Kip Homestead Yarra Valley
Formerly Homestead Pet Retreat
4.9
482 Google Reviews
12 Homestead Rd, Wonga Park VIC 3115
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Your four-legged friends stay in style when you choose Kip Homestead Yarra Valley! Our purpose-built property has been designed to ensure that your pet is in an environment that created ample stimulation and allows them to have plenty of fresh air, exercise and enrichment.
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am-3:00pm
Sunday: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Public Holidays: as advised
Your pets’ health and well-being are our top priority, and you can have peace of mind knowing we have a company vet. If your pet becomes unwell during their stay with us or we have concerns regarding their health, we will always communicate with you and your current vet if your pet’s medical history is required.
You don’t just have to live with poor behaviour from your dog! We offer various dog training programs, our most popular being our Board & Train Program. We believe dog training is about developing trust in your relationship and achieving life goals together. Start your furry friend on the right paw by filling out this form.
What service are you interested in?
Dog Boarding Options
We have a variety of pricing options for every dog's needs.
Classic Room
From $74/day
Our Classic Rooms are light, airy, and climate-controlled for year-round comfort. Guests enjoy access to purpose-built outdoor day yards and exercise areas for the stimulation they need to thrive.
Suite
From $114/day
[ MOST POPULAR ] Our Suites offer extra space and the comforts of home, including a TV, music, orthopaedic Kuranda bed, toys, and luxury fittings. Luxury Suite guests enjoy private day yard playtime, scenic views, and quality time with our qualified carers for walks, play, and cuddles.
Luxury Villa
From $142/day
Our Luxury Villas offer indulgence and privacy, with a climate-controlled environment, TV, music, luxury furnishings, and a private sun deck. Our carers provide walks, playtime, cuddles, and extra one-on-one attention throughout the day.
Cat Boarding Options
We've got cat boarding room options for even the fussiest of felines.
Classic Cat Room
From $32/day
Our Indoor Cat Suites are light, airy, and temperature-controlled for year-round comfort. Each spacious suite is designed to accommodate even the fussiest of felines.
Cat Suite Inside/Outside
From $41/day
Our Indoor/Outdoor Suites are light, airy, and climate-controlled for year-round comfort. Each guest has 24/7 access to both indoor and outdoor areas, with purpose-built sun yards and exercise areas for the stimulation they need to thrive.
Cat Villas
From $58/day
Our Cat Villa Suites offer luxury with climate control, plenty of light, and air. Your cat will enjoy all the comforts of home and 24/7 access to the outdoor sun yard to watch the world go by.
Dog Training Options
We know every dog is different, so we've got different training options to help get your dog started on the right paw!
Daycare And Train
From $90/day
A full day of daycare with added one-on-one training. We'll work on skills such as loose leash walking, socialisation, and polite behaviour, all while your dog enjoys their day at Kip.
Board & Train Program
From $149/day
[EXCLUSIVE] Our Board & Train Program fast-tracks your dog's learning, addressing behaviours like jumping, selective hearing, reacting to dogs, and leash pulling. The 21-day Standard Program includes multiple daily sessions, weekly updates, and complimentary online module support.
Extras Offered
We have a range of extras you can add to your pet's stay to ensure they have the best possible stay with us.
Medication
$6.00/pet/day
We offer daily administration of medication, following your vet's instructions to ensure your pet's routine is maintained during their stay.
Canine Coaching
$72.00/pet/day
Your dog will have multiple sessions with one of our qualified trainers. This gives your dog plenty of additional mental and physical activity throughout the day rather than the regular single-play session.
Own Food
$3.50/pet/day
We understand that some pets have special dietary needs. Bring your pet's own food instead of using our in-house menu to ensure they feel right at home during their stay
Bushwalk
$19.00/pet/day
Your dog will love stretching their legs with a daily bushwalk. Let them make the most of the great outdoors and escape city life during their stay with an extra 15 minute bushwalk.
Chicken & Rice Dinner
$9.00/pet/day
Prime100 SPD™ Slow Cooked Chicken & Brown Rice is a single protein slow-cooked diet that combines select ingredients and crafted broth, simmered low and slow, resulting in a delicious, full flavour, wholesome diet.
Daily Treat
$4.00/pet/day
A daily treat is the perfect extra for your furry friend! Choose from our in-house treat menu to brighten your dog's day.
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See what our guests think
Could not recommend Kip enough!! We recently sent Oscar there for training and the difference has been amazing. Bec was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared about helping both Oscar and us throughout the whole process. What we loved most was how tailored the training was — definitely not a one-size fits all approach. They really took the time to understand Oscar, his personality, and what would work best for him. They even adjusted his meals to make sure with all the training and activity he was still hitting his daily intake. Oscar still has his goofy, loving personality which we absolutely adore, but he’s now a much more controlled, confident, and well-mannered dog. Honestly worth every penny — so grateful to Bec and the whole team!!
Our dog loved his short stay so much that he was whining in the car on the way back home, haha. Then, overnight, proceeded to rip up his bed pillow in what I am sure is an act of defiance (he is 14 and should know better)! I'm putting it down to the air-conditioned rooms lol
10/10 would highly recommend. Amazing people all around there. My trainer I had, Peter, completely turned around my dog within his 3 week stay at Kip.
Sometimes the long shots pay off big! Our beloved 4 year old 55kg Rottweiler was terrorising the neighbourhood during our evening walks. Lunging aggressively at anyone and anything that came within our proximity. I admire the guarding breed immensely however it was getting to a point our family were about to make that difficult decision. As a last “Hail Mary” we asked Kip Homestead to access and possibly train. Best decision we made. 3 sessions later, dramatic improvements in our boy! Peter and the team are miracle workers. Behaviour correction, loading the markers, identifying critical distances, educating about a new mindset all paid off big time. Huge respect and thankfulness to Peter our trainer and Jess and the entire team at Kip homestead.
Highly recommended! Boris and I learnt so much about training and the the start my puppy needed I was struggling with everything and the 2 week training was the start we needed
The board-and-train program was fantastic! Peter is an excellent trainer who kept us regularly updated on our dog’s progress. Our dog started off a bit nervous, but with Peter’s guidance, he’s now able to walk around other dogs without reacting, which is an incredible improvement. Our dog clearly had a wonderful experience, and we’re so grateful for the care, attention, and support provided throughout. Highly recommend!
Puggy smallz loves his stay and come back so happy and full of playful energy. Can't recommend any higher
Our 3ish year old rescue dog did the 2 week board and train while we went on holidays and we've come back to changed dog! She is so much calmer and less reactive. Stewart did an incredible job training her (and more importantly us humans on our return!) Still plenty of work to do at our end, but as someone who wasn't sure whether it would be worth the outlay - I wanted to write the review to confirm i would not hesitate to recommend the program especially Stewart.
The dog's are in the best hands ever..
We are beyond greatful for Pete and the team at Kip Yarra Valley for their incredible work with our very anxious and reactive 2 year old amstaff who is not food driven AT ALL, which made training seem impossible for us at home. We've spent the last 2 years feeling overwhelmed and daunted by the thought of walks and training and after 21 days we picked up our girl and literally cried at how calm she was around other dogs, and how responsive she was on the lead. The handover session included clear instructions to follow at home, and we've been able to apply those learnings in our home environment with ease. I cannot thank Pete and the team enough! If you are on the fence about sending your dog to Kip, I HIGHLY reccomend you do it!
We are very happy with the service and level of care provided by Kip Homestead during Dash’s stay. From the beginning, the team made us feel confident that he was in great hands. Dash came home very happy, and we truly believe he enjoyed his time at the centre, especially the time spent with his instructor and carers. A special thank you to Lydia, who was wonderful with Dash and clearly cared for him very well. We also really appreciated the daily updates, photos and videos that were sent to us. It was lovely to see Dash enjoying his playtime and having such a great experience. Thank you again to Lydia and the whole team at Kip Homestead. We would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a caring and professional place for their dog.
Leia is my first rescue dog. I have found it a very rewarding but challenging experience. I’ve been working with my dog for over a year. Although I have seen significant improvement I was still having issues with her reactivity with other dogs. I decided to utilise the train and board program while I was on an overseas trip. The improvement has been incredible. I also enjoyed the on-line course and the fact that you can reach out post training. Our trainer Peter has been very supportive. His experience and the daily exposure to other dogs where Leia could be tested in a safe environment has meant that we can now walk past other dogs politely. We still have plenty to work on, but the intensive board and train program has meant that we have progressed much quicker and I highly recommend it. We have had three stays at KIP. My dog comes home happy. I also like the fact that you can add extra activities for your dog which I always do.
Absolutely amazing care given to my pets . Staff full of knowledge and communication was fabulous with a little diary update form my animals about there stay. 😀
Ella worked beautifully with David during her short stay. She immediately formed a bond with him. Looking forward to her having more training.
We sent our ball-obsessed bordoodle Perri for the 3 week board and train and were so so happy with the team at Kip Homestead. David was the prefect trainer for Perri, specialised in dealing with working dogs, he was able to manage Perri's bad habits (that we now see we were responsible for reinforcing) and set him on the path to being able to control his impulses and for us to have the tools we need to give him a satisfying life. Thanks Kip team!!
Kip has changed our and our dog's lives! We had a 3 week training and boarding stay for our 5.5 yo LabxHeeler who had some behavioural issues. After 3 weeks we notice a remarkable difference in her and of course the 2 hour training for the humans has been invaluable in helping us to reinforce the new skills and behaviours. David was fantastic.. he connected with our dog and vice versa and immediately knew what her issues were and he worked with her successfully. We are so grateful to Kip and can't recommend them highly enough.
Our Ned has just completed 3 weeks under the guidance of David and it has been worth every cent. Amazing communication the entire time. Regular updates. We now have such a better understanding of Ned and his uniqueness. Not only that but David has been so supportive in how our children can be involved in continuing Neds training at home. Highly recommend the team at Kip Yarra Valley. We will definitely be using their boarding services for Ned for any upcoming holidays.
Trained my 6 year old dog some new tricks, allowed us to understand how a dogs mind think and how we can keep up with the training so that it stays, definitely worth it!!
Could not recommend Kip enough!! We recently sent Oscar there for training and the difference has been amazing. Bec was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared about helping both Oscar and us throughout the whole process. What we loved most was how tailored the training was — definitely not a one-size fits all approach. They really took the time to understand Oscar, his personality, and what would work best for him. They even adjusted his meals to make sure with all the training and activity he was still hitting his daily intake. Oscar still has his goofy, loving personality which we absolutely adore, but he’s now a much more controlled, confident, and well-mannered dog. Honestly worth every penny — so grateful to Bec and the whole team!!
Our dog loved his short stay so much that he was whining in the car on the way back home, haha. Then, overnight, proceeded to rip up his bed pillow in what I am sure is an act of defiance (he is 14 and should know better)! I'm putting it down to the air-conditioned rooms lol
10/10 would highly recommend. Amazing people all around there. My trainer I had, Peter, completely turned around my dog within his 3 week stay at Kip.
Sometimes the long shots pay off big! Our beloved 4 year old 55kg Rottweiler was terrorising the neighbourhood during our evening walks. Lunging aggressively at anyone and anything that came within our proximity. I admire the guarding breed immensely however it was getting to a point our family were about to make that difficult decision. As a last “Hail Mary” we asked Kip Homestead to access and possibly train. Best decision we made. 3 sessions later, dramatic improvements in our boy! Peter and the team are miracle workers. Behaviour correction, loading the markers, identifying critical distances, educating about a new mindset all paid off big time. Huge respect and thankfulness to Peter our trainer and Jess and the entire team at Kip homestead.
Highly recommended! Boris and I learnt so much about training and the the start my puppy needed I was struggling with everything and the 2 week training was the start we needed
The board-and-train program was fantastic! Peter is an excellent trainer who kept us regularly updated on our dog’s progress. Our dog started off a bit nervous, but with Peter’s guidance, he’s now able to walk around other dogs without reacting, which is an incredible improvement. Our dog clearly had a wonderful experience, and we’re so grateful for the care, attention, and support provided throughout. Highly recommend!
Puggy smallz loves his stay and come back so happy and full of playful energy. Can't recommend any higher
Our 3ish year old rescue dog did the 2 week board and train while we went on holidays and we've come back to changed dog! She is so much calmer and less reactive. Stewart did an incredible job training her (and more importantly us humans on our return!) Still plenty of work to do at our end, but as someone who wasn't sure whether it would be worth the outlay - I wanted to write the review to confirm i would not hesitate to recommend the program especially Stewart.
The dog's are in the best hands ever..
We are beyond greatful for Pete and the team at Kip Yarra Valley for their incredible work with our very anxious and reactive 2 year old amstaff who is not food driven AT ALL, which made training seem impossible for us at home. We've spent the last 2 years feeling overwhelmed and daunted by the thought of walks and training and after 21 days we picked up our girl and literally cried at how calm she was around other dogs, and how responsive she was on the lead. The handover session included clear instructions to follow at home, and we've been able to apply those learnings in our home environment with ease. I cannot thank Pete and the team enough! If you are on the fence about sending your dog to Kip, I HIGHLY reccomend you do it!
We are very happy with the service and level of care provided by Kip Homestead during Dash’s stay. From the beginning, the team made us feel confident that he was in great hands. Dash came home very happy, and we truly believe he enjoyed his time at the centre, especially the time spent with his instructor and carers. A special thank you to Lydia, who was wonderful with Dash and clearly cared for him very well. We also really appreciated the daily updates, photos and videos that were sent to us. It was lovely to see Dash enjoying his playtime and having such a great experience. Thank you again to Lydia and the whole team at Kip Homestead. We would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a caring and professional place for their dog.
Leia is my first rescue dog. I have found it a very rewarding but challenging experience. I’ve been working with my dog for over a year. Although I have seen significant improvement I was still having issues with her reactivity with other dogs. I decided to utilise the train and board program while I was on an overseas trip. The improvement has been incredible. I also enjoyed the on-line course and the fact that you can reach out post training. Our trainer Peter has been very supportive. His experience and the daily exposure to other dogs where Leia could be tested in a safe environment has meant that we can now walk past other dogs politely. We still have plenty to work on, but the intensive board and train program has meant that we have progressed much quicker and I highly recommend it. We have had three stays at KIP. My dog comes home happy. I also like the fact that you can add extra activities for your dog which I always do.
Absolutely amazing care given to my pets . Staff full of knowledge and communication was fabulous with a little diary update form my animals about there stay. 😀
Ella worked beautifully with David during her short stay. She immediately formed a bond with him. Looking forward to her having more training.
We sent our ball-obsessed bordoodle Perri for the 3 week board and train and were so so happy with the team at Kip Homestead. David was the prefect trainer for Perri, specialised in dealing with working dogs, he was able to manage Perri's bad habits (that we now see we were responsible for reinforcing) and set him on the path to being able to control his impulses and for us to have the tools we need to give him a satisfying life. Thanks Kip team!!
Kip has changed our and our dog's lives! We had a 3 week training and boarding stay for our 5.5 yo LabxHeeler who had some behavioural issues. After 3 weeks we notice a remarkable difference in her and of course the 2 hour training for the humans has been invaluable in helping us to reinforce the new skills and behaviours. David was fantastic.. he connected with our dog and vice versa and immediately knew what her issues were and he worked with her successfully. We are so grateful to Kip and can't recommend them highly enough.
Our Ned has just completed 3 weeks under the guidance of David and it has been worth every cent. Amazing communication the entire time. Regular updates. We now have such a better understanding of Ned and his uniqueness. Not only that but David has been so supportive in how our children can be involved in continuing Neds training at home. Highly recommend the team at Kip Yarra Valley. We will definitely be using their boarding services for Ned for any upcoming holidays.
Trained my 6 year old dog some new tricks, allowed us to understand how a dogs mind think and how we can keep up with the training so that it stays, definitely worth it!!
Could not recommend Kip enough!! We recently sent Oscar there for training and the difference has been amazing. Bec was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared about helping both Oscar and us throughout the whole process. What we loved most was how tailored the training was — definitely not a one-size fits all approach. They really took the time to understand Oscar, his personality, and what would work best for him. They even adjusted his meals to make sure with all the training and activity he was still hitting his daily intake. Oscar still has his goofy, loving personality which we absolutely adore, but he’s now a much more controlled, confident, and well-mannered dog. Honestly worth every penny — so grateful to Bec and the whole team!!
Our dog loved his short stay so much that he was whining in the car on the way back home, haha. Then, overnight, proceeded to rip up his bed pillow in what I am sure is an act of defiance (he is 14 and should know better)! I'm putting it down to the air-conditioned rooms lol
10/10 would highly recommend. Amazing people all around there. My trainer I had, Peter, completely turned around my dog within his 3 week stay at Kip.
Sometimes the long shots pay off big! Our beloved 4 year old 55kg Rottweiler was terrorising the neighbourhood during our evening walks. Lunging aggressively at anyone and anything that came within our proximity. I admire the guarding breed immensely however it was getting to a point our family were about to make that difficult decision. As a last “Hail Mary” we asked Kip Homestead to access and possibly train. Best decision we made. 3 sessions later, dramatic improvements in our boy! Peter and the team are miracle workers. Behaviour correction, loading the markers, identifying critical distances, educating about a new mindset all paid off big time. Huge respect and thankfulness to Peter our trainer and Jess and the entire team at Kip homestead.
Highly recommended! Boris and I learnt so much about training and the the start my puppy needed I was struggling with everything and the 2 week training was the start we needed
The board-and-train program was fantastic! Peter is an excellent trainer who kept us regularly updated on our dog’s progress. Our dog started off a bit nervous, but with Peter’s guidance, he’s now able to walk around other dogs without reacting, which is an incredible improvement. Our dog clearly had a wonderful experience, and we’re so grateful for the care, attention, and support provided throughout. Highly recommend!
Puggy smallz loves his stay and come back so happy and full of playful energy. Can't recommend any higher
Our 3ish year old rescue dog did the 2 week board and train while we went on holidays and we've come back to changed dog! She is so much calmer and less reactive. Stewart did an incredible job training her (and more importantly us humans on our return!) Still plenty of work to do at our end, but as someone who wasn't sure whether it would be worth the outlay - I wanted to write the review to confirm i would not hesitate to recommend the program especially Stewart.
The dog's are in the best hands ever..
We are beyond greatful for Pete and the team at Kip Yarra Valley for their incredible work with our very anxious and reactive 2 year old amstaff who is not food driven AT ALL, which made training seem impossible for us at home. We've spent the last 2 years feeling overwhelmed and daunted by the thought of walks and training and after 21 days we picked up our girl and literally cried at how calm she was around other dogs, and how responsive she was on the lead. The handover session included clear instructions to follow at home, and we've been able to apply those learnings in our home environment with ease. I cannot thank Pete and the team enough! If you are on the fence about sending your dog to Kip, I HIGHLY reccomend you do it!
We are very happy with the service and level of care provided by Kip Homestead during Dash’s stay. From the beginning, the team made us feel confident that he was in great hands. Dash came home very happy, and we truly believe he enjoyed his time at the centre, especially the time spent with his instructor and carers. A special thank you to Lydia, who was wonderful with Dash and clearly cared for him very well. We also really appreciated the daily updates, photos and videos that were sent to us. It was lovely to see Dash enjoying his playtime and having such a great experience. Thank you again to Lydia and the whole team at Kip Homestead. We would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a caring and professional place for their dog.
Leia is my first rescue dog. I have found it a very rewarding but challenging experience. I’ve been working with my dog for over a year. Although I have seen significant improvement I was still having issues with her reactivity with other dogs. I decided to utilise the train and board program while I was on an overseas trip. The improvement has been incredible. I also enjoyed the on-line course and the fact that you can reach out post training. Our trainer Peter has been very supportive. His experience and the daily exposure to other dogs where Leia could be tested in a safe environment has meant that we can now walk past other dogs politely. We still have plenty to work on, but the intensive board and train program has meant that we have progressed much quicker and I highly recommend it. We have had three stays at KIP. My dog comes home happy. I also like the fact that you can add extra activities for your dog which I always do.
Absolutely amazing care given to my pets . Staff full of knowledge and communication was fabulous with a little diary update form my animals about there stay. 😀
Ella worked beautifully with David during her short stay. She immediately formed a bond with him. Looking forward to her having more training.
We sent our ball-obsessed bordoodle Perri for the 3 week board and train and were so so happy with the team at Kip Homestead. David was the prefect trainer for Perri, specialised in dealing with working dogs, he was able to manage Perri's bad habits (that we now see we were responsible for reinforcing) and set him on the path to being able to control his impulses and for us to have the tools we need to give him a satisfying life. Thanks Kip team!!
Kip has changed our and our dog's lives! We had a 3 week training and boarding stay for our 5.5 yo LabxHeeler who had some behavioural issues. After 3 weeks we notice a remarkable difference in her and of course the 2 hour training for the humans has been invaluable in helping us to reinforce the new skills and behaviours. David was fantastic.. he connected with our dog and vice versa and immediately knew what her issues were and he worked with her successfully. We are so grateful to Kip and can't recommend them highly enough.
Our Ned has just completed 3 weeks under the guidance of David and it has been worth every cent. Amazing communication the entire time. Regular updates. We now have such a better understanding of Ned and his uniqueness. Not only that but David has been so supportive in how our children can be involved in continuing Neds training at home. Highly recommend the team at Kip Yarra Valley. We will definitely be using their boarding services for Ned for any upcoming holidays.
Trained my 6 year old dog some new tricks, allowed us to understand how a dogs mind think and how we can keep up with the training so that it stays, definitely worth it!!
Could not recommend Kip enough!! We recently sent Oscar there for training and the difference has been amazing. Bec was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared about helping both Oscar and us throughout the whole process. What we loved most was how tailored the training was — definitely not a one-size fits all approach. They really took the time to understand Oscar, his personality, and what would work best for him. They even adjusted his meals to make sure with all the training and activity he was still hitting his daily intake. Oscar still has his goofy, loving personality which we absolutely adore, but he’s now a much more controlled, confident, and well-mannered dog. Honestly worth every penny — so grateful to Bec and the whole team!!
Our dog loved his short stay so much that he was whining in the car on the way back home, haha. Then, overnight, proceeded to rip up his bed pillow in what I am sure is an act of defiance (he is 14 and should know better)! I'm putting it down to the air-conditioned rooms lol
10/10 would highly recommend. Amazing people all around there. My trainer I had, Peter, completely turned around my dog within his 3 week stay at Kip.
Sometimes the long shots pay off big! Our beloved 4 year old 55kg Rottweiler was terrorising the neighbourhood during our evening walks. Lunging aggressively at anyone and anything that came within our proximity. I admire the guarding breed immensely however it was getting to a point our family were about to make that difficult decision. As a last “Hail Mary” we asked Kip Homestead to access and possibly train. Best decision we made. 3 sessions later, dramatic improvements in our boy! Peter and the team are miracle workers. Behaviour correction, loading the markers, identifying critical distances, educating about a new mindset all paid off big time. Huge respect and thankfulness to Peter our trainer and Jess and the entire team at Kip homestead.
Highly recommended! Boris and I learnt so much about training and the the start my puppy needed I was struggling with everything and the 2 week training was the start we needed
The board-and-train program was fantastic! Peter is an excellent trainer who kept us regularly updated on our dog’s progress. Our dog started off a bit nervous, but with Peter’s guidance, he’s now able to walk around other dogs without reacting, which is an incredible improvement. Our dog clearly had a wonderful experience, and we’re so grateful for the care, attention, and support provided throughout. Highly recommend!
Puggy smallz loves his stay and come back so happy and full of playful energy. Can't recommend any higher
Our 3ish year old rescue dog did the 2 week board and train while we went on holidays and we've come back to changed dog! She is so much calmer and less reactive. Stewart did an incredible job training her (and more importantly us humans on our return!) Still plenty of work to do at our end, but as someone who wasn't sure whether it would be worth the outlay - I wanted to write the review to confirm i would not hesitate to recommend the program especially Stewart.
The dog's are in the best hands ever..
We are beyond greatful for Pete and the team at Kip Yarra Valley for their incredible work with our very anxious and reactive 2 year old amstaff who is not food driven AT ALL, which made training seem impossible for us at home. We've spent the last 2 years feeling overwhelmed and daunted by the thought of walks and training and after 21 days we picked up our girl and literally cried at how calm she was around other dogs, and how responsive she was on the lead. The handover session included clear instructions to follow at home, and we've been able to apply those learnings in our home environment with ease. I cannot thank Pete and the team enough! If you are on the fence about sending your dog to Kip, I HIGHLY reccomend you do it!
We are very happy with the service and level of care provided by Kip Homestead during Dash’s stay. From the beginning, the team made us feel confident that he was in great hands. Dash came home very happy, and we truly believe he enjoyed his time at the centre, especially the time spent with his instructor and carers. A special thank you to Lydia, who was wonderful with Dash and clearly cared for him very well. We also really appreciated the daily updates, photos and videos that were sent to us. It was lovely to see Dash enjoying his playtime and having such a great experience. Thank you again to Lydia and the whole team at Kip Homestead. We would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a caring and professional place for their dog.
Leia is my first rescue dog. I have found it a very rewarding but challenging experience. I’ve been working with my dog for over a year. Although I have seen significant improvement I was still having issues with her reactivity with other dogs. I decided to utilise the train and board program while I was on an overseas trip. The improvement has been incredible. I also enjoyed the on-line course and the fact that you can reach out post training. Our trainer Peter has been very supportive. His experience and the daily exposure to other dogs where Leia could be tested in a safe environment has meant that we can now walk past other dogs politely. We still have plenty to work on, but the intensive board and train program has meant that we have progressed much quicker and I highly recommend it. We have had three stays at KIP. My dog comes home happy. I also like the fact that you can add extra activities for your dog which I always do.
Absolutely amazing care given to my pets . Staff full of knowledge and communication was fabulous with a little diary update form my animals about there stay. 😀
Ella worked beautifully with David during her short stay. She immediately formed a bond with him. Looking forward to her having more training.
We sent our ball-obsessed bordoodle Perri for the 3 week board and train and were so so happy with the team at Kip Homestead. David was the prefect trainer for Perri, specialised in dealing with working dogs, he was able to manage Perri's bad habits (that we now see we were responsible for reinforcing) and set him on the path to being able to control his impulses and for us to have the tools we need to give him a satisfying life. Thanks Kip team!!
Kip has changed our and our dog's lives! We had a 3 week training and boarding stay for our 5.5 yo LabxHeeler who had some behavioural issues. After 3 weeks we notice a remarkable difference in her and of course the 2 hour training for the humans has been invaluable in helping us to reinforce the new skills and behaviours. David was fantastic.. he connected with our dog and vice versa and immediately knew what her issues were and he worked with her successfully. We are so grateful to Kip and can't recommend them highly enough.
Our Ned has just completed 3 weeks under the guidance of David and it has been worth every cent. Amazing communication the entire time. Regular updates. We now have such a better understanding of Ned and his uniqueness. Not only that but David has been so supportive in how our children can be involved in continuing Neds training at home. Highly recommend the team at Kip Yarra Valley. We will definitely be using their boarding services for Ned for any upcoming holidays.
Trained my 6 year old dog some new tricks, allowed us to understand how a dogs mind think and how we can keep up with the training so that it stays, definitely worth it!!
We had our 2 dogs (Lenny & Sonny) booked in for the 3-week board and train program at KIP. We were lucky to have them paired with David & Beck who were excellent in their induction communication, consistent training updates throughout the stay and the super-impressive handover session. We are very impressed with the progress they made with our boys and the bond that they had clearly created. It was reassuring knowing they were being looked after to such a high standard. The whole process was very professional but it's still clear everyone at KIP genuinely cares a lot for the dogs. We look forward to continuing on from their hard work in our own training session and bringing them back for more training in the future!
I could not rate KIP’s Board and Train highly enough. My teenage Rottweiler Henry has come home after the 3 week program recently and the effects of his training and the deep love that the staff have for dogs is truly evident. I was kept up to date regularly and could follow along with my homework. Stewart was wonderful and Henry clearly connected with him ( but a bit pooped because his brain is hurting a bit from all that learning 😂).Thankyou KIP
David was very thorough with our dog’s training and debriefing us on her newly-learned skills. You can really tell when a trainer has a passion for sharing his training skills and making sure the dog goes back to an environment where those skills are consistently reinforced. He is genuinely awesome at what he does and we couldn’t be happier with everything we learned from him during the handover.
Our dog, Monty, was highly anxious. Whenever anyone came to the house he became aggressive, barking, lunging and snapping at anyone who came to the door. He was also terrified of dogs and would become immediately aggressive and uncontrollable as soon as he saw one. We couldn't walk him as he became unmanageable as soon as we stepped outside our front gate. Car rides were a nightmare as he threw himself around barking at anyone who walked by. When the whole family had to go overseas for an extended period of time we weren't sure what we were going to do. Kip were amazing! Not only were they able to feed and care for him during our absence, but they also worked with him every day to train him and work on his ability to tolerate strangers and dogs. When we returned from our trip we couldn't believe the difference in his behaviour. He is calm and happy. We can have visitors to the house again, we've been able to walk him, and he can even walk past dogs without becoming overly stressed and aggressive. We can't thank Beck enough for all of her work with him. Monty loved his time at Kip and we are so happy with how well he has done.
While I was in Japan for three weeks, I left my dog Nox with Kip for boarding and training, and I was extremely happy with the experience. The trainer, David, was patient, caring, and very professional. Nox came home calmer, more focused, and much more responsive. I also really appreciated the after-care — David spent plenty of time handing Nox back to me and clearly explained how to continue the training at home. Highly recommend Kip and David for anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality boarding and training service.
Been using these guys for some time now. Always really care for our dogs, especially most recently our aging kelpie. They modified exercise for her and offered bushwalks which she loved. Not the cheapest option but our pets are worth investing in. daily photos and videos to show her playing and having the time of her life. They genuinely love animals and it shows in the level of care
My dog appeared to have had a great time while in care, he was happy and healthy and didn't appear stressed when we picked him up
Absolutely awesome! The daily photo and video updates of our happy pets gave us total peace of mind. Highly recommend!
Huge property, friendly staff - my dog LOVES staying here
I sent 2 of my dogs for the training program. One stayed for 2 weeks and the other for 3. Pete & Olivia were fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly & supportive & you can see their love for dogs. I received daily video snippets of our dogs & both Pete & Olivia rang to provide verbal updates as well as written. The handover sessions were very helpful. After “checking out” the dogs, Pete & Olivia sent follow up emails too. Our dogs have definitely changed for the better but of course a lot would depend on us to practice & continue to train the dogs at home. A solid foundation has definitely been set. Would highly recommend.
Our fur baby Otis loved his stay, amazing staff and knowledge, Otis was well looked after and staff were generous with their time. We are still following the training program and seeing great results
The board and train program has been incredible! My miniature dachshund was very anxious and reactive. It was really difficult to take him on walks due to his reactively. We have don’t lots of different training in the past but this has been the only thing that has actually helped. When my dog returned home he was like a brand new dog. He was so much happier and calmer with nearly no reactivity at all! The staff and trainers are so lovely, the facilities are gorgeous and you can tell they take really good cars of the animals! The trainer Beck was absolutely wonderful, provided lots of updates and a really thorough handover. I could not recommend them enough!!!
My dog has gone from being totally reactive to being calm around other dogs. He obviously loved his trainer Pete.
Our girl Buffy stayed at Kip for a 3-week board and train program November/December. She has never stayed in a kennel before and can be quite an anxious girly, so it was nerve wracking, but she warmed instantly to the trainer at the initial handover and on pick up with Buffy’s new best friend, David, she was so comfortable and had clearly been shown a lot of love during her stay. We can see a lot of improvements in Buffy’s training and her confidence is gaining now with the new tools Kip helped implement.
I put my puppy in for a week boarding for his first time, and some coaching. Through the constant reports I can see that he loved it, and has come back trained too. Thanks kip, I'm now becoming a member of your daycare
Highly recommend the board and train program; it has helped my border collie gain confidence and self control around other dogs. He was looked after well by Dave and team.
I’d highly recommend KIP for any need you may have with your furry friend I cannot speak more highly of the team at KIP but more specifically Olivia and the work that she put in to help our Golden. Thanks so much!
My dogs, Jasper and Rusty, have just spent the last 3½ weeks at Kip Homestead for boarding and training, and I couldn’t be happier with the care they received. From the very beginning, handlers David and Bec were warm, professional, and genuinely invested in my boys’ wellbeing. Throughout their stay, Jasper and Rusty were not only looked after beautifully but also made fantastic progress in their training. David and Bec took the time to understand each dog’s personality and needs, and it really showed in the results. They kept me reassured, updated, and confident that my dogs were in the best hands possible. I’ve come home to two happy, calmer, and more responsive dogs—and that is absolutely invaluable. I can’t thank Kip Homestead, David, and Bec enough for their dedication and the love they showed Jasper and Rusty. Highly recommended to anyone seeking exceptional boarding and training. I’ll definitely be trusting them with my dogs again.
We had our 2 dogs (Lenny & Sonny) booked in for the 3-week board and train program at KIP. We were lucky to have them paired with David & Beck who were excellent in their induction communication, consistent training updates throughout the stay and the super-impressive handover session. We are very impressed with the progress they made with our boys and the bond that they had clearly created. It was reassuring knowing they were being looked after to such a high standard. The whole process was very professional but it's still clear everyone at KIP genuinely cares a lot for the dogs. We look forward to continuing on from their hard work in our own training session and bringing them back for more training in the future!
I could not rate KIP’s Board and Train highly enough. My teenage Rottweiler Henry has come home after the 3 week program recently and the effects of his training and the deep love that the staff have for dogs is truly evident. I was kept up to date regularly and could follow along with my homework. Stewart was wonderful and Henry clearly connected with him ( but a bit pooped because his brain is hurting a bit from all that learning 😂).Thankyou KIP
David was very thorough with our dog’s training and debriefing us on her newly-learned skills. You can really tell when a trainer has a passion for sharing his training skills and making sure the dog goes back to an environment where those skills are consistently reinforced. He is genuinely awesome at what he does and we couldn’t be happier with everything we learned from him during the handover.
Our dog, Monty, was highly anxious. Whenever anyone came to the house he became aggressive, barking, lunging and snapping at anyone who came to the door. He was also terrified of dogs and would become immediately aggressive and uncontrollable as soon as he saw one. We couldn't walk him as he became unmanageable as soon as we stepped outside our front gate. Car rides were a nightmare as he threw himself around barking at anyone who walked by. When the whole family had to go overseas for an extended period of time we weren't sure what we were going to do. Kip were amazing! Not only were they able to feed and care for him during our absence, but they also worked with him every day to train him and work on his ability to tolerate strangers and dogs. When we returned from our trip we couldn't believe the difference in his behaviour. He is calm and happy. We can have visitors to the house again, we've been able to walk him, and he can even walk past dogs without becoming overly stressed and aggressive. We can't thank Beck enough for all of her work with him. Monty loved his time at Kip and we are so happy with how well he has done.
While I was in Japan for three weeks, I left my dog Nox with Kip for boarding and training, and I was extremely happy with the experience. The trainer, David, was patient, caring, and very professional. Nox came home calmer, more focused, and much more responsive. I also really appreciated the after-care — David spent plenty of time handing Nox back to me and clearly explained how to continue the training at home. Highly recommend Kip and David for anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality boarding and training service.
Been using these guys for some time now. Always really care for our dogs, especially most recently our aging kelpie. They modified exercise for her and offered bushwalks which she loved. Not the cheapest option but our pets are worth investing in. daily photos and videos to show her playing and having the time of her life. They genuinely love animals and it shows in the level of care
My dog appeared to have had a great time while in care, he was happy and healthy and didn't appear stressed when we picked him up
Absolutely awesome! The daily photo and video updates of our happy pets gave us total peace of mind. Highly recommend!
Huge property, friendly staff - my dog LOVES staying here
I sent 2 of my dogs for the training program. One stayed for 2 weeks and the other for 3. Pete & Olivia were fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly & supportive & you can see their love for dogs. I received daily video snippets of our dogs & both Pete & Olivia rang to provide verbal updates as well as written. The handover sessions were very helpful. After “checking out” the dogs, Pete & Olivia sent follow up emails too. Our dogs have definitely changed for the better but of course a lot would depend on us to practice & continue to train the dogs at home. A solid foundation has definitely been set. Would highly recommend.
Our fur baby Otis loved his stay, amazing staff and knowledge, Otis was well looked after and staff were generous with their time. We are still following the training program and seeing great results
The board and train program has been incredible! My miniature dachshund was very anxious and reactive. It was really difficult to take him on walks due to his reactively. We have don’t lots of different training in the past but this has been the only thing that has actually helped. When my dog returned home he was like a brand new dog. He was so much happier and calmer with nearly no reactivity at all! The staff and trainers are so lovely, the facilities are gorgeous and you can tell they take really good cars of the animals! The trainer Beck was absolutely wonderful, provided lots of updates and a really thorough handover. I could not recommend them enough!!!
My dog has gone from being totally reactive to being calm around other dogs. He obviously loved his trainer Pete.
Our girl Buffy stayed at Kip for a 3-week board and train program November/December. She has never stayed in a kennel before and can be quite an anxious girly, so it was nerve wracking, but she warmed instantly to the trainer at the initial handover and on pick up with Buffy’s new best friend, David, she was so comfortable and had clearly been shown a lot of love during her stay. We can see a lot of improvements in Buffy’s training and her confidence is gaining now with the new tools Kip helped implement.
I put my puppy in for a week boarding for his first time, and some coaching. Through the constant reports I can see that he loved it, and has come back trained too. Thanks kip, I'm now becoming a member of your daycare
Highly recommend the board and train program; it has helped my border collie gain confidence and self control around other dogs. He was looked after well by Dave and team.
I’d highly recommend KIP for any need you may have with your furry friend I cannot speak more highly of the team at KIP but more specifically Olivia and the work that she put in to help our Golden. Thanks so much!
My dogs, Jasper and Rusty, have just spent the last 3½ weeks at Kip Homestead for boarding and training, and I couldn’t be happier with the care they received. From the very beginning, handlers David and Bec were warm, professional, and genuinely invested in my boys’ wellbeing. Throughout their stay, Jasper and Rusty were not only looked after beautifully but also made fantastic progress in their training. David and Bec took the time to understand each dog’s personality and needs, and it really showed in the results. They kept me reassured, updated, and confident that my dogs were in the best hands possible. I’ve come home to two happy, calmer, and more responsive dogs—and that is absolutely invaluable. I can’t thank Kip Homestead, David, and Bec enough for their dedication and the love they showed Jasper and Rusty. Highly recommended to anyone seeking exceptional boarding and training. I’ll definitely be trusting them with my dogs again.
We had our 2 dogs (Lenny & Sonny) booked in for the 3-week board and train program at KIP. We were lucky to have them paired with David & Beck who were excellent in their induction communication, consistent training updates throughout the stay and the super-impressive handover session. We are very impressed with the progress they made with our boys and the bond that they had clearly created. It was reassuring knowing they were being looked after to such a high standard. The whole process was very professional but it's still clear everyone at KIP genuinely cares a lot for the dogs. We look forward to continuing on from their hard work in our own training session and bringing them back for more training in the future!
I could not rate KIP’s Board and Train highly enough. My teenage Rottweiler Henry has come home after the 3 week program recently and the effects of his training and the deep love that the staff have for dogs is truly evident. I was kept up to date regularly and could follow along with my homework. Stewart was wonderful and Henry clearly connected with him ( but a bit pooped because his brain is hurting a bit from all that learning 😂).Thankyou KIP
David was very thorough with our dog’s training and debriefing us on her newly-learned skills. You can really tell when a trainer has a passion for sharing his training skills and making sure the dog goes back to an environment where those skills are consistently reinforced. He is genuinely awesome at what he does and we couldn’t be happier with everything we learned from him during the handover.
Our dog, Monty, was highly anxious. Whenever anyone came to the house he became aggressive, barking, lunging and snapping at anyone who came to the door. He was also terrified of dogs and would become immediately aggressive and uncontrollable as soon as he saw one. We couldn't walk him as he became unmanageable as soon as we stepped outside our front gate. Car rides were a nightmare as he threw himself around barking at anyone who walked by. When the whole family had to go overseas for an extended period of time we weren't sure what we were going to do. Kip were amazing! Not only were they able to feed and care for him during our absence, but they also worked with him every day to train him and work on his ability to tolerate strangers and dogs. When we returned from our trip we couldn't believe the difference in his behaviour. He is calm and happy. We can have visitors to the house again, we've been able to walk him, and he can even walk past dogs without becoming overly stressed and aggressive. We can't thank Beck enough for all of her work with him. Monty loved his time at Kip and we are so happy with how well he has done.
While I was in Japan for three weeks, I left my dog Nox with Kip for boarding and training, and I was extremely happy with the experience. The trainer, David, was patient, caring, and very professional. Nox came home calmer, more focused, and much more responsive. I also really appreciated the after-care — David spent plenty of time handing Nox back to me and clearly explained how to continue the training at home. Highly recommend Kip and David for anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality boarding and training service.
Been using these guys for some time now. Always really care for our dogs, especially most recently our aging kelpie. They modified exercise for her and offered bushwalks which she loved. Not the cheapest option but our pets are worth investing in. daily photos and videos to show her playing and having the time of her life. They genuinely love animals and it shows in the level of care
My dog appeared to have had a great time while in care, he was happy and healthy and didn't appear stressed when we picked him up
Absolutely awesome! The daily photo and video updates of our happy pets gave us total peace of mind. Highly recommend!
Huge property, friendly staff - my dog LOVES staying here
I sent 2 of my dogs for the training program. One stayed for 2 weeks and the other for 3. Pete & Olivia were fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly & supportive & you can see their love for dogs. I received daily video snippets of our dogs & both Pete & Olivia rang to provide verbal updates as well as written. The handover sessions were very helpful. After “checking out” the dogs, Pete & Olivia sent follow up emails too. Our dogs have definitely changed for the better but of course a lot would depend on us to practice & continue to train the dogs at home. A solid foundation has definitely been set. Would highly recommend.
Our fur baby Otis loved his stay, amazing staff and knowledge, Otis was well looked after and staff were generous with their time. We are still following the training program and seeing great results
The board and train program has been incredible! My miniature dachshund was very anxious and reactive. It was really difficult to take him on walks due to his reactively. We have don’t lots of different training in the past but this has been the only thing that has actually helped. When my dog returned home he was like a brand new dog. He was so much happier and calmer with nearly no reactivity at all! The staff and trainers are so lovely, the facilities are gorgeous and you can tell they take really good cars of the animals! The trainer Beck was absolutely wonderful, provided lots of updates and a really thorough handover. I could not recommend them enough!!!
My dog has gone from being totally reactive to being calm around other dogs. He obviously loved his trainer Pete.
Our girl Buffy stayed at Kip for a 3-week board and train program November/December. She has never stayed in a kennel before and can be quite an anxious girly, so it was nerve wracking, but she warmed instantly to the trainer at the initial handover and on pick up with Buffy’s new best friend, David, she was so comfortable and had clearly been shown a lot of love during her stay. We can see a lot of improvements in Buffy’s training and her confidence is gaining now with the new tools Kip helped implement.
I put my puppy in for a week boarding for his first time, and some coaching. Through the constant reports I can see that he loved it, and has come back trained too. Thanks kip, I'm now becoming a member of your daycare
Highly recommend the board and train program; it has helped my border collie gain confidence and self control around other dogs. He was looked after well by Dave and team.
I’d highly recommend KIP for any need you may have with your furry friend I cannot speak more highly of the team at KIP but more specifically Olivia and the work that she put in to help our Golden. Thanks so much!
My dogs, Jasper and Rusty, have just spent the last 3½ weeks at Kip Homestead for boarding and training, and I couldn’t be happier with the care they received. From the very beginning, handlers David and Bec were warm, professional, and genuinely invested in my boys’ wellbeing. Throughout their stay, Jasper and Rusty were not only looked after beautifully but also made fantastic progress in their training. David and Bec took the time to understand each dog’s personality and needs, and it really showed in the results. They kept me reassured, updated, and confident that my dogs were in the best hands possible. I’ve come home to two happy, calmer, and more responsive dogs—and that is absolutely invaluable. I can’t thank Kip Homestead, David, and Bec enough for their dedication and the love they showed Jasper and Rusty. Highly recommended to anyone seeking exceptional boarding and training. I’ll definitely be trusting them with my dogs again.
We had our 2 dogs (Lenny & Sonny) booked in for the 3-week board and train program at KIP. We were lucky to have them paired with David & Beck who were excellent in their induction communication, consistent training updates throughout the stay and the super-impressive handover session. We are very impressed with the progress they made with our boys and the bond that they had clearly created. It was reassuring knowing they were being looked after to such a high standard. The whole process was very professional but it's still clear everyone at KIP genuinely cares a lot for the dogs. We look forward to continuing on from their hard work in our own training session and bringing them back for more training in the future!
I could not rate KIP’s Board and Train highly enough. My teenage Rottweiler Henry has come home after the 3 week program recently and the effects of his training and the deep love that the staff have for dogs is truly evident. I was kept up to date regularly and could follow along with my homework. Stewart was wonderful and Henry clearly connected with him ( but a bit pooped because his brain is hurting a bit from all that learning 😂).Thankyou KIP
David was very thorough with our dog’s training and debriefing us on her newly-learned skills. You can really tell when a trainer has a passion for sharing his training skills and making sure the dog goes back to an environment where those skills are consistently reinforced. He is genuinely awesome at what he does and we couldn’t be happier with everything we learned from him during the handover.
Our dog, Monty, was highly anxious. Whenever anyone came to the house he became aggressive, barking, lunging and snapping at anyone who came to the door. He was also terrified of dogs and would become immediately aggressive and uncontrollable as soon as he saw one. We couldn't walk him as he became unmanageable as soon as we stepped outside our front gate. Car rides were a nightmare as he threw himself around barking at anyone who walked by. When the whole family had to go overseas for an extended period of time we weren't sure what we were going to do. Kip were amazing! Not only were they able to feed and care for him during our absence, but they also worked with him every day to train him and work on his ability to tolerate strangers and dogs. When we returned from our trip we couldn't believe the difference in his behaviour. He is calm and happy. We can have visitors to the house again, we've been able to walk him, and he can even walk past dogs without becoming overly stressed and aggressive. We can't thank Beck enough for all of her work with him. Monty loved his time at Kip and we are so happy with how well he has done.
While I was in Japan for three weeks, I left my dog Nox with Kip for boarding and training, and I was extremely happy with the experience. The trainer, David, was patient, caring, and very professional. Nox came home calmer, more focused, and much more responsive. I also really appreciated the after-care — David spent plenty of time handing Nox back to me and clearly explained how to continue the training at home. Highly recommend Kip and David for anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality boarding and training service.
Been using these guys for some time now. Always really care for our dogs, especially most recently our aging kelpie. They modified exercise for her and offered bushwalks which she loved. Not the cheapest option but our pets are worth investing in. daily photos and videos to show her playing and having the time of her life. They genuinely love animals and it shows in the level of care
My dog appeared to have had a great time while in care, he was happy and healthy and didn't appear stressed when we picked him up
Absolutely awesome! The daily photo and video updates of our happy pets gave us total peace of mind. Highly recommend!
Huge property, friendly staff - my dog LOVES staying here
I sent 2 of my dogs for the training program. One stayed for 2 weeks and the other for 3. Pete & Olivia were fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly & supportive & you can see their love for dogs. I received daily video snippets of our dogs & both Pete & Olivia rang to provide verbal updates as well as written. The handover sessions were very helpful. After “checking out” the dogs, Pete & Olivia sent follow up emails too. Our dogs have definitely changed for the better but of course a lot would depend on us to practice & continue to train the dogs at home. A solid foundation has definitely been set. Would highly recommend.
Our fur baby Otis loved his stay, amazing staff and knowledge, Otis was well looked after and staff were generous with their time. We are still following the training program and seeing great results
The board and train program has been incredible! My miniature dachshund was very anxious and reactive. It was really difficult to take him on walks due to his reactively. We have don’t lots of different training in the past but this has been the only thing that has actually helped. When my dog returned home he was like a brand new dog. He was so much happier and calmer with nearly no reactivity at all! The staff and trainers are so lovely, the facilities are gorgeous and you can tell they take really good cars of the animals! The trainer Beck was absolutely wonderful, provided lots of updates and a really thorough handover. I could not recommend them enough!!!
My dog has gone from being totally reactive to being calm around other dogs. He obviously loved his trainer Pete.
Our girl Buffy stayed at Kip for a 3-week board and train program November/December. She has never stayed in a kennel before and can be quite an anxious girly, so it was nerve wracking, but she warmed instantly to the trainer at the initial handover and on pick up with Buffy’s new best friend, David, she was so comfortable and had clearly been shown a lot of love during her stay. We can see a lot of improvements in Buffy’s training and her confidence is gaining now with the new tools Kip helped implement.
I put my puppy in for a week boarding for his first time, and some coaching. Through the constant reports I can see that he loved it, and has come back trained too. Thanks kip, I'm now becoming a member of your daycare
Highly recommend the board and train program; it has helped my border collie gain confidence and self control around other dogs. He was looked after well by Dave and team.
I’d highly recommend KIP for any need you may have with your furry friend I cannot speak more highly of the team at KIP but more specifically Olivia and the work that she put in to help our Golden. Thanks so much!
My dogs, Jasper and Rusty, have just spent the last 3½ weeks at Kip Homestead for boarding and training, and I couldn’t be happier with the care they received. From the very beginning, handlers David and Bec were warm, professional, and genuinely invested in my boys’ wellbeing. Throughout their stay, Jasper and Rusty were not only looked after beautifully but also made fantastic progress in their training. David and Bec took the time to understand each dog’s personality and needs, and it really showed in the results. They kept me reassured, updated, and confident that my dogs were in the best hands possible. I’ve come home to two happy, calmer, and more responsive dogs—and that is absolutely invaluable. I can’t thank Kip Homestead, David, and Bec enough for their dedication and the love they showed Jasper and Rusty. Highly recommended to anyone seeking exceptional boarding and training. I’ll definitely be trusting them with my dogs again.
Experienced Team, Safe Space, Regular Pupdates, Tailored Care
What makes Kip boarding 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.
Meet the Team
Dog Training Programs Available
Industry-Recognised Board & Train Dog Training Program
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,
- 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 ongoing 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 or learn more by clicking Book Now.
Daycare & Train Program
Can't commit to a long program? Our Daycare & Train is a great way to give your pooch some extra stimulation and some new manners along the way! With our daycare & train program, you can drop off your pooch at 8:30am and pick them up at 4:30pm. Throughout the day, our team of professional trainers will complete multiple training and stimulation sessions with your pooch, improve manners, controlled socialisation around lots of other dogs and learn improved manners along the way.
Training includes:
- Better leash walking
- Better focus on the person at the end of the leash
- Door manners
- Learning how to relax and/or Building motivation
Interested? Speak to us about whether this program is right for you and your dog.
How Boarding Works
Big adventures start with comfy stays
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! That’s why we’ve created a boarding experience that feels like a true retreat. Every stay includes a comfortable room, daily playtime with our team, free photo /video updates, and premium kibble meals. You’re also welcome to tour the accommodation beforehand for extra peace of mind.
Whether your dog’s racing around our grassy yards or your cat’s lounging in the sun, we’re confident they’ll love their stay.
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
How We Do Things
FAQs
Our vaccination policy for pet boarding 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 board 10 days after their final puppy vaccines as long as they are C5 or equivalent.
- Kittens may board 10 days after their final kitten vaccines as long as they are F3 or equivalent.
- Dogs must have an up-to-date C5 (or equivalent) vaccination.
- Cats must have an up-to-date F3 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 proof of your pet’s current vaccination. If your pet is checking in within 10 days of their most recent vaccination, we also require the certificate from their immediate prior vaccination.
We are able to care for pets if they’re not desexed. We do not take dogs in heat across our centres. To the extent your dog comes into heat whilst in our care, we will require an emergency contact to pick them up within 24 hours of being notified. We will not accommodate entire males in the same room as undesexed females.
We provide door-to-door transport from major metro cities for $35 one way. You will be contacted by the driver with an estimated arrival time the day before your booking commences.
Absolutely! Simply contact us directly so our team can organise the best time for you to tour the premises.
Absolutely! For an extra $6/pet/day, we can administer medication to your pets. Please provide all medication in a marked vet bag and provide enough medication for the entire duration of their stay.
We sure can, for an extra fee of $3.50/day! Please provide all required food, clearly marked and labelled. Please inform staff if your dog has any food allergies.
