Welcome to Mini Mutts Retreat, a trusted and caring home boarding, daycare, and walking service exclusively for small adult dogs.  Located in the heart of Gosport town, beside pretty enclosed community gardens, and just a stones throw from wonderful coastal and countryside walks,  Mini Mutts Retreat offers exceptional comfort and hospitality to little dogs who are used to a more pampered lifestyle. 

With their big personalities and individual charm, small dogs hold a special place in our hearts, and we're delighted to offer a relaxing haven where they can enjoy a memorable holiday, day stay, or simply a walk, with other 'smallies'.  Uniquely, we do not accept young puppies as we find their natural exuberance can detract from the peaceful environment our own and doggy guests enjoy.

Outdoorsy adventures await, sofas and snuggly dog beds beckon, and oodles of love and affection come as standard within our cosy comfortable home where everything is tailored to the wants and needs of small dogs, including its specially converted relaxing doggy 'zen den' and tranquil courtyard garden.
View our home boarding/daycare facilities here

For your peace of mind and convenience

* Licensed by Gosport Borough Council (licence number 9271) 
*  Insured with Cliverton Pet Professionals Insurers 
* Trained in canine 1st aid
* Non smoking, quiet, adult only home​
* Complimentary doggy chauffeur service for local guests

- A little bit about us -

Mini Mutts Retreat is a small family business run by myself, supported by my husband Andy, and inspired by our own three 'smallies' who like many little dogs are more comfortable around others their own size. 

I'm Vikki,  my background is in Local Government Corporate and Civic Services,  Andy is a qualified chef and previously served in the RAF.  We're now enjoying a happier work/life balance running Mini Mutts Retreat together with our own three beloved mutts:  Missy, our senior girl at nearly 12 years young,  Mila, a rescued Serbian street dog who has taught us so much about understanding quirky behaviours and managing long term health conditions since she was diagnosed with C.O.P.D,  and Penny-Pickle, (pictured with us here), another rescue mini who came to us for foster care, but quickly worked her way into our hearts and we just couldn't bare to let her go.
Personal & Professional Achievements:  I've twice had the honour of judging the Stubbington Fun Dog Show (2015 & 2017) organised by Canine Communications Dog Training in Gosport.  In 2013 I travelled to Serbia to work at the dog shelter, as part of a volunteer group for 'Serbias Forgotten Paws', the registered charity we adopted Mila and Penny from. It was one of the most heartbreaking but rewarding experiences of my life.  I have also completed a number of dog related courses including 'Rescue Adoption Homechecker', 'Understanding Canine Body Language & Behaviour',  Introduction to Canine Massage, Canine 1st Aid, and the 2018 Victoria Stilwell Dog Behaviour Conference.
Andy has an 'ology' in liver cake making and doggy belly rubs, and keeps everything at Mini Mutts Retreat 'tickity boo'

​We look forward to meeting you !

Vikki, Andy, 
     & 'the girls' 
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