Hondenhotel Hondwaardig

About Hondenhotel Hondwaardig

Hondenhotel Hondwaardig is a dog hotel and dog day care in Starnmeer. It also offers dog training, private guidance and behavioural therapy.

Dog training school

The dog training school provides welfare-focused, reward-based training in group and private lessons. In bad weather, training takes place indoors in Wijdewormer; outdoor training is mainly in Oostzaan.

• Puppy Intake: socialisation and consultation lessons for puppies aged 8 to 12 weeks
• Basic Upbringing Course I
• Basic Upbringing Course II to IV
• Search & Detection
• Walking together
• Rally Obedience

Day care and holiday care

There are care locations in Oostzaan and Starnmeer. Dogs are grouped by size, needs and character; each group has a regular handler. An introductory meeting is scheduled in advance, with no obligation.

• Twiske dog day care
• Dog hotel and day care in Starnmeer
• In-home puppy care in Starnmeer
• Holiday care

Behaviour and guidance

Hondwaardig offers advice, training and guidance to understand and adjust dog behaviour. Private guidance can take place at home, at a Hondwaardig location, online or at another location.

• Tailored advice
• Private guidance
• Behavioural therapy
• Behaviour assessment

Approach

Care is tailored to dogs’ social needs and individual characteristics. If needed, medication, extra rest, training and one-to-one guidance are possible.

About the owner

Daphne ter Beek is a kynological instructor (Dutch dog training qualification), accredited by the Raad van Beheer (Dutch national kennel club) and SPPD. She opened Hondenhotel Hondwaardig in 2018.

Locations and accessibility

Hondwaardig has locations in Starnmeer, Oostzaan and Wijdewormer. Free parking is available, and the locations can be reached from several nearby municipalities.

• Starnmeer
• Oostzaan
• Wijdewormer
• Zaanstreek, Wormerland, Amsterdam, Landsmeer, Waterland, Purmerend and surrounding area