Daycare
A full day in the field rather than a few hours in a day care centre or someone's house. Collected in the morning, returned in the afternoon, with photos and video so you know how the day went.
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Bromley · Beckenham · Orpington
A proper day out, not a walk round the block.
Seven and a half private acres. Collected from your door in the morning, home again in the afternoon. Calm, content and full of happy memories of their day.
Daycare, countryside walks and adventure days across Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington and the surrounding villages.
Meet Bandit The boss, in every sense that matters.
Canine first aid trained · Every dog assessed before joining
Who we are
Started in 2019, out of a straightforward idea.
A lead walk round the same block isn't much of a day.
Emma has worked with dogs since she was fourteen, starting in rescue centres and going on to train bomb and drug detection dogs. Bandits is what she built with all of that: a private stretch of countryside where dogs get to be dogs, properly, off-lead, for hours at a time.
And keeping the peace out there is Bandit himself: springer spaniel, trained splitter, and the reason the pack runs as smoothly as it does.
What we do
Three ways to use the field
Countryside walks
Off-lead across the whole 7.5 acres. Space to run, sniff, swim in summer, and come home clean, content and full of happy memories.
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Private Sniffari Park hire
The field to yourselves. No other dogs, no other people. Built for reactive, nervous and recovering dogs, and for anyone who just wants the space.
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Meet Bandit
The boss, in every sense that matters.
He's trained in splitting. It's a real behaviour, not a nickname. Socially skilled dogs use it to interrupt tension between other dogs before it escalates: putting themselves between two animals, breaking a stare, moving the energy somewhere harmless.
Most dogs who split do it instinctively. Bandit's has been deliberately trained and sharpened. When a group of dogs stays settled across a whole afternoon, he's a large part of the reason.
- Tension rises between two dogs: a hard stare, a stiff body.
- Bandit puts himself between them, breaking the stare and redirecting the energy.
- The moment passes and the group settles, spaced out and calm again.
Why Bandits
More room than the rules ask for
Space, not crowding.
Day care is licensed by floor space, and we go well beyond the minimum required per dog. With 7.5 acres, including a barn, a chill-out room, separate play areas and quiet spots for dogs who want some peace, every dog has room to move away from the group whenever they like.
Bandit works the pack.
He's specifically trained in splitting: the behaviour socially skilled dogs use to defuse tension before it becomes anything. It means group dynamics get managed as they happen, not after.
Nobody joins without being assessed.
Every dog is met and assessed before their first day, and every owner signs our field policies. It's how we know the pack works.
Thirty years, one pair of hands.
Rescue centres, detection training, and seven years of Bandits. This isn't a franchise.
You see the day.
Photos and video, every day, without asking.
Reviews
What people say
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Rated 5 out of 5.
“Our nervous dog Gus has been going to Bandits for 6 years and we’ve seen so many positive changes in him. Emma, Bandit and the team are professional, always keep us up to date on Gus’ day and you can tell they genuinely love and care about the dogs. We have complete trust in the team and we’d highly recommend them.”
Jessica Gus’s owner -
Rated 5 out of 5.
“Emma has been such a lifesaver for us several times over the last few years, very flexible and understanding and extremely caring - we know Scout is so cared for, well looked after and is having the time of her life while we are out the house.”
Diya Scout’s owner -
Rated 5 out of 5.
“We love Emma & Bandits! Our pup has been going to them for six years and has loved every minute. Everyone is friendly and trustworthy, the dogs are happy and, more importantly, absolutely shattered after a session. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.”
Helena -
Rated 5 out of 5.
“Alfie has a fantastic time with bandits team, he is so excited when they collect him and we would never use any other team!”
Jenny Alfie’s owner -
Rated 5 out of 5.
“We absolutely love Bandits. And our 2 boys look forward to every session, usually waiting at the top of the stairs to hear one of the team arrive. Funny how they seem to know what day of the week it is. They go absolutely bonkers when their Aunty arrives.
“They get lots of training whilst there. Dog safety and wellbeing are paramount in Bandits ethos. So grateful for them”
Shelley-Ann -
Rated 5 out of 5.
“Loves my dogs like her own. They have the best time there and knowing they are in an enclosed space, with the best people and other lovely dogs is the nicest feeling. They always come home so sleepy and happy and are excited for their doggy day each week!”
Sophie -
Rated 5 out of 5.
“Emma has looked after our dog for a few weeks after being recommended by a neighbour. She is incredibly professional and put us at ease immediately - she also has a brilliant space for doggy day care. Our dog loves going to see her and is already more confident with other dogs and we love her pup updates throughout the day. Would recommend whole-heartedly.”
Jessica -
Rated 5 out of 5.
“I have had 3 dogs go to Bandits and they have all loved it so much. Emma and the gang are amazing with the pups training them, supporting us with their development and giving them such a great time! The pups have come to consider Emma & Co as family, they are truly the best daycare you can get”
Luke -
Rated 5 out of 5.
“Absolutely brilliant service. Our dogs love Emma and the team and can’t wait to be picked up for the day. We can’t recommend them enough.”
Dean -
Rated 5 out of 5.
“Emma and her team are fantastic. Our dog loves her days with the Bandits team!”
Sylvia
Room for a few more.
We take a small number of dogs and we meet every one before they join. Tell us about yours and we'll let you know what we've got.