A home from home for your dog

"Suzannah at Rivers Retreat does a brilliant job with my Cockapoo groom. She is professional, knowledgable and has excellent grooming skills. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a groomer in Calverton."

Katie Noon · Google

"Our dachshund has been going on group walks with Rivers Retreat for a couple of years and he absolutely loves his time with them. Suzanna and Mark are both amazing with the dogs and clearly love what they do. I cannot recommend enough."

Esther Howells · Google

"After years of trying to find the right fit for Bracken we've finally found it at River's Retreat. Suzanna was so reassuring and patient with him, tailoring his grooming to what he was comfortable with. I've never seen him so happy after being groomed!"

Vicki Fairholme · Facebook

"Been taking Benji here for a few months now, he's always been nervous but at Rivers Retreat he's settled in nicely and always comes back looking amazing… would definitely recommend."

Colin Lewis · Facebook

Home boarding

Your dog stays in our home, not a kennel — same sofa, same routines, same fuss. For holidays or nights away.

Doggy daycare

Company, walks and a garden while you're at work, instead of a long day alone at home.

Dog walking

Any breed, any size. Regular walks or one-offs when the day gets away from you.

Grooming

Prices vary according to breed. Booked by time slot so there's no waiting around, and your dog isn't kept longer than they need to be.

A real home

No runs, no cages. Dogs live with us as part of the family while you're away, and sleep where they're comfortable.

Experienced hands

Years of caring for dogs of every size and temperament, including the nervous ones and the ones who need medication.

Licensed and insured

Licensed by Gedling Borough Council and inspected against the animal welfare standards that licence requires.