Dog Training
From puppy school to more tailored training programs, Kip offers dog training solutions that stick. Available at select locations, your dog will build good habits with techniques that are work for them.
Experienced & Professional Dog Trainers
Owning a dog is one of life's most rewarding experiences. Keeping up a paw-sitive relationship with your four-legged friend is essential in ensuring the experience lasts a lifetime.
Our experienced trainers utilise proven methods to teach your dog new skills, improve behaviour, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
Services Offered
We offer a range of fun and interactive programs that cater to a range of dog and owner needs. From getting started with Puppy Classes, to more intensive 3-week programs, we're sure there's something to help your dog.
Puppy Classes
So you've just welcomed a new fur baby into your family - congratulations! Let's get them started on the right paw with our 5-week program to set them up successfully to navigate the big wide world.
Board & Train Program
Devised at Kip Homestead Yarra Valley, this popular program is perfect for dogs that need a little extra help and attention. Work on basic or advanced obedience or behaviour problems.
Canine Coaching
Already got an upcoming stay booked in? Add Canine Coaching as an extra enrichment activity to their stay. The beauty of it? You can add as many or as little sessions as you want on Monday - Friday.
Daycare & Train Program
Can't commit to a longer training program? Give them a crash course with multiple training sessions during the day with the Daycare & Train program.
Board & Train Program
Kip offers an industry recognised Board & Train Program which
ensures building a cohesive relationship between you and your dog.
The program is designed for those looking for dog training that can help
with many challenging behaviours including:
• pulling on the leash,
• reacting to other dogs,
• having selective hearing, and/or
• jumping all over you and your guests.
The program encourages you to learn as your pooch learns to enable you
both to develop great life-long habits. This includes resources such as
an online learning platform to complete, a comprehensive induction and
1-on-1 handover with your dedicated trainer.
Canine Coaching Sessions
If you have a high-energy dog who needs a little extra stimulation
during their boarding stay, you can a Canine Coaching session to elevate
their day!
Add it to their stay to:
• Provide basic training to your dog
• Enrich and stimulate your dog during their boarding stay
• Multiple coaching sessions on Monday-Friday
• Choose as many or as little days as you like
• Regular report cards from your trainer
Daycare & Train Session
With our exclusive Daycare & Train Program, you can drop your dog off in the morning and collect them in the afternoon.
Throughout the day, our trained puppy professionals will focus on training sessions that will help with things like:
• Better leash walking
• Better focus on the person at the end of the leash
• Door manners
• Learning how to relax
• Building motivation
Puppy School Classes
At Kip Puppy School, our qualified trainers will help you learn the tricks to raise a happy, confident & obedient dog. In this class, we accept puppies up to five months in age and teach basic skills to your dog such as:
• Responding under distraction
• Coming back with called
• Stopping behaviour problems like jumping, mouthing, chewing, toileting inside and more
• Interacting with other dogs safely
• How to settle and be calmer
• Tricks for mental stimulation (and showing off!)
See what our guests think
Sam Rupa
Our dog Fig loves going here. The staff are very attentive and friendly with our pup. They're very flexible and cater to the needs of our dog very well.
Sarah Moffat
My Frenchie Jaxon has been going to Kip, Brunswick for only a couple of months. The staff are all so amazing and friendly, they really care about your pet and I love the videos during the day that they send you. Jaxon comes home absolutely exhausted so I know he’s had an awesome time! Thank you Kip, Brunswick you all do such an amazing job of caring for Jaxon and all the other dogs everyday🐾💗
Elliot Howard
My dog is very happy there. Staff are very friendly. Ticks the boxes.
Jiuliana McKenzie
Our pooches love Kip and the team, definitely a great day out for them providing a heap of mental stimulation and socialisation. Love that they come home exhausted and content 😍
Locations Offered
Kip Melbourne South East
Kip Melbourne South East is proud to offer our popular Board & Train Program, providing tailored dog training solutions for dogs and owners in Melbourne's south east. Canine Coaching will also be available as an additional extra to boarding stays, if your dog is after some extra enrichment during their stay.
Address: 59-61 Ordish Rd, Dandenong South VIC 3175
Services offered: Board & Train, Canine Coaching.
Kip Homestead Yarra Valley
Just 45 minutes outside of Melbourne's CBD, Kip Homestead Yarra Valley offers board & train and daycare & train programs cater to the north eastern suburbs of the city, and surrounds.
Address: 12 Homestead Rd, Wonga Park VIC 3115
Services offered: Board & Train, Daycare & Train, Canine Coaching.
Kip Lake Macquarie
Nestled in the heart of the North Coast, Kip Lake Macquarie takes the popular Board & Train and Canine Coaching programs devised at Kip Homestead Yarra Valley and brings it to NSW! Find a dog training solution that works for your dog today.
Address: 74 Gimberts Rd, Morisset NSW 2264
Services offered: Board & Train, Canine Coaching.
What we do
DOG BOARDING
Are you needing overnight care for your dog?
Keeping your four-legged friend happy, comfortable and safe is what pet boarding with us is all about. Every Kip trip comes with cosy rooms, premium meals, and extras that are sure to entertain even the fussiest pets. Pet boarding Australian pet owners trust - that’s Kip.
CAT BOARDING
Do you have a cat that requires overnight care?
Many of our pet retreats offer cat accommodation options. Our staff are well versed in the quirks of our feline friends - providing a high level of care and attention in accommodation from standard rooms to penthouse suites.