Welcome to Dinky Dogz
"Dinky Dogz provides quality boarding services for small and toy breed dogs."
“The facilities are boutique style, thermal lined with winter heating, summer cooling and has an air purification unit installed. All day access outside, only penned for eating and sleeping.”
"Dog psychology, training course completed, a dog health care course completed."
Michelle Owner/Operator
General Information
Hours for arrival and departures:
WINTER WEEKEND HOURS (June 1st to August 31st):
Food supplied by Dinky Dogz is Acana (Orijen) dry food. Guests are fed twice daily. Owners can bring their own food if they desire but there is no discount on rate. Please name the food with both owner and guest names.
Guests must be up to date with their vaccinations including canine cough and supporting documents MUST be bought with you. Guests should be wormed and deflead within two weeks of boarding with Dinky Dogz and if the guest is in long term care enough flea treatment left with guest for further applications. Guests must be registered and have their own collar and lead left for their stay.
Dinky dogz does not board Staffy or Staffy cross dogs and have found Jack Russell and Fox Terriers traditionally do not do well here so will not be taking bookings for these breeds. Any aggression or issues whilst in care from your dog will be reported to you on your return and may affect any further reservations.
We do not take entire male dogs.
Tarriff
| Boarding | Cost |
|---|---|
| One Dogs | $45.00 (*$55 from 31/03/24) |
| Two Dogs | $80.00 (*$100 from 31/03/24) |
| Three Dogs | $120.00 (*$140 from 31/03/24) |
Additional peak/prime time fees.
School holidays, Public holidays and Wellington anniversary weekend will have an additional daily fee of $5.00 each day including the exit day.
Xmas/New years peak dates between Dec 20th and Jan 10th from Dec 2021 will have an additional daily fee of $10.00 each day including the exit day.
** will require a $50 per dog DEPOSIT upon confirmation of availability.
** Xmas/New years bookings will require a $100 per dog DEPOSIT on confirmation.
All deposits are non refundable and non transferable effective immediately.
Xmas/New years bookings between Dec 20th and Jan 10th must be a minimum of seven paid days.
Minumum boarding cost is equal to two days stay .
Charges are per day. You will be charged as per your booking dates and times unless we are notified by text or email no later than drop off day of any changes. A booked AM departure incurrs no extra charge. A booked PM departure is charged at a full day.
Incontinent dogs or severe soilers may incur an additional daily fee if applicable.
At peak times, especially Xmas we will take preference over customers who use us on a regular basis.
CLOSED FOR BUSINESS on Xmas day, Boxing day and New Years day commencing Xmas 2019/2020.
* Any cancellations must be made a clear 7 days ahead of boarding commencement.This includes any New Zealand observed holidays and in addition any School holidays. Prepaid Xmas/New years bookings will only be refunded or transferred to future bookings, minus the $100 per dog deposit, if we are able to fill the entire booking gap with a waitlist customer.
Terms and conditions updated on every booking confirmation are effective March 31st 2021
Methods of payment:
Cash
Internet banking: ANZ Dinky dogz 06-0529-0807939-00
Surname then dogs name to be added in reference details.
We do not have eftpos on site and payment must be made within 3 business days of exit. You may pre pay if you wish, please contact us for the booking amount.
Contact Us
Dinky Dogz owner : Michelle Brennan
Address: The Cottage
197a Hill Road
Belmont
Lower Hutt 5010
Driving instructions: Off State highway 2 at Belmont turn off (sign posted and with traffic lights) to Hill Road, past Maranatha School. Dinky Dogz drive starts at 2 large brick pillars, left side of road approx 3km from highway. Look for the mosaic dogs head tile! Drive is 200m long and currently one way, so please be respectful when using. Drive around house 20m and park right next to kennels in designated parking area.
Landline: 04 565 1580
Cell/txt: 0274595257
Email: Michelle at dinkydogz dot co dot nz
Website: www.dinkydogz.co.nz