Frequently asked questions

Yes, dog walking is one of my main services and always has been. A 30-minute walk is £10 and an hour is £16 during the week, or £15 and £24 at weekends. Groups are kept to four dogs per walker at most, so every dog gets proper attention and the walk stays calm.

Walking is the one service I keep local, since travelling further afield for a regular walk wouldn't work. I cover anywhere in Peterborough and the nearby villages of Ailsworth, Castor, Eye, Glinton, Helpston, Marholm, Newborough, Sutton, Upton and Walton. Weekday slots do fill up, so message me to check what's free.

That's what most of my regular walks are. I'm out 8:30am to 6pm, seven days a week, so a midday walk while you're at work is easily arranged, and plenty of my clients have the same slot every week.

If your dog would rather not be on their own all day, doggy day care (also called dog daycare, £5 an hour, latest pick-up 6pm) or a 30-minute drop-in visit (£10) might suit better than a walk on its own. A second dog from the same home is always half price, whichever you go for.

Yes, but I keep groups small, never more than four dogs per walker. This keeps every walk safe, calm and sociable, and means your dog always gets plenty of personal attention.

It depends on your dog. Whether they're walked on or off lead is agreed with you in advance, based on their recall and temperament. Some dogs are walked off lead at spots like Nine Bridges, others stay on lead throughout, or it's decided case by case.

It's set out clearly before you start, so there are no surprises either way.

I'm based in Peterborough. Dog walking covers anywhere in Peterborough and the nearby villages of Ailsworth, Castor, Eye, Glinton, Helpston, Marholm, Newborough, Sutton, Upton and Walton. Home boarding and day care reach much further, as far as Stamford, Market Deeping, Bourne and beyond. If your area isn't listed, please just ask, as I can often help.

For home boarding, yes! While my dog walking is kept local (regular walkies further afield would simply be too far to travel), overnight boarding and day care are open to anyone who can drop their pup off and collect them.

That means I'm happy to welcome dogs from across the wider area, including Stamford, Market Deeping, Bourne, Spalding, Whittlesey, March, Wisbech, Oundle, Yaxley, Huntingdon, Crowland, Barnack, Alwalton, Langtoft, Sawtry, Ramsey, Ketton, Tallington, Kings Cliffe, Warmington, Stilton, Holme, Glapthorn, Corby, Nassington, Oakham, Uppingham, Barrowden, Rutland, and even as far as Grantham. Distance only matters for walking, not for a boarding drop-off and collection, so if you're a little further out and can get to me, just ask.

Your dog stays in my own home as one of the family, with sofa snuggles, garden play, regular walks and round-the-clock care. There are no closed cages – a crate door is only ever shut if that's what your dog is used to and you prefer it. Plenty of dogs end up sharing the bed with me and Stanley by the end of their stay, if that's what they're used to at home! I keep numbers low so every guest feels relaxed and settled.

New boarders start with a friendly one-hour "Stay & Play" session (£15) so I can meet your dog and they can settle in before their first overnight. A £50 deposit is required for stays longer than one night.

Yes, I offer boarding over the festive period, and it's a lovely time for your pup to be spoilt while you celebrate. Holiday dates do book up quickly, so please get in touch early to reserve a place.

A holiday rate of £45 per night applies over Christmas (24th to 26th Dec) and New Year (31st Dec to 2nd Jan). All other terms, including the second-dog discount, still apply. The price calculator applies this festive rate automatically for your exact dates, so it's an easy way to get an estimate.

Absolutely. Sandra's Place holds a council home boarding licence rated to the Higher Standard (Licence No. 132982) and is fully insured. I also hold a Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming, Walking & Training, along with diplomas in Animal Care and Dog First Aid, and I'm a member of Peterborough Pet Professionals, a local group of pet walkers, sitters and trainers. Your dog's safety is my number one priority.

My home is licensed for home boarding by Peterborough City Council and meets their Higher Standard, which includes an assessment of animal safety in the home. In practice, that means:

• Fully fenced and enclosed front and rear gardens
• Safety gates between rooms
• Doors between rooms kept closed as required
• A separate enclosed patio off the main garden
• Fire guards
• Emergency spare keys and contact details
• …and more

Dogs are supervised throughout the day, and you can see where they stay on the homepage.

The easiest way to book is to message me on Facebook. When you first get in touch, I'll walk you through everything so you know exactly where you stand, including my full Service Agreement for you to read.

Cancellation is simple: give me 48 hours' notice or more and there's nothing to pay. A no-show without any warning is charged at 50% of the booking, and for boarding stays longer than one night the £50 deposit is non-refundable. It's all written clearly in the Service Agreement, with no surprises. See full pricing & terms.

Yes, your second dog from the same household gets 50% off the full price on any service. The price calculator applies this discount automatically, so it's a quick way to see an estimate for more than one dog.

Male dogs need to be neutered before joining walks, day care or boarding. Spaying isn't required for female dogs, but I do ask that she isn't brought while in season, and that you let me know when she's next due on so we can plan around it.

It's nothing against your dog, just about keeping things calm and safe for everyone.