Why ‘Fixed’ Only?
It’s nothing personal—just a practical way to keep the peace in our open-plan play yards.
We adore dogs of all shapes, sizes, and… configurations. But let’s face it: fewer hormones means fewer shenanigans (and safer playtimes for everyone—humans included). If you understand our mixing philosophy then the following is easier to understand:
Virile Boys
Let’s just say: full-powered boys can really crank up the drama—and usually end up getting a ‘time out’ from their less impressed playmates. Even the ‘fixed’ crowd get riled up by the scent of an intact boy, causing a chain reaction of chaos and making our purple people’s job feel like herding caffeinated cats. All this can turn playtime into chaos, so for everyone’s safety, we keep things ‘fixed.’
Entire Girls
Intact girls get a lot of attention—sometimes more than they bargained for—and all that excitement can even jumpstart their cycle. Awkward!
When are they due? We’ve learned the hard way that predicting a girl’s cycle is about as reliable as a weather forecast—cue more awkward moments. Cycles are unpredictable for young females—think ‘surprise party’ but less fun. That’s why we skip the guesswork and don’t host breeding-aged intact females—safety first, drama never.
Entire Pups – When Can They Stay or Play?
Here’s the scoop: pups (boys and girls) can join the fun from 16 weeks old until they hit 9 months—after that, it’s snip-snip or no sleepover!
Tiny girls (think Jack Russell or Chihuahuas) sometimes grow up fast and might come into season early. We’ll give owners a heads-up to keep an eye out—if Mother Nature calls early, it’s time for a backup plan.
Your vet knows best about timing for de-sexing—especially for big breeds (think Golden Retrievers & Labradors) who like to take their sweet time growing up and padding out their bones. And, we get it—the timing between your vet’s advice and our rules may not align, resulting in a little teenage gap where your pup can’t stay with us.
But these rules mean less drama, fewer hormones, and way more tail wags for everyone—and the sanity of our purple people is kept intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
| My dog is a full (entire) male, can I still board him? | No. We know some breeds need to wait longer for desexing, creating a tricky gap for owners. But our rules keep playtime calm and safe for everyone. |
| You used to board Full Males, why not now? | Yes, we tried—it was too tricky and stressful for our already busy team. Our duty of care comes first. |
| But my female won’t be on heat! | Some owners know dog cycles; others don’t. Our blanket policy takes out the guesswork, since dogs always know who’s intact—and that ramps up excitement fast. Plus, our fun environment can trigger early heat. |
| I have breeding dogs, can I board them? | No, we don’t accept breeding dogs. For safety, a traditional kennel is a better fit. |
| I have a show dog, and I can’t have them desexed. Can they board? | No, we don’t accept show dogs. For safety, a traditional kennel is a better fit. |
| But, all your male dogs are de-sexed. Why is my girl at risk? | She attracts unwanted attention from her pals. Neighbouring farm dogs are not desexed, but are highly interested in females on heat. |
| I can’t book my dog online. Why? | Rules in our booking system are designed to block entire dogs. If your dog is on the ‘cusp’ of 9 months, the system may not allow a booking. Please call us to discuss. 0458962000 |
| It’s not fair; there aren’t any other kennels nearby | We understand and empathise. However, if we change the rule for one, then we aren’t being fair & consistent to all of our valued customers. Remember, our policy is to protect your pet, not to punish them. |
| Do you accept dogs with Hormone Replacement Therapy? | No, we don’t. (Exceptions apply to existing customers pre-July 2022) |
| How long after de-sexing can my pet board? | Please check with your vet, they will be able to give you the best, and most accurate information about when it is safe to board. Boys and Girls have different recovery times, but it will also depend on the success of the individual procedure. Remember, we are a highly active environment, so ‘quiet recovery time’ is not exactly an easy service to provide. |
