Boom Rock Dogs
Fox Cottage
For little dogs that are big on having fun Fox Cottage is the ultimate day out.
Designed specifically with smaller breeds in mind, our garden at Fox Cottage is packed full of sights, smells and activities. Explore in the gardens, make new friends and climb aboard the Boom Rock Express bus.
It's perfect for small dogs of all ages - whether they'll full of beans, need to build confidence around dogs or people, or just need a wee adventure in their week.
Facilities
Fox Cottage features include : Boat sandpit, paddling pools, three separate play spaces, obstacle courses, extensive gardens, a puppy area, plenty of toys and sticks and balls, and lots of space for zoomies and good times.
There's plenty of indoor options at Fox Cottage too.
Two covered shelters with seating for rainy and extra sunny days, a large undercover deck for playing, playhouses, the Snug Lounge and the fabulously pimped out Boom Rock Express bus lounge.
The garden is super secure - a triple-gated entrance, high fences, and dig-proof mesh around the perimeter. The front gate is padlocked internally while we are in session.
Coverage areas
Our Fox Cottage vans cover all of these suburbs Aotea Aro Valley Ascot Park Berhampore - NEW Broadmeadows Brooklyn Camborne Churton Park Crofton Downs Elsdon Glenside Grenada Village Hataitai Highbury Island Bay - NEW Johnsonville Kaiwharawhara Karori Kelburn Kenepuru Khandallah Kilbirnie Kingston Lyall Bay Mana Maupuia Melrose - NEW Miramar Mornington Mount Cook Mount Victoria Newlands Newtown Ngaio Northland Oriental Bay Papakōwhai Paparangi Paremata Pauatahanui Pipitea Plimmerton Porirua Rānui Rongotai Roseneath Seatoun Southgate - NEW Strathmore Park Takapūwāhia Tawa Te Aro Thorndon Tītahi Bay Vogeltown Wadestown Waitangirua Wellington Central Whitby Wilton Woodridge
If you live outside of our coverage area, please get in touch - we may be able to find a solution for you.
Getting there and back
Our pick up and drop home service is free.
We’re open Monday to Friday.
We’ll collect your dog from your home, garden or workplace between 7.30 - 9.30am and return them between 2.30 – 4.30pm.
See more travel details here If you'll be out when we come to collect or drop your dog off, we can easily make access arrangements. Please ensure your dog has a collar with a name tag on for pickup. If you'd like your dog to travel in a harness that's fine - but they should have a collar on too - we remove harnesses on arrival so your dog can play freely. Our vans are custom fitted with cages and a raised floor so your dog can take in the view while we pick up their buddies. Dogs travel in pairs, threes or fours depending on their size - no single crates are available. Sorry but you're not unable to drop off and pick up your dog at Fox Cottage. Visitors = barking and we need to minimise noise for our neighbours.
Puppies
We take puppies at Fox Cottage from 16+ weeks old once they've had their full course of puppy vaccinations.
We can feed your pup a midday meal and after lunch they'll have a wee nap with their handler.
There's a seperate puppy area at Fox Cottage to introduce your dog to daycare before they mingle with the older dogs.
Seniors and shy dogs
Fox Cottage is also a great space for mobility-restricted or senior dogs - keep those old bones moving and get the senses going.
Dogs who are a little more reserved can hang out with the Fox Cottage team while they do odd jobs and maintain the gardens. Plenty of cuddles and reassurance available if needed !
Getting amongst it
We operate whatever the weather.
If your dog has a thin coat or fur that stays wet once it gets wet you might want to invest in a dog jacket.
Jackets that cover the chest and under the tummy, and are lightweight are great. Most importantly they need to be the right size and comfortable to play in.
If your dog really feels the cold, add a snug layer under their jacket on those wintery days.
Pricing
It costs $61.20 for your dog to have an amazing day out at Nature Park.
At Boom Rock Dogs we are committed to delivering customer service at the highest level and providing the very best dog daycare and facilities in Wellington.
As standard we offer a 5% discount for dogs attending 3+ days per week.
Health
Please read our health requirements for Fox Cottage Male dogs must be desexed by 8 months old. Female dogs can't attend while on heat. Every dog must be fully vaccinated. Vaccinations include : Parvo, Distemper, Hepatitis and Kennel Cough, with an annual booster shot for Kennel Cough. Your dog should also be flea-treated regularly, and ideally be registered with your local council. We recommend getting health insurance for your dog.
Behaviour
Please read our dog behaviour requirements for Fox Cottage Your dog will need to be social (they will be sharing a cage in the van). Dogs 6+ months should have basic obedience skills (or be working towards them) such as sit, come and wait. Just let us know if you need support with your dogs training. Due to noise restrictions, dogs who bark persistently may not be able to attend Fox Cottage. Aggressive or overly dominant dogs are unfortunately not suited to any Boom Rock Dogs site. We monitor young males for emerging mating behaviour and will let you know if you dog needs to be desexed before 8 months old.
Breed & size restrictions
Please read our breed and size restrictions for Fox Cottage The maximum weight guide at Fox Cottage is 15kg. For very shy or nervous dogs, mobility restricted dogs and seniors the guide is 20 kg. We don't take Pitbulls, Mastiffs, Staffies, Rottweilers, Bull Terriers, Dogue De Bordeaux, Ridgebacks, Shar Pei, Dobermans, or German Shepherds. Please don't be offended - from our years of experience we find that these breeds just don't work in our busy, enclosed space with lots of other dogs.
To book a Fox Cottage day ...
Just fill in the Enquiry form.
We can check availability in minutes. Enrolment is quick and simple and we can have your bookings sorted in no time.
You can book regular days each week. We also take casual bookings at Fox Cottage.
