Four Small Paws

03/06/2026

Paws for a Dream 🐾🧡🖤

26/05/2026

The Dandy Paws 🐾 🧡🖤

20/05/2026

More Paws Than Paws 🐾 🧡🖤

15/05/2026

Dog Harnesses
A repeated question...so to clarify.

Dogs attending FSP daycare is an 'off leash' experience, this includes harnesses, in the majority of circumstances, here comes the grey zone.

When a new dog is introduced to the pack, they may be introduced while wearing a harness. A decision made understanding the dynamics of the pack at the time, and by gaging the temperament of the incoming dog. Once the dog is settled within the pack, and the pack is settled with the new member, is confident, sniffs, wanders off, the harness is typically then taken off. It may be put back on when subsequent pack members arrive throughout the day to begin the process again.

Wearing a harness helps staff to safely secure the dog should any dogs within the pack become reactive, and also aides in the quick removal if an escalation occurs (staff use slip leads where possible).

While there is no hard or fast rule, it is very much a decision made based on assessing the environment at the time.

There are always going to be exceptions to the rule, some dogs become disruptive during the day, some refuse recall, some evade slip leads, some customers even ask for the harness to remain on etc etc, so its not as black & white as some people would like to think it is, however our policy is to follow the relevant guidelines / regulations.

Further information can be found here.

MPI Code of Welfare: Dogs
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/animals/animal-welfare/codes/all-animal-welfare-codes/code-of-welfare-dogs

SPCA Doggy Daycares
https://www.spcacertified.nz/downloads/assets/7804/1/spca-certified-dog-day-care-standard_march-2026.pdf

If anyone has questions, concerns or issues, I am always happy to chat.

This Code of Welfare encourages all those responsible for dogs to adopt the highest standards of husbandry, care and handling, and to equal or exceed the minimum standards.

15/05/2026

The Paws and Famous 🐾🧡🖤

14/05/2026

Customers - Important

The safety, welfare and well-being of all dogs attending FSP (& staff) is of critical importance, so it is imperative we take appropriate actions to address any dog behaviors needing correction by their respective owners.

If you are informed by FSP staff that your doggo has been exhibiting aggressive tendancies and/or behaviors, and do not acknowledge and accept to have it corrected, as is your responsibility as the doggos owner, your dog will be declined attending daycare until the issue has been rectified.

It is not acceptable to disregard our notification of an issue needing correction.

Random incidents will occur from time to time, as is the hazzard of a dog daycare, it is my responsibility to mitigate against these risks, so when repeated behaviors are identified and you are informed of these, please take it seriously, only 1 warning will be given.

This is non negotiable. I am not willing to compromise health, safety and welfare.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.

Cheers
Taylor Champion
FSP Owner

11/05/2026

Customers - Bookings

I have implemented a restriction on daily bookings temporarily due to operational reasons.

Please ensure you pre-book in advance as I may not be able to accommodate every booking for now.

Feel free to call me if you need clarify...

08/05/2026

L'Etat C'est Paws 🐾 🧡🖤
...the 'pawmobile' on the way soon... .. .

04/05/2026

The Paws Redemption 🐾 🧡🖤

29/04/2026

Mellon Collie & The Infinite Paws 🐾 🧡🖤