Accommodating dogs and cats alongside a dedicated doggy daycare, grooming, and weekday Social Club sessions, this rural pet haven on Western Drain Road in Te Teko pairs animal behaviour expertise with hands-on training. Founded by Chelsea Brogden, a former zookeeper with a degree in animal behaviour, and trainer Daniel Brogden, the retreat focuses heavily on mental stimulation, socialisation, and calm, structured handling, with a welcoming approach towards bully breeds. For working owners across the Whakatāne district, a pet bus service even handles pick-ups and drop-offs.
Pet owners regularly commend the team's attentive communication during first-time kennel stays, noting that dogs bound onto the transport bus and return happily exhausted. The cattery and kennels both handle holiday bookings, though late collections require prior arrangement to avoid an unnotified after-hours fee of \$120 (as at 2026). Social Club sessions run on weekdays with Fridays, weekends, and public holidays off, and day stays pause over the peak Christmas and New Year break from 21 December to 10 January. Our pick in the Whakatāne area for active dogs needing thoughtful socialisation while their owners are away.