About Us

Seven dogs sitting on a wooden bench indoors, including a curly-haired gray poodle, two small brown poodles, a black Pomeranian, a small brown poodle, a brown and white English Springer Spaniel, and a small black dog, all looking at the camera.

Bayside’s Social Dog Daycare

We’re here to help dogs feel safe, confident and understood. Mind My Lead isn’t just a place to play — it’s a calm, structured environment where dogs grow into their best selves.

📍 Proudly Local to Bayside

You’ll find us at 1/22 Advantage Road, Highett — close to Hampton, Sandringham, Beaumaris, Brighton and Cheltenham. Our programs are shaped for the dogs and families who live here.

 
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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. 

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💙 Our Approach

Every dog is treated as an individual. We learn who they are, what they need and how to help them thrive through a balance of:

🐾 Social skills
🧠 Enrichment
😌 Confidence building
😴 Calm rest

This balance is what makes dogs feel safe, brave and happy — in daycare and at home.

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🛡️ Safety First (Always)

Our carers are trained in:

✔️ Dog body language
✔️ Safe introductions
✔️ First aid
✔️ Behaviour-focused handling

We supervise dogs closely, match them thoughtfully, and support them kindly.

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🤝 A Community Built on Trust

Mind My Lead is family-supported and behaviour-driven.

Fully licensed under the Victorian Code of Practice, we create a community built on genuine care for dogs and their humans.

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Ready to See Your Dog Thrive?

Book a trial, meet our team, or simply come say hello.  Your dog’s new adventure starts here!

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