Home | Hounds & Veterans

Home from home
Dog day care and boarding centre

Situated in the heart of Westbourne village, nr Emsworth. Hounds and Veterans is a dog day care and boarding centre run by an Army veteran, with over 30 years of experience with all types of breeds.

The Royal British Legion

We donate to the Royal British Legion who provide support to The Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, Veterans and their families. By making a donation you can help those in need within our Armed Forces community.

Veteran-Owned Expert Dog Care.

Hounds and Veterans is owned and operated by Georgina, an Army veteran with over 30 years of experience working with various dog breeds. Your beloved companion is in expert hands, ensuring high quality care and attention to detail.

We are fully licensed for dog boarding, ensuring your dog is in safe hands.

Rest assured, our centre is fully licensed, providing an added layer of confidence.

With licensing comes a commitment to upholding the highest standards of care and safety. We adhere to strict regulations and protocols, ensuring that every aspect of our centre meets or exceeds industry standards and requirements.

Chichester District Council Licence Number: 24/00516/HBD_April Cottage

     Excellent  
     Based on 28 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Evie Johnson 
 04/08/2024
 
 
  Such a lovely experience for every dog who comes in looked after by Georigina! speaking as one of the staff who comes in to cover for as and when needed, who is also insured by hounds and veterans. Coming from my own experiences of volunteering for dog trainers for years, I can see that all the dogs who come in are amazingly managed and have all their personal needs cared for. The dogs are well matched with each other so no dog feels uncomfortable when they’re visiting. The security and safety of the dogs are amazing, double gates for all entrances to ensure no escaping! couldn’t recommend this place enough to anyone who’s looking for a dog sitter or walker and is looking for someone who will make your dog feel like their at home feeling loved and cared for!
  
 
       
   Lisa Brickell 
 15/07/2024
 
 
  Couldn’t be happier that we have found Georgina. From start to finish, all questions answered, beautiful dog-friendly house and one very happy woofer after his stay! Highly recommend
  
 
       
   Fin 
 12/06/2024
 
 
  Fantastic service with H&V , very knowledgeable and friendly service.
  
 
       
   Janet Rennie 
 09/06/2024
 
 
  Georgina is  brilliant with dogs and the house is set up to accommodate them them really well.They are very well looked after.  Bess had a wonderful stay with her  and came home exhausted after a wonderful swim! I would definitely reccomend her and Bess will be going to stay again! Thank you!
  
 
       
   Fay White 
 08/06/2024
 
 
  Toby is a nervous rescue dog but I felt at ease leaving him with Hounds and Veterans. Highly recommend! He can't wait to come back in July for his holiday. Thank you for taking great care of him during his trial night.
  
 
       
   Carl Harman 
 08/06/2024
 
 
  Great professional service. Always very organised.
  
 
       
   julie woods 
 08/06/2024
 
 
  A fantastic dog walking/boarding business fully licensed by West Sussex Council.  Georgina (owner) and Jack Harry(chief dog in charge) goes above and beyond in providing your pooches a fun and safe haven whilst in her care.  Would highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Jane Inglis 
 02/06/2024
 
 
  Yogi the Yorkie had his first stay at Hounds & Veterans, he made himself at home !! He will be back. Thank you Georgina.
  
 
       
   Jennie Shore 
 24/05/2024
 
 
  This week my young lab had 4 days of doggie day care inc 2 overnight stays with Georgina.   From the outset of the initial meet and greet it was clear Coco was going to have the best time.   She was very well cared for, exercised and met new doggie friends in a safe environment.   She had lots of fun with gentle giant Jack and the photos sent during her stay was very reassuring that Coco was enjoying herself.  Thank you Georgina (and Jack) and see you again soon.
  
 
       
   Steve 
 20/05/2024
 
 
  Georgina looked after our Luna whilst we were away and we have to say what a fabulous service she provides. Very professional in every way, and from the very start with the meet and greet we knew we would let her look after Luna. Many updates and photos were sent to keep us informed and happy that Luna was is safe hands. Jack was a fabulous, gentle friend for her during her stay so much she didn't want to come home. We will be using Hounds & Veterans again. That's for sure.