At Rachel's Doggy Lodge, we continuously enhance our offerings, ensuring top-quality care and fun for your furry friends.
Get to know the passionate individuals dedicated to caring
for your beloved pets at Rachel's Doggy Lodge.
Rachel built Rachel’s Doggy Lodge from a simple love for dogs that started with Lassie and long walks with Skip in Blackmore End. What began as helping a friend grew into a warm trusted service for the community.
She has led the lodge through change with patience and grit. Today she runs the service with a focus on calm introductions, safety at the gate, and joyful time in the field.
Her favourite moments are recall breakthroughs and quiet sunsets when every dog looks content and settled.
Samuel grew up at the lodge with barking soundtracks and fast wagging tails. He learned care, routine, and how to keep a busy field running smoothly.
He sets up the double gate, checks water and kit, keeps paths clear, and helps families settle in. If you spot noise cancelling headphones he is still listening, probably.
Leanne joined in 2024 after careers in retail, the NHS, and care. A message from Rachel led to the perfect role and her two very dramatic dachshunds now clock in daily.
She runs the diary and app messages, keeps things organised, and is always ready to help with first visits. One sausage dog is close to mastering the stapler.
Eve moved from care work to a dog crèche where she earned Level 3 in canine communication and behaviour, plus canine first aid. She joined the lodge to be back where she feels happiest, with the dogs.
Labs have her heart. She supports nervous dogs with patient steps and never minds the less glamorous jobs because every dog has a big personality and that is the magic.
Hannah joined in 2024 on the pickup van and now supports the field. Her chocolate working cocker spaniel Woody has been a lodge regular for years.
She brings bright energy to sessions and plans events through the year. Santa Paws is on her list already.
Christine began as a nurse at Broomfield Hospital and has always cared for others. She helped spark Rachel’s love for dogs and once brought home a Cavalier King Charles that won every heart.
At the lodge she welcomes families, keeps the space tidy, and lifts spirits with warmth and steady humour. Proud pro poo picker and proud mum.
Are you passionate about providing top-notch care and fun for our furry friends? At Rachel's Doggy Lodge, we're always on the lookout for enthusiastic and dedicated team members to enhance our services. Join us in creating a welcoming and stimulating environment for dogs of all sizes and breeds.
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Excellent facilities and terrific value Staff were professional and very friendly highly recommended My dog Bella was well looked after.
Very happy with the service our dogs were very sleepy and didn't seem worried at all.
What an amazing idea. Nothing like this i've seen or heard of in Essex, just what i need for the occasional day when i don't want to leave Oscar alone. Will be a regular.
Great for my shift work. Hate leaving Bubbles but now I have you guys i'll be booking her in a lot. Perfect for her to run wild and play with other doggies.
Excellent service as always. I can see in my rear view mirror as I leave Ben enjoying himself and stretching his legs in the field with his friends! Thank you.
The Doggy lodge is absolutely brilliant. Our Jack loves it there and is looked after so well. He also has so much fun. Thank you all x
Our little dogs tail wags harder when we mention doggy day care! She loves every minute of it! We don't hear a peep from her all evening! First class service every time!
Thank you for always taking such good care of Loki Leah and our newest member Ally they always have the best of times when they are with you.