Our Puppy Daycare

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Not just playtime. Structured early development for puppies aged 8–16 weeks.

Do you have a young puppy who isn’t ready for parks but still needs safe, positive experiences?

Our Puppy Program provides structured socialisation, guided play, enrichment, exposure and rest, helping your puppy learn how to interact in social situations, explore, and settle with confidence from the very beginning.

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The early days matter most, make them count.

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Carefully managed, enrichment-based environment.

Start strong

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Explore Puppy Daycare

Not just playtime. Real-world puppy development, done properly.

The early months of your puppy’s life are critical. This is when confidence, social skills, and behaviour patterns are formed, and what they experience now shapes the dog they become.

Our Puppy Program is built on our Confident Puppy Pathway™, a structured system designed to shape calm, confident behaviour from the very beginning.

Through guided socialisation, enrichment, and real-world exposure, your puppy learns how to interact, explore, and settle without becoming overwhelmed.

Here’s how we do it:

Guided social interactions, not chaotic free-for-all play

Toilet training, crate, and early impulse control foundations

Exposure to everyday sounds, surfaces, and environments

Gentle handling for grooming, vet visits, and real-life situations

Ongoing guidance and take-home support for you

We keep our puppy groups intentionally small, with a maximum of 5 puppies per daily program, so every dog receives the attention, guidance, and support they need.

Because at this stage, the goal isn’t just to tire them out, it’s to teach them how to grow into calm, confident dogs.

Pricing & Packages

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Strong Foundations start with consistency

Flexible Puppy Day

$75

For puppies already enrolled in the program who require occasional flexibility.

Not suitable for initial development, as consistency is essential during early stages

Puppy Starter - 5 Pack

$360

Designed for puppies beginning their development journey.
Introduces structure, gentle socialisation, and positive early experiences.

Start Strong

Puppy Foundations - 10 Pack

$700

Supports consistent exposure to new environments, dogs, and experiences. Helps develop early social skills, independence, and calm behaviour.

Build

Confidence

Puppy Development - 20 Pack

$1340

Our most recommended option for early development.
Builds routine, resilience, and the foundations for a well-adjusted adult dog.

Best

Results

Puppies don’t just benefit from structure, they depend on it.

The early months of your puppy’s life are critical. This is when confidence, social skills, and behaviour patterns are formed, and inconsistent exposure can lead to long-term challenges.

At The Belly Rub Club, puppies are required to attend on a consistent schedule of at least 1–2 days per week. Regular attendance allows them to build familiarity, develop confidence, and form positive associations with both people and other dogs.

We do not offer casual puppy care. Early development requires consistency, structure, and the right environment to support long-term results.

It’s normal for puppies to take time to adjust, but consistency is what allows them to settle faster and get the most out of each session. Without regular exposure, puppies are more likely to feel overwhelmed, unsure, or unable to progress.

A consistent routine not only supports your puppy’s development now, but sets the foundation for a calm, confident, and well-adjusted adult dog.

1-on-1 Enrichment Add On’s

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Food & Treat Enrichment

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Frozen Pupsicle

Puzzle Play

Snuffle Matt Foriging

Lickimat Varieties

Stuffed Kong Treat

$6

$6

$6

$8

$8

Mini Training Boosts

Crate Training & Rest Time Confidence

Handling & Grooming socialisation

Loose Lead Walking

Place Training (Settle on Queue)

Recall (Come when called)

$20

$20

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$25

$20

$25

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Puppy FAQ’s

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Safety first, Always.

Worried about the unpredictability of dog parks or uncontrolled environments? You’re not alone, and it’s exactly why our entire approach is built around safety, structure, and control.

At The Belly Rub Club, all dogs are cared for within a secure, purpose-built facility designed specifically for small dogs. Our environment allows for controlled group sizes, structured routines, and consistent supervision, removing the risks that come with unpredictable, high-stimulation settings.

Every dog undergoes a temperament assessment prior to joining, ensuring they are placed into suitable, well-matched groups. Our team is trained in dog behaviour, handling, and pet first aid, with active supervision maintained at all times.

We focus on more than just physical safety, we prioritise emotional safety as well. Through structured enrichment, guided socialisation, and intentional rest, we create a balanced environment that supports calm, stable behaviour and long-term development.

Because safety shouldn’t be left to chance.
At The Belly Rub Club, it’s built into everything we do.

Because you shouldn’t have to hope your dog is safe.
You should know they are.

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Ready to Join the Club?

Here’s what we need before your pup’s first day:

🐾 Up-to-date C5 (or higher) vaccination
This helps protect your pup and their new friends.

🐾 Current flea, tick & worming treatment
We’ll ask what product you use and when it was last given.

🐾 Healthy & symptom-free
For everyone’s safety, we can’t accept dogs showing signs of illness—especially coughing or sneezing.

We know the small stuff matters. These steps help keep our space clean, calm, and safe for every dog in the Club.

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