The accommodation your dog will actually love

Kip Homestead Yarra Valley
Kip offers affordable, convenient pet accommodation with ‘play’ at the heart of every stay. We ensure that all of our guests get lots of human contact and outdoor exercise, which makes us unique.

If we could give 6 stars, we would. The team at Homestead are amazing. Any questions we have they have been super quick to answer via email or over the phone. They love our dog as much as we do.

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Meet The Team

Scott

Head of Boarding Development

Scott has been involved both directly and indirectly with the Homestead business for over 30 years and has a passion for providing best practice pet care to all guest pets and their pet-parents each and every time. Scott respects the trust people put in us to care for their precious family member and repays that trust in the relationship he forms with each pet that holidays with us.

Dr. Ken BVSc BSc

Veterinarian

Dr Ken has been the greatest addition to Homestead in the history of the business – he is an incredibly knowledgeable man, always willing to help the pets and people where and how he can. A very caring and compassionate Veterinarian with a sense of what the pets needs are at all times.

Anthony

Training Director

Anthony is a NDTF Qualified Dog Trainer who has been training dogs from a very young age, he started doing obedience classes when he was 9 years old and hasn’t looked back. This is something Anthony is very passionate about and gives workshops on, as he loves teaching and sharing his knowledge to help others.

Melanie

Kennel & Cattery Manager

Melanie is the ultimate animal lover! She has completed her Cert IV Animal Studies and has been a Groomer for over 8 years. She is also currently completing her Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy and is also a Certified First Aid Officer.

How Dog Boarding Works

Step 1

Make your boarding request in <2 minutes

Step 2

Receive booking confirmation and complete pre-check in information (including vaccination details)

Step 3

Drop your pet at the retreat, or we pick them up directly from your home

Step 4

Health Checks and Pup-dates during their stay

Step 5

Your pet will receive enrichment including cuddles, playtime and nutritious food

Step 6

Pick-up your pet, or have them dropped off to your door

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.

Rooms start at

$64

Door-to-door transport available
Comfortable, climate-controlled rooms
Luxury rooms available
Premium kibble meals included
Extra activity add-ons available
Dog Training programs available

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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.

More Active

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

Happier

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

Vet on staff

With an on-site vet, you can be sure that your dogs’ health and well-being is our top priority.

Safer

Our newly refurbished facilities boast comfort and safety for all our guests.

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.

Dog Training Specialists

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

Catering to all dogs

We’re equipped to care for all types of dogs, old or young – talk to us, and we’ll work with you to make their experience the best it can be.