Services
At Doggie Day Care, we also offer extra services. We recommend these for those dogs who deserve a little extra, or just to show how much you love him or her. These are available through prior bookings. On offer are:
- Pick up & Drop off ($10 per day)
- Hydrobathing (please contact us for pricing)
- Special daily excursions e.g. a visit to the beach or park
- Training
- Leash walking
- Obedience
- Grooming
New!
Doggie Daycare is now selling a range of delicious meals, treats and high quality kibble for your dog from:
- Year of the Dog
- Eagle Pack – Holistic Select
- Natures Gift
Coming soon:
A new range of dog coats, leads, collars, toys and head halti’s.
- Daily walks (on & off leash)
- Adventure Playground - both indoor & outdoor
- Paw Painting
- Afternoon naps
- Exercise
- Play tunnels
- Pools for summer
- Heating in winter
- Air-conditioned in summer
- Birthday parties with special 'cakes'
Santa Paws visits each Christmas during our Fancy Dress Day (for the dogs) A Doggie Day Care and Puppy Creche aims to improve the quality of life for your special pet, allowing them to mix and socialise with their own, exercise excess energy while owners are at work or shopping, reducing separation anxiety and nervous behaviour. Halloween and other events are also celebrated.
There are many dog lovers who work long hours and have many responsibilities with family and other commitments. You will be astounded at the change in your dog- its like visiting a health spa for them. They're active, engaged, stimulated, socialised and tired at the end of the day. The exercise they get reduces boisterous behaviour for an owner returning home. The playtime can reduce boredom and stress, which can lead to destructive behaviour. Many a Melbourne garden exists only because the family pooch is tired after days at Doggie Day Care.
We are also a member of PIAA (Pet Industry Association of Australia).
The "critical-period" of socialisation handling & training of pups is between 6 - 16 weeks of age.
At this time it is important to expose the puppy to as many novel things as possible in a non-threatening way.
This early socialisation is critical because even a small amount of experience at this age can have long-lasting effects on your dog.
Puppies that are not exposed to other dogs during this socialisation period are more likely o develop aggressive or fearful responses than other dogs later in life.
Just as puppies that are not socialised to people often develop behavioural problems.
Source: Seksel, K 1997. "The Healthy Pets' Handbook"
Dog Training
Doggie Daycare now offers private training lessons for your beloved pooch, whether it be learning to walk next to you on leash or learning how to sit, drop, stay; our qualified trainers Karen and Jon can assist you. Please contact reception for bookings.
