A dog in an orange life vest on a boat looking out over the water near Auckland

Adventure · Supervision · Sun and sea air

A private club day on the water for good dogs.

Handpicked dogs. Small groups. Big days out. Boat days, beach time, social play and rest, carefully managed by people who love dogs and the water.

Experienced skipper10+ years on the water
Dog first aidCertified and equipped
Small groupsMax 6 compatible dogs
Weather awareWe call it, every time
Secure boardingSafe. Calm. Controlled.

The day out

A day they’ll love.

Fresh air. New sights. Good mates.

  1. 8:00am Check in at the marina

    Calm arrivals and a safety briefing.

  2. 8:30am Head out

    A scenic cruise to our beach spot.

  3. 9:15am Beach time

    Run, swim, sniff, explore.

  4. 11:00am Social and relax

    Play, enrichment and rest.

  5. 12:30pm Cruise home

    Happy dogs. Tired in the best way.

Full day adventure · 5 to 6 hours
A dog in a life vest at the bow of a boat looking toward a Hauraki Gulf island

Great day for an island run

Why it’s safe

Care, skill and judgment on every trip.

We plan for the conditions, the location, and the dogs in our care. Safety isn’t extra. It’s the standard.

Safety isn’t extra. It’s the standard.
  • Skipper experienceYears on the water in Auckland conditions.
  • Dog first aidCertified in canine first aid with a stocked marine first aid kit.
  • Small groupsMax 6 dogs per trip so every dog gets attention and calm management.
  • Weather awareWe monitor marine forecasts and make the call. If in doubt, we don’t go.
  • Secure and calmControlled boarding, safe calls, non-slip surfaces and calm routines.
A dog in an orange life vest aboard the boat

Good crew. Great day.

Who it’s for

The right dogs. The right crew.

We choose the right dogs for the trip, so every day out stays calm, social and safe.

  • Well socialised with people and dogs
  • Comfortable around water and new places
  • Up to date vaccinations required
  • Spayed or neutered (over 12 months)

Not sure if it’s the right fit? Let’s chat.

A golden retriever on the marina
A black doodle aboard the boat
A dog in a life vest on the water

Good dogs make great days.

Trial Day Pass

The best way to start.

  • Full day adventure
  • Small group (max 6)
  • All safety procedures
  • Photo updates
  • Good times guaranteed
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Ready to set sail?

Questions? Let’s talk.

We’ll help you decide if Boat Dogs is the right adventure for your dog. Tell us a little about them and we’ll be in touch.

027 436 8954

Auckland, New Zealand

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Good dogs · Great days · On the water