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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.

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Which Kip is right for me?

Two dogs at Bayside

Kip Bayside

8 Levanswell Road, Moorabbin

From $68 /day

  • Door-to-door transport available
  • Private, indoor rooms
  • Perfect for socials dogs
  • Add on daycare sessions for extra fun and enrichment
Dog training at Kip

Kip Homestead Yarra Valley

12 Homestead Rd, Wonga Park VIC 3115

From $71 /day

  • Door-to-door transport available
  • Comfortable, classic rooms
  • Luxury Suites available
  • Dog Training options available
  • Cat boarding available
Two dogs at Kip Melbourne

Kip Melbourne South East

51-61 Ordish Road, Dandenong South

From $49 /day

  • Door-to-door transport available
  • Comfortable, classic rooms
  • Penthouse Suite available
  • Extra playtime packages available
  • Cat boarding available
Dogs outdoors at Kip Mornington

Kip Mornington

2 Vidotto Court, Pearcedale

From $62 /day

  • Door-to-door transport available
  • Resort-style rooms with indoor/outdoor spaces
  • Great for social dogs – Social Playtime available
  • Spacious yards for playtimes

Meet The Managers

Alice Ryan

Alice

Melbourne South East Manager

Alice has an extensive history in pet health with her experience in vet nursing as head vet nurse. Her infectious personality translates to her care of all pets, and it’s clear understands the needs of each pet.

Danny Mallory

Danny

Bayside Manager

Danny is a ball of sunshine and is extremely passionate about all kinds of animals. He has a wealth of animal handling and boarding knowledge, having worked at other boarding locations in Melbourne. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your dog is in good hands with Danny.

Ralee Anderson

Ralee

Mornington Manager

Ralee is highly committed to dog care and training, especially with her own working dogs, Leo and Ted. She has a strong background in management and leadership, having managed a Kip daycare. She now turns her attention to the boarding space, where her passion for dog care makes her the perfect fit.

How Dog Boarding Works

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Step 1

Make your boarding request in <2 minutes

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Step 2

We’ll come and pick up your dog or check them in yourself

Dog getting petted

Step 3

Health checks and settle in for their holiday

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Step 4

Enjoy free photo/video updates straight to your phone

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Step 5

Hydro bath so they’re fresh and clean for longer stays

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Step 6

Check out your pet or we’ll drop off right to your door

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.

Active dogs

More Active

There’s always plenty of enrichment, activities and toys on the agenda to keep our furry guests fighting fit.

Happy dog

Happier

Cuddles, regular massages and lots of human contact with every visit.

Clean dog

Cleaner

Those staying with us for a while are treated to a deluxe hydro bath and blow dry on departure at no extra charge.

Safe dog

Safer

Secure dig-proof fencing and an expert team of carers make Kip an ultra-secure place for your dog to stay.

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.

Safety is our #1 priority

Despite having lots of room to roam, our facility is super secure. We perform daily security checks and ensure your pet is supervised for their entire happy stay.

Pet specialists

Our expert team is trained to care for all kinds of pets and ensure they have a great time in the boarding environment.

Catering to all dogs

We’re equipped to care for dogs with different needs – talk to us, and we’ll work with you to make their boarding experience the best.

Book a stay with Melbourne’s favourite pet boarders

Join a community of thousands of dog lovers.

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