Reinventing Melbourne Dog Daycare
At Kip, we pride ourselves on creating happy days for your four-legged friends. We believe that puppy daycare should act as a home away from home, a place where your canine companion can enjoy plenty of stimulating activities, make friends in a safe setting and receive quality care and attention. Your puppy will enjoy plenty of social playtime in our custom-built play areas. Our skilful team of animal-loving carers will make sure that your dog is always safe and looked after. By the time your tired dog gets home, they'll be ready for a deserved kip. Kip Doggy Day Care Melbourne in Bayside is the place to be for dogs of all breeds, shapes or sizes.
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Physical and mental stimulation for your puppy is super important in keeping them happy, engaged, and sociable. Daily interaction and engagement with other pups can help with feelings of loneliness, anxiety or boredom. Regular exercise is crucial for a dog’s happiness, and with the stresses of modern life, many of us often don’t have the time to give them the intensity they crave. Nothing can replicate the energy spent from dogs playing with each other – that constant wrestling and running around gives them the outlet they need. Moreover, socialisation with other friends is an important experience – especially in younger, formative years. This will help prevent future anti-social behaviours and is crucial for their early development. Throughout the day, we'll make sure play, socialising, and attention are available in endless bounds.
See what our guests think
Jack Lu
Recently had our senior 9 year old Samoyed Meeko at Kips for 2 and a half weeks with trainer Megan. We were provided almost daily updates of her progress as well as a comprehensive handover after picking her up. Her behaviour has improved dramatically and Megan has steered us in the right direction. The training is worth every penny and I highly encourage anyone give it a go if your furry one isn’t the most obedient.
Raffaela Hanin
Our dogs, Leni and Bobbi, absolutely love their time at Kip! It gives us peace of mind knowing that while we're on holiday, our fur babies are not only safe and well cared for, but they’re also enjoying a little getaway of their own.
Carmen nguyen
Where do I begin… before Meg and the amazing team at Kip, my banh mi was a big, uncontrollable, strong, very excited puppy! At 7 months she remodeled the house by smashing the doors of their hinges, she broke a whole shelf of cups with her big tail and the list goes on.. Banh Mi boarded at Kip for 3 weeks while we were on holiday and she has come home a different dog! She is soo calm, she listens, I can actually take her on walks instead of being dragged around and the best part is banh mi still has her beautiful bubbly personality!!! Meg and the team are truly a god send! No words can ever express how grateful we are for their love and care for banh mi! THANK YOU!!!
mick carroll
Great place for your dogs needs. My dog had a small problem with a lump on her leg. Adam kept me informed regularly and organised a bucket collar for my dog so the problem didn't get any worse. Great job Adam and his team! Couldn't recommend this kennel highly enough!
Getting Started with Kip
First Things First
Before you join the happy Kip family, we must ask that your four-legged friend completes a trial day with us to make sure they’re a great fit for our daycare services.
All of our Kip canine companions across daycare and boarding in Melbourne have passed this assessment to ensure the health and safety of the whole family.
Trial Days with Kip
Trial days are typically held on our quieter days. First, your pet pal will get a gentle introduction to the day care environment and culture. We’ll match your dog with a small group of regulars at our puppy daycare that play really well with new dogs to assess how they settle in. Once they’ve had a chance to meet the family and explore all the new sights, smells and sounds, we’ll start introducing them to more of the other dogs to see how they play.
What's Included in Kip Doggy Daycare?
A Day at Kip
A Kip day starts bright and early at 7 am so that our parents can drop their lovable pals off on their way to work. As pet owners ourselves, we know that all dogs have different personalities, character traits, likes and dislikes. To set up the perfect day for your pup, we start by finding the right group of friends for every dog based on their size and how they play.
Home Away from Home for Your Pup
Your doggy’s day is divided into two morning and afternoon play sessions. In between, we’ll have quiet time so they can recharge for more fun. Tasty treats are a reward at Kip Dog Daycare Melbourne – but only for good behaviour! At Kip's dog daycare in Melbourne, your dog will spend their day socialising, playing and experiencing plenty of cuddles from our fantastic and caring staff. With Kip, your dog will be having so much fun, you’ll want in too! Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. We share some of the best Kip moments through our customer portal and social media pages every day, so make sure you give us a follow to stay in the loop.
Daycare simplified with our Memberships
At Kip Doggy Day Care Melbourne, we believe that coming to daycare should be as easy as possible. That's why we introduced our weekly Kip Membership! Your weekly membership includes one free daycare day and unlimited discounts on additional days, meaning you can come as much as you want knowing you're getting our best deal. And your Kip Membership is for the whole family - just one membership gets you access to discounts for all of your pooches! Contact our friendly team to find out more today!
How Are Dogs Assessed On Trial Days?
We introduce your dog to a small group of regulars that are welcoming and who we believe to be a good match. Our staff will watch your pup closely to assess how they interact and connect with the environment. As they get more settled, we’ll move them between groups based on energy levels and play styles. At the end of the day, we’ll discuss the day with you and run you through our report card.
We are aware that sometimes certain dogs take a while to settle in and that this cannot always be achieved on the first day. We’ll be sure to let you know how your pup went on his trial day, and often we recommend they come back. However, some dogs are just not a great fit for the environment.
Different daycares have different philosophies on accepting dogs. At Kip, we believe it to be absolutely essential that all dogs apart of our family love coming to daycare, rather than just enduring it. This is how we ensure the quality of our daycare centre and keep everyone, including you, happy!
How does a First Day Trial work?
Step 1: Choose Date
Request your first daycare trial and complete your dog's profile.
Step 2: Arrival
Drop off your dog at Kip before 9am.
Step 3: Settling In
Your dog will slowly be introduced to the daycare group, allowing them to interact with other dogs under close supervision and encouraging positive socialisation.
Step 4: Scheduled Rest Time
Nap time and health checks to reset and recharge before an afternoon of play.
Step 5: Regular Pupdates
Enjoy photo and video updates right to your phone.
Step 6: Home Time
Pick up your dog in the afternoon and our team will talk you through your dog's day and recommendations for future visits.
