Home from Home Dog Boarding
About In The Dog House
Established in 2016 by Jenni and Gordon, In The Dog House was created as a relaxed alternative to traditional kennels, offering a peaceful, homely and highly personalised experience for every guest.
Our spacious bungalow and large, secure dog-friendly garden provide plenty of space to relax, play and feel at home. Guests enjoy daily walks along the beautiful beaches and countryside of East Lothian, with occasional adventures further afield to places such as Bamburgh and St Andrews.
We are fully licensed by East Lothian Council and protected by specialist animal boarding insurance, giving owners added peace of mind.
Dogs staying with us become part of our family, sharing our home with our three much-loved dogs, Lily, Poppy and Basil, our daughter and the occasional foster pup. Our aim is simple: to provide a safe, warm and genuinely homely environment where dogs can settle in and enjoy their stay.
Our criteria
Our Guest Criteria
Our aim is for every guest to feel calm, settled and genuinely at home. All dogs stay within our home — we don’t use kennels — so we’re best suited to dogs who are:
- Well socialised and comfortable living with other dogs in a home environment
- Able to settle and relax comfortably in the home
- Neutered or spayed once old enough
- Fully vaccinated, including kennel cough
- Comfortable being apart from their owners overnight
- Happy and manageable on group walks, with good lead manners and reliable recall
To maintain a safe and peaceful environment, we’re unable to accommodate dogs with a history of aggression, resource guarding, food-related aggression or reactivity towards people or other dogs.
A Note About Overnight Stays
Our guests sleep together in our kitchen/family room rather than in bedrooms. For this reason, we’re unable to accommodate dogs with separation anxiety who need human company overnight, as this can be unsettling for both them and the other dogs sharing the space.
Walks & Behaviour
Daily beach and countryside walks are a big part of life here. Dogs therefore need to be manageable on the lead and have reliable recall where off-lead exercise is appropriate. Strong pulling or uncontrolled off-lead behaviour isn’t suitable for our group walks.
Not Sure If We’re the Right Fit?
Please get in touch for a friendly chat. We’re always happy to give honest guidance and, if we think your dog would be happier in a different type of boarding environment, we can recommend excellent local facilities.