Kennels are fully booked for Easter & Christmas/New Year 2024.

Call now: 021 135 1815

KENNELS

The Dog House Kennels

Here at the dog house, we do all day leash-free play for all of our doggy daycare and kennel dogs.

We cater for all kinds of dogs, from puppies to our old faithfuls.

If you are looking for a home away from home for your furbaby while you are away, book them in at the Dog House in Ashburton for an overnight sleepover, short term or long term stay.

If you are not sure about what option will be the best for your dog, please speak to one of our staff members who will help you make the right choice for your furbaby.

Ashburton's Best Doggy Sleepover

Our kennel dog visitors get all the same fun as our Daycare Dogs do! Here at The Dog House, you will not find dogs in runs all day only to be let out for a short 30-minute leg stretch every day. They get to play all day, off-leash with their mates.

There is supervised swimming, tunnel chase, bridge adventures, sawdust pits, toys, chill zones and more. The little dogs they have their own indoor play area with toys, slides, a paddling pool and plenty of naps and snacks.

After a whole days play, they head off to bed happy and very tired.

BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW

Because we are a small kennel facility we strongly recommend that you book your dog in with us early as we book up very quickly.

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2024

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Accomodation

Frequently Asked Questions

Our kennels are designed to adapt to the seasons and the weather - we go the extra mile to make sure that our doggy visitors are comfortable and happy all year round.

Mid Canterbury is cold in the winter, so our winter kennels are all heated so you can rest assured that your dog sleeps snuggly all night long. On those extra cold nights, we have additional heating pads that are added to the heated kennels. They will keep them toasty warm for up to 14 hours - perfect for a snuggly warm sleep in.

Mid Canterbury can be really warm in summer, so we remove the kennels from the runs and give them lovely soft beds to sleep in. Sinking into a nice comfortable bed under shelter in a lovely big run is the perfect end to a big day of play and adventure.

Our little doggy friends are crated indoors, in a heated building at night all year round. 

The Dog House Kennel Dogs are only in their runs at night, the rest of the time they are free to play all day. No more being cooped up all day with a 30min run, not at The Dog House, we let everyone run free.

We monitor each dog and for dogs that are getting grumpy due to too much fun, they get a time out in their kennel run to grab a few extra hours of nap time.

We cater for overnight, short stays (weekends) and long stays (2 weeks to 3 months) and everything in between.

Please bring a blanket with their smell on it, a special toy or pillow or if you wish, you can bring their whole bed.

There is plenty of room in all runs to house any size bed. In winter we can add our heat packs under their blankets to keep them toasty warm.

For short kennel stays, please we request that you supply your dogs own food, this prevents unhappy stomach upsets from changing their diet to our food and then back to theirs again.

Please fill in this form and we will contact you to finalise the process.

It is essential for all dogs to come to us for a free trial visit before any kennel stays to see if they will manage and if they are the right fit for our facilities.

Accidents & Injuries

Having a group of dogs together playing all day can result in small injuries occurring. Nipped ears, ripped toenails, conjunctivitis, strains, fleas and kennel cough are all common things we see here.

We do our best to prevent as much as we can but accidents can, and will happen. You can help us by ensuring that all your dog’s vaccinations - especially kennel cough vaccinations - flea and deworming treatments are up to date.

All of our staff are experienced, knowledgeable, calm under pressure and don’t panic when things go wrong. In the event of an injury or accident, our team will handle your pet with efficient expertise on-site and if necessary make contact with your vet if required.

TAIL WAGS

What our customers are saying

Nikki H.
Nikki H.
1690686142
Thank you for taking such good care of our boy... Dougie on his long stay. It was lovely to see what he was getting up to in the daily videos & how he was interacting with the other pups 👏 We will definitely use your awesome service again and recommend you to others.read more
Laura J.
Laura J.
1646588222
First time taking my dog to any form of kennel or... daycare I was nervous.. I had no reason to be! She was well looked after, video updates of how she was going, a full run down of what she got upto over her stay etc we will definitely be back!read more
Garyandchris C.
Garyandchris C.
1644014000
Absolutely brilliant well sort it out to look... after the dogsread more
Scott S.
Scott S.
1641971851
Awesome place
Kevin. K.
Kevin. K.
1599501955
Great place to leave your dog if you go away
Gemma W.
Gemma W.
1589325384
This is an amazing place for dogs to socialise... and be well taken care of by the awesome dedicated team who go above and beyond! Ernie loves the pool here and always is excited to go 🤗read more
Liz C.
Liz C.
1575886511
Such a cool place for dogs and so easy to work... with maya and ruby so looking forward to itread more
Trish H.
Trish H.
1571732565
Pepper loves going here. I only mention the words... 'The Dog House' and she runs for the car ready to go. Love seeing the photos and videos of her having a great time. She gets home happy and exhausted. Very highly recommended!read more
Toni W.
Toni W.
1571726697
This place is amazing! Have had our dog stay a... few times and she 100% loves it! She gets so excited when she sees we are pulling into the driveway and I'm pretty sure she doesn't want to leave at the end.Would 100% recommend to everyone!read more
Rebecca S.
Rebecca S.
1571708165
The staff are friendly but most importantly, dog... knowledgeable which is a massive plus. They know each dog, who works well with who and how to deal with each one. The Dog House area is amazing! !!! Know my dogs come home tired as from the morning there. There is so much space, so much fun for them to have. As for kennel stays...mine are large inside dogs but have stayed over nights there....and were still happy in the morning.Throughly recommend The Dog House to anyone who loves their fur babies! !!!read more
Tom M.
Tom M.
1571697740
This is the most amazing establishment in... existence. The facilities and staff at all three locations are just amazing. My Maltese monster just adores going there, and just has a blast. He usually sleeps for about 2 hrs are time there.I can't recommend this organization more highly, except to say he's going back for doggy day care tomorrow!!!read more
Mellissa J.
Mellissa J.
1569460413
Who doesn’t love knowing that when they drop... their dog off, not only are they well looked after but you can keep up with them throughout the day with all the awesome updates on the page here. Alby always comes home absolutely exhausted from a great day of playing but if he had it his way he would be straight back in the car to go again the next.read more
Kate S.
Kate S.
1565765777
Our two boys Hudson and Riley had the honour of... being the first boys to try life at this magnificent venue. Needless to say when the need somewhere to stay and have great fun it is where we take them.
I think the information you posted today in response to the man about your charges was truly amazing Kirsten. If all children were treated the same way as you treat your guests wouldn’t it be wonderful. Riley and Hudson love your Dog House. 😊😊❤️
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Kim R.
Kim R.
1550813088
Odin loves going he gets super excited in the... car. the video and photo post are great to see what hes been up to, good communication and I know my baby is so cared for and loved when in the dog house care. he fills asleep on the short drive home after his big dayread more
Hayley G.
Hayley G.
1540079674
The regular updates let us know our babies were... being well cared for, especially with one who is completely deaf and can be anxious we were hesitant of her going into kennels, the staff were reassuring and caring cant thank them enough. We have 2 tired dogs resting after a holiday.read more
Kathy Harrington W.
Kathy Harrington W.
1534138021
Stirling just loves staying at the Dog house, and... we especially love him returning home clean and happy as a box of fluffies!!read more
Tayla W.
Tayla W.
1533678875
Diesel had his first day last week and absolutely... loved it from the pictures I’ve seen. He was knackered when he got home! Makes it easy to know he’s been well looked after and excercised for the day. Highly recommend ☺️read more
Hayley G.
Hayley G.
1533011769
Louie absolutely loves going to The Dog House 2... days a week for daycare - I’d highly recommend to anyone!read more
Shannon-Lee V.
Shannon-Lee V.
1524001311
Kora absolutely loves The Dog House! I originally... wanted to get Kora into The Dog House to get her out of the house but now I love taking her there cause she gets the social side of it with all the other wonderful dogs as well. All the staff are really friendly and you know your wee furry bestie is being taken good care of. You’re always updated with videos or photos on Facebook too. Couldn’t recommend enough!read more
Prue H.
Prue H.
1522728805
My usual Doggy Sitter recommended the Dog House... to me when she was full and couldn't take my two. I was very nervous, but if Susan recommened this place I thought they must be alright. Our old boy is the most stressed out dog the vet has ever seen being left with others, and our young pup is a sook. Well, I don't think they wanted to come home, they are knackered, and so happy. Kirsten kept them on their own for a few days then integrated them when she felt they were ready. Very mindful of the individual dogs' needs and no nonsense approach. - Great place. Oh... and texted me first day to let me know everything was fine, instead of me having to ask !!! Great service, would send them here again in a heartbeat. !!read more
Lyndall C.
Lyndall C.
1522011971
Best place ever. My girl gets grumpy if for some... reason she can't go to doggy daycare. Keep up the great work team ��read more
Mayra E.
Mayra E.
1521675615
Melanie R.
Melanie R.
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Kirsty M.
Kirsty M.
1507137761
Fantastic place molly would move in tomorrow... full time if she could. I love the kennels for over nighters, the pool, the little dog enclosure, and how kirsteen takes the dogs exploring. Do you take humans?read more
Destiny G.
Destiny G.
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Tim B.
Tim B.
1501630830
i can not recommend the dog house enough , a... fantastic place to leave your dog . i left mine there for 5 days and he was well taken care of , plus being able to watch the daily videos and see him playing was excellent , huge thanks to the dog house for taking care of my dog .read more
Ashleigh D.
Ashleigh D.
1499931222
Rusty came home very happy from his day at The... Doghouse. Loves getting updates throughout the day and felt he was in very good hands for his first doggy daycare experience. Highly recommend!read more
Susan A.
Susan A.
1490962017
I met Kirsten after she came to my rescue when I... was unable to look after a dog that I had in my care.Fantastic set up and the location is quiet and peaceful.All the dog were happy and absolutely loved Kirsten.Highly recommend for the perfect place for all your dogs needs,they will be well loved and cared for by a dedicated animal lover.read more
Haley S.
Haley S.
1489376622
Hannah T.
Hannah T.
1488260551
Helen B.
Helen B.
1488254627
What a wonderful holiday Bailey and Jimmy have... had at The Dog House, I could not have wished for a better place for them to be while away from them. They have had the most amazing time and have come home tired and happy. Already looking forward to their next visit to catch up with their new friends. Thank you.read more
Tracey B.
Tracey B.
1488177006
Our wee girl just loved it, one very happy puppy... and owners. We loved all the feedback we got and could see the passion that Kirsten has for her amazing holiday home for dogs. Highly recommend the dog house for your treasured four legged family member.read more
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