Eastville, Bristol BS5 · Since 2011

Dog day care, walking, grooming and pet sitting in Eastville.

A friendly home base for East Bristol dogs: small groups, calm grooming, secure garden time and regular updates from people who get to know your dog.

Small groups. Calm grooming. Useful updates after care.

Several happy dogs together outdoors in a wooded, natural setting
Eastville, Bristol

Reviews

Trusted by East Bristol owners who want calm, familiar care.

The strongest feedback is simple: dogs settle, owners get updates, and anxious pets are not rushed through a busy kennel or salon.

Dogs come home tired and happyNervous dogs settle over timeOwners get useful text updatesCalm grooming without cages

What we do

Four services, one caring home base.

Everything runs from Catherine's home in Eastville, so your dog gets the same familiar faces and routine every visit.

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Day care

Doggy Day Care

Home-from-home care in Eastville with a secure garden, indoor play space and regular socialisation. Each day includes a small-group walk, usually around mid-afternoon.

Best for dogs who prefer a familiar home routine over a kennel-style environment.

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Walking

Dog Walking

Small-group walks of two to four dogs, with safety and wellbeing first. Off-lead only once recall is shown and you sign permission. You get a text update after every walk.

Regular updates mean you know where they went and how your dog got on.

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Grooming

Dog Grooming

A calm home grooming room for one dog at a time, not a busy salon. Natural honey and oatmeal shampoo, quieter drying, no cages and garden access between sessions.

Designed for dogs who need patience, quiet drying and no cages.

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Sitting

Pet Sitting

Home visits while you are at work or away. Care for cats, dogs, rabbits and other furry or scaly pets, with feeding, play and daily text updates.

Helpful for holidays, work days and pets who are happiest staying at home.

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A day here

Familiar routines, real rest, and a proper walk.

The original Doggy Ventures promise is simple: dogs are cared for in a home, watched in small numbers, and updated owners know how the day went.

01

Morning

A calm arrival

Dogs settle into Catherine's home, with familiar faces, indoor space and garden access.

02

Midday

Play, rest and garden time

Small groups mean each dog is known, watched and given space to play or switch off.

03

Afternoon

Small-group walk

Day care usually includes a walk in a local green space, with safety and recall care first.

04

Home time

Updates and tired dogs

Owners value knowing how the day went, and dogs go home ready to rest.

Real work, real dogs

A look at days out and time at home.

Honest photos from walks, day care, grooming and pet sitting around East Bristol.

Why Doggy Ventures

Meet the people behind the home base.

Catherine has cared for East Bristol dogs since 2011. The setup feels personal because it is personal: dogs are known by name, routine and temperament.

  • Home-based care in Eastville, not a kennel or busy salon.
  • Small groups of two to four dogs so each one is known.
  • Text updates after walks and daily updates while sitting.
  • Calm grooming room, one dog at a time, no cages.
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Catherine with the day care dogs

Catherine

Founder, day care, walking, sitting and grooming from Eastville.

Suzi with a black dog called Lemi

Suzi

Grooming and day care support, working with Doggy Ventures since 2019.

Eco-minded setupRenewable energy, solar power and natural grooming products where possible.

Pricing

Clear prices, no surprises.

Day care and walking run Monday to Thursday. Grooming depends on dog size and coat. Prices are a guide, checked July 2026.

Doggy day care

Home-from-home care from Catherine's Eastville base, with a daily walk included.

Monday to Thursday

Full day (07:30 to 18:30)£27 / day
3 regular days booked each week£26 / day

Full grooming includes bath, brush and blow-dry, eyes, ears and teeth cleaning, nails, paw pads and sanitary areas. Please confirm availability and current pricing when you book.

Get in touch

Book a place or ask a question.

Call or email Catherine to check availability for day care, walking, grooming or pet sitting. New grooming clients complete a short dog details form before the first session.

Opening hours

Mon to Fri
07:30 to 18:30
Saturday
10:00 to 17:00
Sunday
Closed

Some services run Monday to Thursday. Please confirm current hours when you book.

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