Welcome
We know how hard it is to leave your beloved pooch in someone else’s care, because we’ve been there! So we created a small pack Doggy Day Care on the Central Coast where your pup will make friends, have fun and stay safe.
Current Vacancies
Doggy Day Care? Yes! Mondays and Wednesdays, for a small dog.
Dog Boarding? Only for current Day Care pack members.
Last Minute Bookings? Never. To join Day Care dogs are assessed over 3 initial visits, only Day Care regulars can board. Scroll down for details.
Come On In!
Our furry friends would love to show you around, so let’s start with this video!
The Best Care For Your Best Friend!
In our small pack your dog is a VIP or ‘Very Important Pooch’ with personalised attention for their specific needs
We take a holistic approach to canine wellbeing including nourishing food, filtered water, air-con, clean floors, and comfy beds
Dogs are closely supervised to create a happy, well-balanced and cooperative pack
Days are structured so that dogs learn the routine, which increases their sense of security and allows them to relax more deeply
Paws-itively Great Care!
Friendly Pack with assessment of all dogs before joining
Video Updates so you share in the fun!
Supervised Play with balls, tugs + squeakies
Mid morning Breakfast + afternoon snack provided
(or you can send your personal food along)Quality Food like ‘Ziwi Peak’, ‘K9’, fish, chicken
Pack Naps on super-soft, snug beds and of course the sofas
Affection at the right time to support a calm state of mind
Indoor spacious lounge with air-con comfort
Outdoors secured by 6’ / 1.8m fences + gates
Experienced humans with decades of canine care
Convenient location 10 mins from Gosford / 5 mins from Erina
Take the 2 Minute Tour…
About Maralyn
The Hound Dog Hotel is a family business, founded by Maralyn…
Maralyn’s relationship with dogs began 30 years ago with 2 rescue German Shorthaired Pointers, the athletes of the dog world! Since then Maralyn has cared for dogs of all shapes and sizes, from the tiny teacups to oodles of “Oodles” and everything in between!
Maralyn founded the Hound Dog Hotel in 2015, having previously run a dog care service providing specialist live-in care in clients’ homes.
Before setting up Hound Dog Hotel Maralyn published over 60 dog blogs—viewed thousands of times—on subjects including training, diet, behaviour, and crafting toys. She continues to share her expertise posting the occasional blog to the Hound Dog Hotel blog page, too!
… and co-run by Gail
Gail has worked with dogs of all shapes, sizes and personalities for over a decade as a Dog Walker, Trainer, Pet Sitter, and of course carer at the Hound Dog Hotel.
She studied with the ‘Canine Human Relationship Institute’ in the USA learning to decode what dogs are really communicating, complemented by hundreds of hours of self-study and direct observation of dog behaviour.
In days gone by Gail worked the 9-5 office lifestyle, but hasn’t looked back since leaving to work with our four legged friends, which she finds far more fun and fulfilling!