Dog Daycare Melbourne
When you need a safe and engaging environment for your dog during the day, Kip has the perfect solution. Our dog daycare facilities in Melbourne are designed to provide your furry friend with a fun-filled experience while you’re away.
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Our Dog Daycare Locations in Melbourne
No matter where you are in Melbourne, our daycare provides convenience for you and a fantastic environment for your furry friend. Each location features spacious play areas and experienced carers, ensuring that your dog enjoys a safe and engaging experience while they play and socialise with their newfound friends.
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Safe and Enriching Dog Daycare in Melbourne
At Kip, your dog's safety and comfort are our top priorities. Our spacious play yards are designed to accommodate dogs of all sizes, allowing for plenty of room to roam, play, and safely interact with each other. We use multi-gate fencing to ensure secure environments, giving you peace of mind while your dog enjoys their day.
We also have weekly enrichment activities to keep things fresh and new for your pup, no matter when they join us throughout the year. It’s the perfect place for your dog to do what they do best - which is be a dog under the watchful eye of our team.
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Things To Know for Dog Daycare in Melbourne
For dogs looking to join our daycare for the first time, we recommend a trial day to assess their temperament and see how well they adapt to the daycare environment. This helps us ensure they will thrive in a group setting.
To attend our daycare, dogs must be desexed by 12 months of age and up to date with their vaccinations (C5 or equivalent). Your vaccination certificate must be added to your Customer Portal before your first day.





Why Choose Kip Happy Stays for Dog Daycare in Melbourne?
Dog daycare should be an enriching and enjoyable experience for your furry friend, and not just a place that they tolerate. That’s why all dogs undergo a temperament assessment to ensure that daycare is a good fit for them.
Weekly enrichment activities stimulate both mind and spacious play yards keep their bodies moving. Our expert team conducts careful temperament assessments to ensure that each dog is matched with compatible playmates, with group play closely supervised for safe interactions.
Scheduled rest time is also crucial to ensure all dogs have a chance to wind down and recharge before afternoon playtime. Plus, with regular updates shared through your Customer Portal, you can stay connected and see how your dog’s best friends and how they’re spending their day.
Frequently Asked Questions
For your dog to attend daycare, they must have:
- Dogs and puppies can attend 10 days after their second C5 vaccine (or equivalent).
- An up-to-date vaccination certificate must be uploaded into your Customer Portal.
Yes, dogs over 12 months old must be desexed. We cannot accept dogs in heat. If your dog comes into heat during daycare, we will notify you to arrange a prompt pick-up.
Our daycare is ideal for dogs of all sizes and personalities. We encourage you to visit for a trial day to assess their temperament and ensure they’re a good fit for the daycare environment. This trial helps us determine their compatibility with other dogs in group play.
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