Eastville, Bristol BS5 · Since 2011
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.
Reviews
The strongest feedback is simple: dogs settle, owners get updates, and anxious pets are not rushed through a busy kennel or salon.
“Their spaniel comes home tired and happy from day care. A home setup that suits a high-energy dog far better than a kennel.”
What we do
Everything runs from Catherine's home in Eastville, so your dog gets the same familiar faces and routine every visit.
Day careHome-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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WalkingSmall-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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GroomingA 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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SittingHome 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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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.
Morning
Dogs settle into Catherine's home, with familiar faces, indoor space and garden access.
Midday
Small groups mean each dog is known, watched and given space to play or switch off.
Afternoon
Day care usually includes a walk in a local green space, with safety and recall care first.
Home time
Owners value knowing how the day went, and dogs go home ready to rest.
Real work, real dogs
Honest photos from walks, day care, grooming and pet sitting around East Bristol.
Why Doggy Ventures
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.
Founder, day care, walking, sitting and grooming from Eastville.
Grooming and day care support, working with Doggy Ventures since 2019.
Pricing
Day care and walking run Monday to Thursday. Grooming depends on dog size and coat. Prices are a guide, checked July 2026.
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.
Solo walk prices. Small-group walks and regular slots can be discussed when you enquire.
Solo walks
| 1 hour solo dog walk | £20 |
| 30 minute solo dog walk | £16 |
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.
Home visits for cats, dogs, rabbits and other pets, with updates while you are away.
Monday to Friday
| 20 minute visit | £12 |
| 30 minute visit | £16 |
| 1 hour visit | £20 |
| 20 minute consultation visit | £10 |
Evenings, weekends and public holidays
| 20 minute visit | £22 |
| 30 minute visit | £26 |
| 1 hour visit | £30 |
| 20 minute consultation visit | £15 |
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.
Small dog guide prices. Medium, large and extra-large dogs are quoted by coat, size and styling needs.
Small dog guide
| Full groom, short coat | £40 to £45 |
| Bath, brush and blow-dry, short coat | £30 to £35 |
Extras and discounts
| Dematting | £9.50 / 30 min |
| Regular customer grooming discount | 5% off |
| Two dogs from one family | 5% off |
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
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
Some services run Monday to Thursday. Please confirm current hours when you book.