Is it time to teach your dog some new manners?

Board & Train Program at Kip Lake Macquarie

4.8

74 Gimberts Rd, Morisset NSW 2264

Don’t just live with poor behaviour from your dog. Our team of Nationally Accredited Canine Trainers (NDTF) are all about training solutions that stick for each dog and owner to make your relationship the best it can be.

Ella P.

Thanks so much to a Georgia and the stay and train team! Our beautiful, big red cattle x Sadie is so much happier, confident and .. obedient! since beginning her training with you. We love your kind, patient and supportive approach with our girl.

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Our Exclusive Board & Train Program

We offer an industry-recognised Board & Train Program that ensures a cohesive relationship between you and your pooch. The program can help with many challenging behaviours, including:

🐾 jumping all over you and your guests,
🐾 having selective hearing,
🐾 reacting to other dogs, and/or
🐾 pulling on the leash,

Dog Training Pricing

We believe that dog training is about developing trust in your relationship and achieving life goals together. The standard program runs for 21 days, but there are 16-25 day programs available depending on your dogs’ behaviours.

Start your furry friend on the right paw.

  • Multiple training sessions each day
  • Dedicated trainer
  • Free weekly updates
  • Online course modules support
  • Comprehensive handover session
  • Complimentary follow-up session

Our Exclusive Board And Train Program costs$3,129for the standard 21-day program

How Dog Training Works

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Step 1

Complete enquiry form to understand the best program for your dog

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Step 2

Enrol & lock in the start date for your dog’s curated training program

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Step 3

Check in & meet your trainer and talk through your desired outcomes

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Step 4

Commence your own learning journey through our online learning modules

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Step 5

Enjoy weekly updates on your dog’s progress during their training stay

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Step 6

Comprehensive training handover + lifetime support

Meet The Trainer

Georgia Newman

Georgia Newman

Training Lead

Georgia is a crucial member of the Kip family, having managed our Sydney daycares with extensive experience, qualifications and a passion for dog training. She has run our Sydney Puppy School classes and is NDTF Certified who fills her weekends with, would you believe, more dog training!

What makes Kip different?

With over 40 years of dog care experience, there’s a reason why Kip is the right choice for your pet.

Industry Recognised

Our trainers are NDTF certified and we are members of the Pet Industry Association of Australia, and the Australian Association of Professional Dog Trainers.

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Curated Programs

We’re all about training that sticks. Our accredited trainers utilise training methods that your dog will best respond to.

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Tailored Solutions

While our standard program is 21 days, we also have 16-25 day programs depending on your dogs’ behaviours

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Safer

Our secure and custom-built facilities boast comfort and safety for all our guests.

Don’t Just Take It From Us

GaeandGary D

Our girls (dog and kitty cat) have stayed at Kip Lake Macquarie a few times, most recently for 4 weeks during April/May. They were both really well cared for and given lots of individual attention and cuddles. Daily videos received on our email were a great way of letting us know they were okay and allayed our fears that they might miss us.

Mounisha Sanjiv

Our dog, Sushi had never been boarded before, and while he’s a pretty happy boy that loves people, we were naturally very worried when we found ourselves having to board him for 2 weeks. But everyone at Kip was so wonderful in easing our nerves, right from the get go. We did the board & train program and Georgia was so wonderful with him. From being extra patient during the first few days when he didn’t want to come out of his shell, to going above and beyond with coaching him on the behaviours we wanted to work on. She gave us regular updates on how he was doing and how his training was progressing so we didn’t have to worry while he was gone. And when our personal situation changed and Sushi’s stay needed to go from 2 weeks to 3, even though it was over an incredibly busy period for Kip, Georgia worked with us to keep Sushi there for as long as we needed. Since coming home, he’s been a very happy boy, rarely feels the need to bark anymore (previously, any tiny thing would have set him off) and his training has come such a long way. Genuinely could not be more grateful to Georgia and the team, and definitely recommend Kip!

Renee Wells

Luna has come so far with the dedicated training from Georgia and Amanda. Highly recommend the board and train service if you are struggling with any behaviour from your dog.

Nathan Crumbley

Our dogs were well cared for, updates on how the dogs (with short videos) came through for peace of mind and we'll be using this service again.

ken hall

Staff are wonderful - professional, patient and caring. Our pooch is still a work in progress but he learned heaps at Kip and his future is looking brighter. Ongoing day care training will help both pooch and owner!

hong nguyen

Thanking all the friendly caring staff at Kips for looking after our baby. She has stayed with Kips may times now and has become home from home, making our travel plans much easier, and giving us peace of mind knowing our baby will be well taken care off where she can socialize in a friendly safe environment with her furry friends. We highly recommend Kips to anyone wishing to board their best fiends. Graham & Hanna - Halekulani

Troy Mackenzie

We Have used KIP Lake Macquarie a few times now to look after bumble she is always happy and healthy when she comes back and loves her time there the staff are great! Especially love the daily updates! Highly recommend!

Mallory Dewar

My dog, Ollie, recently stayed at Kip Lake Macquarie for the Board and Train programme. I was an anxious mess leading up to his stay as we’ve never done boarding and I’ve had negative experiences with dog trainers in the past who have suggested poor methods. On arrival, you can see and feel the passion and love the team at Kip have for animals. I knew Ollie would be a bit of a difficult egg to crack, but Amanda and the team at Kip applied their expertise and passion to help Ollie and our home life. Before Kip, Ollie was almost entirely unwalkable, he would drag me down the street and could be abit of an escape artist when it came to harnesses and collars. He has selective dog reactivity (he’s not a fan of most male dogs), and I would struggle to retain his attention if we came across one. He also suffers from noise sensitivity; lawn mowers, the odd airplane, and of all things, the bell on our local ice cream truck! After Kip, Ollie now knows how to walk loose leash, and we are able to regain his attention if he sees a trigger. Ollie has learnt different commands through the power of positive reinforcement. The at home training modules were very beneficial in teaching us and instilling confidence in the methods that we would be using once he came back home. You receive photo and video updates throughout the stay which is great. You also get an hour to two hour handover at the end where the trainer will teach you everything they have worked on with your dog. You also get a handover email listing any equipment/toys/food etc. Kip will not “fix” all issues within 3 weeks, but set up the structure for ongoing training to create a more positive home environment for everyone. Would definitely recommend this investment to everyone!

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.

FAQs

Yes, we have various Boarding & Training programs catering to your needs. Simply leave your details below and a team member will be in touch to discuss the best training program for you and your dog.

Throughout your dog’s Board and Train program, we will train your dog multiple times each day. At the conclusion, we will conduct a hand-over lesson to ensure you know how to control and maintain your dog’s behaviour once they return home.

Certainly, many owners take the opportunity to have Refresher Training for their dog during their next stay.

It’s never too late to learn.

Join a community of dog lovers.

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