Dog care that feels like leaving your best friend with a friend
Pup Central is a Manchester-based dog care studio offering grooming, breeding support and home boarding, all from one friendly, familiar face.
Meet Pup Central
Professional, careful, and completely dog-obsessed
Based in Stretford, Pup Central is a Manchester dog grooming and home boarding business built around one simple idea: every dog deserves to feel completely at ease in someone else's care. Claire combines proper technical skill with a calm, patient approach, taking the time to get to know every dog she works with rather than rushing them through. Whether it's a full groom, day-to-day feeding and care, or a home-from-home boarding stay, dogs are treated as individuals, with routines, quirks and comfort all taken seriously. It's dog care that feels less like a service and more like leaving your best friend with a friend.
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What we offer
Grooming & home boarding, delivered with patience
Every visit is unrushed and one-on-one, so nervous pups and confident ones alike get the same calm, careful attention.
Grooming
Full groom & style
Bath, blow-dry, brush-out and breed-appropriate styling, finished with a tidy trim to paws, face and tail.
Bath & tidy
A refresh wash, ear clean and neaten-up for dogs who don't need a full groom but love feeling fresh.
Nail trimming & paw care
Gentle, careful nail clipping and paw pad tidy-up, done at your dog's pace.
De-shedding treatments
A deep-conditioning wash and blow-out to cut down on loose fur and shedding around the house.
Grooming prices from
- Full GroomFrom £45
- Bath and blow dryFrom £25
- Puppy's First GroomFrom £20
- Nail Trim & Paw Tidy£12
Home Boarding
Home-from-home stays
Dogs board in a real family home rather than kennels, with a settled, familiar routine.
Feeding & medication
Meals, treats and any medication given exactly to your instructions and usual schedule.
Daily walks & playtime
Regular walks, garden time and play, matched to your dog's energy level and preferences.
Licensed & insured
Fully licensed with Trafford Council and covered by pet business insurance, meeting all animal welfare standards.
Boarding rates from
- Meet and GreetFree
- Home Boarding (per night)£40 / night
- Additional Dog (same household)£25 / night
Dog Walking
1-2-1 or group walks
Regular walks or one-off bookings, in small groups or 1-2-1 by arrangement.
Small group walks
Most walks are in small, friendly groups, giving your dog social time along with exercise.
1-to-1 walks available
Want a one-on-one walk instead? Get in touch for pricing.
Off-lead recall practice
Where appropriate and safe, gentle recall and off-lead confidence building.
Flexible scheduling
Regular weekly slots or one-off walks, fitted around your routine.
Walking prices
- 30-Minute Walk£10
- 60-Minute Walk£20
- Meet and GreetFree
Ready to book your dog in?
Message us on WhatsApp for a quick chat with our licensed and insured team, or head straight to booking. We can't wait to meet your dog.