ABOUT US
Audrey Howard and her husband Peter have a dairy farm in Darnhall, Cheshire and a couple of years ago they decided that they wanted to diversify into running a boarding kennels business. They have a lovely setting with close proximity to Winsford, Northwich, Middlewich, Tarporley and Nantwich - potentially a large customer base!
Being dog owners themselves, they are committed to providing very high standards of accomodation and care for their canine customers, giving the owners confidence that they are leaving their prized pets in safe, caring hands.
The kennels and surrounding area have been completed to the highest standards.
Ash House Farm - the kennels are on the left where this photo
is taken.
This is the large enclosed
exercise area as seen from the kennels themselves
The exercise area from a different angle...plenty of room for stretching
canine legs!
The kennels as you see them from the exercise area, all fully secured
What qualifications do the owners have?
Audrey has completed several training courses, the needs of which were analysed with a Rural Enterprise Gateway (REG) Rural Skill Broker and part funded by the REG, in preparation for the opening of the kennels. This included a 5-day course in Kennel and Cattery Managment run at the College of Animal Welfare Dog Behaviour, which covered amongst other things canine first aid and dog grooming.
Audrey had gained valuable knowledge and skills by attending this training and she feels that this preparation has been invaluable. It has given her the confidence to set up and run an excellent, professional service for her customers.
They were also delighted and proud to be awarded a Bronze Medal in the Work Safe Awards organised by Vale Royal Borough Council Environmental Health Services in October 2007.
Can I have a tour of the kennels before I decide to book my dog(s) in?
Audrey and Peter would be delighted to show you round their facilities
before you decide to book. To arrange this, please call the kennels on the
number at the top of this page.
Alternatively, why not view our Gallery to see what the kennels have to
offer, and what the dogs have to say about them? Click
here to have a look.
What do your customers say?
"Dear Howards, many thanks for looking after me. Lots of Love, Flossie"
"A huge thank you for giving Meg a lovely holiday. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Alison, Ian & family"
"Thank you for looking after Ella so well. She seemed very happy. We have recommended to 3 people already. Liz and Ian"
"We just wanted to say thank you for looking after our four dogs
so well. Meg, Jake, Molly and Kara came home happy, loved and like they
had had a holiday too!!
We can't thank you enough because we know we can now go on holiday safe
in the knowledge that they will be looked after as well as they are at home.
Lots of Love Christine & Mark"
"Audrey & Girls, many thanks for our lovely 2 week luxury holiday with lots of care. We'll be back soon, Love Ozzy & Sid"
Click here to see what the dogs have to say...