When you’re at work or out for the day, give your pup more than just company, give them a fun, enriching experience at Yarra Valley Doggy Daycare. Located in Badger Creek near Healesville, our dog daycare services are designed to keep dogs happy, active and well socialised in a safe, caring environment.
With large shaded lawns, supervised play sessions, and plenty of cuddles, dogs enjoy a full or half day of interaction and enrichment. Whether your pup loves chasing balls, playing with friends or simply enjoying gentle pats, our dedicated team ensures every dog feels like part of the family.
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Your Dog's Day at Doggy Daycare Yarra Valley
Pet Resorts Australia Yarra Valley Doggy Daycare offers a thoughtfully balanced day of play, rest, and personalised care, set amongst the natural beauty of the Yarra Ranges. Located in Badger Creek near Healesville and Lilydale, our doggy day care combines expansive outdoor spaces with a calm, country setting, giving dogs the freedom to play, explore, and unwind.
Morning Play
The day begins with outdoor play across our spacious yards, where dogs can stretch their legs, socialise, and enjoy the fresh country air. With a large mix of grassy and cement yards to suit dogs with different needs, including those with allergies, and shaded spaces with sun sails for dog’s prone to overheating. Dogs are grouped by our attentive pet nannies to match their size and temperament for a safe and positive start to the day.
Individual Attention
Throughout the day, our caring pet nannies provide one-on-one interaction tailored to each dog. Whether it’s a reassuring pat, gentle encouragement, or quiet companionship, we take the time to understand every dog’s personality, helping them feel confident, settled, and part of the family.
Rest & Recharge
After morning outdoor play, dogs are given time to rest and reset in a calm indoor environment with raised trampoline beds. These quiet breaks are essential in maintaining a balanced daycare experience, allowing dogs to relax, regulate their energy, and remain comfortable throughout the day.
Afternoon Exploration
As the day continues, dogs return to the outdoor yards, including Barkley Park, but for a more relaxed afternoon session. With plenty of space to roam, sniff, and interact at their own pace, this time encourages gentle play, confidence building, and enrichment in our natural Yarra Valley surroundings.
Wind-Down
In the late afternoon, the pace softens as dogs enjoy calm interaction and downtime. After a day filled with outdoor play, fresh air, and attentive care, most pups are relaxed, content, and happily tired.
Home Time
At pick-up, you’ll be greeted by a settled and satisfied dog who’s enjoyed a full day of enrichment, socialisation, and personalised care. Our Yarra Valley doggy daycare makes it easy to give your dog a day that’s as enjoyable as it is reassuring.
What Our Customers Say
"The Yarra Valley Pet Resort team were amazing in their care of our furbabies. We used both their boarding and wedding chaperone service and couldn’t recommend them more. The team were super communicative in the lead-up to the big day and took the time to ask for all the right details, which gave us so much confidence. They were also incredibly warm and friendly and handled our overactive, anxious pups with such care and kindness. Our pups arrived at the wedding beautifully groomed and dressed in their wedding outfits, which absolutely made our day. We felt completely at ease knowing they were in such good hands and are so grateful to the team for taking such wonderful care of them."
Carina Lai
January 2026
"Yarra valley has taken care of our dogs Akira and Manny like their own and diligently posted photos of playtime and their health parameters on the pet portal and also very patiently answered our daily calls to them! Their regular updates and the fact that they weigh pets every alternate day gives me great confidence that they're being well taken care of. Our pups also came back smelling great and feeling soft after a bath just the day before we had to pick them up. They always come back happy and looking healthy from yarra valley pet resort"
Priya Laxman
January 2025
"I had Tess & Cliff stay at YVPR over the Christmas period. I cannot speak highly enough of the service and care my dogs had. When I picked my dogs up they came back looking healthy and happy.The staff were so friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend YVPR."
Paddy Leonard
January 2026
"Precious cats first experience (due to last minute travel plans) was wonderful. She had the best time and came home less anxious than her previous place. Everyone was soo warm and loved taking care of her. The daily affection/ playtime was worth including in the boarding services. Would totally recommend YVPR for your pets stay."
Easwari Thiagarajah
January 2026
"We had a great experience with Yarra Valley Pet Resort. Woody was clearly well cared for and returned home happy and relaxed. The delivery service was seamless and efficient, and every staff member we dealt with on the phone or in person was welcoming and friendly."
Emily Thursfield
January 2026
Doggy Daycare FAQ's
We do not allocate time to rest specifically at Doggy Daycare although, we do provide beds and dogs will often self-regulate and nap during the day in between playing. If a dog is overexerting themselves and we believe they need some time, we will make sure they have sufficient time out to replenish.
We do not typically feed daycare dogs are they are usually home in the morning for breakfast or home in time for dinner. However, if you have a puppy that requires a meal three times a day, you are welcome to bring their lunch. If there’s any other circumstances, please discuss with our admin.
Yes! Safety is our top priority. Our play areas are secure, fully supervised, and run by trained pet care professionals.
