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Case Studies

See how dog care professionals across the UK have used DogBusiness.co.uk documents to launch, comply, and grow. From first-time home boarders to licensed day care operators.

Dog Day Care

KDW Doggy Daycare

UKBundle: Licensing Application Bundle

The challenge

KDW Doggy Daycare needed to prepare for their council licensing inspection. Their existing paperwork was informal and inconsistent, and not suitable for a DEFRA 5-star application.

The outcome

KDW passed their licensing inspection and achieved a strong star rating. The Operations Manual was specifically commended by the inspector as thorough and professional.

"The documents were exactly what we needed. Our inspector commented on how well-prepared we were. I genuinely don't think we'd have passed so smoothly without them."
KDW Doggy Daycare

Dog Home Boarding

Julianne Briggs

UKBundle: Licensing Documentation Pack

The challenge

Julianne needed to apply for her home boarding licence and wanted to give herself the best possible chance of a smooth inspection. She needed professional-grade documentation that would stand up to scrutiny.

The outcome

Julianne flew through her home boarding licence application. The inspector was so reassured by the documentation pack that the visit was largely a formality; she simply needed to confirm the physical requirements of the property.

"Today, I have flown through my home boarding license application & I truly believe that a huge reason for that was due to the documentation pack that I purchased from Dog Business. I could never have produced such a detailed pack as that myself. I had sent it to the inspector in advance & she was so reassured with it that really all she wanted to check when she arrived at my home was that I had the required number of rooms & all with opening windows. The rest was a formality."
Julianne Briggs

Dog Home Boarding

Mel, Hair of the Dog

UKBundle: Licensing Support & Documentation

The challenge

Mel had over a decade of dog handling experience but needed the formal qualifications and professional documentation to confidently launch a licensed home boarding business in a new property.

The outcome

Mel achieved her Ofqual-regulated qualification and successfully prepared for her licensing inspection. With the support of the Dog Business School team, she launched Hair of the Dog with full professional credentials and documentation in place.

"Randle has been more than just an educator, he's become a mentor to me. His support throughout the course, and especially in preparing me for licensing and inspection, has been truly indispensable. I can't thank you enough."
Mel, Owner & Founder of Hair of the Dog

Dog Home Boarding

Alison Marlow

UKBundle: Licensing Documentation Pack

The challenge

Alison was launching a new home boarding business and needed to achieve the highest possible star rating on her first council inspection to establish credibility from day one.

The outcome

Alison received 4 stars (the highest rating available to a new business) on her very first inspection. A result she was rightly proud of.

"I just thought I'd let you know that I got my licence and was awarded 4 stars, which is the highest I could get as mine is a new business. So the best result possible and I'm very pleased. Thanks for all your help."
Alison Marlow