Social Dog Daycare With Purpose

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More than dog-sitting. More than chaos at the park.

Mind My Lead is calm, structured, confidence-building daycare
where dogs learn, socialise, and truly thrive.

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Our Services

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Pet Taxi Day Care

  • Door-to-door service

  • Half & full days

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Standard Day Care

  • You drop-off & pick-up

  • Full days of fun

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Meet Kiara

Hi, I’m Kiara — a Bayside local who grew up with dogs and never grew out of it. I completed my Certificate III in Veterinary Nursing and the National Dog Trainers Federation Behaviour & Training qualification, and I’ve worked with all kinds of dogs — from gentle butterflies to the “I’m-still-learning-my-manners” pups.

Mind My Lead was my first job, and I’m now lucky enough to lead it with a team (and family!) that helps make every day something special. Together, we help dogs build confidence, social skills and calm behaviour — while having a whole lot of fun.

Why Choose Mind My Lead?

Exceptional Care, Happy Dogs, Peace of Mind

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Community & Socialisation

  • Behaviour-trained carers

  • Matched by personality & energy

  • Builds manners, confidence & calmness (Your future polite café dog starts here.)

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Pet Taxi

  • Safe transport

  • Trained handlers

  • Stress-free pick-up & drop-off

  • Available across bayside

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Pawesome Facilities

  • Large indoor play zones

  • Enrichment gear & splash pool

  • Outdoor grass area

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Licensed & Regulated

  • Fully licensed by Bayside Council

  • Compliant with Victorian Code of Practice

  • Great care shouldn’t just feel safe — it should be safe.

🌱 Our Mission

We believe the best daycare isn’t just exciting — it’s balanced.

Dogs deserve:

🐾 Purposeful social play
🧠 Enrichment that uses their brain
😴 Rest that resets their behaviour

We don’t just watch dogs. We teach, guide and support them to grow into their best, happiest selves.

🐾 Who You Are

You adore your dog and want them to live a fulfilling life, not wait home alone. Whether you’re:

✔️ short on time
✔️ juggling a busy family
✔️ recovering from surgery
✔️ or just wanting more for your dog

You’re not looking for “somewhere to leave them”. You want a place that knows dogs, teaches them, and keeps them happy and confident.

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Ready to See Your Dog Thrive?

Book a trial, meet our team, or simply come say hello. We can’t wait to meet your best mate!

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