About the Club

The Belly Rub Club was created by Dog People, for Dog People.

The Belly Rub Club was created by dog people, for dog people, built on the belief that small dogs deserve more than just a place to pass the time.

What started as a personal journey, supporting a little dog through behavioural challenges, quickly grew into something bigger. That experience sparked a deep passion for early intervention, small-dog advocacy, and enrichment-based care, shaping the foundation of what The Belly Rub Club is today.

This isn’t just another daycare.

It’s a purpose-built, enrichment-led facility designed specifically for small dogs, where every detail supports calm behaviour, confidence, and long-term development. Located in the heart of Parramatta, our space has been created to provide structured, thoughtful care that goes far beyond simply “keeping dogs busy.”

Backed by formal certifications in pet safety, first aid, dog body language, animal behaviour, and training, including advanced handling and specialised puppy development under respected industry leaders like Steve and Vicki Austin, The Belly Rub Club is supported by a trained team who deliver consistent, high-quality care across every interaction.

With years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all temperaments, ages, and needs, our approach is built on a shared standard of care, ensuring every dog is supported in a way that helps them feel safe, understood, and set up for success.

Whether your dog is full of energy, learning the basics, or still finding their confidence in the world, our team follows a calm, structured approach that is tailored to the individual dog in front of us.

The Belly Rub Club difference 

Confidence doesn’t come from chaos - it comes from calm, consistent care.

Confidence doesn’t come from chaos, it comes from calm, consistent care.

At The Belly Rub Club, dogs aren’t simply dropped off to pass the time. This is not casual care. Every dog is guided through structured routines designed to support behaviour, build confidence, and create calm, balanced dogs.

Our days are intentionally designed, combining meaningful play, controlled socialisation, skill-building, and dedicated rest, all within a setting created specifically for small dogs. Nothing is random, and nothing is left to chance.

And for the humans, we’re here for you too. We know how overwhelming it can feel to raise a dog you love deeply and want the best for. That’s why our team provides more than care, we offer guidance, structure, and a trusted partnership, so you feel confident in the dog you’re raising and supported every step of the way.

Our standard of care

Safety Without Compromise: Every dog is temperament assessed, carefully introduced, and supervised in calm, controlled groups by trained staff at all times.

Individual, Thoughtful Care: We take the time to understand your dog, their temperament, confidence, and comfort zones, so we can support them in the right way.

Calm, Structured Days: Our days follow a consistent routine of guided socialisation, enrichment, training, and rest, designed to build balanced, settled dogs, not chaos or overstimulation.

Clear Communication: You’ll receive regular pupdates, honest feedback, and real insight into your dog’s progress, not just the highlight reel.

Qualified Professionals: Our team is trained in behaviour, puppy development, and pet first aid, with a commitment to ongoing education and best-practice care.