The Dog House is a dog day care on Manse Street in Hampstead, Ashburton, in Mid Canterbury, with a website. Its website describes supervised off-leash doggy daycare and free play kennels for dogs of all ages and sizes, with half or full days from Monday to Friday, plus sleepovers.
The site lists an on-site swimming pool, shelters, a sawdust pit, a bridge, tunnels, ropes and sticks, and chill zones with sleeping platforms. It says there is a separate area for one or two nervous dogs to play alone together, and it offers a free trial day. It notes that Christmas and New Year 2027 are full, with a waitlist, and that pick-up times are strictly enforced, with after-hours pick-ups needing to be arranged in advance and carrying an extra charge. A trial day is a good way to see whether a dog gets on with others, so bring vaccination records and tell staff about any fears or health needs. Dogs often come home tired, so plan a quiet evening.
For dog owners in Ashburton, The Dog House at Hampstead is a local place for daycare and kennel stays.