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Dogs running free in a Wagtails countryside field

Dog parks & day care in Essex. Built for dogs, trusted by owners.

143 reviews
Awarded 5 Stars by the Council

Purpose-built dog parks, 5-star licensed daycare, and vetted dog training across Essex. Giving dogs their best days and owners complete peace of mind.

5 Star Council Rating
Licensed & Insured
Family Run
DBS Checked Staff
The Wagtails team with dogs

From our family to yours

We enrich the lives of dogs in Essex.

Founded by two families, Wagtails started with a simple belief: every dog deserves an active life filled with adventure, enrichment and friends. Today our qualified team care for dogs across three parks and a 5-star licensed daycare.

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What our customers say

Hannah Robinson

Hannah Robinson

Wagtails Day Care

Google
I just wanted to put my paws to keyboard to say what a wooftastic time I have at Wagtails. Especially with my favourite humans Lucien and Hannah. They are Pawsome and I and my humans (who let’s face it need all the help ...
Sandra Farewell

Sandra Farewell

Writtle Dog Park

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Sharon Mui

Sharon Mui

Wagtails Day Care

Google
Best doggy daycare in the area, run by such loving and caring staff! We have tried other daycares and our dog Dottie loves Wagtails the most. They took the time and patience to carefully introduce our dog to all her new ...
Carrie Ankin

Carrie Ankin

Writtle Dog Park

Google
This dog park is a fantastic place for both dogs and owners. The space is clean, well-maintained, and has plenty of room for dogs to run and play safely. I really appreciate the shaded areas and seating, which make it co...
Jenna Daniels

Jenna Daniels

Wagtails Day Care

Google
I could not recommend Wagtails Doggy Day Care enough - they provide expert care for our lab Lola and are so enthusiastic and passionate about what they do. We receive a detailed report card with lots of photos and videos...
Sandra Watts

Sandra Watts

Writtle Dog Park

Google
Lovely big well kept field, wooded area for shade