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Pet Lodge Melbourne offers affordable dog boarding near The Gurdies. Safe kennels, caring staff, and trusted accommodation.
Families living around The Gurdies appreciate having a premium boarding facility just a short drive away. Whether you’re heading off for a weekend escape or an extended holiday, your dog will stay close to home, surrounded by fresh country air and professional care.
Many of our regular guests come from farming properties and coastal homes near The Gurdies, so we understand the needs of dogs who are used to open spaces and an active lifestyle. Our spacious kennels and individual exercise yards ensure your dog has plenty of room to move and relax.
Being based locally ourselves, we know many dogs from the area enjoy everything from beachside walks along the coast to adventures through the bushland. Our facility reflects that active, outdoor lifestyle that local dogs love.
Each day at Pet Lodge Yannathan Park begins with the gentle sounds of our rural setting – a peaceful and familiar start for dogs from surrounding areas like The Gurdies. From 7:30 AM, every dog enjoys outdoor time in our private exercise yards.
Our climate-controlled kennels provide a comfortable retreat from the changing weather. Each kennel offers over six square metres of indoor space, along with access to private outdoor areas for exercise and relaxation.
We cater to all types of dogs, from energetic working breeds to smaller pets who prefer a quieter environment. Every dog finds the right balance of activity and comfort here.
Understanding that many local dogs come from large properties or active homes, we have designed a daily routine that keeps them happy and engaged. Our one-on-one supervised playtime sessions are a favourite for many of our visitors.
For older dogs who prefer a slower pace, our cottage yards offer a calm, sheltered space – perfect for senior pets used to quieter surroundings.
Your dog’s day includes multiple outdoor sessions in their private exercise yard, helping maintain the active lifestyle they’re used to. The peaceful environment at our property mirrors the natural setting of nearby areas like The Gurdies.
We provide 24/7 on-site care, something local families truly value. Our staff are always present, ensuring every dog is watched over day and night. Inside the facility, gentle background music and thermal acoustic lining create a calming, comfortable space in all weather conditions.
We welcome families from The Gurdies and surrounding areas to visit our facility. Come and see for yourself how we provide the perfect home-away-from-home for your dog. Many local families appreciate being able to inspect the property before their first booking and feel confident their pets are in good hands.
We are open between 9.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 1.00pm Saturday and 10.00am to 4.00pm Sunday. Please consult opening hours on this site for Public holiday opening times.
You can drop off your pet any time during normal opening hours. We do recommend not leaving it too late in the afternoon so your fur baby if a dog has some time outside before being brought inside. 2.00pm is a good time.
You can pickup your pet any time during our normal opening hours.
You are welcome to bring your own food for both cats and dogs. As it is more work for our staff to feed own food we do charge a small fee of $3.00 per day for own food.
All dogs get a number of hours outside in large external runs where they can enjoy the space as they please.
We offer additional enrichment such as one on one plays with our trained staff and also Kongs full of peanut butter. Please ask our staff when checking in if interested.
Yes we have staff living on site.
Yes it is just like your home, we have heating and air conditioning.
Tours at Pet Lodge are welcome except during peak periods, please ask the staff will at the facility.
Yes you can bring items such as blankets and toys without squeaks, we can’t guarantee these items will be returned in the same condition. We do have plenty of bedding and toys for your dogs comfort.
In the unfortunate event your dog gets sick we will attempt to contact you or your emergency contact person for instructions, if we are unable to get hold of anybody then Pet Lodge will make a welfare decision that could include taking your dog to the vet. If this is the case all expenses that incur are the customers responsibility.
All our guests undergo a 5 day welfare check.
We feed LifeWise dry food to the dogs and the quantity is worked out relevant to their weight and bread unless you have specified you would like them to have their own food.
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