Back Paddock Lodge

Back Paddock Lodge A "just like home" daycare & holiday retreat for small dogs in small numbers with professional care. Cosy accommodation in a rural home. Less Chaos. More Care.

Qualified & experienced trainer supervision. Small groups & individual attention. Happier Dogs! Hi, I'm Tracey, I am an accredited dog trainer with an advanced Diploma in canine behaviour. In other words,....
I'm all about the dog. Drawing on my studies and experience as a service dog trainer, I wanted to create a place where dogs could gather, socialise and learn in a safe, stress-free environmen

t. A place where my ability to read and communicate with dogs would be of great value. A place where dogs knew they could trust me to keep them safe, understand their needs, keep things structured, keep things fun by challenging their minds as well as providing the space for them to let off some steam. The Back Paddock has dedicated daycare for small to medium breeds ensuring that your dog's new friends are suitably matched in both size and personality providing the best daycare experience possible. Your dog will come home relaxed and happy, and you will have the peace of mind in knowing that they have been well looked after in my care.

28/05/2026

🥊🥊 TONIGHT !! 🥊🥊
At the Back Paddock Arena !!!

🐾 JACK
"The Smiling Assassin"
Looks adorable....fights like he’s defending a world title...
Master of flying tackles and dramatic flops...
Super charming...always camera ready, even in mid-headlock!

🐾 DOUGAL
"The Wiggle Butt Wreaking Ball"
Built like a tank. Hits like a tank. Not above sitting on rivals to win....
Only wrestles between naps....
Super cute cuddly and impossible to stop once zoomies begin!


25/05/2026

Last week at Back Paddock Lodge included:

✔️ Olympic-level zoomies 🚀
✔️ WWF-style wrestling matches featuring flying body slams followed by immediate naps 💪😴
✔️ Suspiciously perfect group photo posing 📷
✔️ Pomeranian dance moves 💃
✔️ Epic Bed bouncing 🛏
✔️ The complete annihilation of several innocent soft toys…
…followed immediately by sitting proudly beside the fluff explosion looking EXTREMELY pleased with themselves

And not to mention plenty of beach sniffaris and sun-worship...😎

Just pure bliss 💕
😂🐾

**★★★★★**“BARK BARK. I arrived at Back Paddock Lodge with extremely important expectations: comfy naps, friendly company...
22/05/2026

**★★★★★**
“BARK BARK. I arrived at Back Paddock Lodge with extremely important expectations: comfy naps, friendly company, and at least one dramatic flop onto a soft surface. Happy to report, they delivered on all three.

From the moment I trotted in, I knew this was a proper dog holiday. There were cosy spots for snoozing, plenty of room for zoomies, and the humans clearly understood the sacred rules of dog hospitality: praise often, fuss generously, and never underestimate the importance of a good snuggle. I also appreciated the excellent sniffing opportunities, the relaxed vibe, and the fact that everybody looked delighted to see me — which is exactly how it should be.

The best part? Back Paddock Lodge feels like the kind of place where dogs can truly be dogs. Whether you are here for the day, for a peaceful stay, a beach adventure, or simply to recharge your tail wagging batteries, this place has top marks in my book.
Ten paws out of ten.
Would stay again.
Would bounce on the beds again.
Would p*e on the Camelia bush again.
Would absolutely recommend to every good boy and girl I know.”

Dougal....aka Wiggles 🐾

🐾 "Pawfessional Opinions" from Tuesday’s Daycare Crew:5 stars for the zoomies.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Excellent snack distribution.🍕Cu...
20/05/2026

🐾 "Pawfessional Opinions" from Tuesday’s Daycare Crew:

5 stars for the zoomies.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent snack distribution.🍕
Cuddles on tap.🤗

One guest successfully claimed ownership of the chair and refused negotiations.” 😂💚

Another fun-filled Tuesday at Back Paddock Lodge with our little daycare gang — full of besties, adventures, naps and ....very important opinions. 🐶

We feel incredibly lucky that Back Paddock Lodge is just minutes from beautiful Wai-iti Beach… one of those perfect litt...
19/05/2026

We feel incredibly lucky that Back Paddock Lodge is just minutes from beautiful Wai-iti Beach… one of those perfect little hidden gems where, more often than not, it feels like you’ve got the whole beach to yourselves 🖤🐾

Endless black sand, salty paws, happy house guests, driftwood adventures and plenty of paddling spots for the water babies 🌊

Not a bad office, really. 👌☀️

12/05/2026

Some friendships are instant…👬
Fergus and Oakley skipped straight past “getting to know each other” and launched directly into a full blown bromance 💙

Since day one these two have been inseparable — side by side for zoomies,
quiet strolls on the beach ...sychronized wrestling matches... and dramatic reunions after being apart for 12 seconds...

We’re not saying they’re soulmates… but if one disappears for more than 12 seconds the other files a missing persons report 🐾😂

Fergus 💙 Oakley: proof that sometimes you just meet “your person”… and they happen to have four legs and questionable personal boundaries 🤔

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us here at Back Paddock Lodge 💐🐾🩷Today we’re celebrating the wonderful mums, dog mums, an...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us here at Back Paddock Lodge 💐🐾🩷

Today we’re celebrating the wonderful mums, dog mums, and all the caring hearts who make life so full of love.

This is Betty, my own little girl, enjoying one of her happiest places — a splash in the river and a big smile to match.

Wishing all the beautiful mums and dog mums out there a day filled with love and laughter.

Happy Mother’s Day 💖

09/05/2026

"Nobody had warned Frida about the Italian exchange student...."🤣





05/05/2026

Welcome to a completely normal day at the Back Paddock…

Where the bantam chickens are running a full-scale cabaret show…
…no tickets required, but applause is expected.
👏🐔
Meanwhile inside—
the beds are not for sleeping.
They are for bouncing on. Repeatedly. With commitment.

Out in the sunshine…
the zoomies have begun. ☀️💨

No one knows why.
No one knows when it will end.
All we know is…
there are no brakes.

One dog is chasing another dog…
who may or may not be chasing absolutely nothing.
Back to the chickens—
still performing… still dramatic… still unpaid.

And just when you think it’s all too much…

💥 Silence.

Every dog… asleep.
Like none of it ever happened...🤣🤣💤


The latest guests have been living their best Back Paddock Lodge life… games in the play ground, cosy naptime recharges,...
25/04/2026

The latest guests have been living their best Back Paddock Lodge life… games in the play ground, cosy naptime recharges, new friendships forming, beach walk "sniffaris", and peaceful paddock strolls in the fresh air. 🐾💨❤️
A perfect mix of fun, adventure, and relaxation — just the way a dog's life should be. 🐶🐕🐾👌

18/04/2026

The energy this week has been something else 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️....little paws running, little ears flapping, little tails wagging, and zoomies in full swing. Safe to say everyone has settled in, made friends, and embraced holiday life at Back Paddock Lodge. 🐾💨❤️
Nothing better than happy dogs being dogs.

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146 Pukearuhe Road, Mimi
Urenui
4377

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+64275730782

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