Preparing for holidays can be stressful and time-consuming, especially when trying to wrangle kids and dogs. Having your dog picked up for boarding before going on holiday offers several benefits for both you and your pet: 1. Convenience Time-saving: Having Dogdayz pick up your dog saves you the time and hassle of dropping them off, … The post Getting on the road appeared first on Dog Boarding Kennels Melbourne – Day Care & Pet Accommodation ..read more

Spring has arrived and, with clear sunny days and the smell of new blooms in the air, the Wedding Season is officially upon us. More and more couples are including their dogs, those very important family members, creating lifelong memories and photographs to treasure. And at Dogdayz we are lucky to attend many such occasions, … The post It’s Wedding Season! appeared first on Dog Boarding Kennels Melbourne – Day Care & Pet Accommodation ..read more

The Boston Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) has enlisted the help of highly trained bug-detection dogs as part of a unique program to protect its valuable art collection from pest infestations. These dogs, breeds known for their strong sense of smell, are trained to detect tiny insects that can cause damage to artworks, such as … The post Bugging Out! appeared first on Dog Boarding Kennels Melbourne – Day Care & Pet Accommodation ..read more

You may have heard of the movie “Oddball”, about our Penguin protection dogs. These are specially trained dogs, often of the Maremma breed, that are used to guard penguin colonies from predators, particularly on islands or coastal regions where penguins are vulnerable. These dogs have been employed in places like Middle Island, in Warrnambool, where … The post Penguin Protection Dogs appeared first on Dog Boarding Kennels Melbourne – Day Care & Pet Accommodation ..read more

Truffle hunting dogs are specially trained to find truffles, which are rare, edible fungi that grow underground, usually near the roots of certain trees such as oaks and hazelnuts. These fungi have a strong, earthy aroma, which makes them valuable in gourmet cuisine. The job of a truffle hunting dog is to sniff out these … The post Snuffles for Truffles appeared first on Dog Boarding Kennels Melbourne – Day Care & Pet Accommodation ..read more

All of us are looking forward to the fresh sunny days that come with Spring – exploring outdoors, enjoying al fresco dining, and taking walks in the bright sunshine. It’s a great time to visit regional areas in Victoria for day trips or long weekends with family and friends. And our dogs love it too! … The post Spring Adventures appeared first on Dog Boarding Kennels Melbourne – Day Care & Pet Accommodation ..read more

If you’re a sports fan then you’ve probably heard of Simone Biles. The most decorated gymnast in history with 10 Olympic medals (7 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze) and 30 World Championship medals, she is widely considered the greatest gymnast of all time. Biles is also an advocate for prioritising mental health, making the difficult … The post The GOAT and the Golden appeared first on Dog Boarding Kennels Melbourne – Day Care & Pet Accommodation ..read more

Early in 2013 we picked up our Boxer pup, Nacho, and she bought great puppy energy with her! It was such a joy to watch her bond with our older dogs, and discover the world. And when she slept we couldn’t help but smile at her squishy face and gentle snores.   But I was … The post New pup got you feeling blue? appeared first on Dog Boarding Kennels Melbourne – Day Care & Pet Accommodation ..read more

The cold weather can make it hard to get out-and-about, but there are plenty of dog-friendly activities this Winter to get you moving – You might consider a day trip to the Yarra Valley, and you’ll find plenty of great places to explore on the Visit Yarra Valley website. You’ll even find dog-friendly accommodation, from … The post Out & About in Winter appeared first on Dog Boarding Kennels Melbourne – Day Care & Pet Accommodation ..read more

Some dogs just hate our posties and delivery folk and it seems to be getting worse, with Australia Post reporting an average of 11 dog-related incidents a day over the last 6 months. It appears to be our little dogs causing most of the problem, though this varies from state to state. So, why are ..read more