My greyhound has received above expectation care while at Bruce’s Wellington park. His bus driver Lauren tells us about his day, giving information about his progress, which is backed up by what we s... See more
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My dog Milo has been going to the the Surrey Hills day care for the last 8 months and he absolutely loves it! He is always waiting at the window looking out for his driver Rachel, even on the days he... See more
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Our fur baby has been going to Bruce’s doggy daycare Woking for 6 months now, she absolutely loves going, when her driver pulls up to collect her she gets so excited which makes me happy knowing sh... See more
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From the initial taster session, my little Parson, Tuppence, shows every sign of loving her time at Bruce's. The care given by Abi, her 'chauffeur', to Sam (with Holly) in the puppy group to her grad... See more
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About Bruce's Doggy Day Care
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Where Dogs Thrive Every Day
Bruce’s Doggy Day Care, the UK's leading doggy day care, offers dogs enrichment, socialisation and care.
Who We Are
For over 17 years, Bruce’s Doggy Day Care has been enriching the lives of dogs – and their families – with our unique blend of expert care, enrichment-led activities and genuine love for every dog we meet.
With 11 centres located across the UK, we’re recognised leaders in doggy day care and are trusted by thousands of owners who want their dogs to enjoy happier, healthier days while they’re busy.
The Bruce’s Experience
At Bruce’s, every day is designed to help dogs play, learn and relax in a safe, stimulating environment.
Dogs in our care enjoy:- Acres of secure, private fields to run, sniff and explore
- Natural play zones and sensory gardens to stimulate body and mind
- Heated log cabins for cosy downtime and rest
- Fun, structured activities that build confidence and social skills
- Carefully matched play groups for safe, happy socialisation
All of this is overseen by our fully trained, dog-loving team who get to know each dog as an individual.
Why Choose Bruce’s?
Expert-led care
Our teams are trained in dog behaviour, enrichment and welfare. We carefully supervise play and tailor the day so every dog feels secure, understood and happy.
Enrichment at the heart
We go beyond basic day care. From confidence-building activities to calm rest spaces, our days are thoughtfully planned to support dogs mentally, physically and emotionally.
Safe, happy socialisation
With plenty of space and curated play groups, dogs can build friendships, practise good social skills and enjoy positive interactions in a safe setting.
Stress-free pick-up and drop-off
Our bespoke doggy buses can collect dogs from home and return them tired and content at the end of the day, or owners can drop off directly at one of our convenient locations.
Trusted by dog lovers nationwide
Thousands of families choose Bruce’s for consistent, reliable care and that extra level of attention that gives real peace of mind.
How It Works
- Find your nearest Bruce’s doggy day care.
- Book a welcome chat or Free Taster Day for your dog to try our fields and facilities.
- We’ll get to know your dog and recommend the best routine for them.
- Your dog enjoys fun, friendship and enrichment – you enjoy the peace of mind.
Join the Bruce’s Family
Give your dog the chance to live their best day – every day. Discover why so many dog lovers trust Bruce’s for exceptional care, real enrichment and tail-wagging happiness.
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United Kingdom
- www.brucesdoggydaycare.co.uk
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Bruce's is the best
My dog has been going to Bruce's Cobham for 3 years and loves every minute!! He has the best bus driver ever (Ollie) I would recommend Bruce's to anyone!!!
December 22, 2025
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Pauline,
It means so much to us to hear this, thank you! Ollie will be delighted to hear your kind words - having a driver they adore makes all the difference.
Thank you for recommending Bruce’s, it really means a lot to us. See you again next week!
Woofs & wags,
Bruce's
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Timur,
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave your 5 star review - we'll be sure to pass your kind words over to the team!
Woofs & wags,
Bruce's
The team at Surrey hills pay brilliant…
The team at Surrey hills pay brilliant care and attention to my fluffy baby. She’s happy to go (except when she wants to stay in bed!!) The facilities are excellent, the service super easy to book and use via the website or app with quick efficient communication. Pick up and drop off is seamless. Couldn’t recommend Bruce’s enough. Great added touches with the themed weeks,free Bruce’s bandana in the summer, genuinely never had a single issue, but even if I did the top notch service sure would be easily resolved. Thanks for your 5* care.
December 14, 2025
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Rebecca,
Thank you so much for this wonderful 5-star review!
We love hearing how well looked after your fluffy baby is at our Surrey Hills centre, and It’s great to know you’ve found the facilities, booking system, communication and pick-up and drop-off so seamless.
Your trust really means a lot to us, and we’re so grateful for your recommendation. Please give your fluffy baby a big cuddle from all of us and we'll see you again next week!
Woofs & wags,
Bruce's
Awful conditions
Awful conditions, my dog was in a van for hours a day, came home filthy with torn ripped coats, got into scraps with other dogs Bruce’s tried to get me to pay for their trainer. I contact two independent trainers who said he had no behavioural problems. Money making scam detrimental to dogs health
December 22, 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Sarah,
Our priority is always the safety, wellbeing, and enjoyment of every dog in our care. We take all feedback seriously, and the experience described does not reflect the care or standards we uphold at Bruce’s.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further. If you'd be happy to contact us directly at hello@bruces.dog with your dog’s name, location, and dates so we can review any concerns properly.
Many thanks,
Bruce’s 🐾
Bruce’s will ruin your dog.
I worked at Bruce’s for over 2 years, my dog attended while I was working there.
I would never in a million years send my dog to Bruce’s, there’s no doubt in my mind that if I wasn’t there giving her special treatment she would have ended up with behavioural problems and more than likely injured or lost. I’ve read through some of the reviews on this page, all of the responses from Bruce’s are untrue and poor attempts to save their dying business. I could go on for pages and pages about all the horrible things that happened while I was working there. Most of the allegations I’ve seen online are true and not misconstrued in any way. Bruce’s grew its business way too quickly, opening up too many sites and therefore neglecting their old ones. I urge everyone to not sign up to Bruce’s, and remove your dog if it is already attending. Bruce’s will ruin your dog.
December 22, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi there,
We take the welfare, safety and wellbeing of every dog in our care extremely seriously. With multiple sites and long-standing teams, we have robust procedures, training, and oversight in place across all centres, and we continually review and invest in our people, facilities and standards.
That said, we understand that perspectives can differ, and if there are concerns you believe were not addressed appropriately at the time, we would welcome the opportunity to look into them further.
If you are willing, please contact us directly at hello@bruces.dog with any specific information you feel is relevant, so this can be reviewed by the appropriate team.
Many thanks,
Bruce's 🐾
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Paul,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It’s great to hear you’ve been happy with the care and facilities at Bruce’s. We really appreciate you taking the time to share this.
Woofs & wags - Bruce’s 🐾
Bruce's supply a friendly and reliable service
Bruce's supply a thoroughly reliable and friendly service. Joni, our cockerpoo, comes back from Doggy School exhausted but happy, ensuring she gets maximum value for our money. Thank you all at Bruce's, John and Kath
December 7, 2025
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi John and Kath,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. We’re so happy to hear that Joni enjoys her time at Bruce’s and comes back exhausted but happy! That’s exactly the kind of feedback we love to hear.
Our team will be thrilled to know that their friendly and reliable service is making such a positive impact. Thank you for trusting us with Joni’s care.
Woofs & wags - Bruce’s 🐾
Trustworthy service
We’ve been using their Half-Day service at Cobham for nearly 5 years now. The bus drivers are always lovely, and they are absolutely trustworthy, which is the most important condition for me. Yes, it is more expensive than many dog walkers, but they never ever miss the day. My dog is getting old but I can tell he’s enjoying socialization at the centre as seen in their weekly photos!
December 4, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Thank you so much Jacki for taking the time to share your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you’ve been with us at Cobham for nearly five years. It truly means a lot to our whole team.
Our bus drivers will be thrilled to hear your kind words, and we’re so glad their reliability and care have given you confidence and peace of mind. Knowing that your dog enjoys his time socialising at the centre, especially as he gets older, is exactly why we do what we do.
Thank you for trusting us and for being part of the Bruce’s family. We look forward to many more happy visits with your lovely dog!
Woofs & Wags
The Bruce's Team🐾
Cockapoo happy at Bruce's
Our 11 year old cockapoo girl loves going to Bruce's!
One other point I should make is that she doesn't make tears so artificial tears need to be put in her eyes several times daily and Bruce's are happy to do this.
December 5, 2025
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Herb! We’re delighted to hear that your lovely cockapoo enjoys her time at Bruce’s, it’s always a joy to welcome her.
We really appreciate you mentioning the extra care she needs with her artificial tears. Our team is always happy to support her wellbeing and make sure she’s comfortable during her visits.
Thank you for trusting us with her care
Woofs & wags
The Bruce's Team🐾
Lovely and friendly Great outdoor paddocks with heater shelters 😄
Lovely friendly welcome and little Ricky got sooooo many cuddles he can’t wait for his visit next week x
December 4, 2025
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Sue,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re thrilled to hear Ricky enjoyed his visit and all those cuddles! It’s wonderful to know he felt so welcome and settled from the moment he arrived.
Our team will be delighted with your kind words, and we can’t wait to see Ricky back next week for more fun.
Woofs & wags - Bruce’s 🐾
My Labradoodle loves his time at…
My Labradoodle loves his time at Bruce’s! The staff are fantastic and facilities great for a day of fun. Highly recommend.
December 3, 2025
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Joe,
Thank you so much for your kind review. It’s wonderful to hear your Labradoodle enjoys his days at Bruce’s; that happiness is exactly what we hope for!
Our team will be so pleased to know that their care and the facilities have made such a good impression. Your recommendation means a great deal to all of us.
Woofs & wags - Bruce’s 🐾
Barney loves Bruce doggy day care
Barney loves Bruce doggy day care. All member of staff are very lovely, attentive and warm. Barney always runs through the door with excitement and comes home happy and very tired of playing all day. The facility seems clean and relaxed and happy. I appreciate weekly photos and updates. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for exceptional care!
December 2, 2025
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re so happy to hear Barney loves his days at Bruce’s! That excitement when he runs through the door is the best kind of feedback.
Our team will be thrilled to know their attentiveness and warmth have made such a positive impact. It’s fantastic to hear he enjoys his time with us and comes home happy and tired from all the fun.
Thank you for the great recommendation, we feel very lucky to have Barney as part of the Bruce’s family!
Woofs & wags - Bruce’s 🐾
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Stephen,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It’s great to hear you’ve had such a positive experience with our team. They’ll be delighted to know their care means so much.
Woofs & wags - Bruce’s 🐾
Waggy tails every time
The staff are always friendly and happy to see my dog. She is always eager to run in which tells me she is happy too. Its like proper "childcare"!
November 23, 2025
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Karien,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It’s brilliant to hear how excited your dog is to head into day care; those eager arrivals really do speak volumes!
Our team will be chuffed to know their friendliness and care make such a difference. We like to think of it as proper childcare too… just with more paws and cuddles!
Woofs & wags - Bruce’s 🐾
Bruce’s Altrincham…
My beagle Goji has been going to Bruce’s Altrincham since the day it opened and absolutely loves it which shows through how excited she is when she sees the blue van pull up and from all the action shot pictures we get on the app weekly. Chloe always let’s us know how her day has been when dropping her home and we have every faith in the whole team and happily let them have access to our door key to pick her up when we are not in. She comes home clean and eats her dinner and falls straight to sleep dreaming about all the fun enrichment and adventures she has had with her besties. The Bruce’s app is so easy to use and they are always quick to reply to any emails and will let us know with lots of notice about any changes to driver or if we want to bank the day if the weather is too hot etc. 100% recommend and we are so blessed to have found such an amazing doggy day care.
November 25, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Hannah,
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review. It’s wonderful to hear how much Goji has loved her days at Bruce’s Altrincham, that excitement when the blue van arrives really does say everything!
Chloe and the whole team will be so pleased to hear your kind words. They put so much care into making sure every dog feels happy, safe and settled, and it means a lot to know you trust them completely, even with key access. We’re also delighted you find the Bruce’s app and communication so easy and helpful. Keeping things simple and transparent is a big part of what we aim for.
Thank you for the fantastic recommendation. We feel very lucky to have Goji as part of the Altrincham family.
Woofs & wags - Bruce’s 🐾
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Nick,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate it! It’s great to know you’ve had such a positive experience with Bruce’s.
Woofs & wags - Bruce’s 🐾
Happy dog…
Contact is via the driver but I have every faith that my dog is taken care of and enjoys her day. This is backed up by my dog who goes up the wall when the door bell goes early in the morning to be collected.
Be mindful of notice periods and change ... you are bound into one month's for any change, at least as far as any revenue drop goes on their part.
November 11, 2025
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Thank you so much for your feedback, and for sharing how excited your dog is when the doorbell rings! It’s wonderful to hear that she loves her days with us and that you have confidence in the care our team provides. Moments like that truly mean a lot to everyone here at Bruce’s.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding notice periods. Our terms are in place to ensure we can maintain consistent staffing and high-quality care for all dogs in our centres. That said, we always aim to be as clear and supportive as possible when discussing any changes to bookings.
If you have any questions about your routine, we’re always here to chat and make sure that our day care service is working smoothly for you and your dog.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review and for being part of the Bruce’s family!
Woofs & wags
The Bruce's Team
We are extremely happy with Bruce’s…
We are extremely happy with Bruce’s Doggy day Care . Our little one is enjoying her time with her new pup friends . Will strongly recommend Bruce’s Doggy Day care
Michael Carstens
November 18, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear your little one is having such a great time at Bruce’s and is enjoying making new friends!
Our team will be so pleased to know how happy she is and that you feel confident recommending us.
Here’s to plenty more play, learning and happy days ahead!
Woofs & wags - Bruce’s 🐾
My Ralphie ALWAYS has great fun when…
My Ralphie ALWAYS has great fun when he’s at Bruce’s Doggy Daycare. He’s made so many new friends (doggy and human) he’s learning so much there too. Socialising with other dogs is topof the list, as he only has 2 doggo friends at home. He tugs on his lead to get into daycare, he’s that happy to be there. Thanks very lots to all the wonderful staff for making Ralphie a happy and tired boy!! Luv’n’woofs from Ralphie and me xXx 😊
November 10, 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Paula,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. This one really made us smile! We absolutely love hearing how much fun Ralphie has at Bruce’s and how excited he is to join his friends each day.
It’s brilliant to know he’s making so many new pals, both two and four-legged! Our team will be over the moon to know their care and energy help make Ralphie’s days so happy (and his naps so well-earned!).
Sending big cuddles and tail wags right back to you both!
Woofs & wags - Bruce’s 🐾
We are very happy with Bruce’s…
We are very happy with Bruce’s services. Our puppy absolutely loves playing with her friends at puppy pre-school.
Thank you so much 😊
November 4, 2025
Reply from Bruce's Doggy Day Care
Hi Viktoriya,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re so pleased to hear your puppy is loving her time at Bruce’s and having so much fun with her new friends at puppy pre-school!
Those early social experiences are such an important part of growing up, and it’s wonderful to know she’s thriving and enjoying every moment. Our team will be delighted with your kind words.
Woofs & wags - Bruce’s 🐾
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