, a family run business offering fun days out for your doggies on acres of our privately-owned farm! The business is run by Donna and Rob, together with our amazing canine carer Jordan. The farm, based in Streetgate, Sunniside has been in the family for 3 generations, initially as a dairy and arable farm, and latterly ran as a livery yards for local equestrians.
Donna, the licence holder of the business and a life-long dog owner, began her career as an Environmental Consultant. It was during this time, working long hours, that the challenge of dog daycare for her incredibly sensitive rescue dog, Rebel, became apparent. As a border collie cross, he needed lots of physical and mental stimulation all day long, but found large numbers of other dogs running in large packs an intimidating experience.
What about the older dog that can’t sustain the pack frolics of a large dog walking gang but still loves to amble amongst other, friendly dogs at their own pace??
What about the dog that needs exercise but dislikes being out in cold and wet weather for too long??
What about the dog that is prone to running off and can’t ever enjoy the freedom of being ‘off lead’??
And what about the dog that craves one to one mental stimulation as much as physical exercise?
And this..…..is the reason why Alpha Dog was born!
WHERE WE ARE TODAY….
Fast forward to 2018, Donna gained an OFQUAL Level 3 qualification in Professional Canine Day Care and Boarding, Level 3 in Canine Training and Behaviour, a certificate in Canine First Aid, a ‘higher standard’ licence by Gateshead Council and a purpose designed, climate controlled indoor daycare barn and outdoor play paddocks with stringent entrance criteria, dedicated staff, a low staff:dog ratio all carefully controlled within acres of private land. Since then Alpha Dog has flourished as a hugely popular daycare business with a portfolio of long term doggy clients that we know and love like our own…..
Alpha Dog provides tailor-made approach to the requirements of each and every dog and their owner….
You want home collection and drop off?
You want us to work on your dog’s training needs?
You want your dog to have some 121 agility/play time?
You want your dog to snuggle on a sofa in front of a TV and toasty fire on a cold day?
You want your dog to have a groom by one of our canine carers?
You want the choice of half day or full day sessions?
Our ethos is to ensure that every dog has an amazing experience by offering the dog and their owner CHOICE!
You want your dog’s day to include a 121 lead walk in our field?
We are happy to feed any meals/food that you supply. We are also happy to administer any medication/injections your dog may require.
Socialising in our secure outdoor play paddock allows of-lead playtimewith lots of toys, tunnels, jumps and balls to entertain and stimulate.
We don’t take dogs off the farm or leave them in vans and we don’t walk several on leads at the same time so your dog will have fun and feel no stress.
Organic chew sticks each day…with owners permission, different sizes for different dogs!
Fully insured, licensed.
As one off special occasion or a regular arrangement for work. Your dog will have a great day allowing you peace of mind to have a great day too!
‘Animal Welfare Regulations 2022’ as a minimum standard, as well as additional quality and health and safety standards in order to ensure that dogs in our care receive the highest levels of care possible.
To secure an exclusive place for your four legged friend, get in touch today! Call us, message us or email us to arrange a visit. We always encourage prospective clients to pop in for a visit to see us in action, meet the team, the doggy playmates your dog will be interacting with and view our fantastic facilities. We are confident that you’ll like what you see!
Tel: 07989982479