Doggy Day Care Hobart
with Kip - Formerly Club K9 Hobart
128 Argyle St, Hobart TAS 7000
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We know all too well how hard it is to leave your dog while you’re at work. That’s why we’ve got you covered at Kip Hobart! Drop off your dog with us to enjoy mental and physical stimulation, safe socialisation, as well as cuddles with our experienced team.
4.7
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-6:00pm. We are closed on all public holidays.
Playtime is always fun, but all play and no rest makes Fido an overstimulated dog! We make sure to break up high-energy play with structured rest to keep all the dogs happy and well-behaved.
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
$63 /week
✅ 1 full day of daycare/week
✅ Extra daycare days for just $58/day
✅ Flexible cancellation policy
✅ 10% off washes
✅ 10% off boarding stays
Bulk Buy
From $62 /day
✅ Great value without the weekly commitment
✅ Bulk buy discounts:
• 10 Pack: $650 ($65/day)
• 20 Pack: $1,240 ($62/day)
✅ Valid for 12 months from purchase
Pay As You Go
$69 /day
✅ No commitment required
✅ Half-day rate available for visits under 5 hours ($55)
✅ Ideal for occasional or shorter visits
Dog Grooming Pricing
Wash & Nails (Refresh)
From $50
A Refresh includes: Wash, Brush & Blowdry, Ear Cleaning, Nail Clipping
Price Guideline:
- Easy (<30 Mins) - From $50
- Medium (30-45 Mins) - From $65
- Hard (45-60 Mins) - From $80
- Extra Hard (60-75 Mins) - From $90
Time may vary between dogs of the same breed - our groomers will advise the duration.
Tidy Up
From $81
A Tidy Up includes: Wash, Brush & Blowdry, Ear Cleaning, Nail Clipping, Face Trim, Sanitary Trim, Feet & Tail Trim
- Price Guideline:
- Easy (<30 Mins) - From $81
- Medium (30-45 Mins) - From $94
- Hard (45-60 Mins) - From $108
- Extra Hard (60-75 Mins) - From $117
Time may vary between dogs of the same breed - our groomers will advise the duration.
Makeover
From $108
A Makeover includes: Wash, Brush & Blowdry, Ear Cleaning, Nail Clipping, Face Trim, Sanitary Trim, Feet & Tail Trim
Price Guideline:
- Easy (<30 Mins) - From $108
- Medium (30-45 Mins) - From $118
- Hard (45-60 Mins) - From $130
- Extra Hard (60-75 Mins) - From $156
Time may vary between dogs of the same breed - our groomers will advise the duration.
See what our guests think
Friendly staff and our boys always leave exhausted after a playful day. They are asleep before we get home.
We have been taking our dog ‘Ted’ to Kip Hobart since he was 16 weeks (ish) old. It has been the absolute making of him into the ‘Peak Dog’ that we think he is now (approaching 2 years old). The staff are all brilliant, the little video for everyday he is there is fantastic and he’s so tired in the evening. More to the point, he is so well socialised that we are 100% confident with him around other people and other dogs. KIP should be compulsory for every dog owner. Thank you to all the staff at Kip Hobart for the last 18 months and for being an important part of the fabulous dog he has turned into.
My Pup loves going to Day Care. She is so excited to see the carers and really enjoys her time there. I find everyone who works there very friendly, helpful and they really care for the dogs who come in.
Kip made our first experience so reassuring. Communication was fantastic, along with friendliness, lovely interaction and multiple daily updates. I walked away feeling like my boy was in wonderful hands. Thank you to all staff 🐾 So greatly appreciated.
Highly recommend these guys as my dog went for the first time they are amazing with the dogs are care about the dogs rosie Absolutely loved it there and she will be back again thanks again guys for letting her have an amazing time
My pup gets so excited when she realises she's going to Kip. They're all lovely and she never looks back when I drop her off. I get video updates during the day which I really love. She has so much energy and plays hard all day and sleeps like a log afterwards. So win for her and a definite win for me too. I recommend Kip to anyone wanting to socialise their dog.
Brilliant day care for dogs. Oscar is so happy there and loves going. The team are caring and passionate about dogs! Highly recommend. Thank you ☺️
Boston loves his days at Kip. The staff are amazing and he always comes home nice and tired out. Thank you to everyone for looking after him and giving him lots of fun times.
They were very welcoming to my Pup on his first day at Kip! The team were also brilliantly thorough with making sure they had all his info to keep him and all the other dogs safe and happy. Really appreciate their genuine love of dogs too. Highly recommend!
We used Kip Hobart whilst visiting the city for a few days during our 2 month trip around Tassie. What wonderful staff! So friendly and helpful. They text you updates and video footage of your dog. Our little dog Dolly had the best time. Thank you Kip Hobart.
My dog loves this place. He's always so happy when he comes out, like he's had the best day ever, every time.
If you're looking for a safe environment in the city for your doggo then this doggy daycare is the place to go. Highly recommend... Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My dog always has the best time here and is always so happy and well looked after there. The staff do an incredible job, are friendly, and I can tell they really care about Peach! Thanks so much Kip
We have been sending our deaf American Bulldog puppy, Daisy, to Kip weekly for over six months now. The staff at Kip are super accomodating, allowing us to socialise Daisy regularly without any concerns. Luke and all the staff are wonderful and have taken great interest in working with our very large, very boisterous, deaf dog. They have an easy booking system and reasonable availability at short notice for such a popular service. Highly recommend.
Friendly staff and our boys always leave exhausted after a playful day. They are asleep before we get home.
We have been taking our dog ‘Ted’ to Kip Hobart since he was 16 weeks (ish) old. It has been the absolute making of him into the ‘Peak Dog’ that we think he is now (approaching 2 years old). The staff are all brilliant, the little video for everyday he is there is fantastic and he’s so tired in the evening. More to the point, he is so well socialised that we are 100% confident with him around other people and other dogs. KIP should be compulsory for every dog owner. Thank you to all the staff at Kip Hobart for the last 18 months and for being an important part of the fabulous dog he has turned into.
My Pup loves going to Day Care. She is so excited to see the carers and really enjoys her time there. I find everyone who works there very friendly, helpful and they really care for the dogs who come in.
Kip made our first experience so reassuring. Communication was fantastic, along with friendliness, lovely interaction and multiple daily updates. I walked away feeling like my boy was in wonderful hands. Thank you to all staff 🐾 So greatly appreciated.
Highly recommend these guys as my dog went for the first time they are amazing with the dogs are care about the dogs rosie Absolutely loved it there and she will be back again thanks again guys for letting her have an amazing time
My pup gets so excited when she realises she's going to Kip. They're all lovely and she never looks back when I drop her off. I get video updates during the day which I really love. She has so much energy and plays hard all day and sleeps like a log afterwards. So win for her and a definite win for me too. I recommend Kip to anyone wanting to socialise their dog.
Brilliant day care for dogs. Oscar is so happy there and loves going. The team are caring and passionate about dogs! Highly recommend. Thank you ☺️
Boston loves his days at Kip. The staff are amazing and he always comes home nice and tired out. Thank you to everyone for looking after him and giving him lots of fun times.
They were very welcoming to my Pup on his first day at Kip! The team were also brilliantly thorough with making sure they had all his info to keep him and all the other dogs safe and happy. Really appreciate their genuine love of dogs too. Highly recommend!
We used Kip Hobart whilst visiting the city for a few days during our 2 month trip around Tassie. What wonderful staff! So friendly and helpful. They text you updates and video footage of your dog. Our little dog Dolly had the best time. Thank you Kip Hobart.
My dog loves this place. He's always so happy when he comes out, like he's had the best day ever, every time.
If you're looking for a safe environment in the city for your doggo then this doggy daycare is the place to go. Highly recommend... Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My dog always has the best time here and is always so happy and well looked after there. The staff do an incredible job, are friendly, and I can tell they really care about Peach! Thanks so much Kip
We have been sending our deaf American Bulldog puppy, Daisy, to Kip weekly for over six months now. The staff at Kip are super accomodating, allowing us to socialise Daisy regularly without any concerns. Luke and all the staff are wonderful and have taken great interest in working with our very large, very boisterous, deaf dog. They have an easy booking system and reasonable availability at short notice for such a popular service. Highly recommend.
Friendly staff and our boys always leave exhausted after a playful day. They are asleep before we get home.
We have been taking our dog ‘Ted’ to Kip Hobart since he was 16 weeks (ish) old. It has been the absolute making of him into the ‘Peak Dog’ that we think he is now (approaching 2 years old). The staff are all brilliant, the little video for everyday he is there is fantastic and he’s so tired in the evening. More to the point, he is so well socialised that we are 100% confident with him around other people and other dogs. KIP should be compulsory for every dog owner. Thank you to all the staff at Kip Hobart for the last 18 months and for being an important part of the fabulous dog he has turned into.
My Pup loves going to Day Care. She is so excited to see the carers and really enjoys her time there. I find everyone who works there very friendly, helpful and they really care for the dogs who come in.
Kip made our first experience so reassuring. Communication was fantastic, along with friendliness, lovely interaction and multiple daily updates. I walked away feeling like my boy was in wonderful hands. Thank you to all staff 🐾 So greatly appreciated.
Highly recommend these guys as my dog went for the first time they are amazing with the dogs are care about the dogs rosie Absolutely loved it there and she will be back again thanks again guys for letting her have an amazing time
My pup gets so excited when she realises she's going to Kip. They're all lovely and she never looks back when I drop her off. I get video updates during the day which I really love. She has so much energy and plays hard all day and sleeps like a log afterwards. So win for her and a definite win for me too. I recommend Kip to anyone wanting to socialise their dog.
Brilliant day care for dogs. Oscar is so happy there and loves going. The team are caring and passionate about dogs! Highly recommend. Thank you ☺️
Boston loves his days at Kip. The staff are amazing and he always comes home nice and tired out. Thank you to everyone for looking after him and giving him lots of fun times.
They were very welcoming to my Pup on his first day at Kip! The team were also brilliantly thorough with making sure they had all his info to keep him and all the other dogs safe and happy. Really appreciate their genuine love of dogs too. Highly recommend!
We used Kip Hobart whilst visiting the city for a few days during our 2 month trip around Tassie. What wonderful staff! So friendly and helpful. They text you updates and video footage of your dog. Our little dog Dolly had the best time. Thank you Kip Hobart.
My dog loves this place. He's always so happy when he comes out, like he's had the best day ever, every time.
If you're looking for a safe environment in the city for your doggo then this doggy daycare is the place to go. Highly recommend... Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My dog always has the best time here and is always so happy and well looked after there. The staff do an incredible job, are friendly, and I can tell they really care about Peach! Thanks so much Kip
We have been sending our deaf American Bulldog puppy, Daisy, to Kip weekly for over six months now. The staff at Kip are super accomodating, allowing us to socialise Daisy regularly without any concerns. Luke and all the staff are wonderful and have taken great interest in working with our very large, very boisterous, deaf dog. They have an easy booking system and reasonable availability at short notice for such a popular service. Highly recommend.
Friendly staff and our boys always leave exhausted after a playful day. They are asleep before we get home.
We have been taking our dog ‘Ted’ to Kip Hobart since he was 16 weeks (ish) old. It has been the absolute making of him into the ‘Peak Dog’ that we think he is now (approaching 2 years old). The staff are all brilliant, the little video for everyday he is there is fantastic and he’s so tired in the evening. More to the point, he is so well socialised that we are 100% confident with him around other people and other dogs. KIP should be compulsory for every dog owner. Thank you to all the staff at Kip Hobart for the last 18 months and for being an important part of the fabulous dog he has turned into.
My Pup loves going to Day Care. She is so excited to see the carers and really enjoys her time there. I find everyone who works there very friendly, helpful and they really care for the dogs who come in.
Kip made our first experience so reassuring. Communication was fantastic, along with friendliness, lovely interaction and multiple daily updates. I walked away feeling like my boy was in wonderful hands. Thank you to all staff 🐾 So greatly appreciated.
Highly recommend these guys as my dog went for the first time they are amazing with the dogs are care about the dogs rosie Absolutely loved it there and she will be back again thanks again guys for letting her have an amazing time
My pup gets so excited when she realises she's going to Kip. They're all lovely and she never looks back when I drop her off. I get video updates during the day which I really love. She has so much energy and plays hard all day and sleeps like a log afterwards. So win for her and a definite win for me too. I recommend Kip to anyone wanting to socialise their dog.
Brilliant day care for dogs. Oscar is so happy there and loves going. The team are caring and passionate about dogs! Highly recommend. Thank you ☺️
Boston loves his days at Kip. The staff are amazing and he always comes home nice and tired out. Thank you to everyone for looking after him and giving him lots of fun times.
They were very welcoming to my Pup on his first day at Kip! The team were also brilliantly thorough with making sure they had all his info to keep him and all the other dogs safe and happy. Really appreciate their genuine love of dogs too. Highly recommend!
We used Kip Hobart whilst visiting the city for a few days during our 2 month trip around Tassie. What wonderful staff! So friendly and helpful. They text you updates and video footage of your dog. Our little dog Dolly had the best time. Thank you Kip Hobart.
My dog loves this place. He's always so happy when he comes out, like he's had the best day ever, every time.
If you're looking for a safe environment in the city for your doggo then this doggy daycare is the place to go. Highly recommend... Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My dog always has the best time here and is always so happy and well looked after there. The staff do an incredible job, are friendly, and I can tell they really care about Peach! Thanks so much Kip
We have been sending our deaf American Bulldog puppy, Daisy, to Kip weekly for over six months now. The staff at Kip are super accomodating, allowing us to socialise Daisy regularly without any concerns. Luke and all the staff are wonderful and have taken great interest in working with our very large, very boisterous, deaf dog. They have an easy booking system and reasonable availability at short notice for such a popular service. Highly recommend.
Morty and Gem my two Staffies love their weekly visits to Kip. The team are fantastic and have an obvious love for what they do. It’s a great set up and it gives me comfort to know they are being well looked after while they socialise with other dogs. Highly recommend.
Fletcher loves his day a week at day care and is so excited to go. He knows when Wednesday is! He interacts with other dogs in a much more positive way now and is much more patient with younger dogs. Great people and great service!
Kip is a lifesaver for us and our crazy dog who has been attending 3 days per week since he was a puppy. Kip provided our dog with a safe and fun environment to learn important social skills, so now he is a dream to take out and about around other dogs and humans. Our dog literally drags us to Kip’s door in the morning and he comes home exhausted. Thanks for everything and keep up the great work!
Denali has been going to Kip at least once a week for over three years. She started going when she was a little puppy and absolutely loves it!! The staff are all wonderful and the picture updates of her day are the best. She comes home a very happy and sleepy pup. Highly recommend!
Kip has been fantastic for our dog Luca. I appreciate the thought and care the staff put into the dogs and their needs. Luca was initially reactive and overwhelmed. The staff were able to communicate this to me effectively. With time and small exposures Luca has made great progress. He now loves daycare - the staff, the dogs and the toys!
Our Goldie absolutely loves his visits to Kip Kingston, they are the highlight of his week. We feel he gets all his needs met and more - socialisation with other dogs, affection and caring from the staff and heaps of brain stimulation and games. He always comes home exhausted and content. We also love the photos and videos that are always sent through the day!
Sparky and Lola-Mae would not be without their Friday’s at KIP. Sparks has been going since puppyhood and is now a very frosty Boston and Lolly has been attending since we adopted her in 2015. They know when it is Friday and are waiting for their car harness with Sparky shaking with excitement, Lolly will start whining at high pitch if not taken up the steps and into the play area fast enough. I have no idea what they do there but Sparks and Lolly love it 🥰. They are also well tuckered out on Friday night, we don’t hear a peep out of then until Sunday 😂. Worth every penny.
Treakle loves (and needs!) a groom every now and again. Kip provides a great grooming service - ranging from just a bath, a trim, or all the way through to a full “makeover” 😄. Treakle always looks forward to seeing Jen (groomer) and being pampered in the “grooming room”. See below for “before” and “after” 🤗
My Labrador, Abbey, has been attending daycare and has had sleep overs with Club K9 and Kip for 10 years. She absolutely loves it. She knows which days are doggy daycare days. She adores everyone there!! I wouldn't trust anyone else to look after my best friend. I know when I drop her off here, I have peace of mind that she is being well cared for and is safe, I couldn't recommend them more highly!
My girl has been going for years and she is always well cared for. Kip staff at Hobart and Kingston have helped when we needed short notice care. She is always happy to see everyone there.
Great daycare for our dogs with caring staff. Photo updates throughout the day and dogs come home nice and tired. Cost includes a day of daycare, can also add on grooming for extra cost but hard to get in and we’ve had a couple of booking cancelled so now use external groomer. They have a good online portal for managing bookings and payments. Prices have increased over the past couple of years but for us remains worth it at this stage to send our dogs a couple of days a week.
We have been taking our dog to day care at Kip in Kingston for nearly two years and couldn't be happier with the service we receive. If our doggo could speak human, she would say the same. She cannot contain her excitement from the moment we turn into the car park, letting us know with the happy barks and yips that she can't wait to get inside to see the staff and her canine buddies.
Our Little Harry (Mathieson) goes to Kip once a week and is totally excited as soon as we pull up out the front. The photos of his visit are gold, there is one special Video of him heading to see his friends which has been seen by my work colleagues, they love it. Keep doing what you are doing
Our Black Labrador, Pip, turned twelve recently and is still loving her time at Kip. She has been going there from when it was known as Club K9, she did her Puppy Classes there, countless sleepovers in the days of the Kingston branch hosting the overnights to her fun filled days of play, rest, treats and more play and then coming home happy and tired ready for dinner and off to bed. Kip also keeps their lucky customers busy with birthday and Christmas photos, art expression for special occasions such as mothers/fathers day cards and games to play. Kip is Pip’s home away from home and we are so thankful for everything they do for our girl to enrich her life.
Morty and Gem my two Staffies love their weekly visits to Kip. The team are fantastic and have an obvious love for what they do. It’s a great set up and it gives me comfort to know they are being well looked after while they socialise with other dogs. Highly recommend.
Fletcher loves his day a week at day care and is so excited to go. He knows when Wednesday is! He interacts with other dogs in a much more positive way now and is much more patient with younger dogs. Great people and great service!
Kip is a lifesaver for us and our crazy dog who has been attending 3 days per week since he was a puppy. Kip provided our dog with a safe and fun environment to learn important social skills, so now he is a dream to take out and about around other dogs and humans. Our dog literally drags us to Kip’s door in the morning and he comes home exhausted. Thanks for everything and keep up the great work!
Denali has been going to Kip at least once a week for over three years. She started going when she was a little puppy and absolutely loves it!! The staff are all wonderful and the picture updates of her day are the best. She comes home a very happy and sleepy pup. Highly recommend!
Kip has been fantastic for our dog Luca. I appreciate the thought and care the staff put into the dogs and their needs. Luca was initially reactive and overwhelmed. The staff were able to communicate this to me effectively. With time and small exposures Luca has made great progress. He now loves daycare - the staff, the dogs and the toys!
Our Goldie absolutely loves his visits to Kip Kingston, they are the highlight of his week. We feel he gets all his needs met and more - socialisation with other dogs, affection and caring from the staff and heaps of brain stimulation and games. He always comes home exhausted and content. We also love the photos and videos that are always sent through the day!
Sparky and Lola-Mae would not be without their Friday’s at KIP. Sparks has been going since puppyhood and is now a very frosty Boston and Lolly has been attending since we adopted her in 2015. They know when it is Friday and are waiting for their car harness with Sparky shaking with excitement, Lolly will start whining at high pitch if not taken up the steps and into the play area fast enough. I have no idea what they do there but Sparks and Lolly love it 🥰. They are also well tuckered out on Friday night, we don’t hear a peep out of then until Sunday 😂. Worth every penny.
Treakle loves (and needs!) a groom every now and again. Kip provides a great grooming service - ranging from just a bath, a trim, or all the way through to a full “makeover” 😄. Treakle always looks forward to seeing Jen (groomer) and being pampered in the “grooming room”. See below for “before” and “after” 🤗
My Labrador, Abbey, has been attending daycare and has had sleep overs with Club K9 and Kip for 10 years. She absolutely loves it. She knows which days are doggy daycare days. She adores everyone there!! I wouldn't trust anyone else to look after my best friend. I know when I drop her off here, I have peace of mind that she is being well cared for and is safe, I couldn't recommend them more highly!
My girl has been going for years and she is always well cared for. Kip staff at Hobart and Kingston have helped when we needed short notice care. She is always happy to see everyone there.
Great daycare for our dogs with caring staff. Photo updates throughout the day and dogs come home nice and tired. Cost includes a day of daycare, can also add on grooming for extra cost but hard to get in and we’ve had a couple of booking cancelled so now use external groomer. They have a good online portal for managing bookings and payments. Prices have increased over the past couple of years but for us remains worth it at this stage to send our dogs a couple of days a week.
We have been taking our dog to day care at Kip in Kingston for nearly two years and couldn't be happier with the service we receive. If our doggo could speak human, she would say the same. She cannot contain her excitement from the moment we turn into the car park, letting us know with the happy barks and yips that she can't wait to get inside to see the staff and her canine buddies.
Our Little Harry (Mathieson) goes to Kip once a week and is totally excited as soon as we pull up out the front. The photos of his visit are gold, there is one special Video of him heading to see his friends which has been seen by my work colleagues, they love it. Keep doing what you are doing
Our Black Labrador, Pip, turned twelve recently and is still loving her time at Kip. She has been going there from when it was known as Club K9, she did her Puppy Classes there, countless sleepovers in the days of the Kingston branch hosting the overnights to her fun filled days of play, rest, treats and more play and then coming home happy and tired ready for dinner and off to bed. Kip also keeps their lucky customers busy with birthday and Christmas photos, art expression for special occasions such as mothers/fathers day cards and games to play. Kip is Pip’s home away from home and we are so thankful for everything they do for our girl to enrich her life.
Morty and Gem my two Staffies love their weekly visits to Kip. The team are fantastic and have an obvious love for what they do. It’s a great set up and it gives me comfort to know they are being well looked after while they socialise with other dogs. Highly recommend.
Fletcher loves his day a week at day care and is so excited to go. He knows when Wednesday is! He interacts with other dogs in a much more positive way now and is much more patient with younger dogs. Great people and great service!
Kip is a lifesaver for us and our crazy dog who has been attending 3 days per week since he was a puppy. Kip provided our dog with a safe and fun environment to learn important social skills, so now he is a dream to take out and about around other dogs and humans. Our dog literally drags us to Kip’s door in the morning and he comes home exhausted. Thanks for everything and keep up the great work!
Denali has been going to Kip at least once a week for over three years. She started going when she was a little puppy and absolutely loves it!! The staff are all wonderful and the picture updates of her day are the best. She comes home a very happy and sleepy pup. Highly recommend!
Kip has been fantastic for our dog Luca. I appreciate the thought and care the staff put into the dogs and their needs. Luca was initially reactive and overwhelmed. The staff were able to communicate this to me effectively. With time and small exposures Luca has made great progress. He now loves daycare - the staff, the dogs and the toys!
Our Goldie absolutely loves his visits to Kip Kingston, they are the highlight of his week. We feel he gets all his needs met and more - socialisation with other dogs, affection and caring from the staff and heaps of brain stimulation and games. He always comes home exhausted and content. We also love the photos and videos that are always sent through the day!
Sparky and Lola-Mae would not be without their Friday’s at KIP. Sparks has been going since puppyhood and is now a very frosty Boston and Lolly has been attending since we adopted her in 2015. They know when it is Friday and are waiting for their car harness with Sparky shaking with excitement, Lolly will start whining at high pitch if not taken up the steps and into the play area fast enough. I have no idea what they do there but Sparks and Lolly love it 🥰. They are also well tuckered out on Friday night, we don’t hear a peep out of then until Sunday 😂. Worth every penny.
Treakle loves (and needs!) a groom every now and again. Kip provides a great grooming service - ranging from just a bath, a trim, or all the way through to a full “makeover” 😄. Treakle always looks forward to seeing Jen (groomer) and being pampered in the “grooming room”. See below for “before” and “after” 🤗
My Labrador, Abbey, has been attending daycare and has had sleep overs with Club K9 and Kip for 10 years. She absolutely loves it. She knows which days are doggy daycare days. She adores everyone there!! I wouldn't trust anyone else to look after my best friend. I know when I drop her off here, I have peace of mind that she is being well cared for and is safe, I couldn't recommend them more highly!
My girl has been going for years and she is always well cared for. Kip staff at Hobart and Kingston have helped when we needed short notice care. She is always happy to see everyone there.
Great daycare for our dogs with caring staff. Photo updates throughout the day and dogs come home nice and tired. Cost includes a day of daycare, can also add on grooming for extra cost but hard to get in and we’ve had a couple of booking cancelled so now use external groomer. They have a good online portal for managing bookings and payments. Prices have increased over the past couple of years but for us remains worth it at this stage to send our dogs a couple of days a week.
We have been taking our dog to day care at Kip in Kingston for nearly two years and couldn't be happier with the service we receive. If our doggo could speak human, she would say the same. She cannot contain her excitement from the moment we turn into the car park, letting us know with the happy barks and yips that she can't wait to get inside to see the staff and her canine buddies.
Our Little Harry (Mathieson) goes to Kip once a week and is totally excited as soon as we pull up out the front. The photos of his visit are gold, there is one special Video of him heading to see his friends which has been seen by my work colleagues, they love it. Keep doing what you are doing
Our Black Labrador, Pip, turned twelve recently and is still loving her time at Kip. She has been going there from when it was known as Club K9, she did her Puppy Classes there, countless sleepovers in the days of the Kingston branch hosting the overnights to her fun filled days of play, rest, treats and more play and then coming home happy and tired ready for dinner and off to bed. Kip also keeps their lucky customers busy with birthday and Christmas photos, art expression for special occasions such as mothers/fathers day cards and games to play. Kip is Pip’s home away from home and we are so thankful for everything they do for our girl to enrich her life.
Morty and Gem my two Staffies love their weekly visits to Kip. The team are fantastic and have an obvious love for what they do. It’s a great set up and it gives me comfort to know they are being well looked after while they socialise with other dogs. Highly recommend.
Fletcher loves his day a week at day care and is so excited to go. He knows when Wednesday is! He interacts with other dogs in a much more positive way now and is much more patient with younger dogs. Great people and great service!
Kip is a lifesaver for us and our crazy dog who has been attending 3 days per week since he was a puppy. Kip provided our dog with a safe and fun environment to learn important social skills, so now he is a dream to take out and about around other dogs and humans. Our dog literally drags us to Kip’s door in the morning and he comes home exhausted. Thanks for everything and keep up the great work!
Denali has been going to Kip at least once a week for over three years. She started going when she was a little puppy and absolutely loves it!! The staff are all wonderful and the picture updates of her day are the best. She comes home a very happy and sleepy pup. Highly recommend!
Kip has been fantastic for our dog Luca. I appreciate the thought and care the staff put into the dogs and their needs. Luca was initially reactive and overwhelmed. The staff were able to communicate this to me effectively. With time and small exposures Luca has made great progress. He now loves daycare - the staff, the dogs and the toys!
Our Goldie absolutely loves his visits to Kip Kingston, they are the highlight of his week. We feel he gets all his needs met and more - socialisation with other dogs, affection and caring from the staff and heaps of brain stimulation and games. He always comes home exhausted and content. We also love the photos and videos that are always sent through the day!
Sparky and Lola-Mae would not be without their Friday’s at KIP. Sparks has been going since puppyhood and is now a very frosty Boston and Lolly has been attending since we adopted her in 2015. They know when it is Friday and are waiting for their car harness with Sparky shaking with excitement, Lolly will start whining at high pitch if not taken up the steps and into the play area fast enough. I have no idea what they do there but Sparks and Lolly love it 🥰. They are also well tuckered out on Friday night, we don’t hear a peep out of then until Sunday 😂. Worth every penny.
Treakle loves (and needs!) a groom every now and again. Kip provides a great grooming service - ranging from just a bath, a trim, or all the way through to a full “makeover” 😄. Treakle always looks forward to seeing Jen (groomer) and being pampered in the “grooming room”. See below for “before” and “after” 🤗
My Labrador, Abbey, has been attending daycare and has had sleep overs with Club K9 and Kip for 10 years. She absolutely loves it. She knows which days are doggy daycare days. She adores everyone there!! I wouldn't trust anyone else to look after my best friend. I know when I drop her off here, I have peace of mind that she is being well cared for and is safe, I couldn't recommend them more highly!
My girl has been going for years and she is always well cared for. Kip staff at Hobart and Kingston have helped when we needed short notice care. She is always happy to see everyone there.
Great daycare for our dogs with caring staff. Photo updates throughout the day and dogs come home nice and tired. Cost includes a day of daycare, can also add on grooming for extra cost but hard to get in and we’ve had a couple of booking cancelled so now use external groomer. They have a good online portal for managing bookings and payments. Prices have increased over the past couple of years but for us remains worth it at this stage to send our dogs a couple of days a week.
We have been taking our dog to day care at Kip in Kingston for nearly two years and couldn't be happier with the service we receive. If our doggo could speak human, she would say the same. She cannot contain her excitement from the moment we turn into the car park, letting us know with the happy barks and yips that she can't wait to get inside to see the staff and her canine buddies.
Our Little Harry (Mathieson) goes to Kip once a week and is totally excited as soon as we pull up out the front. The photos of his visit are gold, there is one special Video of him heading to see his friends which has been seen by my work colleagues, they love it. Keep doing what you are doing
Our Black Labrador, Pip, turned twelve recently and is still loving her time at Kip. She has been going there from when it was known as Club K9, she did her Puppy Classes there, countless sleepovers in the days of the Kingston branch hosting the overnights to her fun filled days of play, rest, treats and more play and then coming home happy and tired ready for dinner and off to bed. Kip also keeps their lucky customers busy with birthday and Christmas photos, art expression for special occasions such as mothers/fathers day cards and games to play. Kip is Pip’s home away from home and we are so thankful for everything they do for our girl to enrich her life.
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.
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To attend daycare, your dog must 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.
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.
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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 7:30am, 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.
