If you aren't sure if we'd be right for your dog, here's some more fun facts about Bedlay Gardens!

ALL BREEDS WELCOME:
All breeds are welcome... including extra large/giant breeds and XL bullies/Banned Breeds. 🙏

We do not discriminate on size or breed. In fact, we have one of most sizes, from the tiniest terriers to giant Great Danes... and everything in between of course! Honourable mention to the bedlay K9 team which consists of many greyhounds, a belgian malinois, XL bully, Pharaoh Hound, American Bulldog, Border Collie & Parson Terrier)

NEUTERING/SPAY POLICY:
Dogs do NOT need to be neutured or spayed to join our services.🚫
Every new dog is assessed on a case by case basis, they must instead pass a behavioural evaluation. Call if you're curious about this 📲 😎

LICENSED & INSURED:
We are licensed by NLC for Home Boarding, Dog Daycare and as an Animal Welfare Establishment. ✅️ We are covered by one of the best insurance providers. Our exclusively Dog Transport van is fully insured with business use insurance and transporting animals (in professionally made, built-in travel crates and a well ventilated van, providing safe, secure and comfortable travels)

HISTORY:
Our services come with a little piece of history, our 500 year old home was actually the stables of Bedlay Castle... and our breathtaking gardens, well those were that of the 16th century Bedlay Castle (now our next door neighbour)... built in the 1500's!! Our driveway and path to the dog forest... that was the original Cumbernauld road! 🏰🌲🐾

CONTACTING US:
Please contact us with any enquiries via Facebook Messenger, Instagram or WhatsApp on 07958 670328 📲

About Us

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Our story

Admins can update as they see fit : Bedlay Gardens Kennels started as a small, family-run kennels set in the countryside near Glasgow, built on the belief that every dog deserves space to roam, a real walk every day, and staff who know them by name. What began with a handful of kennels has grown into a full boarding, daycare, and dog walking service — without losing the personal touch our regulars have come to rely on.

We're proud that most of our bookings come from returning guests and word of mouth. Every dog that stays with us gets an individual care plan covering feeding, medication, and behaviour, followed closely by our team from check-in to check-out.

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Our facility

Admins can update as they see fit : . Our site sits within enclosed private woodland, giving us the space for secure, escorted forest walks away from roads and livestock. Kennels are sized small, medium, and large, with sharing available for dogs from the same household, heated in winter and well-ventilated in summer.

A dedicated van and driver handle our dog walking collection and drop-off service, and our daycare area gives day visitors room to play and rest between activities.

Our team

Every member of staff is trained in canine first aid and handling, and gets to know each guest’s routine, medication, and quirks before their first stay. It’s a small team by design — so your dog is always looked after by someone who knows them.

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Miss Kelsey Kiernan

Founder & Director

Kelsey | Dog Trainer, Behaviourist & Researcher With 15 years as a professional dog handler and four as a novice trainer/behaviourist, Kelsey specialises in group management, behavioural modification, and reactivity.

She competes in obedience and PSA dog sports, serves as a skilled witness in dog behaviour, and is experienced in typing dogs under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Alongside her canine career, Kelsey spent over a decade in academic research.

She holds a BSc (Hons) in Cell Biology and is currently completing a PhD in Veterinary Medicine, focusing on infectious diseases in companion animals.

At home, she shares a chaotic, laughter-filled life with her partner Lewis and their four dogs: two Greyhounds (Jet and Pippy), a Great Dane (Lilly), and a Belgian Malinois puppy (Purge

Mrs Diane Kiernan

Founder & Senior Director/Owner

Diane | Co-Founder & The "Dog Mother"

Diane has always believed children should grow up with dogs, having raised her own daughters, Kelsey and Chloe, alongside family pups Milo and Blue.

After balancing shift work with caring for dogs for over 20 years—earning the nickname “Diane’s Doggy Daycare”—she turned her passion into a full-time career during the pandemic.

Today, Diane manages home boarding, daycare, and dog walks. Known fondly as the "dog mother," her warmth, intuition, and calming presence make her a natural favorite for dogs of all personalities at Bedlay Gardens.

Paul Kiernan

Founder

Before dogs took over his days, Paul worked as a mechanic, a hands-on, problem-solving job that suited his practical mindset. But after a workplace accident in 2011, he found himself facing health challenges that meant leaving his trade behind. Restless and not one to sit still for long, Paul’s daughter Kelsey encouraged him to start a small dog walking business.

With time, patience, and his naturally calm way with animals, Paul quickly earned a reputation, particularly for working with larger or more “difficult” dogs that others often turned away. Recognising the need for safe, secure spaces for dogs to burn off energy,

Paul rented a field for off-lead exercise. He also played a vital role supporting his wife Diane’s home boarding and daycare services before they launched Bedlay Gardens.

That same vision of freedom, structure, and enrichment is now a key part of everything we do at Bedlay Gardens. His early dedication set the tone for a business built on understanding and respect for every dog’s needs.

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