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What the DEFRA 2018 licence actually means

18 May 2026 · 8 min read

What the DEFRA 2018 licence actually means

Every commercial dog daycare, home boarder and kennels in England needs a council licence under the 2018 regulations. Dog walking sits outside them - which surprises everyone. Almost no UK directory shows you any of this.

How to spot a bad dog daycare on a viewing visit

12 May 2026 · 6 min read

How to spot a bad dog daycare on a viewing visit

Eight red flags to look for when you visit a daycare for the first time. Floors, fences, noise levels, what staff do when you arrive unannounced.

Dog walker rates in 2026 - what you should actually pay

5 May 2026 · 7 min read

Dog walker rates in 2026 - what you should actually pay

Regional UK breakdown for solo walks, group walks, home boarding and daycare. London is not the rest of the country. Here is what each region actually charges.

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Precious Paws

Dog Day Care licensed by Mid Suffolk District Council

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Anvil Licensed Dog Boarding

Dog Boarding (Kennels) licensed by North Norfolk District Council

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AKila K9 Training

Dog Boarding (Kennels) licensed by North Norfolk District Council

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What is a council animal-activity licence?+

Under the 2018 DEFRA Animal Welfare Regulations, every commercial dog daycare and boarding business in England must hold a council-issued animal-activity licence. The council inspects the premises, checks insurance and qualifications, and awards a star rating from 1 to 5. We surface that public data on every listing - no other UK directory does.

How is this different from Rover or Pawshake?+

Those platforms list anyone who signs up. We only list businesses with a verified council licence, and we show the licence number and star rating on the profile. Reviews are verified-booking only. There are no inflated marketing claims and no commission-driven matching - your enquiry goes direct.

Is it free to list my dog care business?+

Yes. Listing is free for council-licensed businesses. Verified listings get a permanent profile, a council-licensed badge, and direct enquiries from local owners. We don't take a commission or referral fee.

How do I know the reviews are real?+

Only customers who booked through the directory or had their booking confirmed by the business can leave a verified review. Every review carries a visible 'verified booking' badge with the service used and visit date.

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