The Doggy Den

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Locally owned & purpose-built facility for dogs to play, learn & thrive, from structured daycare to professional grooming, all cared for by certified, loving staff 🐶🩵

A daycare full of happy dogs 🩵
17/05/2026

A daycare full of happy dogs 🩵

Some of the beautiful dogs we’ve welcomed for daycare lately 🥰🩵🐾 Peggy the Rottweiler🐾 Nala the Rottweiler🐾 Frankie the ...
17/05/2026

Some of the beautiful dogs we’ve welcomed for daycare lately 🥰🩵

🐾 Peggy the Rottweiler
🐾 Nala the Rottweiler
🐾 Frankie the Kelpie
🐾 Axel the Kelpie
🐾 Betty the American Staffordshire Terrier x
🐾 Minnie the Staffordshire Bull Terrier x
🐾 Lunar the Staffordshire Bull Terrier x
🐾 Arnold the American Staffordshire Terrier
🐾 Camo the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
🐾 Leia the American Staffordshire Terrier x
🐾 Olive the Border Collie
🐾 Bonnie the Border Collie
🐾 Atlas the Border Collie
🐾 Lenny the Border Collie
🐾 Lucy the Border Collie x Greyhound (Lurcher)
🐾 Elsie the English Springer Spaniel
🐾 Toby the Pug
🐾 Beanie the Pug x
🐾 Snowie the Golden Retriever
🐾 Murphy the Golden Retriever
🐾 Norman the Golden Retriever
🐾 Banjo the Golden Retriever
🐾 Slam the Golden Retriever
🐾 Ace the Jack Russell Terrier
🐾 Mouse the Chihuahua
🐾 Raine the Koolie
🐾 Reef the Koolie
🐾 R***r the Bull Arab x Staghound
🐾 Megan the Bull Arab x
🐾 Lily the Labrador Retriever
🐾 Margot the Miniature Dachshund
🐾 Elsa the Maremma x Golden Retriever
🐾 Leo the Beagle
🐾 Taz the American Bulldog
🐾 Bella the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
🐾 Hank the English Cocker Spaniel
🐾 Loki the Maltese x Shih Tzu
🐾 Kuma the Maltese x Shih Tzu
🐾 Neo the Maltese x Shih Tzu
🐾 Alfie the Moyen Poodle
🐾 Mimi the Toy Poodle
🐾 Ponzie the Toy Poodle
🐾 Sebastian the Groodle
🐾 Charlie the Groodle
🐾 Remy the Miniature Groodle
🐾 Lottie the Bordoodle
🐾 Milo the Bordoodle
🐾 Finley the Bordoodle
🐾 Gus the Shmoodle
🐾 Winnie the Cavoodle
🐾 Daisy the Cavoodle
🐾 Dexter the Cavoodle

More first day pics still to come 📸

Handsome boy Duke the American Akita came in for a wash and tidy with our groomer today 🐾🩵
07/05/2026

Handsome boy Duke the American Akita came in for a wash and tidy with our groomer today 🐾🩵

26/04/2026

A little look inside our world. Daycare, grooming & everything in between 🩵

Just some of our Friday crew 🥰
19/04/2026

Just some of our Friday crew 🥰

Our grooming price list is here 🐾✨If your pup is due for a freshen up, send us a message to book in 🫧Can’t make the pick...
12/04/2026

Our grooming price list is here 🐾✨

If your pup is due for a freshen up, send us a message to book in 🫧

Can’t make the pick up or drop off times? Your dog can stay with us for the day in daycare (daycare fees apply) 🐶

Please note:
All dogs must be up to date with their vaccinations, and records must be provided

We can’t wait to pamper your pups 🩵

Some of our beautiful dogs for your feed 🥰
09/04/2026

Some of our beautiful dogs for your feed 🥰

Why Our Structured Daycare Is a Better Alternative to Other Off-Leash Options 🐾Health & Safety💉All dogs must be up to da...
06/04/2026

Why Our Structured Daycare Is a Better Alternative to Other Off-Leash Options 🐾

Health & Safety
💉All dogs must be up to date with their vaccination schedule; sick dogs are not permitted. Unwell dogs are isolated and sent home, with a required quarantine before returning.
🧽 Facility cleaned throughout the day and deep cleaned nightly with F10 veterinary-grade disinfectant.

Controlled Group Management
⚡ Dogs are carefully matched by size, breed, energy, temperament & play style to prevent conflict, overstimulation, predatory drift, prey drive, or frustration/fear from mismatched interactions.
🐶 All adult dogs desexed unless exempt; any entire dogs with undesirable behaviours are temporarily dismissed.

Structured Daily Routine
⏰ Balanced schedule: 1/3 play, 1/3 rest (group or crated), 1/3 engagement.
💤 Puppies, young adults, and high-energy dogs still learning how to regulate excitement are rotated & crated throughout the day to decompress, practise impulse control, and neutrality.
🎯 Group activities build focus, obedience, and calm co-existence.

Constant Supervision
👀 Staff trained in canine body language and group management, supervise all interactions to ensure they remain appropriate and safe.
🔄 Behaviour is redirected, arousal managed, and practical skills reinforced (recall, wait, sit, settle, crate training).

Come & Try Sessions for New Dogs
🌟 Each new dog completes a session to assess suitability.
🐾 Dogs screened for social skills and inappropriate behaviours such as aggression, resource guarding, mounting, nipping, or severe anxiety.
✅ Dogs may be dismissed if they are unlikely to benefit from daycare or could negatively impact our groups. Daycare isn’t the right fit for every dog and that’s okay.

Confidence & Desensitisation
🌟 New/shy dogs start with one other dog, gradually progressing to small handpicked groups of 2–6. Calm, neutral dogs provide positive social models.
🐾 Introductions are gradual and supportive.
📅 Confidence & social skills are developed progressively, keeping dogs under threshold and ensuring positive experiences.

We are so heartbroken to hear that beautiful Buckley has crossed the rainbow bridge 🌈💔A regular at The Doggy Den, Buckle...
31/03/2026

We are so heartbroken to hear that beautiful Buckley has crossed the rainbow bridge 🌈💔

A regular at The Doggy Den, Buckley was a true social butterfly, loved by everyone and happy to play with all dogs big and small. He was always the instigator of the fun and fit so effortlessly into our own little pack.

Buckley formed such a special bond with us all and brought so much joy with his bright, happy nature. His daycare friends will miss him dearly.

Our condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. Goodbye, sweet Buckley. You’ll always have a place in our hearts and at The Doggy Den 🩵

Address

13 Avey Road
Mount Gambier, SA
5290

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 6:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+61402000576

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