Dog Boarding in County Durham

About dog boarding in County Durham

Tailstays lists 22 boarding kennels across 14 towns in County Durham.

The most are in Durham (5), Stockton-on-Tees (3) and Bishop Auckland (2).

12 of them also take cats.

Anyone running a business that boards dogs in England needs a licence from their local council under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. The council inspects the premises and gives a star rating from one to five, which the boarding kennel should be able to show you.

Common questions

Which towns in County Durham have the most boarding kennels?

On Tailstays: Durham (5), Stockton-on-Tees (3), Bishop Auckland (2) and Stanley (2).

Can I board dogs and cats together in County Durham?

Yes. 12 of the boarding kennels listed here take cats as well.

Do boarding kennels in County Durham need a licence?

Yes. Boarding businesses for cats and dogs in England are licensed and star-rated by the local council. You can ask to see the licence and the rating before you book.