The Boop to your dog’s Snoop…
Mindfulpaws Doggy Daycare in Stratford, delivers tail wagging fun with every boop! From sniffing safaris to enriching activities, we create stimulating adventures that engage your pup’s nose and mind all day long.
A Mindful approach to Daycare
Welcome to Mindfulpaws Doggy Daycare Stratford, where your pup’s day is as exciting as a boop to the snoot! As progressive dog care providers, we constantly explore new ways to enrich your dog’s life. Passionate about canine well-being, we balance professionalism with a playful spirit, ensuring your furry friend has a pawsome day filled with adventures. At Mindfulpaws, we combine enriching activities like obstacle courses and puzzle feeders with thoughtful care to stimulate and challenge doggy minds. As the only dog daycare in Stratford with industry-standard certifications, we’re not just talking the talk, we’re walking the walk (on two legs, of course). Mindfulpaws is here to make your dog’s day a tail-wagging success!
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A little bit about the Owners
Meet Papia and Darran Rowe, the dedicated owners of Mindfulpaws Doggy Daycare Stratford, New Zealand. With years of experience in the canine world, they bring a unique blend of expertise and passion to the daycare, shaped by their strong association with Mindfulness4dogs, where they have honed their skills in dog behaviour and well-being.
Papia Rowe is certified with the UK Government Standard Daycare qualification (AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare) and is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP). Her expertise in kennel management and her extensive knowledge of canine welfare ensure that every dog at Mindfulpaws receives exceptional care.
Darran Rowe, currently in the final year of his Master’s in Clinical Animal Behaviour at Edinburgh University’s Royal (Dick) Veterinary College, brings advanced behavioural insights to the daycare. His work as an SPCA manager and his Canine Behaviourist role at Mindfulness4dogs highlight his commitment to canine care. Darran combines academic rigour with hands-on experience, making Mindfulpaws a place where dogs thrive.
Getting to Our Daycare
A quick, scenic drive is all it takes to bring your pup to Mindfulpaws Doggy Daycare Stratford. At 295 Skinner Road, Stratford, located just 5-10 minutes from the centre of Stratford, the journey offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of town, with beautiful rural views along the way.
From the north of Stratford, turn left at Regan Street and continue onto East Road (SH43) over the bridge before turning right onto Skinner Road.
Heading south out of Stratford on State Highway 3, turn left onto Bird Road, followed by a left onto Skinner Road.
Before you know it, you’ll arrive at our welcoming daycare, where your dog’s fun-filled day of enrichment begins! We’re close enough for convenience, but far enough to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside.
Where it started
Living with 10 dogs of our own it feels like a doggy daycare every day. So we thought we would combine the two!
The location is perfect
Nestled on 2.5 hectares our location is the perfect rural retreat for your dog.
Future Foundations
Getting a solid foundation for any business is the most important thing at this stage.
The Jigsaw begins
With the foundation in place its time to start building the kit set from ITM Stratford.
The roof’s on
It’s always a relief when the roof goes up. Skylight will ensure plenty of light for the dogs.
Last piece in place
I’m amazed how quickly these guys worked, they pretty much finished the jigsaw in 4 days.
The Right Machine
It’s easy with a the right tools. Thanks to Kane from On Point Contracting we had it covered.
Concrete Crazy
What would we do with out Steve and Kane. Laying the daycare floor was a breeze.
Concrete Crazy Crazy…
Its all about limiting the mess, we don’t want our dogs going home dirty do we.
Thats a lot of plywood!
We lost count of the number of plyboards we used to line the daycare, but it looks great.
No it’s not grass?
Cleaning is really important when running a daycare so painting the floor makes total sense.
Look Mini Mountains
Our Digger guy, Kane, created our very on special mini mountain range for our dogs.
Drink of Water Anyone?
Dogs drink a lot of water, so big thanks to John and his team at On the Spot Plumbing.
Bob Cats? No Dog Daycare
What an amazing machine for spreading aggregate. Good old Kane.
Landscaping begins
I love plants so having an excuse to build another plant bed is brillant.
Fencing Frenzy
Dogs Jump, so Jeff from Agri Fencing helped dog proof all our daycare fences.
Native Boundary Plants
Using native plants to form boundaries fits in with our mindful approach to life.
Important Site Access
Being able to gain access to all the dog paddocks for maintenance was needed.
It’s a Post Party
We spent a long time getting the dog runs correct with air-locks for health and safety
Pathways to heaven
Creating pathways allows dogs to move safely around the doggy daycare.
Metal Mania
Tons and tons of metal, think we lost count in the end, but it looks great.
Slippery Slope
You need to have surfaces that grip well with dogs, you certainly don’t want slippery ones.
Doggy Bay Construction
Really excited to see the first doggy bay being constructed. Looks awesome.