More Than a Kennel
Marshian Pet Home is a boutique, family-owned dog boarding retreat in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria — born from a genuine love of animals and the outdoors. By trade our founder is a software engineer; by heart, a lifelong lover of nature and animals. It all began with Macie, our beloved Staffy — rescued from Horsham at just eight months old — whose gentle, playful spirit inspired us to open our home to other dogs. When we open, we will offer a premium, cage-free experience for small and medium breeds. We will welcome one dog at a time, so your pup is never one of many — a private built-in nook suite with its own calming screen, a beautiful garden for healthy play, calm enrichment for a happy mind, and genuine, undivided care. This is a warm family home, not a kennel. We are putting the final touches in place before we welcome our first guest, and bookings will open in due course.
Why Choose Us?
- Custom built-in nook suite — private, cage-free pet resort living
- A small television in the suite playing calm, dog-friendly vision to settle nerves
- Small to medium dogs only (4–25 kg, up to 50 cm) — calm, personal attention for every guest
- One dog at a time — your pup is our only guest, with completely undivided attention
- AI-assisted behaviour insights to truly understand your dog
- Tailored care & routines for every breed — walks, separation-anxiety support & more
- Fully controlled indoor & outdoor areas — comfortable in any weather
- In-kennel camera, thermometer & hygrometer with live mobile monitoring
- Automatic food dispenser for consistent, on-time feeding
- Premium quality food (or your dog's own diet)
- On-site dog wash so your pup goes home fresh & clean
- Beautiful garden & secure backyard for healthy play
- Undercover, always-clean potty area
- Calm, enriching environment for mental wellbeing & family fun
- Secured high fencing and hygiene-focused, spotless premises
Inside the Suite & Gardens
Real photos of the actual home your dog stays in — the private nook suite, the turfed play deck, the fenced garden and the undercover potty area. No stock imagery, no surprises on drop-off day.
Every guest will have the whole space to themselves.
Premium Amenities
Everything your dog needs for a comfortable, happy and healthy stay.
Private Nook Suite
A custom built-in nook house — your dog's own cage-free resort suite, with a small television screen playing calm, dog-friendly vision to help settle nerves at bedtime.
AI Behaviour Insights
We use smart AI modelling to understand your dog's temperament and behaviour, tailoring care to their unique personality.
Smart Monitoring, All Weather
In-kennel camera plus thermometer & hygrometer with live mobile monitoring — climate-controlled indoors and out, cosy and safe in any weather.
Automatic Food Dispenser
Consistent, on-time meals with a smart dispenser — no missed feeds, no upset routines.
Premium Nutrition
High-quality premium food, or we happily serve your dog's own diet to keep tummies happy.
Dog Wash & Fresh
An on-site dog wash means your best friend heads home clean, fresh and smelling great.
Calm & Enriching
Gentle enrichment and dedicated separation-anxiety support for genuine mental calmness and family fun.
Walks & Garden Play
Daily walks and a beautiful, secure backyard with ample space for healthy, breed-appropriate play.
Undercover Clean Potty Area
A dedicated, undercover potty area kept spotlessly clean — rain, hail or shine.
We Watch Over Them, Always
A camera inside the suite plus a Wi-Fi thermometer and hygrometer stream live to our phones around the clock. If the temperature or humidity drifts, we know before your dog ever feels it.
- In-suite cameraA live feed we check day and night — and photo updates for you.
- Climate logged every minuteTemperature and humidity history, with alerts if either drifts.
- Updates while you travelRegular messages, pictures and clips so you never wonder.
Live climate readings from the suite, on our phone.
Small & Medium Dogs Welcome
We will specialise in small to medium dogs, and will welcome one guest at a time. Both are deliberate choices: together they let us give your dog calm, unhurried attention in a genuinely home-sized space rather than a busy commercial kennel.
Small Dogs
4 – 10 kg9 – 22 lb
HeightUnder 35 cm(14 in)
Example breeds — not an accepted-breeds list- Chihuahua
- Pug
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- French Bulldog
Medium Dogs
11 – 25 kg24 – 55 lb
Height35 – 50 cm(14 – 20 in)
Example breeds — not an accepted-breeds list- Beagle
- Cocker Spaniel
- Corgi
- Border Collie
Breeds shown are examples only — not a list of accepted or excluded breeds. Every dog is assessed on their actual weight and height, whatever their breed or mix. Size bands follow the small and medium breed groups used widely across Australia by vets and pet-care professionals. Close to the upper limit, or not sure where your dog sits? Get in touch and we will happily help you check.
Boarding Options at Launch
The premium home boarding we are preparing — tailored to your dog's breed, age and personality, from quick stays to long holidays. These options are not available yet.
Short Stay
Day care and overnight stays for quick getaways — premium comfort even for a single night. Planned for launch.
Weekend Stay
The perfect weekend escape for your dog while you enjoy yours — play, rest and pampering included. Planned for launch.
Long Stay
Extended holiday boarding with a settled routine, enrichment and daily updates for total peace of mind. Planned for launch.
Easy Online Booking
Once we open, a simple booking wizard will let you customise your dog's care, book in advance and pay securely online — effortless, from anywhere. Bookings are not open yet.
Register Your InterestWe are not accepting bookings until further notice.Our Boarding Terms & Conditions are published in advance so you can read them before we open. No stays are being booked, confirmed or paid for at this stage.Get In Touch
We are not taking bookings yet, but we would love to hear from you. Send us an enquiry or register your interest and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Contact Info
Address236 Stonehill Drive, Maddingley, VIC, AU - 3340
Phone 0470295527
Email info@marshianpethome.com.au