Boutique dog boarding kennel in Hawkes Bay

Home away from home

Next level care for your furry family

Downward Dog Kennels is a home away from home for your four-legged friend. Whether they’re coming for a night or an extended stay, we promise they’ll have the best care possible.

Downward Dog is a boutique dog boarding kennel located on 12 acres in the beautiful Hawkes Bay countryside. We take a maximum of ten dogs at a time. When you and your furry friend come to Downward Dog, you become part of our family.

Customers reviews

Happy Dogs, Happy Owners

We would highly recommend Dani at Downward Dog to look after your dog. Having had our dog Molly spend time in a few other kennels in the past, we would never go anywhere else after having her here. We are able to relax and enjoy our holidays knowing that Molly is spending time in such a beautiful and caring environment, where she is super happy and has all of her needs met.

Highly recommend downward dog kennels! Dani was amazing with our 8 month old puppy Barney! And sent Updates as well to keep my mind at ease and Barney really enjoyed his stay! Thanks again!

Ricky loved his stay at Downward Dog. After the excitement at pick up time he soon crashed out from all the fun. Thanks for looking after him so well. 5/5 highly recommend your services.

Thanks so much for the great care you took of Buddy when he stayed with you. I loved getting the photos and updates and didn't worry about him one bit. We have found his new home away from home when I need him taken care of. Highly recommend.

I can highly recommend Downward Kennels and its owner, Dani. The kennels are clean and dry and the dogs have plenty of opportunity to play during the day as well. The dogs get separate play time and you even get picture updates send to you. I have put my two dogs twice into the care of Downward Kennels and will it again in the future.

Beautiful boutique accommodation for my sweet but socially awkward dog. Lovely kennels and a big grassy paddock for playtime. My dog came home happy and healthy. Will be booking again. Many thanks Dani!