Paws and Play, at 100A Maleme Street in Greerton, Tauranga, is a force-free dog daycare and boarding centre. The website describes purpose-designed play zones, comfortable rest areas and a dog hotel with air conditioning and heating, where dogs can stay overnight with a familiar face on site. Structured days of play, rest and group friendships run alongside supervised group activities and individual attention. A one-on-one grooming salon, where the dog is the only one with the groomer, is also offered. One daycare option is up to five hours of play and rest. The website says there are no locked-in days, and the first step is a free, no-commitment 4-hour assessment, which can be booked by calling ahead or by dropping in.
Customers say their dogs come home happy and tired. Reviewers mention the staff, who are described as caring and very knowledgeable, and the socialisation their dogs have gained. One owner says the Facebook page posts photos of the dogs every day. Another says a timid dog came out of her shell on her first full day and now progresses beyond what they expected. Pick-up notes about the day are also mentioned on the website. Our pick in Greerton for a shy dog that needs time to settle in.