The Doggy Playschool Company is raising the standard of dog care in the Cotswolds
For many dog owners, finding the right care for their dogs is about far more than convenience. It is about trust, reassurance and knowing that a much-loved member of the family is genuinely being understood and cared for. That belief sits at the heart of The Doggy Playschool Company near Kemble in Cirencester, a countryside dog daycare experience that has been built around emotional wellbeing, enrichment and thoughtful care.
Quality dog daycare
Founded near Cirencester by Emma Love, The Doggy Playschool Company was created from personal experience. After struggling to find the level of care she wanted for her own dogs while balancing life, work and family, Emma began questioning what quality dog daycare should truly look like. What followed was years of retraining in canine behaviour, hands-on experience, and a determination to create something that felt genuinely different.
Dogs deserve intelligent care
Emma says, “Everything we have built at The Doggy Playschool Company has been centred around one simple philosophy: dogs deserve thoughtful, emotionally intelligent care. My ambition has never simply been to run a daycare business, but to help raise the standard of dog care and create an environment owners can truly trust.” The Doggy Playschool Company has ∙
• 10 acres of open countryside space
• Warm cabins for rest and downtime
• Carefully managed social groups
• Science-led enrichment
• Experienced playleaders, never volunteers
• Lower numbers of dogs per pack
• A strong focus on emotional wellbeing
• An environment where dogs are genuinely understood as individuals
Importantly, the focus at The Doggy Playschool Company is not on high numbers or fast turnover. Packs are intentionally kept smaller, with experienced playleaders overseeing interactions and routines to ensure dogs feel secure, stimulated and relaxed throughout the day. It is an environment designed to support healthy socialisation, confidence and happiness, while also giving owners peace of mind.
Long-term benefits
The philosophy behind the business is rooted in the growing understanding that dogs thrive socially, emotionally and mentally when given the right environment. Research increasingly points towards the long-term benefits of positive social interaction and enrichment, with well-socialised dogs often experiencing improved wellbeing and healthier lives overall.
Trust taken seriously
For owners, the service also offers something invaluable: the freedom to work, travel, rest or simply enjoy the day knowing their dogs are somewhere safe, engaging and genuinely caring. It is a level of trust that The Doggy Playschool Company takes seriously, recognising that when owners hand over their dogs each morning, they are handing over family.
Blending countryside freedom with professional expertise and a deeply personal approach, The Doggy Playschool Company is quietly helping raise expectations of what modern dog daycare can and should be in the Cotswolds. Check out doggyplayschool.com or contact Emma on emma@doggyplayschool.com for further information.
