We are a small, family-run dog boarding kennels based in Maudabawn, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. With over 40 years' experience working with dogs, we have seen them all.
From Cockapoos to Great Danes, from nervous dogs to mad dogs, every dog gets our personal care and attention.
It's always a worry when owners go on holidays and we fully understand this, so every day (except Sundays) we send you a short video letting you know how your four-legged friend is getting on.
In 2025, and again in 2026, we were nominated for Kennels of the Year at the National Pet Awards, which recognise excellence within the animal care industry.
Feel free to contact us for further information by phone or WhatsApp, day or night.
Chris, Jean & Joanne
We understand that a lot of kennels have strict drop-off (normally 9 to 10am) and collection times (normally 5 to 6pm), but at Digs 4 Dogs you can drop off and collect any time from 7am to 7pm, once you give us 24 hours' notice.
All dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations, including kennel cough, as this protects other dogs as well as your own. Please bring your dog's normal food and if they have a favourite blanket or bedding, you can bring that too.
Times may vary between winter and summer months.
Our day starts at 7am, when all dogs are let out to the grass paddock to do their business.
All dogs are free to go in and out during the night to their own private, concrete, covered area.
Some dogs don't get on with other dogs, so they're taken out on their own. If your dog gets on with other dogs, we'll let them out together, as it's good for dogs to socialise, but they're supervised at all times while in the paddock.
Normally at this time we wear headphones in the kennels, because as soon as they see the feeding bowls they suddenly become very vocal, basically telling us to hurry up with the breakfast!
Some dogs, like Collies and Retrievers, will chase a ball or stick all day long, while others just prefer to stroll around sniffing everything and anything.
Some dogs don't mind playing in the rain, while others take a step outside and say "No thanks, if you think I'm going to get wet, you are mistaken!" and disappear back into their warm kennel.
It's playtime again, but we also give dogs puzzles with treats hidden inside, so their brain has to work out which door the treat is behind.
It's always fun for us watching the dogs trying to figure it out. From experience, Border Collies are super intelligent and normally have the treats gone in seconds.
Some dogs are picky eaters, especially if they're new to kennels.
A simple trick we use if a dog doesn't eat is to mash a tiny piece of sardine at the bottom of the bowl and put their food on top, with maybe a tiny piece of grated cheese sprinkled on top. Works every time.
Dogs are let outside to play and do their business before bedtime at 10pm.
In case you think we've an easy life, in between these times we spend our day shovelling up dog poo 10 times a day, power-hosing and disinfecting kennels, preparing food, cutting grass, washing bowls and so on. Ah, it's a dog's life, but we love it!
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I can't recommend this place enough. Our dog Gizmo was here 10 days while we were on holidays and he loved it. Chris is very good with the dogs and he would send videos of Gizmo every day so I can see him, which means a lot to me. He looked happy on every video and he had a lot of other doggy friends, which I was really happy to see.
Big thank you to Chris at Digs 4 Dogs for taking great care of my dog Obi over the weekend. This was Obi's first time at boarding kennels. Obi had a wonderful experience thanks to Chris's guidance, reassurance, care and fun. All the daily updates were invaluable for peace of mind. Many thanks Chris, Obi and family. See you again soon.
I would highly recommend Digs 4 Dogs. First time leaving our Frenchie Elmo in kennels for a few days, well I needn't have worried. Chris was brilliant with him and sent umpteen messages and reassuring videos to us daily. Elmo is now home and hasn't moved with exhaustion after all the fun. Chris, thank you very much again.
My GSD pup has just had 2 weeks with Chris. She had such a great time. I was kept updated with messages and videos. We will definitely be back!
Chris looked after our two dogs, which wouldn't be the easiest of dogs, they are very excitable. We would 100% recommend Chris, he has an absolutely brilliant facility for the dogs, so clean, and great outdoor space for them to run about. Every day Chris sent WhatsApps or videos of our two, Bonnie and Bella, and we saw they were so well looked after. We wouldn't hesitate in telling anybody about Chris and Digs 4 Dogs. Thanks Chris, from Eddie and Doreen.
You can drop off and collect any time from 7am until 7pm, by appointment only (24 hours' notice required). For example, if you drop off on a Monday (any time) and collect on a Thursday (any time), that's 4 days.
Fees are payable at drop-off, by bank transfer, Revolut or cash.
Collection: 40 cent per kilometre, from our Eircode H16 FE04 to yours.
We take all our bookings on WhatsApp (087 224 5103). Simply send us:
We'll confirm your booking by WhatsApp within 30 minutes. You can always phone us on 087 224 5103 if you need to speak to us.
