About us

Welcome to The Dog House.

We offer a home away from home for your dog. All day there are dogs to play with and a human hanging around to show off for.

We are a small kennels and we want dogs that want to come for fun, not be stuck in a kennel all day waiting for their 30 minutes worth of exercise.

Although we prefer dogs that get on with everyone (so that everyone gets the most out of being here), we do have separate areas for 1 or 2 dogs to hang out together.

We have areas for the little dogs and the big dogs if we need to split them. Both areas have plenty of running around space.

We have a huge sawdust pit for the dogs to play in, it rubs off furry coats nice and easy and is lovely and warm to sleep in on the winter days.

We have sleeping platforms to soak up the rays,  the tunnel and hill for running through and over ,the pool for cooling off and splashing in.

We have separate areas for time out or just to have a break or if your dog isn't a dog friendly type of guy. (although we do prefer that your dog is dog-friendly)

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Its just like playing in your own backyard but with friends!

We are the closest Dog Care facility to Ashburton, making it very convenient to drop off and pick up.

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Barkers & Suds - right on our doorstep!

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Because we are right beside Barker & Suds, all Dog House dogs get a $5 discount off every Spa Treatment at Barkers. Not only do we get the discount, but if you are a Dog House dog when you get your first Bath Spa Treatment (either "Rolling in the Suds" or "Suds & Bone Dry") you get a loyalty card and every 10th Bath Spa Treatment is free!
The Bath Spa Treatments are an awesome way to end a Kennel Stay. On your dogs last day, treat them to a warm soapy bath to wash away all the playing smells, so when they come home with you, they smell fresh and clean.

Or just book them in once a month to have a good deep clean and a relaxing soapy massage, saves you doing it!

Bookings are essential though, so remember to pre-book a Bath Spa Treatment at the same time that you book your kennel stay.

If you have a smaller dog that requires regular grooms, have a look at the Barkers Bandana Club for a monthly prize draw and a one of a kind Barkers Collection Blanket draw at the end of the year.

Check out the Barker & Suds page for all services offered.

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