The Best Dog Daycares in Hamilton

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 7 May 2023

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 Hamilton.
Our guide to the top dog day care providers in and around Hamilton has all the information about what to look for, how much it costs and shortlists ten operators that stand out.

Our Hamilton dog day care guide covers:

What Does Dog Day Care Cost in Hamilton?

The cost of putting your dog into a daycare centre in Hamilton 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 Hamilton

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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton Doggy Day Care Providers Available Right Now

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

Hamilton Hounds Ltd.

Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Sun 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: Hamilton Hounds Ltd.
Facebook Page: Hamilton Hounds Ltd.
Email address: info@hamiltonhounds.co.nz
Phone: 07 847 8849

Customer Feedback:

Accommodating staff
Has a great selection of food and treats
Reasonable pricing
Offers first-class service
Provides excellent socialisation for dogs

Pros:

Post photos of the dog in social media every day
Great facilities

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Hamilton Hounds Ltd. is a family-friendly dog boarding and kenneling provider in Hamilton
Composed of a qualified and experienced team in grooming, training, dog nutrition and kenneling
Provides overnight kenneling, dog daycare, grooming and nutritional advice

Paws Wellbeing Centre

Base: Te Rapa, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 6:30 am – 6 pm
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Website: Paws Wellbeing Centre
Facebook Page: Paws Wellbeing Centre
Email address: sarah@pawsathome.co.nz
Phone: 0800 729 749

Customer Feedback:

Highly professional staff and groomers
Facility is functional and dog-friendly
Dogs are well looked after and come home clean
Helps dog get proper socialization

Pros:

Has a CCTV available in the foyer allowing clients to have a view of their dog’s activity inside

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Paws Wellbeing Centre is an architecturally designed wellbeing centre for dogs
It is operated by a team of experienced vet nurses and vet nurse students, assuring that your pet is safe and in good hands
Provides holiday boarding and home hosting

Animal Lodge

Base: Rototuna, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Sun 8 am – 10 am, 4 pm – 6 pm
Google Review rating: 4.3/5
Website: Animal Lodge
Facebook page: Animal Lodge
Email address: animallodge@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 07 855 4952

Customer Feedback:

The owners are accommodating
Dogs enjoy their stay
Integrates new dogs to their doggy daycare programs
Animals are well-cared for

Pros:

Accepts same day booking
The venue is safe for the dogs
Dogs are grouped based on their temperament
Online booking is available through their site

Cons:

Not too lenient on visiting hours
Inspection is by appointment only

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Animal Lodge Boarding Kennels and Cattery is based in Hamilton and is locally owned and operated.
They cater for all breeds, sizes and ages of both dogs and cats.
The doggy daycare rate starts at $20 per day.

Annies Doggy Daycare

Base: Melville, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 7 am – 6 pm
Google Review rating: 4.3/5
Website: Annies Doggy Daycare
Facebook page: Annies Doggy Daycare
Email address: anniesdoggydaycare@gmail.com
Phone: 0210 243 8569

Customer Feedback:

Takes very good care of dogs, especially the elderly ones
Dogs always seem happy to go to the daycare
Provides pick up and drop off service

Pros:

Has an on-site groomer who is also available for after-hours service
Provides discounted rate for daycare of additional dogs

Cons:

Requires all dogs to have a complete and updated vaccination, including kennel cough
Pick up and drop off service requires a fee of $4 per trip
No online booking is available
Only accepts cash and internet banking as mode of payment

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Annies Doggy Daycare provides a safe and supervised environment for all breeds of dogs.
The doggy daycare rate starts at $24 per day.

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