Welcome to
the Doggy Den Mount Gambier
woof! woof woof! Wag, wag, woof! 🙂
The Doggy Den is a locally owned, purpose-built daycare
and grooming facility - where your dog can play, learn,
thrive and be pampered by certified and loving care.
Here's what sets us apart
We know dogs
Our team knows dogs, with diverse backgrounds in dog training, grooming, kennels, dog walking, breeding, veterinary nursing, farming to animal care, and more. All staff are PackPro Certified, trained in canine body language, group management, dog interactions, new dog evaluations, and canine health, first aid, and CPR.
Structured & enrichment daycare
We follow the PackPro “1/3 rule,” with roughly one-third of the day spent in active play, one-third resting, and one-third in structured engagement and enrichment.
Customised play groups
Our dogs are divided into smaller groups based on breed, size, energy levels, play style, and temperament. Each group has a dedicated staff member providing constant supervision while actively engaging with, redirecting, and managing the dogs to ensure a safe environment and enjoyable daycare experience for all.
Purpose-built facility
Our brand-new facility features three indoor play areas, three outdoor play yards, and dedicated rest areas. The outdoor spaces are packed with enrichment, including in-ground sand pits, boulders, logs, bark, and trees for digging and exploring scents, as well as shaded areas, tyres, tunnels, play equipment, and doggy splash pools. Pet-grade artificial turf keeps dogs clean at pickup and allows us to sanitise and maintain a safe, hygienic environment.
yes, WE GROOM TOO!
Play and pamper
Daycare is not the only way we can spoil your dog. Add a relaxing bath or groom to their visit and they can play with their friends, enjoy some one-on-one pampering and head home fresh, fluffy and cuddle-ready. With gentle care from Mikayla in our private grooming space, every dog can settle in and take the experience at their own pace.
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Not sure if daycare is right for your dog? That’s okay! Book a free “come and try” session and let your dog experience The Doggy Den
Contact us to book today!
Phone
Address
13 Avey Road, Mount Gambier
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FAQ
Welcome to The Doggy Den, Winnie! 💛🐾
Today Winnie joined us for her very first daycare session, followed by her second puppy groom. Having had her first groom with us about a month ago, today was all about building on those positive experiences.
During her short daycare visit she met a variety of dogs, both big and small, made lots of new human friends, practised short periods of crate time, worked on her sits, and built confidence around new objects and environments.
She then finished with her groom, where she was beautifully relaxed and took everything in her stride 🥹
While Winnie is in her critical socialisation window, these positive experiences help her continue to develop important social and life skills, while laying the foundation for a lifetime of stress-free grooming.
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New climbing, sitting and posing spots for our small dogs! Thank you Kaboom Family Entertainment for the colourful addition to our daycare 🌈 🐾 #thedoggyden #dogdaycare #smalldog #mountgambier #doglife ... See MoreSee Less
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Who says daycare has to end with a dirty dog? 🐾
Charlie enjoyed all the fun of daycare before finishing the day with a relaxing bath, ready to head home fresh, fluffy and cuddle ready 🛁🩵 #thedoggyden #dogdaycare #DogGrooming #dogslife #mountgambier ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Tuesday crew checking in with Gemma and Mikayla today 🩵🐾
Our regular group sits are about more than just treats. They’re an opportunity for our dogs to check in with their handler, reinforcing calmness, focus and engagement while giving every dog a chance to reset before heading back to play #thedoggyden #dogdaycare #packpro #mountgambier #doglife ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you so much, Brianna, for your kind words. We absolutely love having Arnold as part of The Doggy Den family! 🩵🐾 ... See MoreSee Less
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Play is only one part of a great daycare day 🐾
Just as important is giving dogs the opportunity to switch off, relax and feel comfortable around other dogs without the need to be constantly interacting. Those are the skills that carry over into everyday life 🩵 #thedoggyden #dogdaycare #mountgambier ... See MoreSee Less
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Recently at The Doggy Den 🩵 #dogdaycare #thedoggyden #dogdaycaremountgambier #mountgambier #doglife ... See MoreSee Less
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As Cutie Paws Dog Grooming prepares to close its doors, we’d like to thank Jody for the trust she has shown in recommending The Doggy Den to her clients.
We would also like to acknowledge the role Jody has played in Mikayla’s grooming journey. Mikayla began her career at Cutie Paws, where she learnt the skills, techniques and care that helped shape her into the groomer she is today.
We wish Jody all the best in her next chapter and look forward to meeting many of the wonderful dogs and families she has cared for over the years 🩵🐾
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This is why we love introducing puppies to grooming early 🐾
At just 7 months old, Neo is relaxed, comfortable, and happy to be handled throughout his groom. In a private 1:1 grooming space with our groomer Mikayla, he can take everything at his own pace and build positive experiences that set him up for a lifetime of stress-free grooming appointments.
All dogs are up to date with their vaccinations and groomed on veterinary-grade disinfected surfaces ✂️
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