Best Doggy Day Care in Adelaide for Your Beloved Fur Baby

Whether you're a new puppy owner or a seasoned pro, finding the perfect doggy daycare in Adelaide can be a game-changer. Whether you're off on a holiday or just need a day to yourself, rest easy knowing your furry friend is in good hands.

To help you choose, we've curated a list of Adelaide's top doggy daycares. Your pooch will receive expert care, ample playtime, and plenty of affection—therefore guaranteed to 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 they’re staying for a day, a month, or engaging in extended learning. Each visit promises a memorable blend of excitement and care, setting Take the Lead apart from the usual doggy day care in Adelaide options.

172 Middle Beach Road, Middle Beach

Paws and Play SA Doggy Daycare

Paws n Play is where tails wag and paws play! The vibrant doggy daycare in Adelaide 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 not just cared for but thriving with joy, and always 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

Mad Dogs & Englishmen

Unleash the joy with Mad Dogs and Englishman, 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

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

Kip Happy Stays

If you’re after happy days for your dog, choose Kip Happy Stays for a specialist pet boarding and daycare, reimagined for Aussie fur-families. Not your traditional dog boarding kennel, they understand that 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. If you’re unable to drop your dog at one of their Adelaide-based doggy daycare locations, they even offer door to door pet chauffeur services straight to their fully air-conditioned play areas across Adelaide.

$41.00 for a casual half day, $55.00 casual full day

Locations in Adelaide Hills, Broadview, West Hindmarsh and Adelaide North

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 that you can come home to a happy, fulfilled, satisfied (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, emu’s, sheep, goats and other wildlife, it will be a day like no other as your dog gets to run and play with other pups under full time supervision.

$50.00 for puppy group half-day adventure, $70.00 adult all-day group adventure

Adelaide Hills

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 on offer for frolicking, your pup will be able to run to their heart's content all day long. It's one of the best doggy day care in Adelaide available, and is a sure fire wire to let your pooch blow off some energy before you pick them up. 

$80.00 per day

Nairne, South Australia

Advance Behavioural Training

ABT are the dons of dog care. Your pet will learn while they play, as they’re looked after by experienced and qualified behavioural trainers in a space built for all your dog’s needs. Offering a whole host of 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.

$68.00 per dog, per day

41 Glenroy Street, Athol Park

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 spoilt 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.

$56.50 per day

Kent Town, Thebarton, Keswick, Hampstead Gardens        

Doghouse Day Care

Being in the Doghouse isn’t a bad thing at Adelaide's force-free dog care. Check in your pooch for a day full of toys galore as your pet will be spoilt for choice for play among 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, and they can also get a groom while enjoying their visit to the Doghouse.

$36.00 for a casual half day, $57.00 casual full day

10 Eton Road, Keswick

Paws Dog Day Care

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

Paws Dog pride themselves on understanding how important a social session is for dogs, and they allow each dog to do what works best for them. If they want to run around all day making friends, or sit quietly enjoying a little ear scratch, there's no right or wrong way to spend the day here.

$38.00 for a casual half day, $58.50 casual full day

53 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.