Dog Daycare Fairfield
with Kip Fairfield
221 Grange Road, Thornbury VIC 3071
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Conveniently located 6km from Melbourne city centre, Kip Fairfield is the ultimate destination for doggy daycare. With spacious playpens and a team of experts, your dog will love making new friends in a safe and secure environment.
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Mon-Fri: 7:00am-6:30pm. We are closed on all public holidays.
Have peace of mind knowing your pup will make friends with similar play styles so they get the most out of every visit! All dogs that join us frequently have their temperament assessed so that everyone gets along great.
As pet parents ourselves we know leaving your pup can be daunting so we deliver regular photo and/or video updates (aka pup-dates) right to your phone. You can access these through an easy-to-use customer portal!
What service are you interested in?
Daycare Pricing Options
New to daycare? Start with a Trial Day so we can get to know your pup and match them with the right playgroup. After that, you’ll have a few different ways to join the fun, whether you're a regular or just popping in now and then.
Join the Pack
$65 /week
✅ 1 full day of daycare/week
✅ Extra daycare days for just $59/day
✅ Flexible cancellation policy
✅ 10% off washes
✅ 10% off boarding stays
Bulk Buy
From $64 /day
✅ Great value without the weekly commitment
✅ Bulk buy discounts:
• 10 Pack: $670 ($67/day)
• 20 Pack: $1,280 ($64/day)
✅ Valid for 12 months from purchase
Pay As You Go
$70 /day
✅ No commitment required
✅ Half-day rate available for visits under 5 hours ($57)
✅ Ideal for occasional or shorter visits
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Is your dog ready to join the daycare fun?
You need to attend a First Day Trial before coming more regularly
We want to ensure your pup gets started on the right paw when they join the Kip family. That’s why all dogs do a first-day trial to see whether the daycare environment suits them. On this first-day trial, we encourage you to arrive before 9:00am to give your dog the best chance of success. We will give you an update throughout the day, and at pick-up, you will receive a report card, and the team will discuss a recommended attendance plan. You will also need to be available for an earlier pick-up should our staff deem that daycare is not suitable for your dog.
Grab a 3-Day Intro Pack for only $26/day (1 month expiry) - saving $132!
To attend daycare your dog will need to be vaccinated (to C5 or above) and desexed if over 12 months. Dogs can attend their First Day Trial 10 days after their second vaccination (C5 or equivalent).
A daycare worth barking about!
From playtime to cosy naps, Kip provides a stimulating and nurturing environment, ensuring your dogs enjoy their day to the fullest.
See what our guests think
Wonderful environment for the pups and great staff.
Staff are friendly and good at knowing all the dogs and their quirks. My boy mostly goes here for the cuddles and they don’t disappoint! Staff always go above and beyond for the dogs. Thanks for taking such good care of our best friends.
Kip has helped my elder boy to find his confidence with others. After spending time in shelter before adoption Bruce had been a bit of a solitary soul. Kip has helped him learn to play again. Comes home tired and ready to settle - would and have recommended Kip to others.
Welcoming staff. Updates every day and also as a transport location for boarding
Our mini schnauzer loves her days at Kip! And she comes home pooped. I love getting pictures and videos during the day, showing me all the fun she’s having.
Our dog loves it so much at Kip in Fairfield that she gives me full blown attitude when I go to pick her up and take her home. The Kip crew are amazing with the dogs and you can really tell the dogs love them to bits!
Cleo loves it there - easy drop off and pick up and updates about the dog through the day. Really good.
We love bringing our dog to Kip, the staff are amazing, great online system and the social media updates always make our day! Can't recommend this place enough ☺️
Our dog Eddie has been attending Kip Fairfield for some months now, he absolutely loves it, great crew there looking after our fur baby. Eddie comes home absolutely exhausted!
I love this place. My dog Eddie is always super excited when I taking him there, staff is friendly and they love doggies… perfect place to take your dog once or twice a week.
Our dog LOVES going to KIP! He's scratching at the door to get in at drop off and we have to carry or drag him to car to go home! Haha. He's a Big Bull Arab pup so the struggle is real! Highly recommend! They're such "dog people" there... You can tell they adore all the doggos! Pic: screenshot of Kip's insta of our happy boy with his mates at KIP.
Our dog gains so much from attending Kip. Fairfield is her second Kip location and it is amazing. Her social skills are outstanding because of the work that the team at Kip do with her each week. Highly recommended!
A good daycare. My one started socialising more with other dogs. Also they gave a good bath on request.
The staff here are wonderful. They send adorable updates, and make sure our excitable dog takes rest breaks, and are always very friendly. Highly recommend.
Love Kip Fairfield. My dog always has the best time here, and comes home tired and ready for a rest. The staff are all really lovely, it’s easy to book and you get super cute video and photo updates throughout the day.
Beautiful atmosphere with beautiful staff to look after your 4 legged child 🐾
Wonderful environment for the pups and great staff.
Staff are friendly and good at knowing all the dogs and their quirks. My boy mostly goes here for the cuddles and they don’t disappoint! Staff always go above and beyond for the dogs. Thanks for taking such good care of our best friends.
Kip has helped my elder boy to find his confidence with others. After spending time in shelter before adoption Bruce had been a bit of a solitary soul. Kip has helped him learn to play again. Comes home tired and ready to settle - would and have recommended Kip to others.
Welcoming staff. Updates every day and also as a transport location for boarding
Our mini schnauzer loves her days at Kip! And she comes home pooped. I love getting pictures and videos during the day, showing me all the fun she’s having.
Our dog loves it so much at Kip in Fairfield that she gives me full blown attitude when I go to pick her up and take her home. The Kip crew are amazing with the dogs and you can really tell the dogs love them to bits!
Cleo loves it there - easy drop off and pick up and updates about the dog through the day. Really good.
We love bringing our dog to Kip, the staff are amazing, great online system and the social media updates always make our day! Can't recommend this place enough ☺️
Our dog Eddie has been attending Kip Fairfield for some months now, he absolutely loves it, great crew there looking after our fur baby. Eddie comes home absolutely exhausted!
I love this place. My dog Eddie is always super excited when I taking him there, staff is friendly and they love doggies… perfect place to take your dog once or twice a week.
Our dog LOVES going to KIP! He's scratching at the door to get in at drop off and we have to carry or drag him to car to go home! Haha. He's a Big Bull Arab pup so the struggle is real! Highly recommend! They're such "dog people" there... You can tell they adore all the doggos! Pic: screenshot of Kip's insta of our happy boy with his mates at KIP.
Our dog gains so much from attending Kip. Fairfield is her second Kip location and it is amazing. Her social skills are outstanding because of the work that the team at Kip do with her each week. Highly recommended!
A good daycare. My one started socialising more with other dogs. Also they gave a good bath on request.
The staff here are wonderful. They send adorable updates, and make sure our excitable dog takes rest breaks, and are always very friendly. Highly recommend.
Love Kip Fairfield. My dog always has the best time here, and comes home tired and ready for a rest. The staff are all really lovely, it’s easy to book and you get super cute video and photo updates throughout the day.
Beautiful atmosphere with beautiful staff to look after your 4 legged child 🐾
Wonderful environment for the pups and great staff.
Staff are friendly and good at knowing all the dogs and their quirks. My boy mostly goes here for the cuddles and they don’t disappoint! Staff always go above and beyond for the dogs. Thanks for taking such good care of our best friends.
Kip has helped my elder boy to find his confidence with others. After spending time in shelter before adoption Bruce had been a bit of a solitary soul. Kip has helped him learn to play again. Comes home tired and ready to settle - would and have recommended Kip to others.
Welcoming staff. Updates every day and also as a transport location for boarding
Our mini schnauzer loves her days at Kip! And she comes home pooped. I love getting pictures and videos during the day, showing me all the fun she’s having.
Our dog loves it so much at Kip in Fairfield that she gives me full blown attitude when I go to pick her up and take her home. The Kip crew are amazing with the dogs and you can really tell the dogs love them to bits!
Cleo loves it there - easy drop off and pick up and updates about the dog through the day. Really good.
We love bringing our dog to Kip, the staff are amazing, great online system and the social media updates always make our day! Can't recommend this place enough ☺️
Our dog Eddie has been attending Kip Fairfield for some months now, he absolutely loves it, great crew there looking after our fur baby. Eddie comes home absolutely exhausted!
I love this place. My dog Eddie is always super excited when I taking him there, staff is friendly and they love doggies… perfect place to take your dog once or twice a week.
Our dog LOVES going to KIP! He's scratching at the door to get in at drop off and we have to carry or drag him to car to go home! Haha. He's a Big Bull Arab pup so the struggle is real! Highly recommend! They're such "dog people" there... You can tell they adore all the doggos! Pic: screenshot of Kip's insta of our happy boy with his mates at KIP.
Our dog gains so much from attending Kip. Fairfield is her second Kip location and it is amazing. Her social skills are outstanding because of the work that the team at Kip do with her each week. Highly recommended!
A good daycare. My one started socialising more with other dogs. Also they gave a good bath on request.
The staff here are wonderful. They send adorable updates, and make sure our excitable dog takes rest breaks, and are always very friendly. Highly recommend.
Love Kip Fairfield. My dog always has the best time here, and comes home tired and ready for a rest. The staff are all really lovely, it’s easy to book and you get super cute video and photo updates throughout the day.
Beautiful atmosphere with beautiful staff to look after your 4 legged child 🐾
Wonderful environment for the pups and great staff.
Staff are friendly and good at knowing all the dogs and their quirks. My boy mostly goes here for the cuddles and they don’t disappoint! Staff always go above and beyond for the dogs. Thanks for taking such good care of our best friends.
Kip has helped my elder boy to find his confidence with others. After spending time in shelter before adoption Bruce had been a bit of a solitary soul. Kip has helped him learn to play again. Comes home tired and ready to settle - would and have recommended Kip to others.
Welcoming staff. Updates every day and also as a transport location for boarding
Our mini schnauzer loves her days at Kip! And she comes home pooped. I love getting pictures and videos during the day, showing me all the fun she’s having.
Our dog loves it so much at Kip in Fairfield that she gives me full blown attitude when I go to pick her up and take her home. The Kip crew are amazing with the dogs and you can really tell the dogs love them to bits!
Cleo loves it there - easy drop off and pick up and updates about the dog through the day. Really good.
We love bringing our dog to Kip, the staff are amazing, great online system and the social media updates always make our day! Can't recommend this place enough ☺️
Our dog Eddie has been attending Kip Fairfield for some months now, he absolutely loves it, great crew there looking after our fur baby. Eddie comes home absolutely exhausted!
I love this place. My dog Eddie is always super excited when I taking him there, staff is friendly and they love doggies… perfect place to take your dog once or twice a week.
Our dog LOVES going to KIP! He's scratching at the door to get in at drop off and we have to carry or drag him to car to go home! Haha. He's a Big Bull Arab pup so the struggle is real! Highly recommend! They're such "dog people" there... You can tell they adore all the doggos! Pic: screenshot of Kip's insta of our happy boy with his mates at KIP.
Our dog gains so much from attending Kip. Fairfield is her second Kip location and it is amazing. Her social skills are outstanding because of the work that the team at Kip do with her each week. Highly recommended!
A good daycare. My one started socialising more with other dogs. Also they gave a good bath on request.
The staff here are wonderful. They send adorable updates, and make sure our excitable dog takes rest breaks, and are always very friendly. Highly recommend.
Love Kip Fairfield. My dog always has the best time here, and comes home tired and ready for a rest. The staff are all really lovely, it’s easy to book and you get super cute video and photo updates throughout the day.
Beautiful atmosphere with beautiful staff to look after your 4 legged child 🐾
The staff were very attentive and caring towards my dog . Kevin ( dog ) exhibits some challenging behaviours and the staff gave great feedback and managed his behaviour really well . Thank you
I bring our precious pup here every week & I know that she is in for a great time! The staff are fun, courteous, completely trustworthy & have a genuine love of dogs. Don';t even think twice - get a membership & treat your dog!!
I've seen the biggest change in Murphy since attending Kip Fairfield - he is happy, trained, socialised, and genuinely has the best time. He jumps out of the car without a second thought ready for a fun day. Getting an update each time he attends is excellent, and fun pics during the day, the team have brought him out of his shell and it's absolutely down to his days at daycare. I've recommended Kip Fairfield to all my doggo friends! Thanks for all you do for little Murphy ❤️
Our little pug boy has been going to Kip Fairfield since he was about 6 months old. We love the team, he loves the team, and he always comes him Kip-ooped ready for a good sleep. It has been amazing for his social skills with other dogs, and helps with his separation anxiety.
Ollie has been attending Kip at Fairfield since he's a small little pup. We value and love the care the staff provided to Ollie. The team is also great at addressing any matters raised 👏🏻 we cannot fathom how Ollie would turn out if he hadn't attended Kip!
This place is wonderful.
Our Staffie Duke absolutely loves it at Kip! The staff are all about looking after the dogs, and making sure they have a great time. Duke is always so excited to arrive at the front door! Staff are great to deal with, and give really helpful feedback.
Our dog has been going to Kip since he was four months old - he’s now two and a half, and Kip days are his favourite days! He’s always thrilled to go, and the videos of him goofing around there prove he loves it.
We have been bringing our miniature Groodle, Sigmund, to Kip Fairfield at least once a week for the past two years. Our pooch really loves it and we have never had a bad experience. Staff have always been lovely and supportive.
Alfie could not love his Kip family more! The staff are beyond amazing and will keep you updated with the best photos and videos while you are at work. If I could rate more than 5 stars I would! Thank you for being so good to our Alfie Bear 🐶❤️
Ollie our black GSD always has an awesome day at Kip Fairfield - socializing, showing off his soccer skills, working on training, general enrichment and being a good boy!
Send my dog to Kip Fairfield at least once a week and she loves it so much. I love knowing i can be a work and know she is having the best day possible!
Everyone is so friendly and you can tell they love dogs and have a passion for thme.
Our mini Aussie Olive has been going once a week for a year and absolutely loves coming here. Olive is very attached to our family and is generally not interested in other humans, but she adores all the girls and can’t control herself when she sees them. Olive is also a very active dog and it’s hard to tire her out but she comes back from Kip very satisfied. Can’t recommend it enough.
Our dog loves Kip. Good place to socialize and get rid of some excess zoomies!
The staff were very attentive and caring towards my dog . Kevin ( dog ) exhibits some challenging behaviours and the staff gave great feedback and managed his behaviour really well . Thank you
I bring our precious pup here every week & I know that she is in for a great time! The staff are fun, courteous, completely trustworthy & have a genuine love of dogs. Don';t even think twice - get a membership & treat your dog!!
I've seen the biggest change in Murphy since attending Kip Fairfield - he is happy, trained, socialised, and genuinely has the best time. He jumps out of the car without a second thought ready for a fun day. Getting an update each time he attends is excellent, and fun pics during the day, the team have brought him out of his shell and it's absolutely down to his days at daycare. I've recommended Kip Fairfield to all my doggo friends! Thanks for all you do for little Murphy ❤️
Our little pug boy has been going to Kip Fairfield since he was about 6 months old. We love the team, he loves the team, and he always comes him Kip-ooped ready for a good sleep. It has been amazing for his social skills with other dogs, and helps with his separation anxiety.
Ollie has been attending Kip at Fairfield since he's a small little pup. We value and love the care the staff provided to Ollie. The team is also great at addressing any matters raised 👏🏻 we cannot fathom how Ollie would turn out if he hadn't attended Kip!
This place is wonderful.
Our Staffie Duke absolutely loves it at Kip! The staff are all about looking after the dogs, and making sure they have a great time. Duke is always so excited to arrive at the front door! Staff are great to deal with, and give really helpful feedback.
Our dog has been going to Kip since he was four months old - he’s now two and a half, and Kip days are his favourite days! He’s always thrilled to go, and the videos of him goofing around there prove he loves it.
We have been bringing our miniature Groodle, Sigmund, to Kip Fairfield at least once a week for the past two years. Our pooch really loves it and we have never had a bad experience. Staff have always been lovely and supportive.
Alfie could not love his Kip family more! The staff are beyond amazing and will keep you updated with the best photos and videos while you are at work. If I could rate more than 5 stars I would! Thank you for being so good to our Alfie Bear 🐶❤️
Ollie our black GSD always has an awesome day at Kip Fairfield - socializing, showing off his soccer skills, working on training, general enrichment and being a good boy!
Send my dog to Kip Fairfield at least once a week and she loves it so much. I love knowing i can be a work and know she is having the best day possible!
Everyone is so friendly and you can tell they love dogs and have a passion for thme.
Our mini Aussie Olive has been going once a week for a year and absolutely loves coming here. Olive is very attached to our family and is generally not interested in other humans, but she adores all the girls and can’t control herself when she sees them. Olive is also a very active dog and it’s hard to tire her out but she comes back from Kip very satisfied. Can’t recommend it enough.
Our dog loves Kip. Good place to socialize and get rid of some excess zoomies!
The staff were very attentive and caring towards my dog . Kevin ( dog ) exhibits some challenging behaviours and the staff gave great feedback and managed his behaviour really well . Thank you
I bring our precious pup here every week & I know that she is in for a great time! The staff are fun, courteous, completely trustworthy & have a genuine love of dogs. Don';t even think twice - get a membership & treat your dog!!
I've seen the biggest change in Murphy since attending Kip Fairfield - he is happy, trained, socialised, and genuinely has the best time. He jumps out of the car without a second thought ready for a fun day. Getting an update each time he attends is excellent, and fun pics during the day, the team have brought him out of his shell and it's absolutely down to his days at daycare. I've recommended Kip Fairfield to all my doggo friends! Thanks for all you do for little Murphy ❤️
Our little pug boy has been going to Kip Fairfield since he was about 6 months old. We love the team, he loves the team, and he always comes him Kip-ooped ready for a good sleep. It has been amazing for his social skills with other dogs, and helps with his separation anxiety.
Ollie has been attending Kip at Fairfield since he's a small little pup. We value and love the care the staff provided to Ollie. The team is also great at addressing any matters raised 👏🏻 we cannot fathom how Ollie would turn out if he hadn't attended Kip!
This place is wonderful.
Our Staffie Duke absolutely loves it at Kip! The staff are all about looking after the dogs, and making sure they have a great time. Duke is always so excited to arrive at the front door! Staff are great to deal with, and give really helpful feedback.
Our dog has been going to Kip since he was four months old - he’s now two and a half, and Kip days are his favourite days! He’s always thrilled to go, and the videos of him goofing around there prove he loves it.
We have been bringing our miniature Groodle, Sigmund, to Kip Fairfield at least once a week for the past two years. Our pooch really loves it and we have never had a bad experience. Staff have always been lovely and supportive.
Alfie could not love his Kip family more! The staff are beyond amazing and will keep you updated with the best photos and videos while you are at work. If I could rate more than 5 stars I would! Thank you for being so good to our Alfie Bear 🐶❤️
Ollie our black GSD always has an awesome day at Kip Fairfield - socializing, showing off his soccer skills, working on training, general enrichment and being a good boy!
Send my dog to Kip Fairfield at least once a week and she loves it so much. I love knowing i can be a work and know she is having the best day possible!
Everyone is so friendly and you can tell they love dogs and have a passion for thme.
Our mini Aussie Olive has been going once a week for a year and absolutely loves coming here. Olive is very attached to our family and is generally not interested in other humans, but she adores all the girls and can’t control herself when she sees them. Olive is also a very active dog and it’s hard to tire her out but she comes back from Kip very satisfied. Can’t recommend it enough.
Our dog loves Kip. Good place to socialize and get rid of some excess zoomies!
The staff were very attentive and caring towards my dog . Kevin ( dog ) exhibits some challenging behaviours and the staff gave great feedback and managed his behaviour really well . Thank you
I bring our precious pup here every week & I know that she is in for a great time! The staff are fun, courteous, completely trustworthy & have a genuine love of dogs. Don';t even think twice - get a membership & treat your dog!!
I've seen the biggest change in Murphy since attending Kip Fairfield - he is happy, trained, socialised, and genuinely has the best time. He jumps out of the car without a second thought ready for a fun day. Getting an update each time he attends is excellent, and fun pics during the day, the team have brought him out of his shell and it's absolutely down to his days at daycare. I've recommended Kip Fairfield to all my doggo friends! Thanks for all you do for little Murphy ❤️
Our little pug boy has been going to Kip Fairfield since he was about 6 months old. We love the team, he loves the team, and he always comes him Kip-ooped ready for a good sleep. It has been amazing for his social skills with other dogs, and helps with his separation anxiety.
Ollie has been attending Kip at Fairfield since he's a small little pup. We value and love the care the staff provided to Ollie. The team is also great at addressing any matters raised 👏🏻 we cannot fathom how Ollie would turn out if he hadn't attended Kip!
This place is wonderful.
Our Staffie Duke absolutely loves it at Kip! The staff are all about looking after the dogs, and making sure they have a great time. Duke is always so excited to arrive at the front door! Staff are great to deal with, and give really helpful feedback.
Our dog has been going to Kip since he was four months old - he’s now two and a half, and Kip days are his favourite days! He’s always thrilled to go, and the videos of him goofing around there prove he loves it.
We have been bringing our miniature Groodle, Sigmund, to Kip Fairfield at least once a week for the past two years. Our pooch really loves it and we have never had a bad experience. Staff have always been lovely and supportive.
Alfie could not love his Kip family more! The staff are beyond amazing and will keep you updated with the best photos and videos while you are at work. If I could rate more than 5 stars I would! Thank you for being so good to our Alfie Bear 🐶❤️
Ollie our black GSD always has an awesome day at Kip Fairfield - socializing, showing off his soccer skills, working on training, general enrichment and being a good boy!
Send my dog to Kip Fairfield at least once a week and she loves it so much. I love knowing i can be a work and know she is having the best day possible!
Everyone is so friendly and you can tell they love dogs and have a passion for thme.
Our mini Aussie Olive has been going once a week for a year and absolutely loves coming here. Olive is very attached to our family and is generally not interested in other humans, but she adores all the girls and can’t control herself when she sees them. Olive is also a very active dog and it’s hard to tire her out but she comes back from Kip very satisfied. Can’t recommend it enough.
Our dog loves Kip. Good place to socialize and get rid of some excess zoomies!
Experienced Staff, Safe Space, Structured Routine, and Fun Activities
is what makes Kip Doggy Daycare different?
Not every doggy daycare is built equal! At Kip, our daycare model is built off decades of doggy daycare learnings and experience. We put your dog first and ensure both you and your pooch are able to get the most out of our enriching daycare environment.
After the First Day Trial, your dog will reap the benefits of the structured daily routines and our focus on developing fundamental skills and manners (recall, gate manners, group sits) that makes Kip unique. To top things off, you’ll receive regular photo and video updates of your dog’s daycare experience, receive honest feedback and see the benefits daycare provides.
Meet the Manager
How a First Day Trial Works
What we do
How We Do Things
FAQs
Our requirements for dog daycare 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 attend daycare 10 days after their second puppy vaccine as long as they are C5 or equivalent.
- Dogs must have an up-to-date C5 (or equivalent) 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)
De-sexing Policy: Dogs must be de-sexed by 12 months
A Kip day starts bright and early at 7am, giving you plenty of time to drop off your furry friend on the way to work. Your dog’s day will be divided into two play sessions, morning and afternoon, and is broken up with quiet time in between to relax and recharge. This balance ensures that every dog has a great time without being overwhelmed and goes home looking forward to their next visit.
Groups are generally based on size, personality and play style so that your pup can enjoy their time with their BFFs (best furry friends!). Our animal handlers will also switch around groups as needed so that your dog gets the best out of every visit.
Safety is our number one priority. All dogs in our care are fully vaccinated and have passed their trial day before joining. Our floors are also non-slip and water-resistant, and our fences dig-proof.
The late cancellation charge allows us to reallocate your reservation to another pup if you are unable to attend your session. This late cancellation/no-show charge applies to customers who fail to cancel a daycare visit by 5pm the day prior to the reservation.
