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The Best Dog Boarding Kennels in Tauranga

​Pick the best holiday options for your beloved dog
Updated 7 May 2023
Summary:
  • 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 Tauranga, 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 top dog boarding kennels in and around Tauranga has all the information about what to look for, how much it costs and shortlists ten operators that stand out.

Our Tauranga 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 Tauranga

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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Reliable and Trusted Tauranga Dog Boarding Kennels Available Right Now

​Our list below, which is no particular order, covers dog boarding kennels in Tauranga. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Tauranga, 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 Auckland)

Paws and Play

Base: Greerton, Tauranga
Hours: Mon to Fri 6:30 am – 6:30 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.5/5
Website:  Paws and Play
Facebook Page: Paws and Play
Email address: info@pawsandplay.co.nz
​Phone:  07 543 5481
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Caring and accommodating staff
  • Dogs are well-looked after
  • Fun and safe place for dogs to socialise
  • Staff are quick to respond to text enquiries
  • Environment is clean and neat
 
Pros:
  • Accepts all types and breeds of dogs
 
Cons:
  • None
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Paws and Play is a dog daycare centre based in Greerton, Tauranga
  • Has a team of qualified staff members promoting socialisation, entertainment and exercise to help their client’s dogs achieve a better state of mind and health
  • Accepts full dog daycare, half-day dog daycare, pre-booked full-day extension, dog boarding and pet sitting

​Pleasant Valley Kennels and Cattery

Base: Tauriko, Tauranga
Hours: Mon to Sun 8 am – 10 am, 4 pm – 6 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website:  Pleasant Valley Kennels and Cattery
Facebook Page: None
Email address: info@pleasantvalley.co.nz
​Phone:  07 543 0268
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Great place for dogs to stay during holidays
  • Keeps the dogs happy and well behaved
  • Friendly and caring staff
  • Offers fair pricing
 
Pros:
  • Clean kennels and facility
 
Cons:
  • None
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Pleasant Valley Kennels and Cattery provides dog daycare, kennels, and catteries to people in Tauranga
  • Accepts all sizes and breeds of dogs at very affordable rates

Grange Spa Dog Resort

Base: Judea, Tauranga
Hours: Mon to Fri 7 am – 6:30 pm, Sat and Sun 10 am – 5 pm 
Google Review rating: 4.6/5
Website:  Grange Spa Dog Resort
Facebook Page: Grange Spa Dog Resort
Email address: info@grangespa.com
​Phone:  07 576 9081
 
Customer Feedback:
  • Dogs are always looked after
  • Staff are friendly and helpful 
  • Provides the client with peace of mind while they are away
  • Offers easy drop-offs and pick up services
  • Great place for dogs to have fun and socialise
 
Pros:
  • Staff stays overnight and is equipped with CCTV cameras
 
Cons:
  • None 
 
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Grange Spa Dog Resort offers boarding, daycare and grooming services to different types of dogs
  • Sells pet products ​

Pawprints Kennels & Cattery

Base: Tauranga
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri 8 am – 10 am, 4 pm – 6 pm, Sun 4 pm – 6 pm 
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website:  Pawprints Kennels & Cattery
Facebook Page: Pawprints Kennels & Cattery
Email address: dean@pawprints.net.nz
​Phone:  07 533 1355

Customer Feedback:
  • Owners are also animal lovers giving fantastic care to all pet clients
  • Accommodating to their clients
  • Well maintained kennels
Pros:
  • Dogs have the best time playing in the facility

Cons:
  • None 

Important Must-know Facts and Services:
  • Pawprints Kennels & Cattery is known to provide a safe, affectionate and clean environment to dogs under their care
  • Dogs will have access to an outdoor covered area that is securely fenced in
  • Provides dog boarding, dog daycare and cat boarding
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