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No changing pack
Your dogs can stay together without joining a rotating group of unfamiliar boarders. We accept one visiting household at a time, with multiple dogs welcome from that household.
Private dog boarding · County Kerry
Your dogs.
Our only guests.
A quieter, more personal alternative to conventional boarding. One dog or several from the same home—we welcome just your booking, with no other visiting dogs during their stay.
A deliberately small service
Not a kennel.
Not a dog hotel.
Kerry Dog Retreat is designed for owners who want something more personal: a calm household, familiar routines, individual attention, and only one visiting booking at any time.
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A real home
They eat, rest and sleep indoors with us. We follow their normal routine as closely as practical, rather than fitting them into a kennel schedule.
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Genuine attention
With one booking in residence, care isn't divided across a building full of dogs. Their personality, habits and preferences can actually matter.
The experience
“You go away knowing exactly where your dog is sleeping that night.”
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Routine-led careMeals, walks, bedtimes, favourite toys and house habits are discussed before arrival.
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Private guest experienceNo additional visiting dogs are accepted during your booking.
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Daily reassuranceThoughtful photo and video updates — enough to reassure you, not a stream of generic content.
A familiar little face
Meet the resident host.
Our own Yorkshire Terrier is the only permanent canine resident in the home. Your dog won't be entering a changing social group — they'll simply share the house with one familiar companion throughout their stay.
Meet Louis: Our friendly resident Yorkie is here to welcome your dog and help them feel at home.
Simple pricing
Private overnight care.
The rate reflects the defining feature of the service: when your dog is staying with us, we don't fill the house with other paying guests.
Private Overnight Stay
Your dog lives inside our home, with exclusive guest status for your household throughout the booking. Additional dogs from the same household are welcome — please enquire for pricing for your dogs’ stay together.
€100
per 24 hours · one dog
Personal care in a calm home
Indoor overnight accommodation
Individual walks & garden time
Owner's feeding routine followed
Daily photo / video updates
No visiting dogs from other households
Guest experiences
A little peace of mind.
A few words from owners whose dogs have stayed with us.
“We wanted to feel at ease on our holiday knowing our dogs were comfortable and given the best possible care. Kerry Dog Retreat provided that and were fantastic!”
“Outstanding service, KDR treated my dog like he was their own. I was a little worried as he has some separation anxiety but he was calm and relaxed throughout his stay, the updates of him playing with little Louis were also such a nice touch”
“After some not so good experiences with Kennels in the past it was wonderful to have our dog cared for by genuine dog lovers. Kerry Dog Retreat was excellent and is now the only place our dog will stay while we’re away in future. Thank you so much!”
Firies · County Kerry
A better place to leave them.
Tell us a little about your dog, your dates and their routine. We’ll get back to you personally to help plan their stay.