Your dog’s home away from home
Homestays with us at Connected Companions is a very limited service, simply because I prefer quality calming time over quantity. We have a tidy two bedroom home with a fully fenced large back yard, that is part of a larger 10 acre property. When I say “we” I refer to me and my dogs. I am a single woman with no children, so my dogs are my family. One of the bedrooms in our home is a dedicated crate and feed room for the dogs. Homestays are crated at night to ensure their safety.
When we have dogs staying, they become part of the family. If we are going out with the day training dogs or attending a family event (when possible), the homestays come too. They are welcomed into our lives and join us in a very active life, this ensures they return home to you, happy, calm and satisfied.
To enquire about this service, please enquire through the form below.
Rates
Off-Peak
$75 per day
Peak
$85 per day
Peak Dates for 2024
22 December 2023 - 7 January (Christmas / New Year)
6 February (Waitangi Day)
29 March - 1 April (Easter)
12 April - 29 April (School Holidays)
3 June (Kings Birthday)
28 June (Matariki)
5 July - 22 July (School Holidays)
27 September - 14 October (School Holidays)
28 October (Labour Day)
20 December - 5 January 2025 (Christmas / New Year)
Additional Charges
Up to $15/night will be added to the above rates to cover dogs with more serious behavioural issues, are on heat, or entire males that require additional care and/or supervision.
Long Stay Rates
Discounts for long stays will be given on a case by case basis. (dependent on management requirements, other bookings and obligations at time of booking)
Enquiry Form
Reviews
Loving home environment
“Our 5-year old German Shorthaired Pointer has been on a weekly day out and also regular homestays with Kristy for several years. She is quite a handful but always comes home happy, healthy and calm. She stays in Kristy’s home with her own dogs and loves it. I would not hesitate to recommend her”
— Laura Savory
Home away from home
“My boys absolutely love staying with Kristy, she creates an inclusive pack environment where the dogs have an awesome time with great structure and a caring approach. Five stars”
— Mathew, Kilo & Rufus
Can’t imagine a better place
“We had a bit of an emergency when our baby was born and Kristy was our lifesaver! She picked up our dog Lara on short notice and took care of her for a month. We knew she was in the best possible place! The only worry we had was that she wouldn’t want to come back home, having such as great time with Kristy.”
— Daniela & Michael
