Wairarapa Boarding Kennels is a family owned dog boarding kennel in the eastern hills of Masterton, in a purpose-built facility completed in December 2023. Its units are fully insulated, air-conditioned or heated, double glazed and dehumidified, and each has indoor and outdoor areas. The kennels have a large free-run area for dogs, and the outside runs have untreated macrocarpa flooring. Pens and runs are fenced, with privacy screens so dogs cannot see or reach each other. The buildings use New Zealand-made fire-retardant panels, with wireless smoke alarms and CCTV inside and outside. Stays can be short or long. Training is available for a little extra, and the kennel can collect dogs from Masterton by arrangement, though not in its busy periods.
Owners who have boarded their dogs here praise the daily updates, which often came with photos and videos. They say the dogs were well looked after and came home happy. One owner of an anxious young dog said the kennel let them make a long visit so the dog could get used to the staff before staying. Others describe the buildings as modern, clean and comfortable, with a large, well-fenced outside area.
The kennel is open from 9am to 11am and from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Access outside those hours needs prior arrangement. Visitors can book a look at the facilities before leaving a dog.
Our pick in Masterton for a dog that needs a clean, well-fenced place with daily news at home.