Boarding is a licensed trade. Anyone keeping dogs overnight for payment needs a council licence with a star rating. Ask to see it before you book: Rompo does not hold licence records and has not verified anyone here.
8 boarding and daycare providers listed in Oakham. If none of them suit, the Rutland page covers a wider area.
Every provider keeping dogs overnight for payment needs a council licence, displayed on request and star rated. Ask to see it before you book, and check it covers the service you want. These listings come from public business information; Rompo has not verified anyone's licence.
Common questions
Do dog boarding businesses in Oakham need a licence?
Yes. Anyone boarding dogs for payment in England, Scotland or Wales needs a licence from their local council under the Animal Welfare Regulations 2018, and it comes with a star rating from one to five. Ask to see the licence, check the expiry date, and check it covers the service you are booking: home boarding, kennels and daycare are licensed separately.
Are these providers checked or licensed by Rompo?
No. These are directory listings compiled from public business information, not recommendations. Rompo does not hold licence records, has not inspected anyone here, and is not part of any arrangement you make. Checking the licence is something only you can do.
What is the difference between kennels and home boarding?
Kennels are purpose-built premises where dogs have their own run or pen. Home boarding means your dog stays in someone's house as part of the household, usually with few or no other dogs. Neither is better in the abstract: a sociable dog may thrive in kennels, while a nervous or elderly one often does better in a home.
What should I ask before booking?
Where the dogs sleep, how many are there at once, whether they are mixed or kept separate, what the routine is, who is on site overnight, and what happens if your dog does not settle or needs a vet. Ask about vaccination requirements too: a provider who does not ask for yours is not asking others for theirs either.
Can I use a private field alongside boarding or daycare?
Yes, and it is worth asking. Some daycares and boarders hire secure fields for exercise, and a private field is also a good way to burn energy before a stay or settle a dog after one.