Doggy day care in Sydney in 2026, including facilities, costs, and how to choose the right centre for your dog, from indoor play areas
Pets & Lifestyle Desk is a contributing writer covering pets and public affairs for The Sydney Times.
Doggy day care is a service that provides care for dogs during the day while their owners are at work. Doggy day care centres provide a safe, social environment for dogs to play, exercise, and interact with other dogs. Doggy day care is a good option for dogs that get bored or anxious when left alone, and for owners who work long hours and cannot come home during the day.
Doggy Day Care Sydney in the inner west is a doggy day care centre with indoor and outdoor play areas, a swimming pool, and a rest area. The centre is staffed by experienced dog handlers who are qualified in animal care and have public liability insurance. The centre provides photo updates throughout the day and has a secure entry system. The cost is $60 per day. The centre is open from 7am to 6pm on weekdays.
Pawsitive Dog Day Care on the northern beaches is a doggy day care centre with indoor and outdoor play areas, a swimming pool, and a rest area. The centre is staffed by experienced dog handlers who are qualified in animal care and have public liability insurance. The centre provides photo updates throughout the day and has a secure entry system. The cost is $55 per day. The centre is open from 7am to 6pm on weekdays.
Bark & Play in the eastern suburbs is a doggy day care centre with indoor and outdoor play areas, a swimming pool, and a rest area. The centre is staffed by experienced dog handlers who are qualified in animal care and have public liability insurance. The centre provides photo updates throughout the day and has a secure entry system. The cost is $65 per day. The centre is open from 7am to 6pm on weekdays.
Paw Palace in western Sydney is a doggy day care centre with indoor and outdoor play areas, a swimming pool, and a rest area. The centre is staffed by experienced dog handlers who are qualified in animal care and have public liability insurance. The centre provides photo updates throughout the day and has a secure entry system. The cost is $50 per day. The centre is open from 7am to 6pm on weekdays.
Dog Boarding Sydney is a dog boarding service that operates in the inner west. The service provides overnight care for dogs in a home environment. The service is staffed by experienced dog handlers who are qualified in animal care and have public liability insurance. The service provides photo updates throughout the day and has a secure entry system. The cost is $60 per night. The service operates seven days a week.
Paws Home Boarding is a dog boarding service that operates on the northern beaches. The service provides overnight care for dogs in a home environment. The service is staffed by experienced dog handlers who are qualified in animal care and have public liability insurance. The service provides photo updates throughout the day and has a secure entry system. The cost is $55 per night. The service operates seven days a week.
Bark Home Boarding is a dog boarding service that operates in the eastern suburbs. The service provides overnight care for dogs in a home environment. The service is staffed by experienced dog handlers who are qualified in animal care and have public liability insurance. The service provides photo updates throughout the day and has a secure entry system. The cost is $65 per night. The service operates seven days a week.
Dog Walking Sydney is a dog walking service that operates across the Sydney metropolitan area. The service offers solo walks and group walks. The service is staffed by experienced dog walkers who are qualified in animal care and have public liability insurance. The service provides GPS tracking and photo updates after each walk. The cost is $35 per 30-minute solo walk and $55 per 60-minute solo walk. Group walks are $20 per 30-minute walk and $30 per 60-minute walk.
Sydney Dog Walkers is a dog walking service that operates across the Sydney metropolitan area. The service offers solo walks and group walks. The service is staffed by experienced dog walkers who are qualified in animal care and have public liability insurance. The service provides GPS tracking and photo updates after each walk. The cost is $30 per 30-minute solo walk and $50 per 60-minute solo walk. Group walks are $18 per 30-minute walk and $28 per 60-minute walk.
Paws and Play is a dog walking service that operates in the inner city and eastern suburbs. The service offers solo walks and group walks. The service is staffed by experienced dog walkers who are qualified in animal care and have public liability insurance. The service provides GPS tracking and photo updates after each walk. The cost is $35 per 30-minute solo walk and $55 per 60-minute solo walk. Group walks are $20 per 30-minute walk and $30 per 60-minute walk.
When choosing a doggy day care centre, consider the following:
Staff qualifications. Ensure that the staff are qualified in animal care and have experience working with dogs. Ask about the staff-to-dog ratio to ensure that your dog will receive adequate attention.
Facilities. The centre should have indoor and outdoor play areas, a swimming pool, and a rest area. The facilities should be clean, safe, and well-maintained.
Socialisation. The centre should provide opportunities for your dog to socialise with other dogs. Socialisation is important for dogs, particularly for puppies and dogs that are shy or anxious.
Communication. The centre should provide regular updates, including photo updates throughout the day. The centre should also have a secure entry system to prevent dogs from escaping.
Trial day. Most doggy day care centres offer a trial day before you commit to a regular arrangement. The trial day allows you to see how your dog interacts with the other dogs and the staff.
Insurance. Ensure that the centre has public liability insurance. Public liability insurance covers damage to property and injury to people caused by your dog while under the care of the centre.
More information about doggy day care in Sydney is available at Mad Paws and Rover.
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