Dog Boarding Services
Dog Boarding in Adelaide
Dog boarding kennels, pet resorts and day care centres with overnight stays across metro Adelaide. Contact them directly to check availability, prices and the vaccinations they require.
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Pro Tips
- Visit local facilities in person before booking
- Book 2-4 weeks in advance for peak seasons
- Prepare vaccination records and instructions
- Pack familiar items for your pet's comfort
Choosing dog boarding in Adelaide
Dog boarding in Adelaide ranges from small kennels and in-home hosts to pet resorts and day care centres with overnight stays. Visit before you book: a good facility will happily show you where dogs sleep, play and eat, and how it keeps them cool in a heat wave. This page covers the whole metro area, and many addresses include the suburb.
Dog registration across metro Adelaide
South Australian law applies across the whole metro area, and each council administers it. The Legal Services Commission of South Australia says every dog aged 3 months or over must be registered, in the name of a person aged 16 or older, through the Dogs and Cats Online website. The Law Handbook adds that microchipping a dog is, in most cases, compulsory. In its own area the City of Adelaide says registrations are renewed annually, by 31 August each year, and that dogs born after 1 July 2018 must be desexed (exemptions apply). Due dates and fees can differ between councils, so check the one where you live.
Bring your dog's registration details and vaccination records when you book, as facilities often ask for them.
Parvovirus warning
In November 2024, The Nightly reported that cases of canine parvovirus had been found in the northern and western Adelaide suburbs of Andrews Farm, Elizabeth Grove, Elizabeth South and Seaton, and that the disease mainly affects unvaccinated puppies and dogs. Keep your dog's vaccinations up to date, and keep an unvaccinated puppy away from groomers and kennels until your vet says it is protected. Ask any facility how it checks vaccinations and what it does when a dog becomes unwell.
Hot days
RSPCA Australia advises avoiding walks in the middle of the day and avoiding hot sand, concrete and asphalt. Ask how a facility keeps dogs cool and how it handles outdoor play on very hot days.
What to ask
- Where do dogs sleep, and is someone on site overnight?
- Is play time in groups or one dog at a time, and how are groups matched?
- How do they keep dogs cool in summer?
- Which vet do they use in an emergency?
- Can you bring your dog's own food, bedding or medication?
Busy dates
Facilities fill up for Christmas, Easter and the school holidays, so book early and bring your dog's vaccination records and registration details.
About these listings
Many listings here were added from public business data and have not been claimed by the business yet. Check hours, prices and availability with the business directly. If you run one of these businesses, you can claim or correct your listing from its page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dog boarding cost in Adelaide?
Rates vary with the dog's size, the length of the stay and extras such as medication or one-on-one walks. Ask each facility for a written quote, and check whether public holidays cost more.
Does my dog need to be registered in Adelaide?
Yes. In South Australia a dog aged 3 months or over must be registered through the Dogs and Cats Online system, and most dogs must also be microchipped. Registration is renewed every year, and due dates can differ by council.
How can I check a boarding kennel in Adelaide?
We could not confirm a state licence for boarding kennels, so we make no claim either way. Visit before you book, look at where the dogs stay and ask about staffing, supervision and emergency vet care.
What vaccinations does my dog need for boarding?
Each facility sets its own rules, but most ask for proof of up-to-date vaccinations, and many want a kennel cough vaccine given a couple of weeks before the stay. Ask your vet, and check the facility's requirements when you book.
When should I book boarding?
As early as you can for Christmas, Easter and school holidays, when facilities fill up. Book a meet-and-greet or a short trial stay first so your dog can settle in before a long visit.
What should I ask a boarding facility?
Ask where the dogs sleep, whether someone is on site overnight, how play groups are matched, how the facility keeps dogs cool in summer, which vet it uses in an emergency and whether you can bring your own food and bedding.