At Mindfulpaws Doggy Daycare Stratford, we believe every small dog deserves more than just care—they deserve connection. Our daycare is a sanctuary where tails wag, friendships bloom, and every small dog feels truly at home.
With spacious paddocks to explore, enriching activities to stimulate their minds, and a team that treats your dog like family, Mindfulpaws is the place where happy dogs come to thrive. Whether your pup loves a good romp, a gentle cuddle, or simply being part of a social group, they’ll leave here fulfilled, relaxed, and looking forward to their next visit.
Because your dog isn’t just a pet—they’re family. Let us help them live their best day, every day.
Owner / Professional Dog Trainer
Owner / Clinical Animal Behaviourist
For daycare, drop off is between 7:30-9am and pick up between 3-6pm.
At Mindfulpaws, we cater exclusively to small / medium dogs, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment tailored to their needs. This means all our daycare dogs are similar in size, allowing for positive social interactions and play without the concern of size mismatches.
We always have at least one of our team monitoring the dogs in our yards. Our team are trained in reading and understanding dog behavior and acting appropriately to ensure all the dogs are safe and having fun using positive reinforcement.
We focus on a balance of fun, safety and good behavior to ensure all the dogs get what they need while in our care. Our team are also trained in pet first aid.
We update our social media daily with photos and videos so you can see what they’re getting up to each day. It’s a bit of a logistical nightmare for us to get quality content of every dog in our care. If you havent seen your dog and are a little worried – please email woof@mindfulpaws.co.nz letting us know and we’ll get some snaps over to you.
Our team get to know the dogs quickly and can pick up on changes in their behavior. If we’re concerned they’re becoming unwell we will make contact with you immediately with our recommendations and work with you to make a plan. We have local vets we can take them to if needed.