FAQs

🐾 Barkridge Kennels – Dog Boarding & Grooming in Canning Vale, Perth

Welcome to Barkridge Kennels, a trusted, family-run dog boarding and grooming facility in Canning Vale, Perth. We provide a safe, structured and calm environment where dogs of all breeds and sizes can stay comfortably while their owners are away.

Our kennels are purpose-built with individual accommodation, climate control, structured routines and supervised play. Below you’ll find everything you need to know before booking your dog’s stay.

📍 Where is Barkridge Boarding Kennels located?

Barkridge Kennels is located in Canning Vale, Perth, Western Australia, servicing dog owners across Canning Vale and surrounding suburbs. We offer secure, shaded and professionally managed dog boarding for short and long stays.

🐶 What services does Barkridge provide?

We offer:

Dog boarding (short and long term stays)
Dog grooming (optional extra or standalone service)

All services are delivered in a safe, supervised and professional kennel environment.

⏰ What are your drop-off and pick-up times?

Drop-off and pick-up are strictly available:
8:00–9:00am and 4:00–5:00pm

To help us safely manage dogs moving through the facility, we ask that:

Guests arrive on time
If possible, you message us your estimated time of arrival from Google Maps when you’re on the way (for example: “Google Maps says we’ll be at Barkridge at 8:15am”)

On arrival:

The first building on the left is the kennel
Please do not drive up the driveway
Wait at the kennel and message us if we haven’t greeted you
Please do not enter the kennel, as dogs may be moving through the facility

🏠 Can I visit or tour the facility before booking?

To keep the environment calm and reduce stress for the dogs, we try to minimise in-person facility tours.

Instead, we share regular photos and videos of our kennels, routines and dogs across our Facebook and Instagram pages, so you can see exactly where your dog will be staying. A tour can be arranged if required during our opening hours.

📸 Will I receive updates or photos of my dog?

We regularly post photos and videos on Facebook and Instagram showing dogs enjoying their stay.

We’re unable to provide individual photo updates on request, as our focus is hands-on care for all dogs. Every dog gets their turn 🐾✨ photos are shared when time allows.

🌡️ How do you care for dogs in hot weather?

On warm and hot days, dogs are carefully rotated with rest periods.

Our kennels are:

Fully insulated
Cooled with large evaporative air conditioners
Supported by water misters

Dogs are never over-exerted in hot conditions with comfort being our highest priority.

🐕 What is a typical day like at Barkridge?

Dogs move through play, rest and quiet time based on energy levels, temperament and weather conditions.

Typical daily routine:

4:30–6:30am – Play and toilet time
6:30–8:00am – Breakfast and cleaning
8:00–9:00am – Drop-off and pick-up window
9:00–3:00pm – Rotational play (individual kennel → shaded run → open run, weather permitting)
3:00–4:00pm – Play, toilet and cleaning
4:00–5:00pm – Drop-off and pick-up window
5:00–6:00pm – Dinner (if required), final toilet and bed

Each dog has their own individual kennel, unless they are from the same family.

🐕‍🦺 Can my dog play with other dogs?

Supervised play is available with owner consent and is based on temperament, compatibility and safety.

Dogs are never mixed unless we are confident they will get along. Safety always comes first.

🛁 Do you offer grooming?

Yes. Grooming is available as an optional extra for boarding guests and can also be booked as a standalone service.

Grooming must be added at the time of booking so we can allocate time correctly.

🍽️ What do you feed the dogs?

We feed Royal Canin biscuits and Pet’s Tucka, with timings as listed in our KennelBooker when you book online.

You’re welcome to bring your dog’s own food. Please ensure:

Food is clearly labelled
Meals are portioned for your dog’s benefit

🧸 Can I bring my dog’s bed or toys?

Yes, beds and toys are welcome and can help dogs feel more settled.

Please note that we cannot take responsibility if personal items are damaged or destroyed during your dog’s stay.

💊 What if my dog is on medication or has health needs?

If your dog is on medication or has any health conditions, please let us know prior to check-in.

This allows us to confirm we can meet your dog’s needs without placing unnecessary stress on them.

👶 Can children enter the kennel?

For safety reasons, children are not permitted inside the kennel facility.

Goodbyes can be done from the driveway if needed.

📹 How safe is Barkridge Kennels?

Our facility is:

Fully fenced and secure
Cleaned daily
Supervised by experienced staff
Monitored with 24/7 CCTV

Your dog will be safe, comfortable and well cared for at all times.

🗓️ Do you board dogs during school holidays and peak periods?

Yes. We board dogs during school holidays, Christmas and long weekends. These periods book out quickly, so early reservations are strongly recommended.

🐾 Is there a minimum stay?

Yes, we have a minimum stay of two nights to help us manage capacity and maintain a calm environment.

🤍 A final note

We understand that leaving your dog can be stressful. At Barkridge, our priority is the care, safety, and wellbeing of the dogs in our care. For this reason, we’re unable to provide daily individual updates or respond to update requests.

We post regular photos and videos on Facebook and Instagram so owners can follow along.

Please trust our process, follow the arrival guidelines, and keep an eye on our socials for updates, we’ve got your dog covered 🐾