Quality Care Designed for Happy & Comfortable Melbourne Dogs
No matter where you are in Melbourne, we’ve got a boarding facility for you! Take advantage of our door-to-door transport service, available Melbourne-wide.
Mel E.
Great experience for Chewie. Very easy for pick up and drop off at our local vet. Loved to receive the photos/videos during his stay.
Which Kip location suits your dog best?
Kip Bayside
8 Levanswell Road, Moorabbin
From $68 /day
💡 Best for: Social dogs who love group play, with structured daycare available
- Convenient door-to-door transport
- Dedicated dog-only boarding
- Private indoor rooms for a calm, comfortable stay
- Daycare enrichment available for social dogs
Kip Melbourne South East
51-61 Ordish Road, Dandenong South
From $49 /day
💡 Best for: Dogs who need the choice of shared or solo rooms, with training programs available
- Door-to-door transport available
- Boarding for both dogs and cats with flexible room options
- Choice of shared or solo suites, including premium penthouses
- Enrichment activities for both social and solo pets, including dog training
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Kip Mornington
2 Vidotto Court, Pearcedale
From $62 /day
💡 Best for: Highly social dogs who thrive in large group play, with spacious yards and play sessions
- Door-to-door transport available
- Specialised dog-only care with a focus on enrichment and tailored play
- Spacious resort-style rooms with private indoor and outdoor areas
- Multiple large yards for off-lead adventures and social play
Kip Homestead Yarra Valley
12 Homestead Rd, Wonga Park VIC 3115
From $71 /day
💡 Best for: Dogs who prefer a quieter, boutique setting with space away from large play groups
- Door-to-door transport available
- Care for both dogs and cats in a peaceful countryside setting
- Wide range of rooms, from Classic to Luxury Villas
- Expansive, renovated property, perfect for outdoor activities and play
How Dog Boarding Works
Premium Care at every Kip
🐾 Care tailored to each dog’s personality and needs
💛 Daily activities and enrichment to keep them happy
🏠 Comfortable, climate-controlled rooms
👀 Free, regular photo/video updates during their stay
🛡️ Secure play areas for safe social time
🍽️ Premium kibble meals included
🎯 Optional treats and extra activities available
Meet The Managers
Don’t Just Take It From Us
Claire Mapleback
Both my girl Nixie and I Love the team at Kip Homestead- we wish you could give More than 5 stats!! I love knowing that whilst I’m away Nix is being loved and cared for! So appreciate the daily messages, photos and videos! Tonight after Nixie came home she curled up on the couch and drifted into the deepest sleep- over half an hour I lay pizza crusts next to her but she only stirred after 7 when I went to open the door! 😂 Thoroughly recommend Kip Homestead- Nixie is already booked in for another stay later in the year! 🐶 Board and train stays are great too!
Megan Richardson
I would highly recommend Kip Homestead Dog board and training program. I was planning to have surgery and knew that my young Groodle would be hard for me to manage whilst recovering and on crutches and I thought what better time than to get him boarded and trained at the same time. The facilities are great and his trainer David did a wonderful job and the updates, communication and handover are really important to carry the program forward at home.
Bokido!
I think mochi enjoyed the training program, they were professional imo :3
Darren Vick
Took fantastic care of our 2 dogs
Sarah J (Sarah loves life)
Highly recommend the team at Kip Homestead, Yarra Valley. They take amazing care of our dog Snow, and are excellent with their training sessions too. It’s so amazing to have peace of mind that our Swiss Shepherd is in safe and caring hands.
Alex Warwick
Our super high energy pup absolutely loved her stay with Kip. She was enrolled in the board and train program, which was tailored to suit her individual needs. We got regular updates, photos and even had the choice of supplying her own food. Better yet, at the end of her stay we had a comprehensive handover from her trainer, which was very educational and allowed us to continue said training at home. Highly recommend.
JessieLouY
Wow. I have just got my beautiful border collie back from train and board. The updates along the way of her stay were so beautiful and assuring. Beck is her amazing trainer and my goodness is she amazing. My dogs new found confidence and happiness is quite astonishing. Getting home it’s still my beautiful dog but she is calm, has more confidence and I can see is less anxious. On day one of being home things that have been really triggering for her are now manageable with the tools Beck has given us. We have work to do as her parents and are grateful for the support and guidance of Beck. This place is amazing!
Erin McCleary
My dog is reactive to other dogs so we were a bit concerned with any type of boarding situation, but the staff at Kip Homestead answered all our questions and made us confident Tyson was going to be okay. We got daily updates and pictures, and we joked that he looked like he was having such a good time he wouldn’t want to come home. He exceeded our expectations and were very proud fluffy parents, and I have no doubt that was largely contributed to by the staff making him feel so at home. We’re going to make weekend sleepovers and their training program a regular occurrence.
What makes Kip different?
Kip is by pet owners, for pet owners. We started this thing because we know that our four-legged friends deserve the best.
Premium care, affordable price.
Whether you’re going away for work or just a well-deserved break, we ensure all our guests are having a great time in a safe environment.
Includes:
- Door-to-door transport
- Comfortable rooms
- Premium kibble meals included
- Extra activity add-ons available
Rooms start at$49/day
We’ve got you covered
The highest level of care at an affordable price.
FAQs
Our vaccination policy for pet boarding is as follows:
Vaccination Requirement: Your pet must be vaccinated, and the vaccination must be valid for the entire duration of your pet's stay.
- Puppies may board 10 days after their final puppy vaccines as long as they are C5 or equivalent.
- Kittens may board 10 days after their final kitten vaccines as long as they are F3 or equivalent.
- Dogs must have an up-to-date C5 (or equivalent) vaccination.
- Cats must have an up-to-date F3 vaccination.
10-Day Rule: If your pet's previous vaccination had lapsed by more than 14 days, the new vaccine must be administered at least 10 days before the check-in date.
Vaccination Documentation: You are required to provide us with evidence of your pet's current (and immediate prior vaccination if checking in with 10 days of their most recent vaccination)
We are able to care for pets if they’re not desexed. We do not take dogs in heat across our centres. To the extent your dog comes into heat whilst in our care, we will require an emergency contact to pick them up within 24 hours of being notified. We will not accommodate entire males in the same room as undesexed females.
We provide door-to-door transport from major metro cities for $35 one way. You will be contacted by the driver with an estimated arrival time the day before your booking commences.
Absolutely! Simply contact us directly so our team can organise the best time for you to tour the premises.
Absolutely! For an extra $6/pet/day, we can administer medication to your pets. Please provide all medication in a marked vet bag and provide enough medication for the entire duration of their stay.
We sure can, for an extra fee of $3.50/day! Please provide all required food, clearly marked and labelled. Please inform staff if your dog has any food allergies.
Book your dog in for a stay today!