In The Doghouse
Day care from £26.50 a day, boarding from £43; pick-up/drop-off available.
About
In The Doghouse is based at Bentley Common near Pilgrims Hatch, offering day care with pick-up and drop-off, plus boarding. Day care costs £26.50 for a full day, or £23.50 for a second dog or for three or more days a week; pick-up and drop-off is from £4 each way. Boarding starts from £43 on weekdays, £53 at weekends and bank holidays, and £106 over Christmas and Boxing Day. It has an outdoor secure pen and an indoor barn facility. Brentwood Borough Council licenses the business for day care, with a 5-star rating and a licence running to December 2027. It covers Brentwood, Shenfield, Hutton and surrounding villages.
Services
Prices
| Day care, full day (Mon-Fri) | £26.50 |
| Day care, second dog (Mon-Fri) | £23.50 |
| Day care, 3+ days per week | £23.50 |
| Pick-up/drop-off, each way (from) | £4 |
| Boarding, Mon-Fri (from) | £43 |
| Boarding, weekends/bank holidays (from) | £53 |
| Boarding, Christmas/Boxing Day | £106 |
Prices and hours are as In The Doghouse published them when we last checked (September 2026). They can change without notice, so confirm them when you book. Bank holidays, collection and a second dog from the same house are often charged on top.