Pet boarding/training in Victoria

“Easy to book, helpful professional caring staff who looked after my stressed cats during household work within our house“

“Today was Bella and Willow's first visit to Ruffin'It, and we were very impressed with the lovely staff and space and could see that our doggies were well cared for! Thank you - we will bring them back again !!“

“I’ve been going to this groomer for 12 years and they’ve never disappointed. Friendly, professional staff, with big hearts.“

“I’ve had the privilege of attending both the original Shadow Week and Shadow Week 2.0, and each time I’ve come away with a deeper understanding of dogs, myself, and the relationship between us.

What I enjoy most about this program is the philosophy of letting dogs truly be dogs—giving them freedom and space to be themselves instead of micromanaging or over-controlling their behaviours. It’s less about rigid management and more about understanding where your dog is at: when to simply let them be, when to step in with support, and when a correction is actually appropriate.

This program helped me approach dogs less as a math equation and more as individuals. It has shifted the way I think about training: I learned to pause, observe, and respond thoughtfully instead of trying to predict or control every outcome.

Another highlight is the community it creates. You’re surrounded by people who share the same passion, which makes it easy to bounce ideas around, ask questions without judgment, and deepen your understanding of why, how, and when to act with dogs.

The balance of hands-on training and observation is invaluable. Watching other dogs work through challenges, it pushed me to think outside the box and be more creative in my handling. This program has not only improved the way I interact with my own dogs, but also given me a clearer sense of what’s going on in their heads and what’s truly supportive versus unnecessary interference.

For anyone looking to expand their skills, gain perspective, and walk away with practical tools for real-life training, Monique’s Shadow Week is an incredible experience“

“Kinetic Pet Grooming and Day Care is pure joy for my dog. The team is warm, attentive, and clearly loves what they do. My pup comes home happy, tired in the best way, and genuinely excited to go back, he practically sprints to the door. The daycare feels organized, caring, and full of good energy.“