Free range, fun dog boarding 25 minutes out of Hobart.

Crazy dog ladies.
And proud of it.

We offer safe, fun, social and comfortable dog boarding to a wide range of wonderful dogs we adore. Our dog boarding facilities aren’t like the dog kennels that usually come to mind. We have less concrete and more wide open spaces, personal attention, care, comfort and fun! The sounds of happy barking are the normal at our dog boarding resort.

Happy and settled dogs.
Every dog has a trial to ensure comfort.

All new dogs joining us for dog boarding come for an overnight trial to make sure they are happy and settled. We need to make sure they don’t stress too much or bark constantly and are social off lead with all other breeds. Read more about our trial night and contact us to arrange yours!

Personal care and supervision means more love and attention.

We live onsite and someone is always personally supervising the dogs under our care. We give our dogs as much time outdoors as possible to promote exercise and let them enjoy fresh air and freedom.

Free range outdoor play for social fun and wellbeing!

Depending on weather this ranges from 5 to 7 hours! We run a very happy, fun, exciting and structured day for our dogs and there’s a great balance of play and rest time! They have dog company 24/7 and we are always within hearing range to make sure each of our canine guests is comfortable at all times. We also provide delicious Canine Candy treats (in moderation) to keep your pets tummies happy!

Read about our daily dog boarding routine

Dog Boarding Pricing

Prices current as of 1st September 2025.

$ 55

per day

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Public Holiday Schedule

We are closed all day for drop off and pickup on the following public holidays:

Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Day
ANZAC Day
Good Friday

Dog food menu

At Margate Country Dog Resort we understand the importance of providing your furry friend with nutritious and delicious meals. We offer a variety of high-quality dog foods to cater to different dietary preferences and needs. Please see the list below for options:

Big Dog Raw Food (Extra Cost for 100% Raw)
Prime100 Dog Rolls (Extra Cost for 100% Rolls)
Lifewise Dry Food
Jack and Chelo Gourmet Delights: (Additional cost applies.)

F.A.Q's

We are at 170 Van Morey Road, Margate, TAS

At Margate Country Dog Resort, we are delighted to welcome dogs of various sizes, including tiny, small, medium, and large breeds. Our priority is to provide a pro-social and peaceful off-lead environment, ensuring the well-being and safety of all our furry guests and our staff. Additionally, Margate Country Dog Resort reserves the right to assess and make decisions regarding the acceptance of breeds based on the safety and harmony of our environment.

Until the age of 12-14 months

We do not accept females on their heat cycle

We do not accept aggressive and non stop mounting / humping behaviour

Our Code of Conduct

Margate Country Dog Resort are proud members of the PIAA.
We feel that being accredited by the leading national boarding and grooming body, provides a level of quality and service that should not only be met, but exceeded.

Can we care for every dog?

If your dog doesn’t cope well with company and becomes stressed, highly anxious or bark excessively we might not be the best fit.

Also, if your dog is an escape artist and can scale very tall and secure fences, we might not be able to help. Finally, if your dog shows signs of aggression towards any other breeds and isn’t well socialised we can’t care for them but please call us if you have any concerns.

Book your dog boarding trial today!

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Important dog boarding information

We want your dog to be as happy and comfortable as possible with us, and we also have a duty of care to ensure safe operation of the facility. So every dog has an overnight sleepover trial with us before their first dog boarding night. This makes sure they are happy around the other dog guests and don’t stress bark or have magic houdini escapee skills that we can’t cater for. Get in touch to book your dogs first sleepover to see if we are both a good fit for each other! You can read more about our trial night here.

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