Where every dog feels at home

A safe, force-free daycare and boarding facility in Greerton, Tauranga. Trained team. Real love for dogs.

Tauranga's most trusted

Named Tauranga’s Most Trusted Dog Daycare two years running, with families who keep coming back for our force-free approach.

4.9/5

What we offer

Everything your dog needs in one place. Daycare, boarding, and enrichment add-ons, all in a force-free environment.

Doggy Daycare

Five days a week, structured around play, rest, and group friendships. Indoor playroom, outdoor area, pool, and quiet rest rooms. Open Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm.

What include:

  • Full day of play and rest

  • Personality-matched play group

  • Rotated rest and play rooms

  • Pick-up notes on your dog's day

Dog Boarding

Going on holiday? So is your dog. Boarding for dogs who already know our daycare team, in a familiar space where they’re comfortable.

What include:

  • Overnight stay with familiar team

  • No kennel feel, like a holiday

  • Daily play and exercise

  • Photo updates while you're away

Extras & Obedience

Group walks, snuffle mats, Kongs, Liki Mats, and basic obedience. Extra enrichment for the dogs who need a little more.

What include:

  • 30-minute group walks

  • Snuffle mats and Kongs

  • Liki Mat enrichment

  • Basic obedience sessions

How we care for your dog

Trained staff in every room. Force-free methods. Vet-vaccinated dogs only. We take great pride in caring for your beloved fur babies.

Force-free approach

We never use punishment-based training or rough handling. Calm, kind, patient — that’s how we work.

Personality-matched

Dogs are grouped by temperament and play style — not breed, not size. 8 to 10 dogs per group, max.

Free 4-hour assessment

Before any commitment, we run a free 4-hour assessment to see how your dog settles in with the team.

Trained team, always present

Qualified staff in every play area. Dogs are never left alone or locked up during the day.

What Tauranga dog parents say

Real stories from Tauranga families whose dogs love coming to us.

Simple, honest pricing

No surprises. The free 4-hour assessment is always included before you commit to anything.

Doggy Daycare

What include:

  • Full day of play and rest

  • Personality-matched play group

  • Rotated rest and play rooms

  • Pick-up notes on your dog's day

$ 0

/visit

Dog Boarding

What include:
  • Overnight stay with familiar team

  • No kennel feel, like a holiday

  • Daily play and exercise

  • Photo updates while you're away

$ 0

/visit

Extras & Obedience

What include:
  • 30-minute group walks

  • Snuffle mats and Kongs

  • Liki Mat enrichment

  • Basic obedience sessions

$ 0

/visit

More tail wags start with a free assessment

A no-commitment 4-hour assessment. See how your dog settles in, meet the team, and find out what a daycare day with Paws and Play really looks like.