Best Buddies K9 Boxes is a dog gift box business at Ashford Village, 427 West Street, in Allenton, Ashburton. It was started in Christchurch in 2022, and it sells curated gift boxes for dogs, packed with toys and treats. Its range includes a custom gift box, a Thankyou box, a toy and treats box, puppy boxes, a treats-only Nom Nom box, a Barkday box and a Feeling Ruff Buddies box. The business now makes its own natural, 100 per cent hand-cut dog treats, made in-house by a butcher, and says they are MPI approved. The website lists free shipping on orders over $90.
Customers say the treats are excellent, carefully made and locally produced, which they value. One says their dog has never refused any of the treats. Another says the visits to the shop are fun, and the owner's service is second to none. Several praise the friendly staff and the products. For a dog owner in Ashburton who wants gifts or treats made locally, the shop has the range in one place.