Pet Boarding Canberra
with Kip - Formerly Canberra Pet Care
The rural setting of Kip Canberra is the perfect location for your pet to have fun when you’re on holiday. Providing an active, happy, and most importantly, safe place for your furry friends when you need to head away – that’s Kip Canberra!
4.6
Reception Opening Hours
Servicing ACT with Pet Transport!
Come check us out and tour the facilities!
Pricing Comparison
Room Pricing
We've got options to make your pets' stay comfortable!
Additional Services
For Dogs
We have a range of additional services you can add to your dog’s stay to ensure they have the best possible stay with us.
See what our guests think
Cindy Chawner
Picked up Maxxy yesterday after a boarding and training stay. The training he received was awesome and I feel it’s set us up for long term success. We go back next week for a follow up training session and I know I can reach out to the trainers any time. I’m really happy and excited to continue learning with Maxxy and the Kip trainers.
Clare
I have been bringing my cat to Kip since he was a kitten, he always comes home happy, not stressed and at a healthy weight. The staff treat each animal like they are their own. We will always keep coming back.
Coralie Dass
It is so rewarding to be able to leave Harley at Kip Canberra knowing he is safe and being loved on by the staff there. Would happily leave Harley with them again. And I have a stress free holiday with pup updates too
tony smith
Our Bittany Spaniel, Lucy, had her first stay at Kip Canberra over the new year and to say we were impressed is an understatement. The staff are amazing and I highly recommend to anyone who is uncertain of where to board their pooch. Brilliant!!!
Your dog will love a Luxury Villa
Your dog will love their stay at Kip Canberra in our luxury villas. Each villa offers an LCD television, a fully air-conditioned environment, a couch and a pillow-top mattress, ensuring our furry guests receive the absolute best! Each guest also receives access to their own private play area and a shared courtyard.
Experienced Team, Safe space, Regular Pupdates, Tailored Care
is what makes boarding at Kip different!
We are passionate about providing the best care and enrichment for pets and a great experience for you. Our team of pet lovers have decades of experience.
We know every pet is unique, so we have various options, including different accommodation types and extra services, to ensure we are tailoring the stay to suit your pet’s needs - better yet, we will ensure you get frequent updates so you know you are getting the services you paid for!
With best-in-industry facilities and structured processes around health and welfare monitoring, team training, customer updates and enrichment, our team will make sure your pet has the best day, every day.
We know there’s nowhere as special as home.
That’s why we give you the flexibility to adjust your pet's accommodation and services to best suit their needs.
Meet The Manager
Sian Gildon
Manager
Sian has a wealth of animal care experience, having managed a large boarding kennel in Sydney as well as having key roles within the zoo industry, caring for both native and primate animals. You can be sure that your pets are in good hands with Sian no matter how long they stay.
"I've been fortunate enough in my life to have been able to follow my passions and work with some incredible animals and I was eager to continue working with the animals I love."
Kirstyn Button
Assistant Manager
A lifelong animal lover, Kirstyn has always dreamed of working in the pet industry. With experience as a groomer’s assistant and a passion for caring for animals, she brings warmth and dedication to every pet she looks after—often referring to them as her own babies! Her cat, Sox, has also been part of the Kip family since the very beginning, joining the household just weeks after they started.
Janet Lackey
Training Lead
Janet brings a wealth of experience to her role as our training lead, having worked as a zookeeper, and now a dedicated trainer. Her passion lies in helping pets and their owners build strong, lasting bonds so they can live their best lives together. When she’s not working with dogs, Janet loves to travel and spend time with her own pup, Sage the Papillon.
Dog Training Programs Available
Dog Training at Kip Canberra with the Board & Train Program
Starts at $149/day
We offer an industry-recognised Board & Train Program that ensures a cohesive relationship between you and your pooch. This is our most popular program and 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
At the end of the program, your trainer will meet with you for a comprehensive handover session, as well as providing you with a complimentary follow-up session and lifetime support on your training journey with your dog. We believe that dog training is about developing trust in your relationship and achieving life goals together. Start your furry friend on the right paw.
How Boarding Works
Step 1: Choose Date
Request your boarding stay and complete your pet’s profile, including details such as your pets' vaccinations and any medication they need.
Step 2: Start Your Boarding Stay
Drop off your dog during reception hours. If you’ve selected transport, we’ll pick them up right from your selected vet in the morning.
Step 3: Welcome & Health Check
Your dog gets settled in for their holiday, and staff gives them a health check.
Step 4: Holiday Time
Your dog enjoys playing and exploring the grounds with our staff, eating delicious meals, and resting in their comfortable room.
Step 5: Enjoy Regular Updates to your Phone
Enjoy regular photos and video updates right to your phone throughout their stay.
Step 6: Home Time!
Pick them up during reception hours, or if you’ve selected transport, we’ll drop them at your selected vet.
Has your pet been pawing to stay at a pet retreat?
What you need to know about your Boarding Visit
As pet pawrents ourselves, we know that leaving your pet for the first time can be stressful! Every trip to Kip includes your own room, 1-on-1 playtime with our staff, daily photo and video updates, and premium kibble meals, and we encourage pet parents to come visit the accommodation before the trip. Whether your dog loves running in our grassy yards, or your cat loves lounging in the sun, we’re sure your pet will have the best time!
To ensure everyone’s safety, please make sure that all pets are up to date with all vaccinations, and a certificate must be presented.
What we do
DOG BOARDING
Are you needing overnight care for your dog?
Keeping your four-legged friend happy, comfortable and safe is what pet boarding with us is all about. Every Kip trip comes with cosy rooms, premium meals, and extras that are sure to entertain even the fussiest pets.
How We Do Things
Safe & Fun
We have lots of fun together, but balance is key, which is why we tailor our services to meet your pet’s needs.
Passionate Team
With an in-house vet and decades of industry experience, our team of highly trained pet carers (and pet lovers) will ensure your pet is in the safest hands.
Regular Updates
Leaving your pup can be stressful, so we deliver regular updates (or pup-dates) right to your phone, so you know they’re having fun!
