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Knowledge Centre

Important information for pet parents

At We Love Dogs we want to share with you important information about your dog’s stay with us, how we operate our resort and also general health issues that your dog may experience during their life.

We encourage you to download, share or collect these documents from our reception team when you next visit with us. We also encourage you to share this knowledge centre with your friends who are also pet parents.

  • Pet Health & Wellbeing

CARING FOR YOUR DOG

Helpful information sheets and brochures on canine health, surgery recovery, weight management, and skin care.

REHABILITATION CARE

Post-operative care is one of the many services we offer. If you dog has had surgery and no longer needs to be at the Vet but you are uncertain of how to care for them then please read our brochure on how we can assist you with your dog’s recovery.
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CANINE COUGH

Canine Cough (previously known as Kennel Cough) is the most misunderstood issue in dog health. Even if your dog is vaccinated they can still contract Canine Cough anywhere there is another dog. But don’t be concerned. Read our brochure on what it is, how it moves through your dog’s system and how to support your dog through it. This is a must read for ALL dog owners.
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HOT SPOTS

Nasty and annoying, hot spots can pop up without any warning and can develop very quickly into a painful skin condition for your dog. Our flier helps you to understand what they are, how they come to be, the most likely places they will occur and what to do if you ever find your dog has a hot spot – small or large. This is a must read for anyone whose dog loves to play in the water and has hair.
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BLOAT

Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) or more commonly known as Bloat is an insidious condition that can occur in dogs quickly and be deadly. Large chested and giant breed dogs are most at risk and while Vets don’t know the cause of Bloat understanding the warning signs and the measures to try to avoid this are critical for those with at risk breeds. Please read this and share with everyone you know that have a large / giant breed or large chested dog – it could help save a life one day.
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WEIGHT LOSS / GAIN

Weight loss / gain can be tricky to understand in dogs but this brochure has been designed to help you understand the causes and the actions that can be taken to help minimise these issues. It also provides a visual guide so you can tell if your dog is over, under or just right with their weight.
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REHOMING

The hardest thing to do but sometimes the most necessary. If you have to rehome your dog or help a family member or friend do so we have put together this flier with some important tips on how to help find your dog their furrever home.
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INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR STAY

Review our formal boarding conditions, operating calendar, and comprehensive resort brochure.

CONDITIONS OF BOARDING

As a professional pet resort our requirements under the Domestic Animals Act and the Victorian Code of Practice for Boarding are outlined in our Conditions of Boarding. It may feel like you are leaving your first born child with us (for some of you you are) but this is an essential document. Should you have any questions then please ask us, we would be more than happy to discuss it with you.
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CALENDAR

Our current calendar shows clearly our office hours, arrival and departure times, peak and off peak times and also the days our office is closed. If you have any questions then please don’t hesitate to ask.
DOWNLOAD OUR 2026 CALENDAR

WE LOVE DOGS BROCHURE

At We Love Dogs we offer a wide selection of services for small to medium dogs, golden oldies, special medical needs and rehabilitating dogs. For more information on our services and facilities please download this brochure.
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DTV: WATCH OUR VIDEOS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES, HOW WE CARE FOR OUR GUESTS, AND HOW YOU CAN CARE FOR YOUR DOG

Thanks for visiting the We Love Dogs Knowledge Centre. While caring for dogs when you can’t is what we do well, we also like to share our knowledge with pet parents, no matter where you are, to help you be the best pet parent you can be. Some of these videos are about our facilities, to help you better understand how we care for our guests, and some are more generally about caring for dogs. We hope that you enjoy these short videos and that they can help you to make the best decision for your favourite furry family member.

GOLDEN OLDIES – CARE FOR OLDER DOGS

POST OPERATIVE CARE

OFFICE HOURS AND TOUR TIMES​

CUSTOMER INFORMATION: ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES LOUNGE

CUSTOMER INFORMATION: GUEST MENU OPTIONS

CUSTOMER INFORMATION: WEIGHING DOGS

CUSTOMER INFORMATION: BATHING

CUSTOMER INFORMATION: K9 GRASS SURFACES

CUSTOMER INFORMATION: FENCING