Willowhound Home-Stays 

Where your dog becomes part of our family while you enjoy your holiday.

Home Stays

A home away from home, with the experience of a dog trainer.

Small-scale, home-based stays in Camperdown for dogs who benefit from individual attention, thoughtful care and a more personal alternative to traditional boarding.

Your dog stays in my home as part of everyday life, with their routine, behaviour, exercise, enrichment and individual needs considered throughout their stay.

ENQUIRE ABOUT A STAY

 

Going Away Shouldn’t Mean Worrying About Your Dog

Leaving your dog can be hard, especially when they’re sensitive, anxious, particular about their routine or simply not suited to a busy kennel environment.

You want to know they’re not just being fed and exercised. You want to know someone is paying attention to whether they’re eating normally, sleeping properly, coping with the environment and actually enjoying their stay.

That’s why Willowhound Home Stays are deliberately kept small.

Your dog stays in a home environment with me, a professional dog trainer, where I can get to know their individual quirks, routines and preferences and adjust their days accordingly.

What Does a Home Stay Look Like?

There isn’t one schedule every dog has to fit into.

Depending on your dog, their days might include neighbourhood walks, sniffing and exploring, play, enrichment, appropriate social time, training, adventures or simply plenty of opportunity to sleep somewhere comfortable.

Feeding routines, medication, sleeping preferences and existing household routines can all be discussed before their stay.

And because I know being away from your dog can feel strange, you’ll receive photo and video updates so you can see how they’re getting on.

Is a Home Stay Right for My Dog?

Home Stays can be particularly suited to dogs who benefit from a smaller, more predictable environment and individual care.

This can include:

Greyhounds and rescue dogs adjusting to life as pets

Dogs who find large boarding facilities overwhelming

Puppies who need additional supervision and routine

Dogs with particular feeding, medication or management needs

Dogs who prefer a quieter environment

Dogs who simply do better staying in a home rather than a kennel

Your dog doesn’t need to be “perfect” to stay with me.

If they have quirks, sensitivities or behaviours I should know about, tell me. New dogs are assessed individually so I can determine whether my home and any other dogs staying at the time are an appropriate match.

For dogs who cannot share their stay with another boarding dog, an Exclusive Home Stay may be available.

Home Stay Pricing

Home Stay — $120 per night

For adult dogs who are comfortable sharing the home with carefully matched dogs.

Includes home-based care, daily exercise, enrichment, rest and individual attention throughout their stay.

Puppy Home Stay — $140 per night

For puppies who require additional supervision, routine and hands-on care throughout their stay.

Exclusive Home Stay — $160 per night

For dogs who need the home to themselves.

Your dog will be the only boarding dog during their stay, allowing for more individual management, space and one-to-one care.

All prices include GST.

 

 

Christmas & New Year

Home Stays between 20 December and 5 January inclusive are charged at:

Home Stay — $140 per night

Puppy Home Stay — $160 per night

Exclusive Home Stay — $200 per night

Christmas and New Year availability is limited and early booking is recommended.

 

 

Arrival, Collection & Transport

Home Stays are charged per night and include care until 3pm on your dog’s collection day.

Collections after 3pm are charged at 50% of the applicable nightly rate.

You can drop off and collect your dog directly from Camperdown at an agreed time.

Pickup or drop-off can also be arranged for locations more than 5 km from Camperdown for $20 each way.

Arrival and collection times are arranged in advance so I can plan each dog’s day and keep the home environment as settled as possible.

 

 

Getting Started Is Simple

1. Tell Me About Your Dog

Send through your dates and a little information about your dog, including their age, breed, routine and anything you think I should know.

2. Meet & Greet

For new dogs, we’ll arrange a meet and greet before confirming their first stay.

This gives me an opportunity to get to know your dog, discuss their routine and make sure a Willowhound Home Stay is the right environment for them.

3. Confirm Your Stay

Once suitability and availability are confirmed, a deposit secures your dates.

Once your deposit has been received, your booking is confirmed.

Home Stays & Holiday Care

Enquire early to secure availability for your dogs stay. 

Home Stays are limited and booked on a first-come basis. 

New clients are asked to complete an intake form to ensure each stay is safe, suitable, and the right fit for everyone involved. 

Completing the intake form helps determine suitability and availability before confirming a booking.