Woofland / Our Story
About Woofland

Built forHapu.

At the heart of Woofland is a couple, their dog Hapu, and a simple question: why does good dog care have to feel so restrictive?

Ryan, Faezeh and Hapu
The Woofland building on Wairau Road
The gap we saw

The warmth of a home. The standards of a facility.

When planning an overseas trip, Ryan and Faezeh struggled to find a place that truly suited Hapu. Most kennels and dog hotels followed the same model: long hours alone, confined to cages or small suites, with limited human interaction.

Home-based care felt warmer, but often lacked consistency, structure and long-term commitment. There was no place that combined the presence of a home with the professionalism and purpose-built design of a dedicated facility.

So Woofland was created to offer dogs space, routine, supervision and meaningful human interaction. Purpose-built environments replaced cages, and calm routines replaced isolation.

Meet Ryan

Our founder and animal health expert.

Orhan, known to many as Ryan, holds a veterinary degree and has over five years of experience in New Zealand's animal health industry. While he is not a registered veterinarian in New Zealand, his approach is shaped by professional training, practical experience and a deep respect for dogs' physical and emotional needs.

He has shared his life with dogs since childhood, grew up on lifestyle farms and brings more than two decades of business experience to Woofland.

Ryan, founder of Woofland, with a dog

Come and meet us.

Book a free trial and assessment, and see why dogs love spending their days with us.