WAGLANDS · DOG DAYCARE WELLINGTON · LOWER HUTT
Dog daycare, done properly
Waglands is a dog daycare in Wellington built around small matched playgroups, dedicated handlers, enrichment, rest, and over a hectare of outdoor space — with Wellington pickup points designed to make daycare easier for busy dog owners.
Every dog starts with an application and assessment to ensure the right group fit.
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Trusted by Wellington dog
owners since 2009
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Over 1 hectare of
indoor & outdoor space
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Carefully matched
small playgroups
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4.9★ Google
rating
WHY DOGS THRIVE AT WAGLANDS
Thoughtful daycare, built differently
A balanced day for your dog
Active social time, enrichment, rest, and learning — balanced through the day so dogs come home fulfilled, not exhausted.
Small groups, properly managed
Dogs are carefully matched by size, play style, confidence, and compatibility, with dedicated handlers guiding the group.
Transport that makes sense
Bus-style pickup points across Wellington, individual dog spaces, and efficient routes designed to reduce time in transit.
THE RIGHT FIT MATTERS
A daycare built around the right fit
Waglands is designed around thoughtful group matching, structured days, and dogs who enjoy social company, enrichment, and outdoor experiences. Every dog starts with an assessment so we can confirm the right fit and group environment.
Matched groups
Dogs are placed with others that suit their size, play style, confidence, energy, and individual needs.
Room to grow
Our best fit is a dog who can benefit from guidance, enrichment, social learning, and a well-managed day.
Careful assessment
Every dog starts with an assessment so we can understand whether Waglands is the right environment for them.
ENVIRONMENT MATTERS
A real environment, not just a room or yard
Waglands gives dogs space, variety, and choice throughout the day — from open yards and bush areas to heated indoor spaces for rest, reset, and weather management.
That mix of movement, enrichment, and downtime helps dogs have a better day, not just a busier one.
GETTING STARTED
Start with an application
Every new dog starts with an application and assessment so we can understand their needs, check group fit, and make sure Waglands is the right environment for them.
1. Apply online
Tell us about your dog’s routine, social experience, confidence, and what you are hoping they will get from daycare.
2. We review the fit
We check whether Waglands is likely to suit your dog and whether there is space in the right group.
3. Book an assessment day
If it looks like a good match, we will invite you to set up your profile and book an assessment on the weekday your dog would usually attend.
Assessment days are $68 and help us confirm whether Waglands is the right fit for your dog.
Can I visit before booking?
The first step is to complete an application so we can check whether Waglands is likely to suit your dog and whether we have space in the right group. Once we have reviewed a successful application, you are welcome to ask about a visit or tour.
WAGLANDS EXPRESS BUS
Less time in transit. More time at daycare.
Waglands uses set pickup and drop-off points rather than long house-to-house collection routes, so dogs spend less time travelling and more time at daycare.
Dogs travel in their own individual spaces in our vans to keep transport calm, safe, and predictable. Transport is $7 per trip, with set pickup points in the CBD, Lower Hutt, and Silverstream.
Pickup points & times
CBD: Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park
(89 Fitzherbert Terrace)
6:30am – Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
7:50am – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
CBD: Hawkestone Street
(Opp. no#36 – St Mary’s College basketball court)
4:30pm Monday & Wednesday.
5:50pm Monday to Friday
Silverstream: Eastern Hutt Road
(Silverstream River Trail access opposite CDC Pharmaceuticals)
6:30am &4:30pm – Tuesday
Lower Hutt: Percy Scenic Reserve
6:30am & 7:40am, 4:40pm & 6pm – Monday to Thursday.
7am & 5:20pm – Friday.
DEDICATED HANDLERS & LEARNING STORIES
Your dog is known here
Each playgroup has a dedicated handler who gets to know the dogs in their care — how they socialise, what helps them settle, and how they engage throughout the day.
That means feedback is more than cute photos. Learning stories give owners useful insight into how their dog is progressing, what they are practising, and how their daycare experience can support life at home.
Observations and learning progress are tracked consistently so dogs are supported thoughtfully over time
OWNER-LED SINCE 2009
Built by people who live and breathe dogs
Waglands is owned and run by Arlene and Ben Adams, who have been shaping the business since 2009. What started with a deep love of dogs has grown into a purpose-built daycare model designed around social fit, enrichment, rest, and better daily experiences for dogs.
Arlene and Ben are still actively involved in the business, supported by a team who know the dogs, the routines, and the standards that make Waglands work.
NEED TO KNOW
A few common questions
We look at each dog individually, including their social confidence, play style, recall, ability to settle, and what they are likely to enjoy day-to-day. Our goal is thoughtful group matching and a positive experience for both the dog and the wider group.
Dogs need current core vaccinations and canine cough vaccination before attending Waglands. Vaccination records are checked as part of the enrolment process.
The first step is to complete an application so we can check whether Waglands is likely to suit your dog and whether we have space in the right group. Once we have reviewed a successful application, you are welcome to ask about a visit or tour.
No. Dogs are grouped by size, personality, play style, confidence, age, health, and individual needs.
Waglands is designed around regular, consistent attendance rather than casual drop-in care. This helps dogs settle into a routine, build relationships with their handler and playgroup, and get the most out of their day.
Casual days may be available for existing daycare dogs where we already know the dog, have a suitable group, and have space on the day. For new dogs, the first step is to apply for an assessment and discuss the best regular attendance option.
Waglands no longer offers general dog boarding. Midweek sleepovers are available Monday to Thursday for regular daycare customers, subject to availability. The old boarding page states boarding closed in October 2023 and midweek sleepovers are now exclusively for regular daycare customers
READY TO APPLY?
Start with an assessment application
If Waglands sounds like the right fit for your dog, the next step is to complete an application. We will review your dog’s details, check group fit and availability, and let you know whether an assessment day is the right next step.
NEED TO KNOW
Simple daycare pricing
Clear pricing for regular daycare, transport, and midweek sleepovers. Regular bookings reserve your dog’s place in a carefully matched group
Weekly daycare
$68 per day
For regular weekly attendance.
Fortnightly daycare
$72 per day
Available where suitable, with conditions.
Transport
$7 per trip
Available on set Waglands Express Bus routes.
Midweek sleepovers
$60 per night
Monday to Friday, for regular daycare dogs only.
Regular bookings reserve your dog’s place in a carefully matched group. Holding fees and cancellation terms apply, with full details provided before enrolment.
Ready to give your dog a better daycare experience?
Small groups, experienced handlers, enrichment, rest, training, and over a
hectare of outdoor space designed around dogs’ real needs.
Waglands provides dog daycare and transport services for dogs across
Wellington and Lower Hutt, including the CBD, Thorndon, Silverstream,
and surrounding areas.
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