ULTIMATE LUXURY RESORT FOR DOGS
THE DOG HOUSE PET RESORT IS THE SURFCOAST’S PREMIER DOG BOARDING KENNEL LOCATED CONVENIENTLY BETWEEN TORQUAY & GEELONG.
Resort hosts Barry and Mary-Ann O’Reilly have created an exclusive Pet Resort, which has been architecturally designed for the comfort and security of all guests. Our attentive, experienced staff are trained in caring for the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of your dog, monitoring their health, and adhering to dietary or medical restrictions, including medicating your dog if necessary. With over thirty years experience in the pet care industry you can rest assured that your dog will receive the very best care throughout their stay.
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THE DOG HOUSE PET RESORT
THE ULTIMATE LUXURY RESORT FOR DOGS.
STANDARD ACCOMMODATION
Your Best Friend’s Boarding Accommodation
Our Standard Accommodation provides our guests with two undercover living areas.
An inside area provides our guests with a comfortable, secure place to sleep at night or relax during the day. Guests can also soak up some sun and enjoy the fresh country air in the veranda area.
At night, all of our guests sleep indoors. This provides them with a comfortable night’s sleep inside a climate controlled building regardless of the weather.
All of our guests enjoy time in a large, grassed exercise yard a minimum of three times daily.
Standard Accommodation
$52 per day
Shared Accommodation, available to social, desexed dogs only.
Family Twin-Share
$49.50 per dog per day
Available to two dogs from the same family.
Private Accommodation
$72 per day
Limited number of private rooms available. Private Accommodation is a requirement for certain breeds, including Giant Breeds, Staffordshire Terriers and Dogs of any breed who aren’t social with other dogs.
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COURTYARD SUITES
For Pampered Pooches
Our Courtyard Suites are designed for small dogs who require a little extra pampering.
Courtyard Suites have two undercover living areas, as well as their own private courtyard and a television to keep our Guests entertained.
Courtyard Single Suite Rates
$57 per day
Additional dogs from same family are $52 each per day.
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PENTHOUSE SUITE
The Ultimate Luxury Accommodation for your Dog
For extra luxury and pampering whilst on holiday, we offer the best in Dog Boarding.
Our Penthouse Suite offers guests the comfort of their own spacious and private room, complete with a single bed with comfy mattress and bedding, as well as a television and all-day access to their own private garden.
Whilst we will treat our Penthouse Suite Guests like Celebrities, if they behave like Rockstars, the Dog House Pet Resort reserves the right to charge for any damage caused.
“For the ultimate in Luxury Dog Boarding, you can’t go past the Penthouse Suite at The Dog House Pet Resort, complete with all the creature comforts of home.”
Penthouse Suite Rates
$105 per day.
Additional dogs from same family are $55 each per day.
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ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Group Sessions $16 per session – Private Sessions $22 per session
The well-being of your dog is our top priority. In order to ensure that your dog has the best holiday possible, we use several different Enrichment techniques to help dogs feel calmer and happier, support their sensory needs, and reduce boredom, anxiety and stress throughout their stay.
This includes the use of music which has been designed specifically for dogs and has been scientifically proven to help dogs relax, as well as the use of Aromatherapy, and three standard Exercise Sessions per day to provide your dog with environmental enrichment and the opportunity to take a stroll, do some sniffing or rolling around on the grass, and enjoy the sunshine.
In addition to our standard Enrichment Protocols enjoyed by all our guests, we have developed an Enrichment Program that runs Monday – Friday, and incorporates lots of games and activities to stimulate and challenge your dog’s brain and create a more positive, productive experience during their stay with us.
Modern research has shown that Canine Enrichment is vital for the emotional and psychological well-being of all dogs, and our Enrichment Program is designed to stimulate all of your dog’s senses and allow them to fulfill their natural innate needs in a safe environment. Our Enrichment Program also helps dogs to build confidence and resilience, and reinforces basic manners by rewarding polite behaviour.
Play and human interaction are vital for a dog’s mental health. As part of our Enrichment Program, we use interactive toys including Treat Puzzles, Treat Balls, Stuffed Kongs, LickiMats, Ball Pits, Kiddy Pools, Obstacle Courses, Sniffaris, Tug-of-War and Fetch games to encourage your dog to keep busy and have fun in our large Enrichment Yard which includes an undercover area for rainy days.
Sociable dogs can enjoy group play with other dogs, matched up according to size, temperament and play styles. Playgroups are excellent for making your dog’s stay with us a pleasant and fun one. Socialization is one of the most valuable forms of enrichment for many dogs.
If your dog does not enjoy the company of other dogs, or if they are not suitable for group sessions, we offer private sessions where your dog will have the full attention of a staff member and have the opportunity to participate in all the activities mentioned. Each session is designed specifically to target the needs of the dog/s in that session, so activities will vary depending on what your dog enjoys most.
Participation in all activities is optional, as it is important to give your dog choice and autonomy in the activities he chooses to engage in.
Regardless of whether your dog enjoys being active and on the go, is food oriented and enjoys treat hunts, or prefers to quietly sniff around the garden and sit on the couch for cuddles with one of our lovely staff members, our goal is to ensure that your dog has the very best holiday possible and that all their needs are met.
If you would like to book your dog in for any sessions in our Enrichment Program, you can let us know at time of booking or when you drop them off for their holiday. Please note that our Enrichment Program is very popular, and may get booked out over busy periods.
SERVICES – The Dog House Pet Resort Optional Extras
Bathing & Coat Care
After all the fun and games, your dog’s hair-do may be a little worse for wear. To ensure your dog goes home fresh as a daisy, you may wish to book them in for a bath and blow-dry.
- Small dog from $35
- Medium dog from $40
- Large dog from $45
If your dog has a high maintenance coat, we can provide brushing and combing as required. Additional fees may apply.
Door to Door Shuttle
We offer a pick-up and delivery service within the local area, in our air-conditioned vehicle.
When making a booking, please advise us if you will require this service and we will give you a quote.
Please note that we cannot pick-up or deliver dogs from empty premises, so please ensure that somebody is there to greet us on arrival.
Medications
Standard oral or topical medications can be administered free of charge, however for insulin dependent dogs, or dogs with high level care requirements, additional fees of $10 per day apply.
Day Boarding
We offer a Day Boarding Service from Monday – Friday for when your dogs need to be cared for during the day but do not require a sleepover.
Dogs can be dropped off between 8-10am and picked up between 3-5pm. Cost is $52 for shared accommodation, and $72 for private accommodation.
Participation in our Enrichment Program can be added on as an optional extra if there is availability that day. Additional fees apply.
