Our homestay care service offers your furry friend a cozy, loving home away from home. With Vanessa at the helm, your dog receives personalized attention, plenty of affection, and a comfortable place to stay while you're away. Our homestay environment is designed to be a safe and stress-free haven, where your dog can relax and enjoy all the comforts of home. From regular walks and playtime to cuddles on the couch, Vanessa ensures your dog feels loved and cared for. Trust It's a Dog's Life to provide the perfect homey retreat for your canine companion!
Our daycare service offers a fun, safe, and stimulating environment for your furry friends. Under the attentive care of Vanessa, dogs enjoy a day filled with engaging activities, socialization with other pups, and plenty of playtime. Our spacious facility is designed for comfort and safety, ensuring each dog has room to roam and play. Whether they’re romping in the play area or enjoying a quiet rest, Vanessa ensures every dog feels at home. Perfect for busy pet parents, our daycare service guarantees your dog will come home happy, tired, and content.
Join our group dog walking adventures at It's a Dog's Life, where your pup can enjoy an hour-long stroll in a local park or other suitable space alongside 4 to 6 furry friends with similar temperaments. Under Vanessa's experienced guidance, these walks provide excellent socialisation, exercise, and fun for your dog. Each group is carefully selected to ensure a harmonious and enjoyable experience for all. With Vanessa’s attentive care, your dog will revel in the fresh air, companionship, and the joy of exploring new sights and smells.
Treat your dog to a personalised adventure with our individual dog walking service at It's a Dog's Life. Each hour-long walk is tailored to your pup’s preferences, whether it's a serene stroll through a local park, an invigorating trek through Bottle Lake Forest, or a fun romp down to the beach. Perfect for dogs who thrive on one-on-one interaction, our individual walks ensure your furry friend has a fulfilling and fun experience every time.
You will receive daily updates photos / videos, the dogs will have at least two walks per day on the field at the local sports centre
I do not offer 24/7 care (unless you add the daycare option) I may leave 1/2 times per day for 3-5 hours at a time, when there are no humans to watch them the dogs are kept separate and your dogs will be inside (so they are not tempted to dig under the fences).
For long term I am happy to drop round to your place once a week to clear mail, put out bins and water plants etc
So that the dogs have something they are used to, please bring all their food, bowl, bed / blanket, lead, harness and council tags, favourite toy
Dogs must be vaccinated please
You will receive daily updates photos / videos
Constant supervision at my home
So that the dogs have something they are used to, please bring all their food, bowl, bed / blanket, lead, harness and council tags, favourite toy
Dogs must be vaccinated please
It's a Dogs Life Christchurch will look after your pets and your home as if they were our own.
This waiver does not remove our duty to take all reasonable care with your pet/s and property.
Should any issues arise (unlikely) we will be in touch with you, or if an emergency with your pet, use our judgement to potentially take them directly to the vet (and then phone you).
Any vet / medical bills incurred whilst It's a dogs life is looking after your pets will be paid for by yourself / pet insurance.
Should any issues arise within your home, we will not be held liable.
We do however have Public Liability Insurance.
There is no business insurance to cover us if something out of our control were to happen, eg intruder in the home or your animal is attacked.
We are experienced but not animal behaviorists. We will look after your pet/s to the best of our abilities, but if any injury/issue occurred (particularly those involving another dog) we will not be held liable in any way.