Farm Tails is a dog day care that runs as a day on a farm, on Waerenga Road in Te Kauwhata, Waikato. Dogs have a fully fenced paddock of five acres to run in, and the day is built around planned activities: a swim in the swimming hole, chasing irrigation sprinklers, agility, scent work, flirt pole games and big ball herding. The team works with each dog's energy and temperament, so a calm dog and a lively one each get a day that suits them. Drop-off and pick-up are both offered.
Dogs over 10 kg attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Te Kauwhata, with collection at 7:50am and return at 4:15pm. Dogs under 10 kg attend on Wednesdays from Horsham Downs, with collection at 7:15am and return at 5pm. Bookings are made through the contact form on the website. One customer says the day's staff member, Candice, is a veterinary nurse who also helps with training, and that she has helped with recall, barking and general manners. The same customer says they have learnt a lot and now trust her with their dog.