Welcoming and Warm, a Second Home for Your Small Dog
Boarding and Day Care for Members only
At The Bark Inn, Small Dogs Country Retreat, our enrichment activities and relaxation techniques are tailored to your pet’s unique needs. We offer personalized care, luxurious comfort, and a calm environment to create the perfect getaway for small dogs. Discover our services and how we can help your small dog thrive.
Sleepovers
Comfort and Enrichment for Your Small Dog at The Bark Inn
- Fully Supervised: Your dog will be under constant care and supervision.
- Small Social Group: Your dog will enjoy the company of a small, friendly group of familiar dogs.
- Movies and Music: Guests get to relax with soothing music and movies.
- Interactive Wonderland Play Park: Your dog can play and socialize with their retreat friends in our engaging play park.
- Zen Den: Unwind with quiet activities in a tranquil setting.
- Sniffari in the Nature Garden: Explore our garden designed with plants that appeal to a dog’s sense of smell, texture, and movement.
- Country Club Celebration Participation: Join in the fun with Country Club members (additional charges apply).
- Cozy Sleeping Spaces: Private, comfortable sleeping areas tailored to your dog’s needs.
- Bays for Non-Crated Dogs: Spacious bays for dogs not used to being crated at night.
- Larger Bays for Families: Accommodations for two or more dogs from the same family.
- Crates for Crated Dogs: Comfortable crates for dogs accustomed to being crated at night.
As part of our full sleepover experience, we ensure your dog enjoys both mental and physical exercise. Our activities stimulate their senses, including foraging and problem-solving games, which also help them form closer relationships with us.
Country Club Celebration
Monthly Fun with Friends at The Bark Inn, Small Dogs Country Retreat
At our Country Club Celebrations, activities are thoughtfully crafted around exciting themes to make each event unique and memorable for your small dog.
Here’s what they can look forward to:
- Interactive Play Sessions: Themed playtime where dogs can socialize and have fun with activities tailored to the event’s theme.
- Enrichment Games: Engaging games like foraging, puzzle-solving, and sensory activities, all designed to match the celebration’s theme and stimulate their minds.
- Nature Garden: Peaceful strolls through our serene garden or enriching romps, allowing your dog to explore, savor the fresh air, and enjoy engaging their senses.
- Training Exercises: Basic obedience and agility exercises with a thematic twist to keep them sharp and active.
- Relaxation Time: Cozy spots for rest and relaxation, ensuring a well-rounded experience.
Each themed event is designed to provide a mix of fun, exercise, and relaxation, making it a delightful and enriching day for your furry friend. These celebrations add an extra touch of magic and excitement to each gathering.
Weekender Day Retreats
Individual Care in a Fun, Safe Environment for Your Small Dog
For established members only.
- Enrichment-Filled Environment: Activities designed to stimulate your dog’s mind and senses.
- Interactive Playgrounds: Engaging play areas where your dog can have fun and socialize.
- Small Social Group: Enjoy the company of a friendly, familiar small group of dogs.
- Quiet Time with Relaxing Music: Unwind with soothing music in a calm setting.
Care for a chauffeur?
Let your dog ride in style
Let your dog ride in style with our members-only chauffeur service:
- The dog chauffeur service covers:
- Kinloch
- Acacia Bay
- Nukuhau
- Taupo CBD
- Areas outside these zones will incur additional charges.
Our Products:
At The Bark Inn, Small Dogs Country Retreat, we offer a delightful selection of products to keep your small dog looking and feeling their best. Our range includes:
- Grooming Essentials: Everything you need to keep your dog looking fabulous.
- Care Products: High-quality items to ensure your dog’s health and well-being.
- Tasty Treats: Delicious and nutritious treats that your dog will love.
- Safety Gear: Products to keep your furry friend safe and secure.
For your convenience, EFTPOS is available on site.
Requirements for dogs at The Bark Inn, Small Dogs Country Retreat:
- Age: Small breed dogs over six months of age.
- Size: Exclusively for small dogs. NB: Our books are closed for new Terriers and other high-drive dogs.
- Social: As an off-leash group play environment, all guests must enjoy the company of other dogs.
- Non-aggressive: Especially with toys, food, objects, toward people, other dogs and over territory.
- Health: All dogs must be in good health to attend The Bark Inn, Small Dogs Country Retreat. All dogs must be free from any conditions that could put other guests at risk. Dogs who have been sick with a transferable condition in the last 30 days will require a vet certificate of good health to attend.
- Fleas: All dogs must be up to date on flea and worming treatments.
- Vaccines: All dogs must be up to date on Parvo, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis and Canine Cough and have received vaccinations no sooner than 14 days before attending The Bark Inn. (Vaccines due to expire during or within two weeks after boarding will need to be given before boarding). Proof of vaccinations is required.
- Council Registration: All dogs must have current registration with their local council and have the disc or strap attached to their collar or harness. All dogs over three months must be registered with their local council per the Dog Control Act 1996.
- Microchipped: We require proof of microchipping. All dogs must be microchipped by five months old as per the Dog Control Act 1996 section 36A.
- Desexed: All dogs must be desexed by seven months.
- Comfort Visits: To ensure a smooth transition, all new clients must complete a comfort visit before joining us. If it’s been over six months since your pet’s last stay, a re-visit may be needed to reacquaint them with our cozy retreat.
- Client File & Records: The client file must be completed and submitted with proof of vaccines, microchip number and local council registration before a comfort visit.
- Drop-offs: All dogs must arrive in the morning to allow integration into the group.
Key points about The Bark Inn’s Comfort Visit Process:
- Safety First: The comfort visit is crucial for the safety and well-being of all our guests.
- Personalized Assessment: We evaluate your dog’s comfort levels, play style, and behaviours.
- Easy Booking: Schedule a comfort visit by starting a client file under ‘Book Now’.
- Stress-Free Environment: We are dedicated to maintaining a low-stress, fear-free atmosphere.
- Individual Needs: Not every dog thrives in a group setting. If our environment isn’t the right fit, we’ll suggest alternatives.
- Saturday Appointments: Comfort visit bookings are available on Saturdays.
Pricing
Country Club
$42.50 per member / per eventSchedule: Join us on the second Friday of each month, eight months a year (March to June, September to December).
Eligibility: For small dogs over 8 months old, following the comfort visit process.
Convenient Service: Includes membership chauffeur service from Nukuhau, with drop-off at your door. Note: An additional $5.00 charge applies for drop-offs beyond Nukuhau.
Themed Celebrations: Enjoy themed celebrations throughout the year, adding an extra touch of magic to each visit
Sleepover Retreat
$48.00 per guest / per nightGuest Lounge: Our guest lounge is equipped with a heat pump/air conditioning and relaxing music to ensure a comfortable and soothing environment for your dog.
Eligibility: Available for those who have completed the Comfort Visit Process.
Weekender Day Retreats
$40.00 per guest / per dayAvailability: Saturdays and Sundays.
Eligibility: Casual daycare is available for our family members who have used our services previously.
Meet & Greet
$28.00 per bookingWalk-Through Option: This option is available for those who would like a walk-through without their dog.
Limitations: Limit of two people per tour, no children allowed.
Booking: Half-hour bookings are available by appointment on Fridays and Sundays.
Comfort Visit
$45.00 from/per dogBooking Confirmation: Bookings are confirmed after submission of the client file and all required vaccine information.
Comfort Visits: Available on Saturdays.
Full Day Comfort Visit: $45.00. Time: 10am to 3pm.
Full Day/Overnight Visit: $50.00. Time: 10am drop-off with 9:30am pick-up on Sunday.
Chauffeur Service
$25.00 FromAvailability: Members can book a chauffeur service for pick-up or drop-off with their sleepover retreats.
Catchment Area: The service covers Nukuhau, Acacia Bay, Kinloch, and Taupo CBD.
Extra Charges: Additional charges will apply for locations outside of these areas.
Pamper Packs
$20.00 FromPamper Packages: Book a pamper session for your family member during their sleepover, using New Zealand-made gentle shampoo and conditioning ranges.
Short Coats: Bath and dry for $20.00.
Medium/Double/Long Coats: Bath, blow dry, and brush for $35.00.
Daily Brush
$5.00 per sessionMedium/Double/Long Coats: This service is ideal for dogs with medium, double, or long coats who require extra brushing.
Snack Packs
$6.00 FromUpgrade Option: Enhance your dog’s sleepover by adding one of our fabulous snack packs to their daily routine.
Snack Pack: Includes a Lunchtime Chew and Suppertime Snacks for $6.00 per day.
Premium Snack Pack: Includes a Lunchtime Stuffed Kong and Suppertime Snacks for $8.00 per day.
Payment Policy:
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay for your furry friend, please note the following:
- Full Payment Required: All invoices must be paid in full before your dog’s stay.
- Cleared Deposits: Internet/bank deposits must be cleared before dropping off your dog or using our chauffeur services.
- Late Pick-Ups: Pick-ups after 9am from sleepovers will incur an additional charge.
- Additional Charges: Any additional charges are to be paid at the time of pick-up.
- Peak Season Payment Deadline: All invoices for peak season bookings (20th December to 10th January) must be paid in full by 1st December.
- Peak Season Charge: There is a $5.00 added charge per night for stays from 24th to 28th December.
Food Policy
- Regular Diet: We encourage you to provide your dog’s regular diet to maintain continuity and reduce digestive upset. This service is free of charge.
- Raw Diet: If your dog is on a raw diet and you cannot provide it, we offer a variety of raw meals starting at $3.50 per meal. Please discuss any protein restrictions with us well in advance to ensure we have suitable proteins available.
- Festive Feast: On Christmas Day, we serve a special cooked lunchtime meal featuring a festive feast of Roast Turkey and Vegetables, without stuffing or spices.
- Snack Packs: Our Snack Packs are customized to your dog’s preferences, considering their likes, dislikes, and any protein restrictions.
Peak Season at The Bark Inn, Small Dogs Country Retreat:
Experience the festive season with us from 20th December to 10th January. To ensure a comfortable and settled routine for all our guests, we have a few special guidelines:
- Minimum Stay: A minimum stay of 5 nights is required during peak season.
- Christmas Arrivals: Guests joining us for Christmas should arrive by 10am on 24th December.
- Festive Feast: On Christmas Day, we treat our beloved canine companions to a special cooked lunchtime meal featuring traditional Roast Turkey and Vegetables. This festive feast is prepared without stuffing or spices to ensure it’s safe and delicious for your dog. It’s a delightful way for your pet to join in the holiday celebrations and enjoy a comforting, home-cooked meal. We aim to make the day extra special with a warm, festive atmosphere and plenty of love and care.
- Christmas Present Unwrapping: To enhance the festive spirit, we host a special session where each dog gets to unwrap a gift from their family. Owners are encouraged to send a Christmas gift for their dog to be unwrapped during this joyful event. Each dog experiences a magical moment as they unwrap their present, adding an extra layer of delight to the holiday season for the dogs and photos for their families.
- Peak Season Charge: There is a $5.00 added charge per night for stays from 24th to 28th December.
- Payment Deadline: All invoices for peak season bookings must be paid in full by 1st December.
We look forward to celebrating the holidays with your furry friends!