My name is Maria and Chino's is a family-run doggy daycare and boarding service founded out of a
deep, lifelong love for all animals and here at Chino's, caring for your pup is our passion.
Whether it's just for the day or for an extended stay, every dog that comes through our doors is
welcomed as one of our own. They'll be showered with affection, treated with kindness and given
the freedom to be themselves and have fun.
Our inspiration came from our beloved Dalmatian Chino, who brought endless joy and love into our
lives before he passed away in 2022. Chino was more than just a pet - he was family, and his
memory lives on in every detail of our work and drives our mission to share that love with the
rest of Hackney's pooches.
I am DBS checked, fully insured and canine first aid trained and with a lifetime of experience in
caring for dogs, we're committed to providing a safe, loving and comfy environment where your
furry family member's needs will be our top priority.
We are thrilled to welcome all the wagging tails, licky tongues, tickly tums and sniffy noses on
our outdoor adventures and into our home.
Contact us to discuss how we can play a part in your dog living their happiest life!
A safe and playful environment for your dog to enjoy the day
Collection from home: Each weekday morning between 10–11am, we collect our
furry friends either on foot or by car depending on your location. From there, we head
straight out for our first adventure of the day.
Morning walks and play: Walks are tailored to the group's needs and energy
levels, with 1–2 hours of supervised outdoor fun including paddling, sniffaris and playful
social time in Hackney's lovely green spaces.
Mid-day rest and enrichment: Between outings, it's time to recharge with a
balanced mix of rest, garden time, indoor enrichment, play and cuddles, creating a calm yet
stimulating environment to relax and reset.
Afternoon walk: In the afternoon we head out again for a gentle walk and
final burst of play, which provides the dogs the opportunity to burn off energy and return
home happy, content and ready to unwind.
Home time and updates: All dogs will be dropped off at home between 4-5pm
ready to see their families and have evening snuggles, until we do it all again! You'll also
receive photos and videos from your dog's day so you can share in the fun too.
From £40 per day
Overnight boarding for a cosy stay
A home away from home experience for your dog while you are away
24 hours of Love and Care: Your dog will enjoy all the perks of our Day
care, plus a cosy space to cuddle up and rest all night after a full day of fun.
Exercise and play: Whether it's walkies, garden games or indoor play, we
keep your pup happy and active throughout their stay.
24/7 supervision: We consider your dog as a part of the family and provide
around the clock care to ensure your dog's safety and well being. So you can rest easy
knowing they're safe, secure and surrounded by love.
Special dietary needs: We accommodate any feeding schedules or dietary
requirements for your dog and will follow your instructions to ensure your dog's routine
stays consistent and stress free.
Updates and photos: You'll stay connected with regular updates and adorable
photos and videos of your dog during their stay to give you peace of mind knowing that your
pup is well cared for and happy.
From £60 for up to 24 hours
Testimonials
Real reviews from real happy families
What our happy clients are saying
Real reviews from pet parents who trust us to care for their furry family
members.
Astro
Maria is one of very few people I would trust with my fur family. Over the past 15
years, she has been like a second mum to all of my dogs. I may be biased as she is my
sister, but I know she has always treated all dogs with the same love and care as if
they were her own. And my dogs have all loved her and been so happy to stay with her.
It is so reassuring to have someone you can fully trust with your dog, especially
knowing you can relax on holiday or go away for work, knowing they are in safe hands. I
have absolutely no hesitation recommending Maria's services for dog walking and
boarding.
Jasmine & Jon
Sali
Maria is an absolute gem of a dog carer! From the moment she started looking after our
dog Sali, it was clear how passionate and dedicated she is to her work. Maria has a
natural way with animals, and our dog adores her - tail wags and excited barks begin the
second Maria arrives.
Maria is incredibly kind, patient, and professional, always going above and beyond to
ensure our furry friend is happy, comfortable, and well cared for. Her attention to
detail, from walking to playtime, is impeccable, and her warm, loving nature makes all
the difference. It's such a comfort knowing our dog is in such capable hands. We
couldn't recommend Maria more highly - she truly is the best!
Mary & Andrew
Olive
It took us years to find someone that cared for our Shiba, Olive, the way we would, and
we nearly gave up finding anyone with high standards. Maria is equal parts attentive and
loving to Olive, and consistently makes the effort each time to provide genuine care to
her - packing Olive's day with walks, fun, rest, friends, and treats.
Maria is dependable and professional, and we've been so impressed by the way she puts
Olive's safety and comfort at the forefront of all planning, whether it's the
environment or travelling. You won't find a better person!
Reech & Dan
Shroomie
We absolutely love Maria / Chinos! We absolutely adore our little mini dachshund and
entrusting him with someone is no easy feat as he has some quirks but Maria makes us
feel so at ease and he clearly has the BEST time at daycare.
He has made so many new friends and a highlight to my day is seeing videos of him
playing with his friends. Maria is so super organised and communicative and clearly
absolutely adores every pooch she looks after. Can’t recommend enough!
Kenia & Rob
Moose
Maria is incredible and I could not recommend her enough. She is incredibly
professional, very accommodating and my dog is in love with her as much as she is with
him. We are so thankful to have Maria and her family in our lives!
Kate
Mango
Mango, our 4-year old labradoodle, absolutely loves Maria/Chino’s, and we do too! Mango greets Maria with pure
joy when she picks him up in the morning, and when we see the pictures/videos that Maria sends at the end of
each day, it’s no surprise to us that Mango has such a wonderful time!
Maria is kind, professional, and dependable. She takes care of Mango like he is one of her own. Communication
with Maria is a breeze; she is consistently responsive, flexible (sometimes Mango gets picked up/dropped off at
different places), and the end-of-day updates with pictures and videos give us comfort in knowing Mango is well
taken care of. We love that Mango gets a balance of walks/runs (and swims!), and quiet time, all while
socialising with other pups.
We are very grateful to have Maria/Chino’s in Mango and our lives, and highly recommend her for anyone looking
for fun and safe doggy daycare or boarding.
Chris, Dan and Mel
Nova
Maria is absolutely wonderful with my puppy, Nova. I contacted Maria when Nova was barely 3 months old and she has been incredible with not only looking after her but assisting in house training and socialisation.
It's the most loving environment and i know Nova is happy and looked after when I leave her there. Maria is also very accommodating to my personal schedule and does everything she can to make it convenient for myself and the other owners. Can't recommend enough!
Laura
Archie
Maria is fantastic! Our dog absolutely loves staying with her and he’s always so excited whenever he sees her.
Can't rate Maria as a sitter enough!! We did a couple trial days with her for my dog to get used to her and after
that, he's absolutely in love with her. Takes away all the guilt of leaving your pet with someone else when you go
away, when the dog is more interested in running off with them than worrying about you 😂
She sends regular updates, asks where might be of interest for your pup so she can keep them entertained on walks etc. She shows so much care and priority for making the dog's time as enjoyable as possible :)
Lucy and Ricky
Neville
Great service. Neville very loved and happy here. Maria very lovely and accommodating with handovers, reducing the stress around travel. She also keeps us up to date just the right amount while we’re away.
Shane and Louise
Gertie
Maria is great with my Dog, Gertie. Gertie is well looked after and always seems to come back happier than when she left. Maria offers to pick up and drop off for daycare and boarding.
Which is amazing for when you need to get to work. Would recommend Maria for anyone in the Hackney area.
Jason and Eliza
Chilli
Chino’s and Maria are brilliant. A true dog lover. Our dog Chilli loves her days with Maria - out on the marshes for a run around and then hanging out at the house after.
Also a great opportunity for Chilli to spend a whole day playing with other pups as well!
Holly and Ben
Pepita
We have an iggy who fell in love with Maria from day one. Our doggo is basically our baby, so trusting someone with her is a big deal for us, but with Maria from the start she runs for when she’s at the door and doesnt look back!
Maria is always communicative, reliable, and always keeps us updated with everything. You can tell how much she genuinely loves dogs. Highly recommend her services, she’s incredible!
Teddy and Nikitas
Dizzy
Maria is an angel on earth! She looks after our dog weekly for daycare and for boarding when we’re away on holiday. Firstly she’s so communicative and diligent which really puts us at ease especially when we’re out of the country/in a different time zone - we really trust her to do the best for our dog.
She sends regular updates and photos which we love. And most importantly our dog LOVES her which really makes us feel so much better about leaving her. It almost feels like she likes it there better 😂 We don’t know what we’d do without Maria!
Emma and Austin
Bluebell
My whippet loves her days at Chino's with Maria and her family. She seems to fit in well with the pack and I value Maria's real love for dogs and her responsive and caring communication.
Highly recommend!
Tish
Madeline
My whippet loves her days at Chino's with Maria and her family. She seems to fit in well with the pack and I value We met Maria through our regular dog walker and she and her family agreed to look after our puggle Madeline last Christmas.
She had the best time! Maria was so kind, she kept us updated with lots of message and pictures. Madeline was completely spoilt with lots of walks, cuddles and new dog friends. She was absolutely living her best life 😂.
Thank you so much Maria!
Anne-Marie
Vera
Chino’s Happy Dog House is certainly HAPPY! When Maria knocks on my door to collect Vera, the small bunch of dogs- each so different-are wagging tails and exuding friendliness and joy.
I have a quick stroke of each and say goodbye with a smile on my face.
Lesley
Tilly
Maria at Chino's is Tilly's heaven sent carer, she (and her family) clearly love the dogs in their care as much as they are loved by the dogs in return. Tilly (who can be a bit anxious) is really well looked after by Maria, both at day care and during longer stays.
Wonderful photo's and videos show just how much fun all the dogs have each time and Tilly is always super excited when Maria comes to collect her. I am so very grateful to have found such a loving environment for Tilly.
Jeanne-Marie
Daisy
We would be lost without Maria. Our pup loves her so much (probably more than us) and she enjoys every visit.
We totally trust Maria and couldn’t thinks anyone better to look after our pup!
Marcos and Matt
Rocky
Oh my goodness, finding Chino’s Happy Dog House and Maria was like hitting the jackpot! Our terrier (the little grump who never listens and is delightfully cheeky) has absolutely fallen in love with Maria.
He lights up every time he goes, whether it’s a short stay or a long boarding; and honestly, he seems way more heartbroken to leave Marias than we are when he goes away because he’s so adored and so well cared for.
We always joke that we’re no longer relevant in his life! Maria’s warmth, patience, and care are beyond compare. We couldn’t recommend Chino’s Happy Dog House more — from the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Maria!!!
Jonas and Daniel
Sunny
Maria is a dream; not sure what I would do without her now. My pup settled in straight away and is clearly a very happy boy.
Hannah
Hendricks
I can’t recommend Maria highly enough!
She is incredibly caring, thoughtful, and friendly, and has gone above and beyond to make sure Hendricks our Border Terrier feels safe, happy, and loved while we’re away. Maria has always been so accommodating with our schedule and any little quirks our dog has, which gives us total peace of mind.
We’re so grateful to have found someone we can truly trust with Hendricks! 🐾
All dogs will be considered and assessed during their initial meet and greet and induction
period to ensure they are a good match with us and that we are able to give them the care
that they need while ensuring their safety and the safety of the other dogs in our care.
Once we have built a bond and trust between us and with your permission, yes we do. If your
dog's recall isn't perfect, we will work on safely reinforcing their recall using a
rewards/treats and a long training line until trust is fully established. We will never let
your dog off the lead unless you give us permission to do so, and we will only do so when we
feel it is safe. We'll also make sure we're briefed on your dog's temperament and
behaviours, and bear this in mind on all walks and environments. Some dogs may benefit from
wearing a long lead when out which will allow them the same freedom as the others but
provide us with just that little bit of extra security.
Yes, we do like to give treats. We are a vegan household, so primarily provide delicious
plant based treats but also keep some really high value (non-vegan) treats for training
purposes. But if your dog has any particular dietary requirements or allergies, please let
us know and feel free to provide your own treats if preferred.
With your permission, we will tag you on photos and videos of your dog on our Instagram
stories throughout the day and send you a personal update on our WhatsApp group by the end
of the day to let you know how your fur baby's day was. If you need any further updates such
as a text when your dog has been collected and dropped back home, just let us know and we
will endeavour to meet your requirements.
We go ahead as normal. On hot days we will take shady walks and give the dogs the
opportunity to have a paddle in the river Lea, have lots of water breaks and make sure to
travel in the air-conditioned car rather than walk on the burning hot pavements. And in very
cold or wet weather, we ask that you provide suitable jackets/body suits to keep the
majority of your dog warm and dry. In the most extreme conditions, we may reduce the time
spent in the park and enjoy more playful activities indoors or in the garden.
We know dogs love nothing more than getting dirty, but we try to keep it to a minimum.
However, in some cases we may rinse your dog in the shower but more often than not, we give
them a good rub down with a clean towel and use special dog wipes for especially stinky
"dirt". If you'd like to leave a towel or wipes near your front door, we are happy to use
them before entering your home.
When possible, we travel on foot but for some locations it is nicer for the dogs to travel
in the car which means reducing travel time and increasing play time. Our car has air
conditioning/heating, is spacious and has been customised to give each dog the comfort that
they need. All dogs are secured with dog seat belts connected to their harnesses and do not
travel in crates.
Our service area is Hackney. We primarily cover a 1-2 mile radius around our base on Glenarm
Road E5 0LY. But we also stretch slightly outside of Hackney, so please do get in touch to
find out if we can cover your area.
We manage a maximum of 6 dogs per human. This is dependent on which dogs we have on that
particular day and their individual needs.
Once your dog has passed his or her induction, we will ask you to create a WhatsApp group
with any necessary people included. You'll then be able to make / amend / cancel bookings.
You'll also be able to add special instructions for us and update your dog's details when
required. We like to make the booking process as easy and flexible for you as possible - to
begin, just pop us a message for an initial chat and a meet/walk. Once you're onboard, we
can either confirm a regular weekly routine, or you can simply send over your day requests
for the following week.
