Top Benefits of Doggie Daycare for Your Canine Companion

People often ask why take a dog to doggy day-care? I often answer, for the same reason, people take their children to day care. It is a safe, nurturing and learning environment whereby, socialisation, mental and physical stimulation is promoted. Dogs are a social and gregarious animal. They need a chance to engage with other […]

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Dog Daycare Near You

Like any other purchase, whether a new car, a new bed, booking a getaway, choosing the right doggy day-care is even more important to ensure your fur-baby is in safe hands. When researching doggy day-cares, there are some very important criteria you need to tick off. The first thing is to check, the dog day-care […]

PET FIRST AID QUALIFIED

Hoochy Poochy Staff – Pet First Aid Qualified As part of our promise to provide your fur-babies with the best possible care, Hoochy Poochy undertook a staff training workshop facilitated by A Dogs Life Pet First Aid Care and Nutrition and conducted by Pet Tech® Instructor, Leanne Carney. Staff took Sunday off to attend the 5 hour workshop which […]

LUNCH SERVICE CHARGE

LUNCH SERVICE CHARGE Applicable to dogs’ 6 months and older. Due to the overwhelming number of dogs attending with lunches, we regretfully must apply a service charge. The reason is that it requires one staff member to supervise the eating which takes about 10 minutes which means we have one less team member supervising the […]

Discounted training at Command Dog Training School

Command Dog Training School, our partner company, conducts classes at Hoochy Poochy after hours. These classes range from Puppy Training for babies up to 14 weeks, Basic Obedience for dogs 16 weeks and over, and also Intermediate to Advanced Classes.Command Dog Training School has offered a 10% discount on all Puppy and Basic Obedience Courses for […]

OX TRAINING TREATS

HOOCHY POOCHY OX TRAINING TREATS Our treat range can be purchased in reception. These super yummy treats have been dehydrated locally and are used by our trainers at agility sessions. $7.00 each or 2 for $12.00 ∙100g ∙No preservatives or additives ∙Refrigerate once opened ∙Consume within 7 days

DAILY INSTAGRAM UPDATES

Please understand, our team is working harder then ever to provide the attention your pooch deserves whilst at daycare. Our primary focus will always be to provide environmental enrichment and mental stimulation. If your pooch isn’t showing on our social media, we haven’t forgotten about them, we have just been too busy. Please refrain from […]

AGILITY TRAINING COMMENCING AT BLACKBURN with Command Dog Training School

Our partner company Command Dog Training School is now taking bookings for Dog Agility Training, and the first sessions will be held on Friday evening 28 April and Saturday afternoon 29 April. Due to the nature of these sessions, once they reach maximum numbers in each session, they cannot accept any more bookings so it […]

DOG FRIENDLY ESCAPE AT DAYLESFORD

Agapi | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathroom | Charming 1950’s Cottage Thoughtful extras such as a coffee pod machine, free wifi, smart TV’s in every room, and an additional large rumpus room at the back of the property offer comfort and convenience to guests. Sleeping up to 6 guests across 3 large bedrooms and 2 […]

Canine Cough and what it means for dogs attending daycare

For those that don’t know canine cough is a virus, similar to the ‘human cold’ that is aerosol by nature and simply a risk taken when sending your dog to a doggy daycare. The most common clinical signs include the abrupt onset of a dry, hacking cough and maybe nasal discharge. Dogs can recover with […]

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