At Country Pine Kennels & Cattery, we prioritize the well-being of your pet, our team of professionals are trained in Companion Animal Handling and Dog Training. Our staff are committed to providing exceptional care, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for every pet.
Dog Training
Training Boarding Facility Arrival Times
Monday to Friday 9am-10:45am
Saturday 10am-10:45pm
Sunday 10am-10:45am
Training Boarding Facility Departure Times
Monday to Friday 11am-2pm
Saturday 11am-2pm
Sunday 11am-1pm
At Country Pine Kennels, our dedicated staff members are all professionally trained dog trainers, ensuring your pet receives expert care and guidance. When you arrange a stay for your dog with us, you have the opportunity to enrich their experience through our comprehensive Training Programs and Training Enrichment Activities.
Our offerings are thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique needs of each dog, whether they thrive in structured training sessions or benefit from social interactions with fellow dogs and people. Our primary focus is the well-being and happiness of every canine guest. Our Dog Training Activities at Country Pine Kennels aim to deliver engaging and stimulating experiences, ultimately promoting your pet’s overall health and joy.
Our interactive Training Sessions are specifically designed to enhance your dog’s social skills, providing them with ample opportunities to interact and engage with others. These sessions are not only beneficial for socialization but also crucial for the overall well-being of your pet.
Additionally, delve into our Specialized Training Activities, meticulously curated to stimulate your dog’s cognitive abilities while ensuring they remain physically active and healthy. These activities are essential for maintaining a balance between mental agility and physical vitality in dogs.
Our team comprises experienced Dog Trainers who possess a deep passion for and knowledge of canine behavior. They are committed to delivering individualized training approaches that cater to the distinct personality and requirements of your dog. Ensuring that each dog receives personalized attention that matches their individual training requirements, whether they are outgoing and energetic, more reserved or reactive.
Located in Longford 10 minutes from Nighty Mile Beach, in the heart of the Gippsland region sits Country Pine Kennels & Dog Training Facility. Our establishment is built on 21 acres of pristine land and is situated in a beautiful country setting where your pet can enjoy their holiday.
Our brand new state of the art facility has undergone extensive renovations and a rebuild to include new indoor kennels and large outdoor grass play areas. Our facility has been custom designed to ensure the very best for your pet and peace of mind for pet owners.
Our team comprises experienced Dog Trainers who possess a deep passion for and knowledge of canine behavior. They are committed to delivering individualized training approaches that cater to the distinct personality and requirements of your dog. Ensuring that each dog receives personalized attention that matches their individual training requirements, whether they are outgoing and energetic, more reserved or reactive.
Country Pine Kennels offers comprehensive One-on-One Dog Training Sessions designed to cater to the specific needs of your canine companion. These sessions provide a focused approach to enhancing obedience, addressing behavioral challenges, and acquiring new skills with the guidance of our experienced Dog Trainers.
Participants can select between In-Home Lessons or sessions at our Training Facility in Longford. Each private session entails a dedicated one-hour interaction with our trainers, making it ideal for ongoing training and skill refinement.
For optimal outcomes, consider our boarding and training program or scheduling multiple private sessions. This holistic strategy is intended to reinforce your dog’s training, promoting enduring behavioral improvements.
Initial Assessment: Consult with our qualified Dog Trainers to evaluate your dog’s training requirements.
Customized Training Plan: Collaboratively, we will develop a tailored training plan to suit your dog’s specific needs.
One-on-One Training Session: Implement training strategies that are most effective for your dog’s development.
Ongoing Support: Our expert Dog Trainers will provide updates on your dog’s progress and guidance on future training steps.
Our daycare services have been successful in fostering confidence and improving social interactions among dogs. However, we recognize that not all dogs thrive in a daycare setting. For unsociable or more reactive dogs, we recommend our Daycare Training programs, which is specifically designed to better meet their needs.
Our team comprises experienced Dog Trainers who possess a deep passion for and knowledge of canine behavior. They are committed to delivering individualized training approaches that cater to the distinct personality and requirements of your dog. Ensuring that each dog receives personalized attention that matches their individual training requirements, whether they are outgoing and energetic, more reserved or reactive.
Doggy Daycare Training
Your dog can take part in our Doggy Daycare Training Sessions, you choose the days you wish them to take part.
- Off lead recalls
- Walking nicely on a lead
- Sit and stay
- Socialisation with different dogs & people
Doggy Daycare Reactive Training
Your dog can take part in our Doggy Daycare Reactive Training Sessions, you choose the days you wish them to take part.
- Walking past different dogs and people nicely on lead
- Listening to handler while walking past different dogs and people
- Socialisation around/with different dogs & people
Doggy Daycare Sensitive Dog Training
Your dog can take part in our Doggy Daycare Sensitive Dog Training Sessions, you choose the days you wish them to take part.
- Walking past different dogs & people nicely on lead
- Listening to handler while walking past different dogs and people
- Socialisation around/with different dogs & people
- Getting in and out of a car/crate
- Lead work and application
- Body touch work
Doggy Daycare Vet Ready Dog Training
Your dog can take part in our Doggy Daycare Vet Ready Dog Training sessions, you choose the days you wish them to take part.
- Walking past different dogs and people nicely on lead
- Listening to handler while walking past different dogs and people
- Getting in and out of a car/crate
- Lead work and application
- Sits, downs and stays
- Body touch work
Beginners Class
Class Time: 8am-9am
- All dogs must be up to date with their vaccinations before they can take part in this 5 week course
- This is a 5 consecutive week course at the end of each course your dog will receive a certificate of attendance and may continue on to our Intermediate Class
- This course focuses on adolescent behaviours and refines basic behaviours
- This course works on leaning ‘cues’ to develop good behaviour while obtaining socialisation skills in a positive environment with doggie and human friends
- Your dog will work on their sits on lead, close sit stays on lead, downs on lead, close down stays on lead, heel and walk on lead
- We reward correct behaviour by using positive reinforcement techniques treats, toys and praise
- While taking part in this course your dog may take part in our Agility Classes if 15 months or older
- Toys and treats are supplied, we recommend you don’t bring along your own toys but feel free to bring your dog’s favourite treats
- All handlers must be 16 years of age to take part in this class
- Each session runs for 1 hour
- 5 week course
Intermediate Class
Class Time: 9:30am-10:30am
- All dogs must be up to date with their vaccinations before they can take part in this 5 week course
- This is a 5 consecutive week course at the end of each course your dog will receive a certificate of attendance and may continue on to our Advanced Class
- If your dog can sit, close sit stay and down then new dogs that have not taken part in our Beginners class may take part in this 5 week course
- This course focuses on socialisation skills with other doggie friends and human friends
- Your dog will work on their sits on lead, far sit stays on lead, downs far
- stays on lead, heel and walk on a loose lead, recalls on a lead
- We reward correct behaviour by using positive reinforcement techniques treats, toys and praise
- While taking part in this course your dog may take part in our Agility Classes if 15 months or older
- Toys and treats are supplied, we recommend you don’t bring along your own toys but feel free to bring your dog’s favourite treats
- All handlers must be 16 years of age to take part in this class
- Each session runs for 1 hour
- 5 week course
Agility Class
Class Time: 11am-12pm
- All dogs must be up to date with their vaccinations before they can take part in this 5 week course
- All dogs must be 15 months of age to take part in this class for its wellbeing and physical maturation
- This class focuses on socialisation skills with other doggie friends and human friends
- This is a fun and interactive class where you can build a close relationship with your dog
- You will practice to get your dog’s concentration and have close control for your dog to follow precise instructions
- Agility is a great way to build a bond between you and your dog, in a fun and exciting way
- You will work on teaching your dog to perform a series of obstacles following your instructions. We accomplish this by using positive reinforcement techniques treats, toys and praise
- Toys and treats are supplied, we recommend you don’t bring along your own toys but feel free to bring your dog’s favourite treats
- Your dog must be taking part in one of our Obedience Classe’s to participate in this Class
- All handlers must be 16 years of age to take part in this class
- Each session runs for 1 hour
- 5 week course
Advanced Class
Class Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
- All dogs must be up to date with their vaccinations before they can take part in this 5 week course
- This is a 5 consecutive week course at the end of each course your dog will receive a certificate of attendance
- To take part in this course your dog must have taken part in and completed our Intermediate 5 week Class
- While taking part in this course your dog may take part in our Agility Classes if 15 months or older
- This course focuses on socialisation skills with other doggie friends and human friends
- Your dog will work on their sits off lead, far sit stays off lead, far down stays off lead, heel and walk off lead and recalls off lead
- We reward correct behaviour by using positive reinforcement techniques treats, toys and praise
- While taking part in this course your dog may take part in our Agility Classes if 15 months or older
- Toys and treats are supplied, we recommend you don’t bring along your own toys but feel free to bring your dog’s favourite treats
- All handlers must be 16 years of age to take part in this class
- Each session runs for 1 hour
- 5 week course
Country Pine Kennels Puppy School offers a safe and secure setting for your pup. Our team of professionally trained dog trainers guarantees a high quality puppy school program.
Our puppy school program is designed to teach your pup the basics and foundations of good behaviour and socialisation. Your puppy will learn a variety of new skills, such as sit, stay, leash walking and manners. Additionally, we educate new puppy owners on effective training techniques to ensure consistency and success at home.
Your Puppy school program will be one lesson a week for 5 consecutive weeks.
Monday 6pm-7pm
Country Pine Kennels Puppy pre-school addresses:
- Socialisation
- General Obedience
- Communication skills
- Digging and Biting
- Jumping and Toilet Training
- Lead work
- Basic first aid
- Grooming information
- Responsible pet ownership
At Country Pine Kennels & Cattery, your dog is treated to high-quality nutrition, enjoying premium dry kibble complemented by chicken or beef meatloaf, served twice daily. Our staff are trained in administering medications, allowing you to relax and feel confident that your dog is receiving professional care.
Medications, Supplements or Creams are an additional cost, per administration or application.
We offer tailored care for senior dogs, including quiet areas, gentle enrichment, and regular health monitoring by our experienced staff. Dogs over the age of 11 years will automatically go onto our age care routine at an additional daily cost, per dog.
Our facility is located alongside the family home, providing constant care for your pet, which can alleviate any concerns while you are on holiday. In case of any health emergencies, we have 24-hour access to local veterinary services. Additionally, we maintain a secure file with both a secondary and an emergency contact for each pet, ensuring prompt communication if any urgent situation arises.
During your dog’s stay we offer a complimentary photo, which we share on our social media platforms. This way, you and your family can stay updated and connected with your dog’s holiday experience, even when you’re away.
We offer pet and training updates for added piece of mind during your pet’s holiday.
Facility Tour Times
Monday – Sunday
11am-3pm
We are absolutely delighted to invite you to explore our facilities with daily tours available!
Picture yourself enjoying a freshly brewed cup of coffee from our welcoming snack & coffee station as we guide you through our space.
This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Reach out to our reservations team today to book your visit! We’re eagerly looking forward to the pleasure of showing you around!
See What Our Clients Say
verdi van dm
2 months ago
Angeline L
2 months ago
I can't recommend Country Pine Kennels & Cattery in Longford highly enough. I boarded my 5-year-old Maremma for their two-week board-and-train program, and, as an anxious, under-socialised dog, he's always been a tough one to win over. Kevin, Lee and Shaun were patient, calm and genuinely knowledgeable — exactly what a fearful guardian breed needs. They took the time to let him warm up on his own terms rather than rushing him, and we've come home and made real progress, including with visitors he previously struggled with.
The facility itself is beautiful — set on acres of country in the Gippsland region, with secure play areas and clean, comfortable kennels. Being family-run and living on-site, you can tell they truly care about every dog as if it were their own. The departure lesson at pickup gave me practical tools to keep the training going at home, which has made all the difference.
If you're nervous about boarding an anxious dog or looking for dog training that actually understands difficult breeds, this is the place. Thank you, team, at Country Pine Kennels!
The facility itself is beautiful — set on acres of country in the Gippsland region, with secure play areas and clean, comfortable kennels. Being family-run and living on-site, you can tell they truly care about every dog as if it were their own. The departure lesson at pickup gave me practical tools to keep the training going at home, which has made all the difference.
If you're nervous about boarding an anxious dog or looking for dog training that actually understands difficult breeds, this is the place. Thank you, team, at Country Pine Kennels!
maiiibel
2 months ago
We couldn’t be happier with the results! Khaleesi is so much more well-behaved, listens better, and our walks are now truly a joy. The training has made such a wonderful difference to her confidence and overall behaviour.
The team clearly cares deeply about our dogs. We’re so grateful for all their hard work and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional dog training! Thank you very much much, Country Pine Team!
The team clearly cares deeply about our dogs. We’re so grateful for all their hard work and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional dog training! Thank you very much much, Country Pine Team!
Susan McCallum
3 months ago
Country Pine Kennels is Reggie’s 2nd family and home. For over two years Reggie has been a regular boarder for both long and short periods, always attending puppy day care during his little holidays. He is a regular at the wonderful , imaginative and fun filled parties held for the dogs. He has been on the nature and beach walks offered. The professionalism provided by everyone at CPK is outstanding and I have absolute trust in everything about Reggie’s care while he is there.
He is always very excited when we drive into the front entrance, seeing all the other dogs and knowing there are going to be lots of fun adventures planned and never just being in a dog pen. Thankyou Country Pine Kennels .
He is always very excited when we drive into the front entrance, seeing all the other dogs and knowing there are going to be lots of fun adventures planned and never just being in a dog pen. Thankyou Country Pine Kennels .
tl mcdonald
3 months ago
My dog Ollie has loved staying here. The staff have all been wonderful with him and when he comes home he is calm and content.
Recently I was overseas and asked for an update and was sent photos and email reassuring me he was having a wonderful time.
We are looking forward to more adventures
Thank you so much
Recently I was overseas and asked for an update and was sent photos and email reassuring me he was having a wonderful time.
We are looking forward to more adventures
Thank you so much
kelly lett
4 months ago
Our Labrador Hannah has boarded and does Doggy Daycare every Wednesday , She absolutely loves it out there! She gets so excited when she see's Sean drive up in the bus, and its peace of mind, I know she's safe, she has an absolute blast out there running and playing with the other dogs,the photos posted are great seeing her having the bestest time.
All the staff are friendly and approachable.
All the staff are friendly and approachable.
Ruth Scaife
4 months ago
We always board our dog, Sandy, here. She has a fabulous time, loves the staff and gets to socialise with other dogs, she attends the doggy day care, and always has a wonderful time. She rushes in when we arrive no problems no fuss, no worry. Lee and the staff understand each dogs needs and go out of their way to make them happy, we couldn’t be happier
FAQ’s
Is it possible for my dog to be boarded with another dog?
Certainly! With the required consent from clients, we can board compatible family dogs from the same household in the same room. Additionally, we offer the option to house dogs from different households together, provided we have client approval and our trained staff have conducted a thorough assessment to ensure compatibility.
During their stay, each dog’s behaviour and temperament are carefully evaluated. With client permission, if dog is deemed suitable, they may have the opportunity to socialize and form friendships with other dogs during playtimes. Regardless of their interactions with other dogs, all dogs receive individual attention and interaction with our staff, ensuring a comfortable and engaging experience during their stay.
Can I or a friend visit my dog during their holiday?
When considering a visit to your dog while they are on holiday with us, it’s important to understand the potential impact on your dog’s experience. We generally advise against such visits, as they can lead to confusion for your dog. They might not fully grasp why a familiar face would appear and then depart without them. Our goal is to help them acclimate to their temporary environment, allowing them to form a bond with our staff and partake in a variety of comforting activities, such as cuddles, pats, and pampering.
To keep you connected with your dog, we offer several communication options. With your consent, we share photos and videos of your dog’s stay on our Social Media pages. Additionally, we provide a pet update service through Email, Facebook messages, or Phone Calls. You may also opt for additional Enrichment Video Calls to stay in touch with your dog visually.
If a visit is absolutely necessary during a prolonged stay, we recommend scheduling these appointments in advance, ideally at the time of drop-off, and limiting them to essential occasions. This approach ensures minimal disruption to your dog’s routine and aids in maintaining their comfort and happiness.
How often is my dog fed?
Each dog is provided with meals twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening. The diet consists of premium dry kibble complemented by chicken or beef meat loaf.
During the booking process and upon arrival, we inquire about any specific feeding requirements or preferences your dog may have. This information is carefully documented in your dog’s confidential record to ensure their dietary needs are consistently met.
Can I bring my dogs own food?
You are welcome to provide your dog’s own food, especially if they have specific dietary needs, are selective eaters, or have health-related dietary restrictions. Our staff are trained in accurately measuring and administering any special feeding requirements your dog may have.
During the booking process and upon arrival, we will inquire about the type of food your dog consumes at home, the feeding frequency, and the reasons for any special dietary needs.
We encourage owners to bring their dog’s own food if it aligns with the pet’s conditions. There is no additional charge for accommodating special feeding instructions. However, we do ask that any pre-cooked meals be pre-portioned and clearly labelled with your dog’s full name prior to your arrival. This ensures that we can store and administer the meals appropriately. For those meals that require refrigeration or freezing, we have the necessary facilities to keep the food fresh and safe for your pet.
Medications or Supplements are an additional cost, per administration.
What if my dog is on medication/s?
Our staff are trained to administer medication and injection medications. To ensure a smooth process, we advise owners to clearly label all medications with their dog’s full name prior to arrival.
During both the booking process and upon arrival, you will be asked to provide detailed information about the medication, including its purpose, this is documented in your pet’s secure record. For medications that need refrigeration, we have a dedicated fridge to maintain proper storage conditions.
Medications or Supplements are an additional cost, per administration.
Do you offer care for senior dogs?
Yes, we love our older guests! We offer tailored care for senior dogs, including quiet areas, gentle enrichment, and regular health monitoring by an experienced dog sitter. Dogs over the age of 11 years will automatically go onto our age care routine at an additional daily cost, per pet.
Can I bring my dog’s belongings for their board?
Every dog is provided with a trampoline bed, cozy bedding, and blankets to make their stay as comfortable as possible. Additionally, dogs can enjoy a variety of toys during their play sessions.
If you prefer to bring your dog’s personal blanket or favourite toy for an anxious dog, please limit it to one item. We kindly request that this item be clearly labelled with your pet’s full name. It is important that these items are easily washable and dryable, as we will clean them if necessary, during your dog’s stay.
Please note that we will not require your dog’s personal lead, collar and /or car harness during their stay. These items will be removed upon arrival and handed back. Remember to bring them for your dog’s Departure process.
Should I bring anything with me when arriving my dog?
Please bring along your dog’s up to date yearly vaccination certificate. Your dog’s Medication/s and /or Special Food/s and any important information on special medications, health concerns, health issues or feeding requirements.
All dog’s need to arrive correctly restrained, so please bring your dog’s lead, collar and /or car harness with you on arrival and departure.
What if my dog has sensitive skin?
Upon your dog’s arrival for their stay, your dog is weighed, and a comprehensive health assessment will be conducted. You will be asked to disclose any existing health or skin concerns, which will be documented in your dog’s secure record.
For dog’s receiving a bath at the conclusion of their visit, we offer specialized products designed for sensitive skin.
If your dog tends to develop skin irritations or hotspots, we kindly request that you provide their specific creams, skin care products, or bathing items for use during their stay. This ensures that we can maintain your dog’s comfort and health effectively.
We advise owners to clearly label all products with their dog’s full name prior to arrival.
Medications or Creams are an additional cost, per administration or application.