Black Friday Membership Offer extended throughout December – join our pack for half price!

Gift Vouchers and Dog Grooming courses now available – the perfect pressie!

Full Day Care from £35.00 – enquire now.  Book your free evaluation session to come and see what we offer and why we think we are THE premium day care facility.  We can offer our canine taxi for your convenience.

Mistletoe Makeover Grooming Offer – book now and for this pawfect treat or a Christmas bath and tidy to have that clean, smart and sweet smelling pooch

Saturday Play Day open between 08.30 – 12.30 – no booking required £12 non members. Free for members. Pawrents supervised external play with all our equipment and toys in a safe and enclosed space.

Five-star days for your four-legged friends

Dogs deserve the best care no matter what, which is exactly what we provide at our luxury doggy retreat. When they step through the doors they immediately become a member of our family, with access to outstanding care and first-class facilities. We ensure they always come home to you with their tails wagging.

About Mabel & Friends

Mabel & Friends Day Retreat is a rural haven for your canine companions that offers comfort and care in the tranquil Essex countryside. At our doggy day care just outside of Chelmsford we treat every dog like family, giving them everything they need to make sure they feel at home whilst in our care.

What we offer

Pick up
and drop off**

Easy online
booking

Convenient client portal

Scenic countryside setting

Higher standards license for day care**

Qualified staff in dog welfare and behaviour

Dog grooming

Canine nutritional consultations

Specialist in brachycephalic dog breeds

Canine allergy testing

Veterinary nurse visits

1:1 training and puppy classes

Our services

Discover our array of dog care services, from day care, training and grooming to consultations with veterinary nurses and allergy specialists.

Grooming and styling

Allergy testing

Nutritional consultations

Veterinary Nurse Visits

External off-road walks and swims

Puppy training classes

Manage your bookings easily

Creating an account with us lets you easily manage your bookings, keeping them all in one place so that you can keep track of everything. Our handy portal lets you make new bookings and manage existing ones, so you don’t need to worry if there’s been a change of plans.

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