Best Doggy Day Care in Adelaide for Your Furry Friend

Whether you’re a new puppy owner or a seasoned pro, finding the best doggy daycare in Adelaide can be a game-changer. Whether you’re off on a well-deserved holiday, want to socialise your pup or need a day to yourself, rest easy knowing your furry friend is in the most capable and loving hands.

To help you choose, we’ve curated a list of Adelaide’s top doggy daycares, where your pooch will receive expert care, ample playtime, and plenty of affection—but don’t worry, we guarantee they’ll still be thrilled to see you at pick-up time!

Take The Lead 

At Take The Lead, dogs experience a unique farm-based approach to daycare. Unlike traditional facilities, this South Australian doggy day care focuses on creating enriching, farm-style adventures for furry friends, whether dropping them off for a day of fun or staying a little longer to take part in extended expert training. Each visit promises a memorable blend of excitement and care, creating a home away from home for your pooch.

172 Middle Beach Road, Middle Beach

Paws n Play SA Doggy Daycare

Paws n Play is where tails wag and paws play! The vibrant doggy daycare offers the ultimate indoor playground for pups of all sizes. The professional team believes in positive vibes and gentle encouragement, ensuring your furry friends are cared for, thriving with joy and happy to spend the day here. From half-day play dates to specialised training, grooming, and even puppy parties, they’ve got you covered.

3A/108 Tolley Road, St Agnes

Embark Adelaide

Enrich your dog’s day with an outdoor adventure with Embark Adelaide doggy daycare. Their dedicated team will give your dog the exercise, enrichment, stimulation and attention they deserve during the day, so you can come home to a happy and sleepy pet. Your beloved pooch will receive a day of natural and personal care on Embark’s fit-for-purpose farm property in the heart of the Adelaide Hills. Surrounded by horses, alpacas, emus, sheep, goats and other wildlife, your dog will run and play with other pups under full-time supervision.

Adelaide Hills

Mad Dogs & Englishmen

Unleash the joy with Mad Dogs and Englishmen, bringing nationwide dog care expertise to Adelaide’s furry friends. Specialising in safe and personalised dog walking, they limit each group to four dogs for maximum attention and safety. Their doggy day care services offer two long walks and 3-4 hours of engaging activities, ensuring your pup stays active and fit. After a day with this dedicated crew, your furry companion is guaranteed to enjoy a restful, contented sleep.

Various locations across Adelaide

Jame Farm Days

All aboard the dog bus! Drop your dog at one of 18 bus stop locations before they head off for a day of doggy bliss in over 10 acres of countryside farm with Jame Farm Days. An amazing option if you don’t have a large, grassy yard for frolicking, your pup will run to their heart’s content all day long – a surefire way to let your pooch burn off some energy before you pick them up. 

Nairne, South Australia

Dogwise Daycare

For exceptional doggy daycare in Adelaide, Dogwise Daycare stands out. Owned by Daniel Barille, a qualified Canine Behaviourist, it offers enriching activities to keep your dog mentally and physically fit. The facility features climate-controlled indoor spaces and an outdoor area for play.

With extended drop-off and pick-up hours, Dogwise provides flexibility for busy owners. They also offer dog boarding, grooming, and nutrition services, making it a comprehensive choice for your furry friend’s needs.

21 Cheltenham Parade, Cheltenham

Dogcity Day Care

Take advantage of Dogcity Day Care’s services, including grooming and birthday parties for your big or little furry friend, where your dog will be spoiled for the day thanks to the dedicated party planner and meat-free birthday cake, made with natural ingredients. If it’s not their birthday, they’ll still have a great time with positive socialisation experiences and relaxation time.

Multiple locations across Adelaide

Kip Happy Stays

If you’re after happy days for your dog, choose Kip Happy Stays for a specialist pet boarding and daycare for Aussie fur-families. Not your traditional dog boarding kennel, they understand there’s nowhere as special as home. Striving to make their pet resorts and daycares safe, active and caring places, this is where every ‘pawsonality’ is treated as individually as your beloved dog deserves.

Sitchu tip: If you’re unable to drop your dog at one of their doggy daycare locations, they offer door-to-door pet chauffeur services straight to their play areas across Adelaide.

Broadview & West Hindmarsh

Advanced Behavioural Training

ABT are the dons of dog care. Your pet will learn while they play, looked after by experienced and qualified behavioural trainers in a space built for all your dog’s needs. Offering support for both dog and owner, this is the perfect place for puppies to practice their socialising skills  – and certainly the place for an old dog to learn new tricks. If you really want to spoil your furry friend, you can book in a birthday ‘pawty’ for a fun-filled day at day care, complete with a special cake to share with their friends.

41 Glenroy Street, Athol Park

Doghouse Day Care

Being in the Doghouse isn’t always a bad thing! Check in your pooch for a day full of toys galore, a group of trainers and fellow friendly dogs. For those dogs needing a little extra TLC, check them into the comfort zone for some cuddles and maybe an ear scratch if they’re lucky. They can also get a groom while enjoying their visit to the Doghouse, so they’ll leave looking good as new.

10 Eton Road, Keswick

Paws Dog Day Care

Paws Dog Day Cares’ expert, dog-loving staff will look after and care for your dog on a casual basis or a fixed day and time basis. It’s doggy day care suited to your busy schedule, at a handy, flexible rate.

Paws Dog prides themselves on understanding how important a social session is for dogs, allowing each dog to do what works best for them. If they want to run around all day making friends or sit quietly enjoying a belly rub, there’s no right or wrong way to spend the day here.

61 Goodwood Road, Wayville

Found the best doggy day care in Adelaide for your beloved pooch? We’re thrilled to hear it! Why not take them for a walk to a special picnic spot in one of Adelaide’s best parks, or tire them out with one of these long, scenic walks in Adelaide?