Home-from-home dog boarding • Ipswich
Boutique home boarding and day care for dogs in Ipswich, with all the comforts of home.
Just five guest dogs at a time.
Licensed by Ipswich Borough Council • AWL0005
Traditional boarding kennels mean a concrete run, a raised bed and a row of barking neighbours. For many dogs — especially older, nervous or home-loving ones — that change of environment is the hardest part of you going away.
At The Collar Club your dog stays inside our licensed family home in Ipswich instead. They follow our normal daily rhythm: a proper adventure walk in the morning, time in the secure garden, sofa snoozes in the afternoon, an evening stroll and a settled evening in front of the TV. They eat from their own bowl, sleep on soft bedding indoors and are never left in an outbuilding overnight.
Because we welcome a maximum of 5 guest dogs at a time, every dog gets genuine one-to-one attention — medication given on schedule, routines kept, and plenty of quiet reassurance for dogs who need it.
A full meet and greet with you and your 4 legged best friend will be held before any service is agreed, so we can learn all about your dog and their needs.
Overnight stays in our family home in Ipswich. Your dog sleeps indoors on soft beds, follows our household rhythm and enjoys countryside walks, garden time and company all day — never a kennel run or a night alone.
Explore home boarding in Ipswich →Daytime care while you work or head out. A proper walk, play in the secure garden, sofa naps and gentle company with a handful of familiar friends — so you collect a calm, contented dog at the end of the day.
See how day care works →One night, a weekend or a few days away — short stays are always welcome. An easy way to try us before a longer holiday, with the same home comforts, walks and personal attention as any full boarding stay.
Short stay options & prices →
Because personal care shouldn't feel crowded.
The Collar Club Ipswich accepts a maximum of 5 guest dogs at any one time. Small numbers mean more space on the sofa, calmer walks, and the kind of individual attention a larger kennel simply can't offer — every guest is known, not counted.
Countryside walks, garden games and long afternoon naps — an ordinary, happy day in our home.
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Real Google reviews from owners whose dogs have stayed with us.
“Emily is fantastic. She went out of her way to look after our Lab Pablo at her house when another service let us down. She is professional friendly and clearly loves animals. She asked lots of background questions at the meet and greet ensuring Pablo would be well cared for. Regular updates and pics across two weeks allowed everyone to relax knowing Pablo was having a great holiday aswell! Really glad we found her and much better than kennels. Definately now our first choice for all petcare.”
“We cannot recommend Emily highly enough! Lupin had the most wonderful stay and absolutely loves Riley and Emily - I'm certain he's gutted to be back home. Emily really took the time to understand Lupin's quirks and sent so many lovely updates throughout his stay. It was so reassuring seeing him so relaxed and very well looked after. We'll absolutely be using The Collar Club time and time again!”
“Emily looked after our dog while we were on holiday and the whole experience was great, great questions about care up-front, good communication including photos and our dog loves going back to Emily's now. Highly recommended.”
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We are based in IP3, East Ipswich, just off the A14, and welcome dogs from Ipswich and surrounding areas.
From your first enquiry and meet and greet through to arrival and home time.
Sleeping, feeding routines, vaccinations, medication and updates while you're away.
Longer reads on choosing care, packing for a stay and settling a nervous dog.
Give them a holiday of their own.