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The DogBusiness Resource Hub
Practical, authoritative content for UK dog care professionals — from licensing and compliance to pricing and operations.
The complete guide to dog day care licence costs in the UK. Covers DEFRA Animal Activity Licence fees, council variations, star-rating system, and how to budget for your day care licence application in 2026.
The definitive guide to dog home boarding licence costs in the UK. Covers council application fees, veterinary inspection costs, star-rating system savings, and how to budget for your Animal Activity Licence (AAL) in 2026.
Livestock, roads, and off-lead dogs are the three most serious real-world risks for professional dog walkers. Here is how to manage them properly.
A risk assessment for dog walking is not just paperwork. It is how you demonstrate that you have thought through the risks and have a plan to manage them.
A risk assessment is not just a form. For licensed dog home boarders, it is part of how you demonstrate safe and responsible operation.
The Animal Activity Licensing framework sets minimum and higher standards for dog home boarding. Understanding the difference affects your star rating and your business.
If your dog home boarding licence application has been refused or you are worried it might be, here are the most common reasons and how to address them.
What inspectors look for when they visit a dog home boarding business in England. A practical checklist covering space, safety, records, and welfare.
Dog home boarding in England requires a licence from your local council under the Animal Activity Licensing regulations. Here is what you need to know.
