Quality Care Designed for Happy & Comfortable Melbourne Dogs

T Lock

We had our 2 dogs (Lenny & Sonny) booked in for the 3-week board and train program at KIP. We were lucky to have them paired with David & Beck who were excellent in their induction communication, consistent training updates throughout the stay and the super-impressive handover session. We are very impressed with the progress they made with our boys and the bond that they had clearly created. It was reassuring knowing they were being looked after to such a high standard. The whole process was very professional but it's still clear everyone at KIP genuinely cares a lot for the dogs. We look forward to continuing on from their hard work in our own training session and bringing them back for more training in the future!

rebecca redpath

I could not rate KIP’s Board and Train highly enough. My teenage Rottweiler Henry has come home after the 3 week program recently and the effects of his training and the deep love that the staff have for dogs is truly evident. I was kept up to date regularly and could follow along with my homework. Stewart was wonderful and Henry clearly connected with him ( but a bit pooped because his brain is hurting a bit from all that learning 😂).Thankyou KIP

Parker

David was very thorough with our dog’s training and debriefing us on her newly-learned skills. You can really tell when a trainer has a passion for sharing his training skills and making sure the dog goes back to an environment where those skills are consistently reinforced. He is genuinely awesome at what he does and we couldn’t be happier with everything we learned from him during the handover.

Natasha Rodrigues

Our dog, Monty, was highly anxious. Whenever anyone came to the house he became aggressive, barking, lunging and snapping at anyone who came to the door. He was also terrified of dogs and would become immediately aggressive and uncontrollable as soon as he saw one. We couldn't walk him as he became unmanageable as soon as we stepped outside our front gate. Car rides were a nightmare as he threw himself around barking at anyone who walked by. When the whole family had to go overseas for an extended period of time we weren't sure what we were going to do. Kip were amazing! Not only were they able to feed and care for him during our absence, but they also worked with him every day to train him and work on his ability to tolerate strangers and dogs. When we returned from our trip we couldn't believe the difference in his behaviour. He is calm and happy. We can have visitors to the house again, we've been able to walk him, and he can even walk past dogs without becoming overly stressed and aggressive. We can't thank Beck enough for all of her work with him. Monty loved his time at Kip and we are so happy with how well he has done.

Ben Wu

While I was in Japan for three weeks, I left my dog Nox with Kip for boarding and training, and I was extremely happy with the experience. The trainer, David, was patient, caring, and very professional. Nox came home calmer, more focused, and much more responsive. I also really appreciated the after-care — David spent plenty of time handing Nox back to me and clearly explained how to continue the training at home. Highly recommend Kip and David for anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality boarding and training service.

lynda roach

Been using these guys for some time now. Always really care for our dogs, especially most recently our aging kelpie. They modified exercise for her and offered bushwalks which she loved. Not the cheapest option but our pets are worth investing in. daily photos and videos to show her playing and having the time of her life. They genuinely love animals and it shows in the level of care

Lynlee Rutherford

My dog appeared to have had a great time while in care, he was happy and healthy and didn't appear stressed when we picked him up

Stu

Absolutely awesome! The daily photo and video updates of our happy pets gave us total peace of mind. Highly recommend!

dan medcraft

Huge property, friendly staff - my dog LOVES staying here

Winnie Pay

I sent 2 of my dogs for the training program. One stayed for 2 weeks and the other for 3. Pete & Olivia were fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly & supportive & you can see their love for dogs. I received daily video snippets of our dogs & both Pete & Olivia rang to provide verbal updates as well as written. The handover sessions were very helpful. After “checking out” the dogs, Pete & Olivia sent follow up emails too. Our dogs have definitely changed for the better but of course a lot would depend on us to practice & continue to train the dogs at home. A solid foundation has definitely been set. Would highly recommend.

Harriet Rose

Our fur baby Otis loved his stay, amazing staff and knowledge, Otis was well looked after and staff were generous with their time. We are still following the training program and seeing great results

Isabelle Rawson

The board and train program has been incredible! My miniature dachshund was very anxious and reactive. It was really difficult to take him on walks due to his reactively. We have don’t lots of different training in the past but this has been the only thing that has actually helped. When my dog returned home he was like a brand new dog. He was so much happier and calmer with nearly no reactivity at all! The staff and trainers are so lovely, the facilities are gorgeous and you can tell they take really good cars of the animals! The trainer Beck was absolutely wonderful, provided lots of updates and a really thorough handover. I could not recommend them enough!!!

Elizabeth Lynch

My dog has gone from being totally reactive to being calm around other dogs. He obviously loved his trainer Pete.

Jacinta Heyward

Our girl Buffy stayed at Kip for a 3-week board and train program November/December. She has never stayed in a kennel before and can be quite an anxious girly, so it was nerve wracking, but she warmed instantly to the trainer at the initial handover and on pick up with Buffy’s new best friend, David, she was so comfortable and had clearly been shown a lot of love during her stay. We can see a lot of improvements in Buffy’s training and her confidence is gaining now with the new tools Kip helped implement.

Shaun Curran

I put my puppy in for a week boarding for his first time, and some coaching. Through the constant reports I can see that he loved it, and has come back trained too. Thanks kip, I'm now becoming a member of your daycare

Nicole Oostwoud

Highly recommend the board and train program; it has helped my border collie gain confidence and self control around other dogs. He was looked after well by Dave and team.

Navin Nair

I’d highly recommend KIP for any need you may have with your furry friend I cannot speak more highly of the team at KIP but more specifically Olivia and the work that she put in to help our Golden. Thanks so much!

Chris Hellings

My dogs, Jasper and Rusty, have just spent the last 3½ weeks at Kip Homestead for boarding and training, and I couldn’t be happier with the care they received. From the very beginning, handlers David and Bec were warm, professional, and genuinely invested in my boys’ wellbeing. Throughout their stay, Jasper and Rusty were not only looked after beautifully but also made fantastic progress in their training. David and Bec took the time to understand each dog’s personality and needs, and it really showed in the results. They kept me reassured, updated, and confident that my dogs were in the best hands possible. I’ve come home to two happy, calmer, and more responsive dogs—and that is absolutely invaluable. I can’t thank Kip Homestead, David, and Bec enough for their dedication and the love they showed Jasper and Rusty. Highly recommended to anyone seeking exceptional boarding and training. I’ll definitely be trusting them with my dogs again.

T Lock

We had our 2 dogs (Lenny & Sonny) booked in for the 3-week board and train program at KIP. We were lucky to have them paired with David & Beck who were excellent in their induction communication, consistent training updates throughout the stay and the super-impressive handover session. We are very impressed with the progress they made with our boys and the bond that they had clearly created. It was reassuring knowing they were being looked after to such a high standard. The whole process was very professional but it's still clear everyone at KIP genuinely cares a lot for the dogs. We look forward to continuing on from their hard work in our own training session and bringing them back for more training in the future!

rebecca redpath

I could not rate KIP’s Board and Train highly enough. My teenage Rottweiler Henry has come home after the 3 week program recently and the effects of his training and the deep love that the staff have for dogs is truly evident. I was kept up to date regularly and could follow along with my homework. Stewart was wonderful and Henry clearly connected with him ( but a bit pooped because his brain is hurting a bit from all that learning 😂).Thankyou KIP

Parker

David was very thorough with our dog’s training and debriefing us on her newly-learned skills. You can really tell when a trainer has a passion for sharing his training skills and making sure the dog goes back to an environment where those skills are consistently reinforced. He is genuinely awesome at what he does and we couldn’t be happier with everything we learned from him during the handover.

Natasha Rodrigues

Our dog, Monty, was highly anxious. Whenever anyone came to the house he became aggressive, barking, lunging and snapping at anyone who came to the door. He was also terrified of dogs and would become immediately aggressive and uncontrollable as soon as he saw one. We couldn't walk him as he became unmanageable as soon as we stepped outside our front gate. Car rides were a nightmare as he threw himself around barking at anyone who walked by. When the whole family had to go overseas for an extended period of time we weren't sure what we were going to do. Kip were amazing! Not only were they able to feed and care for him during our absence, but they also worked with him every day to train him and work on his ability to tolerate strangers and dogs. When we returned from our trip we couldn't believe the difference in his behaviour. He is calm and happy. We can have visitors to the house again, we've been able to walk him, and he can even walk past dogs without becoming overly stressed and aggressive. We can't thank Beck enough for all of her work with him. Monty loved his time at Kip and we are so happy with how well he has done.

Ben Wu

While I was in Japan for three weeks, I left my dog Nox with Kip for boarding and training, and I was extremely happy with the experience. The trainer, David, was patient, caring, and very professional. Nox came home calmer, more focused, and much more responsive. I also really appreciated the after-care — David spent plenty of time handing Nox back to me and clearly explained how to continue the training at home. Highly recommend Kip and David for anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality boarding and training service.

lynda roach

Been using these guys for some time now. Always really care for our dogs, especially most recently our aging kelpie. They modified exercise for her and offered bushwalks which she loved. Not the cheapest option but our pets are worth investing in. daily photos and videos to show her playing and having the time of her life. They genuinely love animals and it shows in the level of care

Lynlee Rutherford

My dog appeared to have had a great time while in care, he was happy and healthy and didn't appear stressed when we picked him up

Stu

Absolutely awesome! The daily photo and video updates of our happy pets gave us total peace of mind. Highly recommend!

dan medcraft

Huge property, friendly staff - my dog LOVES staying here

Winnie Pay

I sent 2 of my dogs for the training program. One stayed for 2 weeks and the other for 3. Pete & Olivia were fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly & supportive & you can see their love for dogs. I received daily video snippets of our dogs & both Pete & Olivia rang to provide verbal updates as well as written. The handover sessions were very helpful. After “checking out” the dogs, Pete & Olivia sent follow up emails too. Our dogs have definitely changed for the better but of course a lot would depend on us to practice & continue to train the dogs at home. A solid foundation has definitely been set. Would highly recommend.

Harriet Rose

Our fur baby Otis loved his stay, amazing staff and knowledge, Otis was well looked after and staff were generous with their time. We are still following the training program and seeing great results

Isabelle Rawson

The board and train program has been incredible! My miniature dachshund was very anxious and reactive. It was really difficult to take him on walks due to his reactively. We have don’t lots of different training in the past but this has been the only thing that has actually helped. When my dog returned home he was like a brand new dog. He was so much happier and calmer with nearly no reactivity at all! The staff and trainers are so lovely, the facilities are gorgeous and you can tell they take really good cars of the animals! The trainer Beck was absolutely wonderful, provided lots of updates and a really thorough handover. I could not recommend them enough!!!

Elizabeth Lynch

My dog has gone from being totally reactive to being calm around other dogs. He obviously loved his trainer Pete.

Jacinta Heyward

Our girl Buffy stayed at Kip for a 3-week board and train program November/December. She has never stayed in a kennel before and can be quite an anxious girly, so it was nerve wracking, but she warmed instantly to the trainer at the initial handover and on pick up with Buffy’s new best friend, David, she was so comfortable and had clearly been shown a lot of love during her stay. We can see a lot of improvements in Buffy’s training and her confidence is gaining now with the new tools Kip helped implement.

Shaun Curran

I put my puppy in for a week boarding for his first time, and some coaching. Through the constant reports I can see that he loved it, and has come back trained too. Thanks kip, I'm now becoming a member of your daycare

Nicole Oostwoud

Highly recommend the board and train program; it has helped my border collie gain confidence and self control around other dogs. He was looked after well by Dave and team.

Navin Nair

I’d highly recommend KIP for any need you may have with your furry friend I cannot speak more highly of the team at KIP but more specifically Olivia and the work that she put in to help our Golden. Thanks so much!

Chris Hellings

My dogs, Jasper and Rusty, have just spent the last 3½ weeks at Kip Homestead for boarding and training, and I couldn’t be happier with the care they received. From the very beginning, handlers David and Bec were warm, professional, and genuinely invested in my boys’ wellbeing. Throughout their stay, Jasper and Rusty were not only looked after beautifully but also made fantastic progress in their training. David and Bec took the time to understand each dog’s personality and needs, and it really showed in the results. They kept me reassured, updated, and confident that my dogs were in the best hands possible. I’ve come home to two happy, calmer, and more responsive dogs—and that is absolutely invaluable. I can’t thank Kip Homestead, David, and Bec enough for their dedication and the love they showed Jasper and Rusty. Highly recommended to anyone seeking exceptional boarding and training. I’ll definitely be trusting them with my dogs again.

T Lock

We had our 2 dogs (Lenny & Sonny) booked in for the 3-week board and train program at KIP. We were lucky to have them paired with David & Beck who were excellent in their induction communication, consistent training updates throughout the stay and the super-impressive handover session. We are very impressed with the progress they made with our boys and the bond that they had clearly created. It was reassuring knowing they were being looked after to such a high standard. The whole process was very professional but it's still clear everyone at KIP genuinely cares a lot for the dogs. We look forward to continuing on from their hard work in our own training session and bringing them back for more training in the future!

rebecca redpath

I could not rate KIP’s Board and Train highly enough. My teenage Rottweiler Henry has come home after the 3 week program recently and the effects of his training and the deep love that the staff have for dogs is truly evident. I was kept up to date regularly and could follow along with my homework. Stewart was wonderful and Henry clearly connected with him ( but a bit pooped because his brain is hurting a bit from all that learning 😂).Thankyou KIP

Parker

David was very thorough with our dog’s training and debriefing us on her newly-learned skills. You can really tell when a trainer has a passion for sharing his training skills and making sure the dog goes back to an environment where those skills are consistently reinforced. He is genuinely awesome at what he does and we couldn’t be happier with everything we learned from him during the handover.

Natasha Rodrigues

Our dog, Monty, was highly anxious. Whenever anyone came to the house he became aggressive, barking, lunging and snapping at anyone who came to the door. He was also terrified of dogs and would become immediately aggressive and uncontrollable as soon as he saw one. We couldn't walk him as he became unmanageable as soon as we stepped outside our front gate. Car rides were a nightmare as he threw himself around barking at anyone who walked by. When the whole family had to go overseas for an extended period of time we weren't sure what we were going to do. Kip were amazing! Not only were they able to feed and care for him during our absence, but they also worked with him every day to train him and work on his ability to tolerate strangers and dogs. When we returned from our trip we couldn't believe the difference in his behaviour. He is calm and happy. We can have visitors to the house again, we've been able to walk him, and he can even walk past dogs without becoming overly stressed and aggressive. We can't thank Beck enough for all of her work with him. Monty loved his time at Kip and we are so happy with how well he has done.

Ben Wu

While I was in Japan for three weeks, I left my dog Nox with Kip for boarding and training, and I was extremely happy with the experience. The trainer, David, was patient, caring, and very professional. Nox came home calmer, more focused, and much more responsive. I also really appreciated the after-care — David spent plenty of time handing Nox back to me and clearly explained how to continue the training at home. Highly recommend Kip and David for anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality boarding and training service.

lynda roach

Been using these guys for some time now. Always really care for our dogs, especially most recently our aging kelpie. They modified exercise for her and offered bushwalks which she loved. Not the cheapest option but our pets are worth investing in. daily photos and videos to show her playing and having the time of her life. They genuinely love animals and it shows in the level of care

Lynlee Rutherford

My dog appeared to have had a great time while in care, he was happy and healthy and didn't appear stressed when we picked him up

Stu

Absolutely awesome! The daily photo and video updates of our happy pets gave us total peace of mind. Highly recommend!

dan medcraft

Huge property, friendly staff - my dog LOVES staying here

Winnie Pay

I sent 2 of my dogs for the training program. One stayed for 2 weeks and the other for 3. Pete & Olivia were fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly & supportive & you can see their love for dogs. I received daily video snippets of our dogs & both Pete & Olivia rang to provide verbal updates as well as written. The handover sessions were very helpful. After “checking out” the dogs, Pete & Olivia sent follow up emails too. Our dogs have definitely changed for the better but of course a lot would depend on us to practice & continue to train the dogs at home. A solid foundation has definitely been set. Would highly recommend.

Harriet Rose

Our fur baby Otis loved his stay, amazing staff and knowledge, Otis was well looked after and staff were generous with their time. We are still following the training program and seeing great results

Isabelle Rawson

The board and train program has been incredible! My miniature dachshund was very anxious and reactive. It was really difficult to take him on walks due to his reactively. We have don’t lots of different training in the past but this has been the only thing that has actually helped. When my dog returned home he was like a brand new dog. He was so much happier and calmer with nearly no reactivity at all! The staff and trainers are so lovely, the facilities are gorgeous and you can tell they take really good cars of the animals! The trainer Beck was absolutely wonderful, provided lots of updates and a really thorough handover. I could not recommend them enough!!!

Elizabeth Lynch

My dog has gone from being totally reactive to being calm around other dogs. He obviously loved his trainer Pete.

Jacinta Heyward

Our girl Buffy stayed at Kip for a 3-week board and train program November/December. She has never stayed in a kennel before and can be quite an anxious girly, so it was nerve wracking, but she warmed instantly to the trainer at the initial handover and on pick up with Buffy’s new best friend, David, she was so comfortable and had clearly been shown a lot of love during her stay. We can see a lot of improvements in Buffy’s training and her confidence is gaining now with the new tools Kip helped implement.

Shaun Curran

I put my puppy in for a week boarding for his first time, and some coaching. Through the constant reports I can see that he loved it, and has come back trained too. Thanks kip, I'm now becoming a member of your daycare

Nicole Oostwoud

Highly recommend the board and train program; it has helped my border collie gain confidence and self control around other dogs. He was looked after well by Dave and team.

Navin Nair

I’d highly recommend KIP for any need you may have with your furry friend I cannot speak more highly of the team at KIP but more specifically Olivia and the work that she put in to help our Golden. Thanks so much!

Chris Hellings

My dogs, Jasper and Rusty, have just spent the last 3½ weeks at Kip Homestead for boarding and training, and I couldn’t be happier with the care they received. From the very beginning, handlers David and Bec were warm, professional, and genuinely invested in my boys’ wellbeing. Throughout their stay, Jasper and Rusty were not only looked after beautifully but also made fantastic progress in their training. David and Bec took the time to understand each dog’s personality and needs, and it really showed in the results. They kept me reassured, updated, and confident that my dogs were in the best hands possible. I’ve come home to two happy, calmer, and more responsive dogs—and that is absolutely invaluable. I can’t thank Kip Homestead, David, and Bec enough for their dedication and the love they showed Jasper and Rusty. Highly recommended to anyone seeking exceptional boarding and training. I’ll definitely be trusting them with my dogs again.

T Lock

We had our 2 dogs (Lenny & Sonny) booked in for the 3-week board and train program at KIP. We were lucky to have them paired with David & Beck who were excellent in their induction communication, consistent training updates throughout the stay and the super-impressive handover session. We are very impressed with the progress they made with our boys and the bond that they had clearly created. It was reassuring knowing they were being looked after to such a high standard. The whole process was very professional but it's still clear everyone at KIP genuinely cares a lot for the dogs. We look forward to continuing on from their hard work in our own training session and bringing them back for more training in the future!

rebecca redpath

I could not rate KIP’s Board and Train highly enough. My teenage Rottweiler Henry has come home after the 3 week program recently and the effects of his training and the deep love that the staff have for dogs is truly evident. I was kept up to date regularly and could follow along with my homework. Stewart was wonderful and Henry clearly connected with him ( but a bit pooped because his brain is hurting a bit from all that learning 😂).Thankyou KIP

Parker

David was very thorough with our dog’s training and debriefing us on her newly-learned skills. You can really tell when a trainer has a passion for sharing his training skills and making sure the dog goes back to an environment where those skills are consistently reinforced. He is genuinely awesome at what he does and we couldn’t be happier with everything we learned from him during the handover.

Natasha Rodrigues

Our dog, Monty, was highly anxious. Whenever anyone came to the house he became aggressive, barking, lunging and snapping at anyone who came to the door. He was also terrified of dogs and would become immediately aggressive and uncontrollable as soon as he saw one. We couldn't walk him as he became unmanageable as soon as we stepped outside our front gate. Car rides were a nightmare as he threw himself around barking at anyone who walked by. When the whole family had to go overseas for an extended period of time we weren't sure what we were going to do. Kip were amazing! Not only were they able to feed and care for him during our absence, but they also worked with him every day to train him and work on his ability to tolerate strangers and dogs. When we returned from our trip we couldn't believe the difference in his behaviour. He is calm and happy. We can have visitors to the house again, we've been able to walk him, and he can even walk past dogs without becoming overly stressed and aggressive. We can't thank Beck enough for all of her work with him. Monty loved his time at Kip and we are so happy with how well he has done.

Ben Wu

While I was in Japan for three weeks, I left my dog Nox with Kip for boarding and training, and I was extremely happy with the experience. The trainer, David, was patient, caring, and very professional. Nox came home calmer, more focused, and much more responsive. I also really appreciated the after-care — David spent plenty of time handing Nox back to me and clearly explained how to continue the training at home. Highly recommend Kip and David for anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality boarding and training service.

lynda roach

Been using these guys for some time now. Always really care for our dogs, especially most recently our aging kelpie. They modified exercise for her and offered bushwalks which she loved. Not the cheapest option but our pets are worth investing in. daily photos and videos to show her playing and having the time of her life. They genuinely love animals and it shows in the level of care

Lynlee Rutherford

My dog appeared to have had a great time while in care, he was happy and healthy and didn't appear stressed when we picked him up

Stu

Absolutely awesome! The daily photo and video updates of our happy pets gave us total peace of mind. Highly recommend!

dan medcraft

Huge property, friendly staff - my dog LOVES staying here

Winnie Pay

I sent 2 of my dogs for the training program. One stayed for 2 weeks and the other for 3. Pete & Olivia were fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly & supportive & you can see their love for dogs. I received daily video snippets of our dogs & both Pete & Olivia rang to provide verbal updates as well as written. The handover sessions were very helpful. After “checking out” the dogs, Pete & Olivia sent follow up emails too. Our dogs have definitely changed for the better but of course a lot would depend on us to practice & continue to train the dogs at home. A solid foundation has definitely been set. Would highly recommend.

Harriet Rose

Our fur baby Otis loved his stay, amazing staff and knowledge, Otis was well looked after and staff were generous with their time. We are still following the training program and seeing great results

Isabelle Rawson

The board and train program has been incredible! My miniature dachshund was very anxious and reactive. It was really difficult to take him on walks due to his reactively. We have don’t lots of different training in the past but this has been the only thing that has actually helped. When my dog returned home he was like a brand new dog. He was so much happier and calmer with nearly no reactivity at all! The staff and trainers are so lovely, the facilities are gorgeous and you can tell they take really good cars of the animals! The trainer Beck was absolutely wonderful, provided lots of updates and a really thorough handover. I could not recommend them enough!!!

Elizabeth Lynch

My dog has gone from being totally reactive to being calm around other dogs. He obviously loved his trainer Pete.

Jacinta Heyward

Our girl Buffy stayed at Kip for a 3-week board and train program November/December. She has never stayed in a kennel before and can be quite an anxious girly, so it was nerve wracking, but she warmed instantly to the trainer at the initial handover and on pick up with Buffy’s new best friend, David, she was so comfortable and had clearly been shown a lot of love during her stay. We can see a lot of improvements in Buffy’s training and her confidence is gaining now with the new tools Kip helped implement.

Shaun Curran

I put my puppy in for a week boarding for his first time, and some coaching. Through the constant reports I can see that he loved it, and has come back trained too. Thanks kip, I'm now becoming a member of your daycare

Nicole Oostwoud

Highly recommend the board and train program; it has helped my border collie gain confidence and self control around other dogs. He was looked after well by Dave and team.

Navin Nair

I’d highly recommend KIP for any need you may have with your furry friend I cannot speak more highly of the team at KIP but more specifically Olivia and the work that she put in to help our Golden. Thanks so much!

Chris Hellings

My dogs, Jasper and Rusty, have just spent the last 3½ weeks at Kip Homestead for boarding and training, and I couldn’t be happier with the care they received. From the very beginning, handlers David and Bec were warm, professional, and genuinely invested in my boys’ wellbeing. Throughout their stay, Jasper and Rusty were not only looked after beautifully but also made fantastic progress in their training. David and Bec took the time to understand each dog’s personality and needs, and it really showed in the results. They kept me reassured, updated, and confident that my dogs were in the best hands possible. I’ve come home to two happy, calmer, and more responsive dogs—and that is absolutely invaluable. I can’t thank Kip Homestead, David, and Bec enough for their dedication and the love they showed Jasper and Rusty. Highly recommended to anyone seeking exceptional boarding and training. I’ll definitely be trusting them with my dogs again.