Boarding Prices – Dogs
Boarding prices for dogs are charged PER NIGHT & include an evening meal only. Other variables will impact the final cost (see below).
| Weight | Sun to Thur Off-Peak | Peak Periods & Fri/Sat Nights + 20% | ~ | Sun to Thur Off-Peak | Peak Periods & Fri/Sat Nights + 20% | |
| ADULTS | ADULTS | PUPPIES** | PUPPIES** | |||
| TOY | Up to 5 kg | $29 | $34.80 | ~ | $34 | $40.80 |
| SMALL | Up to 10 kg | $32 | $38.40 | ~ | $37 | $44.40 |
| MEDIUM | Up to 20 kg | $35 | $42.00 | ~ | $40 | $48.00 |
| BIG | Up to 30 kg | $37 | $44.40 | ~ | $42 | $50.40 |
| LARGE | Up to 40 kg | $40 | $48.00 | ~ | $45 | $54.00 |
| X-LARGE | Up to 50 kg | $42 | $50.40 | ~ | $47 | $56.40 |
| GIANT | 50 kg+ | $45 | $54.00 | ~ | $50 | $60.00 |
| RANK-4 | Capped Places | $50 | $60 | ~ | N/A | – |
| RANK-5 | Capped Places | $70 | $84 | ~ | N/A | – |
Other Variables
Additional charges apply for dogs with specific personality traits (refer to the Rankings section below).
Here are examples of other factors that will impact the cost of boarding.
- Minimum stay rules
- Regular customers: A two-night stay applies (you can stay for one night, but must pay for two)
- New customers (dogs): A minimum 3-night / 4 full-day stay applies (see this page).
- Puppies (between 16 weeks & 9 months) receive breakfast & a daily time-out (thus are more expensive than adults)
- The following services cost extra:
- Breakfast – adult dogs – ($5/day)
- Photographs. See our Photograph page.
- Medications.
- A $15 daycare fee applies to pets collected during the afternoon.
- 20% extra is charged for:
- Peak periods (see our calendar)
- Friday and Saturday nights (it’s a wage thing).
- Pets requiring high-level health care.
- Some discounts apply to long-term singles (30 & 60+ days) and families (7, 14 & 30+ days). Our booking system auto-calculates these for you.
- Other discounts or additional premiums may affect the final price.
Ranking System
We implement a ranking system for all dogs, regardless of size or breed, to help our staff manage yards and packs safely and consistently. Your dog’s rank is determined in-house, which enables us to cap numbers and establish the appropriate boarding rate for your dog. Most dogs are ranked between 1 and 3. If your dog is ranked 4 or 5, we will inform you of this classification and its reasons.
Dogs ranked 4 or 5 have higher boarding rates as they require more resources. Additionally, these dogs have a capacity limit. Certain breeds are also subject to limitations.
- Rank 1: Easy to manage
- Rank 2: Easy to manage, but with very minor quirks
- Rank 3: Manageable, but with a few moderate quirks
- Rank 4: High maintenance. These dogs are lovable but can let their excitement interfere with good decision-making, which may lead to inappropriate behaviors. They require extra management and specific yard placement.
- Rank 5: Not compatible with other dogs. We rarely accept dogs of this rank, and they must have a private yard (often with empty adjacent yards). Please note that private yards are not available during peak periods.
Boarding Prices – Cats
Boarding prices for cats are based on room type and the number of kitties (from the same family) holidaying together. Prices are per calendar day. One-night stays are charged per calendar day (day of arrival and day of departure).
Price includes kibble to graze on all day and wet food for breakfast. Prices do not include administering medications (see below). Young cats are fed wet food twice a day. An extra fee (@$5) applies if you want another portion of wet food provided to an adult cat during the afternoon.
Multiple cats staying in one room must have the same dietary requirements.
| Room Type | Number of Kitties | Off-Peak | Peak (20%) |
| Indoor only | 1 | $22 | $26.40 |
| Indoor/Outdoor | 1 | $28 | $33.60 |
| Indoor/Outdoor FAMILY | 1 + extra cat/s (up to 5 only) | $28 + @$15 per extra cat | + 20% |
Medications
Administering medications is a fee-for-service, as it takes our purple people extra time to prepare and distribute them. This applies to cats and dogs.
| Times | Example | Cost |
| EVENING: (5 pm to 8 am)* | Insulin, heart meds | @$10 |
| MORNING: During Breakfast Time – 8 to 9 am | Tablets, Capsules | @$2 |
| AFTERNOON: During Evening Meal Time – 4 to 5 pm | 4Cyte, Tablets etc | @$2 |
| MIDDAY: 9 am to 4 pm | Asthma Pump, Tablets etc | @$5 |
*Often, we can tweak the times so that only one medication is administered outside our normal hours – please discuss this with us.
Dog Day Care
| Day Care Type | Description | Prices & Info |
| BYO-Dog | You bring your dog to us for their playdate and then pick them up at the end of the day. | here |
| DDO (Doggy Day Out) | We collect your dog in our taxi from a pre-determined location and then drop them back at the end of the day. | here |
Other Services
Prices for our other services can be found on the links provided in the following table:
| Service | About | Prices & Info |
| Grooming | Currently, we only offer a basic clip service. | here |
| Taxi Service | Our taxi service is primarily for boarding customers. We can pick up and drop off pets to help make family holidays a breeze. Prices are per kilometre – from kennels to destination and back again. | Taxi Info |
| Photography | It’s always fun but never free. Different options to choose from. | photography page |
| Training | We offer Boarding School and one-on-one training options. | Training Page |
Pocket Pets?
We no longer offer boarding for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Birds, Ferrets, Pigs, or Turtles.