The risks of unlicensed home boarding

Unlicensed boarders carry no council inspection, no welfare-standards check and usually no insurance requirement. If a dog is lost or hurt, you have limited recourse. Reporting unlicensed boarding goes to the local council's licensing team.

Informational content — not legal advice. Regulations: Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. Always confirm details with your council.