Our Home Boarding service provides your dog with a safe, loving, and calm household environment while you’re away — a true home away from home. This service is delivered exclusively within our approved Host Homes and is ideal for dogs who prefer a relaxed, family-style setting rather than a kennel environment.
We are fully licensed by Bolton Council, and all home boarding takes place strictly in line with council licensing conditions, animal welfare legislation, and DEFRA Codes of Practice. Every Host Home is carefully selected, inspected, and approved to ensure it meets the highest standards of safety, comfort, hygiene, and suitability.
Dogs stay as part of the household and receive individualised care tailored to their needs. We follow your dog’s usual routine as closely as possible, including feeding schedules, walks, medication, rest periods, and any behavioural or medical requirements. This consistency helps reduce stress and supports dogs who may be anxious, sensitive, or unsuitable for traditional boarding kennels.
Before any booking, we carry out a free Meet and Greet and suitability assessment to ensure your dog is matched with the most appropriate Host Home for their temperament, needs, and welfare. Throughout the stay, we provide regular updates and offer 24-hour customer support, giving you complete peace of mind while your dog is in our care.

Services & Pricing:
🏠 Host Home Boarding (Bolton Licensed):
Please note: Availability is limited and all bookings are subject to suitability assessments and council licensing requirements. This consistency helps reduce stress and promotes a calm, settled experience — particularly beneficial for dogs with anxiety, special requirements, or those unused to traditional boarding facilities.
We take time to get to know every dog prior to boarding, including a free Meet and Greet, and a Trial Night, so you can feel confident your dog is placed in the most appropriate and caring environment. Throughout their stay, we provide regular updates and remain available via our customer support service for complete peace of mind.
Note: By booking ALM Pet Services you automatically opt into the Terms and Conditions.
At ALM Pet Services, we’re more than pet care — we’re a community built on a genuine love for animals.
Whether you’re looking for trusted care for your pet, want to become a pet sitter or home boarder, or are ready to own your own ALM Franchise, we’re here to support you.
For pet owners, we provide professional, reliable services including dog walking, home boarding and pet sitting — always tailored to your pet’s needs.
For animal lovers, we offer flexible opportunities to join our network or run your own pet care business with full training and support.
Whatever your reason for contacting us, you’ll be joining a team that truly cares.
Get in touch today and be part of the ALM family.