About
Sydney Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare

Welcome to Sydney Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare — where your dog’s comfort, safety, and emotional wellbeing always come first.

Since 2017, we’ve provided trusted, personalised doggy daycare and overnight boarding services to families across Sydney’s South West, earning hundreds of 5-star reviews from clients who trust us with their beloved dogs year after year.

As a small, family-run business, we offer a calm, home-style environment. Every dog becomes part of our extended family, and every stay is treated with genuine love, attention, and care.

We’re proud to be the first listed Fear Free® Certified doggy daycare in NSW.

This means we use science-based, low-stress handling and enrichment techniques designed to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in every dog we care for.

At Sydney Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare, your dog’s emotional wellbeing is just as important as their physical safety. Our goal is to help every dog feel calm, confident, safe, and genuinely relaxed while they are with us.

Our specialised Fear Free® approach, along with our partnership with Lyka Pet Food, is one of the things that truly sets us apart.

We believe healthy, happy dogs thrive through good nutrition, emotional wellbeing, enrichment, gentle handling, quality rest, and a calm, low-stress environment. 

For Your Peace of Mind

Your trust means everything to us. This is more than just a service — it’s something we have built over many years with genuine love, care, and dedication for dogs.

 We are: 

• Fear Free® Certified

• Lyka Partners - because fresh food matters

• Animal Welfare League NSW Certificate of Compliance

• Registered & Insured

• Police Checked

• Trained in Pet First Aid & CPR

So you can feel confident knowing your dog is being cared for by experienced professionals who not only genuinely love dogs, but also have the knowledge, training, and experience to provide safe, compassionate, high-quality care. 

Our Environment

Our premises are thoughtfully designed to support your dog’s wellbeing — emotionally, mentally, and physically.

• Calm, enriched environment following Fear Free® principles

• Huge 1,100sqm fully fenced yard with grassed play areas and plenty of shade

• Separate play areas grouped by size, temperament, and play style

• Opportunities for supervised, positive social play

• Custom-built, air-conditioned dog house with ramp access (no stairs)

• Soft beds and cosy rest areas for naps and downtime

• Non-slip flooring in all undercover play areas

• Five control systems: climate, noise management, odour, sanitation, and safety

Every visit is filled with fun, enrichment, rest, and loving care.

Why Fear Free® Matters

At Sydney Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare, we’re proud to be at the forefront of Fear Free® inspired dog care in NSW.

As the first adopters of Fear Free® principles within the doggy daycare industry in NSW, we’re proud to help raise the standard for low-stress, emotionally supportive dog care.

By focusing on emotional wellbeing, low-stress handling, enrichment, and science-based care practices, we hope to help shape a more compassionate and emotionally supportive future for the doggy daycare industry.

Many dogs experience fear, anxiety, or stress when they’re away from home — especially in busy daycare or boarding environments. Our Fear Free® Certification means we’re trained to recognise early stress signals, prevent overwhelm, and support your dog’s emotional wellbeing at every stage of their stay.

Fear Free® focuses on creating positive emotional experiences, not just managing behaviour. This means your dog isn’t simply kept safe — they are kept comfortable, calm, and confident.

Why Choose Us?

Choosing the right care for your dog is important, and we’re here to make that decision easier by providing: 

• Low-stress handling techniques — gentle, cooperative care that allows your dog to feel in control and never forced

• Slow and thoughtful introductions — perfect for new, shy, anxious, or sensitive dogs

• Calm, predictable daily routines — consistency builds trust and helps avoid overstimulation

• Positive reinforcement — rewarding wanted behaviours so daycare and boarding become a source of joy, not pressure

• Sensory enrichment — engaging your dog’s senses in safe, calming, and enriching ways

The result? A calmer dog. A happier dog. A dog who looks forward to coming back.

Because Fear Free® care isn’t just about what we do — it’s about how your dog feels while they’re with us.

Lyka Fresh Food

At Sydney Pet Sitting & Doggy Daycare, we incorporate Lyka into some of our enrichment activities within daycare, including calm feeding experiences, lick mats, and high-value treats designed to create positive associations and support emotional wellbeing. We also offer Lyka fresh meals during overnight stays for owners who would like their dogs to enjoy fresh, premium nutrition while away from home. 

Learn more about why we recommend fresh food and our partnership with Lyka Fresh Food. Read our Blogs.

Why Lyka Fresh Food Matters

Why We Use Lyka Fresh Food in Doggy Daycare Enrichment
Why We Recommend Fresh Food for Oodles
Fresh Food vs Raw Food — Which Is Better for Your Dog?

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Evaluation Day

To ensure a safe, calm, and Fear Free®-aligned environment for every dog, we require an evaluation before your dog can participate in daycare or an overnight stay. At our service, the evaluation is simply your dog’s first daycare session or first overnight booking — nothing extra required.

We do not offer meet-and-greets inside our home, and owners do not enter our home or backyard. This helps keep the environment stable, low-stimulus, and stress-free for the dogs currently in our care.

We do not accept male dogs over 12 months that have not been de-sexed

What the Evaluation Looks Like

During your dog’s first stay, we gently assess:

• Comfort level in a new environment - we allow your dog to explore at their own pace and settle before meeting other dogs.

• Body language & emotional wellbeing - we look for relaxed postures, confidence indicators, and any signs of fear, anxiety, or stress.

• Social compatibility - we monitor how your dog interacts with others — whether they enjoy play, prefer quiet time, or need slower introductions.

• Response to our routine - we observe how your dog handles rest times, enrichment, toileting patterns, feeding, and play.

• Play style & energy level - this helps us match them with suitable playmates and decide how much stimulation they enjoy.

• Individual needs - we take note of any sensitivities, triggers, or comfort strategies that help your dog settle.

Please contact us to book an evaluation

• Mobile:  0411602400

• Email:  admin@sydneypetsitting.com.au

After the Evaluation

We will update you on how your dog went and discuss:

• Whether they are a good fit for group daycare or overnight stays

• Any adjustments that may support their comfort

• Recommended visit lengths or frequency tailored to your dog

• Whether solo or small-group play is best

• Any special handling or enrichment they may benefit from

Our goal is always the same: to ensure your dog feels genuinely safe, happy, and emotionally supported while in our care.

Vaccinations

For the safety of all dogs in our care, we require a current:

• DHPP vaccine

• Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

• all dogs to be on flea prevention treatment

By using our services, you confirm that your dog is healthy, vaccinated and free of contagious illnesses.

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