Four Small Paws is a dog daycare and boarding business at 7 George Daniels Drive in Trentham, Upper Hutt. It looks after small to medium dogs, and the business says every dog gets individual attention, play, naps and exercise. Days are built around play, socialising, a little obedience and time to rest, with enrichment activities and rest times through the day. The business says it is registered and insured, including animal insurance. The supervised playground has indoor and outdoor space, splash pools, couches and toys, and the indoor area is air-conditioned in summer and heated in winter. A "Wag Wagon" transport service runs daily, with morning, lunchtime and afternoon pick-ups and drop-offs.
Owners who have written about the business describe caring staff, regular photos and updates, and dogs who come home happy and sleep well. One owner said their dog's behaviour improved in several ways after its stays. Another said a dog that needed more socialising had a half-day trial that went well, and a third sent a dog for nine days and found it came home clean and happy. The business describes its recent changes as a focus on dog-centred care, with sunshades, crate and rest management, and meaningful enrichment. It also handles its own dog-friendly environment with a calm, well-run feel.