The Best Dog Boarding Kennels in Christchurch

Pick the best holiday options for your beloved dog with our exclusive guide

Updated 18 October 2021

Leaving your dog in boarding kennels while you are away can be a distressing experience. Dogs bond with the owners and become part of the family and putting them in the hands of others for even a short time is not easy.

There are many boarding kennels around Christchurch, but you need to make sure that your dog will be treated correctly and it with people who have a genuine love for dogs. 

Our guide to the best dog boarding kennels in and around Christchurch has all the information about what to look for, how much it costs and shortlists ten operators that stand out.

Our Christchurch dog boarding kennels guide covers:​​​

What Will a Dog Boarding Kennel Cost?

Cost should not be the primary concern, but you do want to know that you are getting value for money. The price will vary depending upon how long your dog needs to remain in the kennels, and by location. We found that as a rule of thumb you can expect to pay between $20 and $90 per day (nights included) for boarding your pet, and the size and type of animal may also influence the price.

What to Consider When Choosing a Dog Boarding Kennel in Christchurch

The most important part of choosing a dog kennel is knowing your dog will be looked after correctly. The following is our checklist of things to do and consider before you choose:
  • Always visit the premises and check for cleanliness, available space and to get a feel for how it is run. A boarding kennel will likely be noisy, but should also be orderly
  • Ask for information on the qualifications and experience of the staff, and make sure you meet them.
  • Is the space allocated to dogs adequate? Will your dog be housed alone or with another animal? Some dogs will accept this, others will not tolerate it.
  • What is the daily routine, as in how often will the dog get to be walked and what are the feeding routines? Will the dog get one to one attention, for playing or perhaps light grooming?
  • Does the kennel have vet care on site, and if not, who is their chosen vet? 
  • Do they insist on up to date vaccinations, as they should do for the safety of all pets?
The above list offers some good starting points from which to begin your search for a suitable dog boarding kennel.
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The Best Christchurch Dog Boarding Kennels Available Right Now

​Our list below, which is no particular order, covers dog boarding kennels in Christchurch. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Christchurch, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.

​Before You Start Looking for Dog Kennels Consider the Following:
  1. Ask around your friends, family, and neighbours for recommendations about where they send their dog.
  2. Ask your vet if they have a recommendation.
  3. Stay local for the best rates and convenience (especially after coming back from holiday - a short drive is appreciated than traversing Christchurch)

No dog boarding kennels have paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with anyone listed below.

​Kimmy's Cats & K9's

Base: Bromley, Christchurch 
Hours: Mon to Fri 6 am – 6 pm, Sat and Sun 9 am – 12 pm, 4 pm – 6 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website:  Kimmy's Cats & K9's
Facebook Page: None 
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  03 389 7519 
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Genuinely cares about pets  
  • Friendly and approachable staff  
  • Excellent client communication  
 
Pros:
  • Makes sure that the dogs are well looked after  
  • Affordably priced for excellent service  
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • ​Kimmy's Cats & K9's is a pet-friendly dog daycare, dog boarding, kenneling and cattery that also provides grooming services and quality products
  • Their small animal-loving team has 45-years of experience in the industry
  • Makes sure that the dogs are well taken care of during their length of stay
  • Provides inside kenneling, dog boarding, grooming, daycare and cat boarding services 

Clarkville Luxury Boarding Kennels

Base: Clarkville, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Sat 9 am – 11 am, 4 pm – 6 pm, Sun 4 pm – 6 pm 
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website:  Clarkville Luxury Boarding Kennels
Facebook Page: None 
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  027 814 6625
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Dogs are well taken care of 
  • Nice and quiet place for dogs to stay
  • Genuinely caring and friendly staff
  • Post photos of the dogs on their social media
 
Pros:
  • Has built an excellent reputation for their quality dog care, skills, and knowledge
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Clarkville Luxury Boarding Kennels is a family operated business that has been taking care of dogs since 1998
  • They are conveniently located in Clarkville and is serving all dog owners who are travelling to Christchurch, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend Amberley, Oxford and all the nearby areas
  • Provides dog boarding kennel service 

Kuri City Centre

Base: Phillipstown, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Sun 9 am – 5 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Website:  Kuri City Centre
Facebook Page: None
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  03 355 5874
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Great place for dogs to stay
  • Friendly and informative staff
  • Staff are knowledgeable about dog’s nutrition
  • Affordable dog minding business
 
Pros:
  • Highly focused on providing comfort and 24-hour constant care
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Kuri City Centre is a dog boarding business with recently opened dog kennels
  • Provides different levels of services such as economy, premium and business class suite, allowing clients to choose based on their requirement
  • Accepts kenneling, dog daycare and dog training 

Popular Pets Kennels

Base: Spencerville, Christchurch
Hours: Per appointment only 
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Website:  Popular Pets Kennels
Facebook Page: Popular Pets Kennels
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  03 3298 733
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Clean and tidy facility
  • Dogs arrive relaxed and happy
  • Goes way above and beyond to meet the client’s expectations
 
Pros:
  • Provides kenneling and transportation services for all pets
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Popular Pets Kennels is a family-owned business that has been in the industry for over 35 years
  • Provides boarding kennels, international pet transport, domestic pet transport, microchips and paperwork 

Country Paws - Boarding Kennels & Cattery

Base: West Coast Road, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Sun8:30 am – 10:30 am, 4 pm – 6 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Website:  Country Paws - Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Facebook Page: Country Paws - Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone:  03 318 1752
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Premises are clean and well-maintained
  • Genuinely caring and trustworthy staff
  • Sends photos and videos of dogs to their owners
 
Pros:
  • Plenty of outdoor spaces for dogs to play and roam
 
Cons:
  • None
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Country Paws - Boarding Kennels & Cattery is a family-owned and operated pet boarding and kenneling business in the West Coast Road, Christchurch
  • Provides a warm, clean, safe and comfortable environment for both dogs and cats, allowing them to enjoy a holiday of their own

Alameda Kennels & Cattery

Base: Bromley, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Sun 7 am – 12:pm, 1 pm – 6 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.3/5
Website: Alameda Kennels & Cattery
Facebook Page: Alameda Kennels & Cattery
Email address: [email protected]
​Phone: 03 384 1297
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Trustworthy people to leave the pets with
  • Provides an affordable and friendly service
  • Animals seem happy to be in their care
  • All animals are well-taken care off
  • Dogs feel excited whenever left in their place
  • Excellent communication with pet parents
 
Pros:
  • Has available indoor kennels for small, medium, and large dogs
  • Provides sharing kennels for 2 dogs
  • Their facilities are recently refurbished and clean
 
Cons:
  • Not accepting credit cards for payment 
  • All pets will be charged an additional $7 per pet on public holidays.
  • There is a $7 surcharge for morning pick ups on public holidays.
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Alameda Kennels & Cattery has been under the new management since 2015.
  • Along with their indoor kennels, Alameda Kennels & Cattery also provides cattery facilities, fully sheltered outdoor kennels and doggy daycare for dogs of all sizes and breed. 
  • Their kenneling service starts at $23 per night.

ParkAvon

 Base: Marshland, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Sun 9 am – 12:pm,3 pm – 5:30 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Website: Parkavon Kennels 
Facebook Page: Parkavon Kennels
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 323 8527
  
 Customer Feedback:
  • Their staff genuinely cares about their pet clients
  • Replies quickly to all enquiries 
  • They make the most of the dog’s stay 
  • The dog seems excited when approaching the entrance 
  • Their exercise facility and outdoor play areas are huge and are available to all dogs 
 
 Pros:
  • Provides daily health checks for all their boarding pets 
  • Open to kennel visits to all pet owners before making a booking
  • Offers multiple kennel sharing for small, medium and large breed dogs
  • Their dog boarding service costs range from $26 to $55. 
 
 Cons:
  • Closed every Christmas Day and New Year’s Day 
  • Kennel visits are by appointment only 
 
 Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Parkavon provides pet boarding, daycare and kenneling services for cats and dogs of any breed.
  • They have an in-house dog trainer and qualified animal behaviourist providing dog training courses to dogs and pet parents. 
  • A vaccination record is a requirement before enrollment. 
  • The staff screens all dogs to ensure that they are fit for group activities
  • The drop-offs are between 6.30 am and 12 pm, while pickups are between 3 pm and 6 pm.
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Disclaimer: MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship, financial or otherwise, with any of the dog boarding kennels listed on this page. Nightly and weekly rates will vary, and our pricing guide is for informational purposes only. 

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