At Alpha Boarding Kennels all our pens are incredibly spacious with a cosy sleeping area that stays warm and dry in the winter and nice and cool in the summer. All pens can easily house 2 large dogs when required and we have even larger pens available for multiple dogs when required.

Our large exercise yards are grassed and there is no extra charge for letting your dogs stretch out and play during the daylight hours. The dogs stay out for hours at a time, if not all day when possible.

Each dog receives a tasty treat before closing time each night!

All dogs - $40 per day, no charge for the day out if picked up before 10am.

$50 per day (Peak time - Christmas and Easter) - charged per calendar day.

The "long term" boarding specialists - dogs who are in for the longer stays are always impressive to their owners on their return. The simple fact is, dogs that stay with us are housed in large pens over night and run free during the day. With lots of supervision and caring attention your dogs are comfortable, happy and safe when they stay here with us!

Discounts apply for dogs on extended stays at our kennels - please call for a quote.

No bookings via email

All kennel and boarding school bookings must be confirmed over the phone and entered into our database by one of our staff. Email enquiries will not be converted to bookings until confirmed over the phone!

Monday to Saturday: 8am to 5pm

Sundays: 10am to 3pm

Public Holidays: Office closed

For your dog's comfort, please try to drop them off to our kennels as early in the day as possible. This gives us plenty of time to get acquainted with your dogs and for them to get acquainted with us and the kennel environment. We are extremely skilled at settling dogs in and by the end of the day they feel well at home.

As a general rule, we will not accept dogs after 4pm. Dogs left at the kennels late in the day can often be unsettled and stressed because they are unfamiliar with their surroundings - this can also unsettle the other dogs in our care. Please avoid this situation at all cost, it means a lot to your dog to get the chance to settle in properly!

Inspections are welcome any time from 8am - 5pm Monday to Saturday. As a general rule it is better to come after 10am so we can get the pens cleaned and the dogs out into their exercise yards first thing in the morning. If possible, please give us a call to advise when you intend to come up to see us as this allows the staff to organise their daily dog training and walking schedules nearer to the kennels reception. Sometimes they like to go wandering around the property with the dogs and it can be a short hike back - we don't like to keep you waiting!

An after hours pick-up service is sometimes available on request and will be charged at $15 for every 15 minute block after 5pm (payable at pick-up).

Staff must be notified in advance and may not be available on short notice. We reserve the right to deny after hours service... it is not always available. Please do not assume after hours service!

It may only take you 5 minutes to come in and get your dog and then leave again, but it can take us another hour to ensure the other dogs in our care are settled again for the night. Our staff must be paid for this extra time. It is a huge responsibility and a lot of work to care for your pets during the day and everyone deserves their well-earned break. We hope you understand.

At Alpha Boarding Kennels we are proud of the fact that we have not had a single case of Canine Cough reported since we took over this establishment nearly 2 years ago. We attribute this to not only our vaccination standards, but the spacious layout, the fresh air and overall calm environment at our kennels!

The minimum vaccination requirement for your dog is a current C5. Please check with your vet if you are unsure of your dog’s vaccination status, you may need to upgrade.

Important Note: Do not assume that your dog has been vaccinated to C5 level if you have not requested it from your vet. This level of vaccination is not always standard and it is your responsibility, as the dog’s owner, to ensure that this level of protection has been given to your pet.

The staff here at Alpha Boarding Kennels are happy to give medication to your dogs providing it is safe to do so. If your dog is overly nervous, fearful or uncontrollable, please talk to us in advance to help devise ways of safely administering their medication. There’s usually an easy way and we are more-than-happy to help out. Extra daily charges may apply for more demanding medication requirements.

Alpha Boarding Kennels has access to emergency veterinary care 24hrs a day if ever required.

For dogs requiring veterinary assistance during their stay due to existing conditions or injuries, please organise any details before the dog comes in so we can notify our vet.

There may be charges for extra care or observation above and beyond the giving of medication in the morning and at meal times.