Macfarlane Canine Services

Luxury Doggy Day Care - A Special Place for Special Dogs! Rated 5* by Fylde Borough Council.

More and more dog owners in the UK are using doggy day care to enrich their dog's lives, and to prevent problems that can arise from leaving their dog at home alone for long periods.

Our exclusive Doggy Day Care service provides a nurturing, safe, clean and caring environment for your dog whilst you are at work.

Within our purpose-designed environment, your dog will have fun, exercise, rest and play with other friendly and sociable dogs, under the care of experienced and knowledgeable professionals. With a background working for Guide Dogs and even a Masters Degree in Animal Behaviour, we're sure you'll agree that our experience and knowledge allows us to provide the best for your dog.

Our 4500sq ft fully heated indoor Centre has large exercise arenas filled with an array of enrichment activities including toys, play tents, platforms, ball pits, tunnels and lots more.

Our unrivalled, fully insured, licensed and CCTV monitored Centre also has two amazing outdoor secure play areas totalling a huge 4000sq ft, featuring paddling pools, sand pits, play houses, tunnels, climbing frames and lots more to play on and around!

Throughout the day, dogs have access to our relaxation lounge, providing individual warm rest areas where your dog is given a comfy bed and food enrichment, including Kongs, bones and puzzle feeders. We even have sofas and a dog television!

Whilst with us, all dogs are welcomed into carefully chosen social groups of similar size, play styles and energy levels and are fully supervised at all times.

The variety of changing day-to-day activities include:

Toys, Scent Games & Agility

Reward-Based Training

Food Enrichment & Relaxation

Massage, Grooming & Cuddles

and lots, lots more!



We continually strive to be the best in our field and the happiness and wellbeing of your dogs is our top priority.

Puppy Training & Socialisation Classes...If you want to teach your puppy to be a well-mannered member of the family, whilst retaining their joyful personality, then you're in the right place.

Our small, fun and friendly practical puppy classes are great for socialising puppies and teaching them the skills they need for everyday life. What's more, investing in your dog's education is also the best way to avoid future problems.

Our kind, positive and reward-based methods will help you and your puppy develop the knowledge and foundations for a happy future together, in a supportive environment. We cover aspects such as:-

Chewing & Mouthing

Drop & Leave it

Grooming & Physical Examination

Jumping Up at People

Loose Lead Walking

Obedience (Sit, Down, Stand, etc.)

Recall

Willingness to Listen & Pay Attention

and lots more!

All owners will begin the 6 week course at the same time as each other and will be actively involved with their puppy throughout the classes.

In addition to weekly support emails, we can also direct owners to some excellent dog resources, including our recommended books and websites.

Adult Dog Training Classes...these classes are perfect for owners who want to teach their dog to be a well mannered member of the family, whilst retaining their dog's joyful personality. Our positive reward-based training will help to produce dogs and handlers who work wonderfully together to get results.

As an MSc qualified Clinical Animal Behaviourist, a full member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and having gained accolades including training the UK Guide Dog of the Year & training dogs for BBC2's hit TV show 'Me & My Dog', we can assure you that you're in the best hands.

The 6 week course covers aspects such as:-

Grooming & Physical Examination

Jumping Up at People

Loose Lead Walking

Obedience (Wait, Stay, etc.)

Recall

Remaining Calm & Self-Controlled

Responsibility & Care

Tricks

and lots more!

All owners will begin the 6 week course at the same time as each other and will be actively involved with their dog throughout the classes.

We can also direct owners to some excellent dog resources, including our recommended books and websites.