K9 Elementary - Melbourne Indoor Dog Park

K9 Elementary is a unique indoor facility dedicated to fun and education for dogs and their owners.

This large Indoor Dog Park recently opened in Brooklyn (Melbourne) offering a range of services and activities for you and your dogs to enjoy. K9 Elementary is also home to Scent Dogs Australia offering training classes to all those aspiring sniffer dogs!

This new doggy daycare facility is owned and operated by two qualified dog trainers and their dog loving team who understand that every dog is different and go out of their way to listen to their clients and tailor services to their specific needs.

K9 Elementary know that dogs need environmental enrichment and socialisation, which is why they offer:

Dog Daycare weekdays - just like pre-school for kids

Puppy pre-school and dog training classes - evenings

Individualised one-on-one dog training

Scent Dog seminars and training classes - for all those aspiring sniffer dogs

Indoor Dog Park Hire - for hire for individuals, groups or clubs

Doggie birthday parties - for weekend fun

Facilities for workshops, seminars and meetings.

Scent Dog Training Classes (Monday & Wednesday nights)

Dogs are family! K9 Elementary understands this and the importance of responsible pet ownership, so they also regularly schedule information sessions about dog body language, communication skills, training, health and nutrition.

Everyone is busy these days so the company has developed an online booking and registration process. When you drop your dog into daycare on your way to work, you will also receive a complimentary "cuppa" and piece of fruit!

K9 Elementary pride themselves on meeting customers' needs and will endeavour to cater to your specific requirements whilst keeping prices affordable and quality of service exceptional.

I had so much fun today! Can I come back please?

If you're looking for a facility for a special occasion, such as a dog birthday party or a workshop, K9 Elementary can create the right package for you.

Where: K9 Elementary, 19 Industry Park Drive, Brooklyn, VIC, 3012

When: Monday to Friday (Dog Daycare) from 7:00am to 7:00pm

The Indoor Dog Park is open Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 10am-6pm (or by appointment)

For more information, please visit www.k9elementary.com

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