The Dog House at no.13

The Dog House at No.13 is a family-run, home-based dog care service in Romiley, Stockport, offering a calm, licensed alternative to kennels and large commercial providers. Founded by Rachel, the business is built on years of hands-on experience and a genuine love of dogs, providing a home-from-home experience where dogs live as part of the household. The service specialises in small numbers, carefully matched temperaments, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it especially suited to sensitive or nervous dogs, older dogs, and those who dislike kennels. The team includes Rachel, her husband Paul, son Charlie, and their own dog Ronnie, who helps visiting dogs feel welcome and settled.

Their services include one-to-one home grooming, dog home boarding, dog walking, and dog daycare. The grooming service focuses on a gentle, calm experience with one dog at a time, patient handling, and a quieter, less stressful alternative to busy salons. For boarding, dogs enjoy comfortable indoor relaxation, daily walks tailored to energy level, garden play and enrichment, and a peaceful bedtime routine. The dog walking service offers reliable, caring walks tailored to a dog’s pace, confidence, and needs, with small group or solo walks and safe, familiar routes. Dog daycare provides a relaxed day of company, play, rest, and gentle structure, prioritising temperament matching to keep the environment peaceful and balanced.

Customers frequently praise the calm environment and the attention to detail, with many highlighting Rachel’s caring nature and the regular updates sent during stays. Reviewers often mention the lovely home and garden, and how their dogs feel completely at home and well looked after. Specific praise points include Rachel’s responsiveness to booking requests, her ability to put owners at ease, and the genuine love and attention given to every dog in her care. The team’s reliability, warmth, and honesty are also frequently mentioned, with many clients expressing confidence in leaving their dogs with Rachel and her family.

The business is fully licensed, insured, and canine first aid qualified, with a commitment to clear communication and respectful, gentle handling. From regular photo updates to thoughtful, individual care, they aim to give owners complete peace of mind while their dogs are away. The Dog House at No.13 is a trusted choice for owners in Romiley and the wider Stockport area who want something more personal than kennels, offering a truly home-based experience where every dog is treated like family.