Best Dog Daycares in Dunedin

Whether you need a one-off or regular provider, we reveal everything you need to know about picking the right option for your dog

Updated 6 November 2024

Summary:

A dog is not just a pet, it’s a part of the family, so on those occasions when you need to put your dog’s welfare in someone else’s hands, you need it to be a person you can trust. Whether you need regular daycare for your dog or just an occasional or one-off service, there are plenty of dog daycare options in and around Auckland.
Our guide to the top 10 dog daycare providers in and around Auckland has all the information about what to look for, how much it costs, and shortlists ten operators that stand out.

Our Auckland dog day care guide covers:

What Does Dog Day Care Cost in Dunedin?

The cost of putting your dog into a daycare centre in Dunedin will vary. We found prices to be between $35 and $45 per night for a single night stay. Take this as a general cost, and you should have an idea of what you will need to pay. Most dog daycare providers will offer discounts for more than one day and be aware that overnight charges will be extra should a night stay be required.

What to Consider When Choosing a Doggy Day Care Provider in Dunedin

Your dog’s welfare, and whether it is happy and content in daycare, is the most important factor, so here’s a brief guide to choosing the right Dunedin dog daycare provider:

Pay a visit before you need to use the facility and ask to look beyond the reception area. You need to know where your dog will spend its time, and who with.
Ask what the dog will be doing during the day: will it be taken for walks or able to play? What is the general schedule of actiivities?
Are there many other dogs in the daycare centre, and if so, are they allowed to socialise? If so, are you happy with your dog associating with the different breeds you see on your visit?
Talk to the staff and find out their background with dogs and assess whether you think they look as though they enjoy dogs and the job. Dogs feed on the happiness of those looking after them.
How much space is there per dog? The more the better, especially for larger breeds.
Look for a calm and quiet daycare centre, rather than a noisy and over-busy one.
Make sure they do not take un-neutered male dogs - this is important for every dog, male or female.
Do they take all breeds, or are they select?
Are they fully insured? Only ever use a dog care provider with insurance.

Trusted Dunedin Doggy Day Care Providers Available Right Now

Our list below, which is no particular order, covers doggy day care providers in Central, East, West, North and South Dunedin. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Dunedin, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.

Penzance Kennels & Cattery

Penzance Kennels & Cattery Dunedin's top pet boarding facility since the 1960s, offers personalised care in a safe, natural environment, with passionate staff ensuring your pets are comfortable and well-loved.
Google Rating: 4.8 (90+)
Base: Andersons Bay, Dunedin
Website: Penzance Kennels & Cattery
Facebook page: Penzance Kennels & Cattery
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 454 5652

What customers like:

Warm, welcoming, and accommodating staff
Excellent communication and regular updates on pets' wellbeing
Staff go the extra mile in caring for pets, even hand-feeding if necessary
Pets return healthy, happy, and well-exercised