Staff at a luxury doggy daycare in Norwich are run off their feet by their four-legged friends - and are so busy they've had to expand.

The dog-sitting business is run by Tom and Toto - based at White House Farm in Sprowston.

And from drop off time between 8am and 9am in the morning until pick up between 5pm and 6pm, the barking mad pack keep their human friends on their toes.

Norwich Evening News: Fudge and Charlie, with Cooper at the back, at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare.Fudge and Charlie, with Cooper at the back, at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare. (Image: Archant 2022)

The team say though they have filled up very fast since opening earlier in the year, they have learned a lot about the breeds and characters of their guests.

Sarah Wright, owner of the business said: “We’ve learned the most confident and boisterous dogs we have at daycare are definitely the Labradors and golden retrievers.

Norwich Evening News: Fred relaxes on the wall at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare.Fred relaxes on the wall at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare. (Image: Archant 2022)

“The cheekiest dogs have most definitely been the sausage dogs - they also like to help themselves to naps in the office with the team.

“And if someone is being a bit mischievous it is always a sausage dog,” Sarah added.

Norwich Evening News: Cockapoo Molly walks the plank at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare.Cockapoo Molly walks the plank at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare. (Image: Archant 2022)

Of all the dogs that attend the daycare, there are many that can do tricks and will have learned if they show off it often means obtaining a delicious treat.

Sarah said: “The beagles tend to have the best tricks. They are so clever and they are always ready to use them when they want some food.”

Norwich Evening News: The new log cabin and garden the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare is extended due to its success.The new log cabin and garden the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare is extended due to its success. (Image: Archant 2022)

Thanks to how happy the dogs are when the leave a day at the centre, Tom and Toto have had to open a new cabin to allow for 14 extra dogs to attend each day.

Sarah said: “I think our success is partly because the timing was so perfect.

Norwich Evening News: Lofty tackles the see-saw at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare.Lofty tackles the see-saw at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare. (Image: Archant 2022)

“We had been looking for a number of years for the right location.

“The completion of the farm coincided with people going back to the office meaning there were many young dogs that needed more care, so it was perfect for us.”

Norwich Evening News: Some of the dogs at the successful Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare.Some of the dogs at the successful Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare. (Image: Archant 2022)

The cabin will feature a deck on the front of it so that dogs are able to lay in the shade during the summer.

Norwich Evening News: Harry Hamps works with some of the dogs at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare.Harry Hamps works with some of the dogs at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare. (Image: Archant 2022)

The cabin will launch at the beginning of June and the waiting list is back open for these spaces.

How should people choose their first dog?

Norwich Evening News: Golden doodle Cooper, left and cocker spaniel Fudge at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare.Golden doodle Cooper, left and cocker spaniel Fudge at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare. (Image: Archant 2022)

Dog expert Sarah said: "It’s not as easy as choosing something cute.

"The dog needs to fit your lifestyle so that both owner and dog can be as happy as possible.”

Sarah said these top five tips will help you to choose your first dog.

Norwich Evening News: Cocker spaniel Fudge jumps through a tyre with encouraged by Harry Hamps at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare.Cocker spaniel Fudge jumps through a tyre with encouraged by Harry Hamps at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare. (Image: Archant 2022)

Exercise: You need to research how much exercise your dog will need.

Children: The age of your children will determine which dog is better suited to your home.

Norwich Evening News: Fudge in the tyres at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare.Fudge in the tyres at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare. (Image: Archant 2022)

Garden: Some dogs love having access to outdoor space and some prefer the sofa.

Training: If you want to do lots of training and maybe even do some agility something like a collie may be best.

Grooming: Some dogs require brushing every day and trips to the groomers every eight weeks, doodle breeds are great family dogs but the grooming adds extra cost and time.

Norwich Evening News: Jack Russell Barney searching for treats at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare.Jack Russell Barney searching for treats at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare. (Image: Archant 2022)

Norwich Evening News: Cooper jumps across the tyres at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare.Cooper jumps across the tyres at the Tom and Toto Doggy Daycare. (Image: Archant 2022)