Testimonials

Our dogs enjoy their stays at Duck End enormously and although I doubt our dogs loyalty, it is nice to see them bound up to Martin and his team. The staff are very accommodating and nothing seems to be too much trouble. We would certainly recommend Duck End Kennels. 

Jo Pimblett

Our dog Daisy has been holidaying with Martin for the last 8 years. I know she enjoys it because when Martin brings her home she sniffs round the house while Martin informs me of her stay then when he goes to leave she's at the front door ready to go back with him! Our puppy Westie joined Daisy last year and it is obvious he enjoys himself as well. Knowing this enables me to go on holiday and not worry about the dogs. Martin obviously takes an interest in the dogs in his care because he will often relate incidents of what my two have been up to. He is always very obliging and tries his hardest to fit them in when we want to pop away for a few days last minute.I've never tried another kennels but now I wouldn't want to! 

Nikki Hall

We have two Westies and we have historically been nervous about leaving them or entrusting them to others. Having been recommended to Duck End we were still very concerned when we dropped the dogs off for their first stay but we needn't have worried. The dogs love visiting "Uncle Martin" and it is joyous to watch their faces as they realise where they are going and how they love being in the outside enclosures having fun with the other "runners"! We have found the fees charged by Duck End to be no more expensive than any other kennels in North Essex but when it comes to the dogs' well-being nothing is too good and in our view Duck End is as good as it gets and over the last 6 years has consistently provided excellent care at all times of the year.

Kate Bottomley

Dear Martin,

Just a quick email saying thank you. Your kennels are superb and our dogs are not only happy but healthier for being there. We'd like to enquire as to what food you fed them? It may be helpful for keeping their weight down. Our lab, Lucy, looks fabulous and we'd like to continue her weight loss then control. Also, can you tell me if Girlfriend was active whilst in your care? She's galloping and playing now. She's not done that for a long time. Again, thank you for your caring and having such a fantastic place for us to house our family members whilst we're on holiday. It's like they were on holiday too!

Regards,
Jeanne M. Callahan, Kaz Farrant

Just like to say a big thank you to all the staff who looked after Lou and Oz over the xmas / New Year - they looked fitter and were extremely happy. Many thanks we will use you again and recommend you.

Best wishes
Sue and David Kemp

Hi Martin,

Many thanks for the pictures. It looks like Ralph had a wonderful stay and can’t wait to come back this weekend.

Kind regards
David

Hello Martin,

Would like to thank you for looking after Pluto and Roxy for the last 10 days.  They were both extremely happy to be home and did not leave our sides for a moment but they were themselves if not a bit better behaved and Pluto's rash was completely gone.  Happy healthy dogs!!

So thank you very much again and we will definitley be back.

Kind regards,
Mona Illari

Wow Martin, now thats what I call service! I can tell that you are primarily concerned with the wellbeing of Penny. That is so lovely. 

Thanks a million
Regards, John