One-to-one dog care in East Gippsland

Services & rates

Dog walking and pet minding in Mallacoota and Lakes Entrance, for locals and holiday companions. Choose the amount of company your dog needs; we’ll agree their day and your total price.

Half-day pet care

From $99Up to 4 hours

Ideal for: For surfing lessons, fishing, boating, a long lunch or a shorter day trip.

What’s included

  • One-to-one company at home or permitted accommodation
  • Suitable walks and gentle enrichment
  • Rest, water and wellbeing checks
  • An update after care; private photos if requested
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Full-day pet care

From $169Up to 8 hours

Ideal for: For extended outings and full days exploring. Include your travel and handover time.

What’s included

  • An agreed day of one-to-one company
  • Suitable walks, enrichment and unhurried rest
  • Water checks and your agreed feeding routine
  • An update after care; private photos if requested
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Private dog walks

From $3530 min $35 · 45 min $44 · 60 min $53

Ideal for: For dogs who enjoy their own pace, from gentle sniffing walks to a little more adventure.

What’s included

  • Private attention; dogs from your household by agreement
  • A route suited to age, energy and comfort
  • Water breaks and a comfortable return home
  • A brief update after the walk
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Home visits

From $35Visit length agreed in your quote

Ideal for: For a toilet break, feeding, company or help with a familiar routine.

What’s included

  • Fresh water and agreed feeding
  • A toilet break where the setting allows
  • Comfort, company and a wellbeing check
  • An update after the visit
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Puppy visits

From $35Visit length agreed in your quote

Ideal for: For puppies needing gentle company and a little support between your visits home.

What’s included

  • Gentle play and calm company
  • A toilet break and agreed feeding
  • Support for your puppy’s familiar routine
  • An update after the visit
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In-home overnight sitting

From $98Per night; exact hours agreed

Ideal for: For planned holidays or overnight time away, with care in familiar surroundings.

What’s included

  • An agreed overnight stay in your home
  • Feeding and routines as discussed
  • Walks and toilet breaks in the written care plan
  • An agreed update schedule
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Guide prices are in Australian dollars for one dog. Additional pets, travel, early starts, late returns and extended hours are quoted before confirmation. Daytime care includes company and rest, with activities tailored to your dog; it is not four or eight hours of continuous exercise. Transport is included only when specifically agreed in your quote.

Where care happens

At your home or suitable holiday accommodation, with the property’s permission. Boarding at Tess’s home is not offered. We focus on private care and do not run group walks.

Prepare for care

Have your dog’s routine, suitable lead or harness, food instructions, vet and emergency contact ready. We arrange keys and access codes privately after confirmation.

Flexible plans

Early fishing trips, late dinners and repeat walks can be discussed. Service dates vary between Mallacoota and Lakes Entrance; no date is reserved until confirmed in writing.

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Why Kin Canine Co.

A familiar face. Thoughtful care.

East Gippsland local

Tess grew up in the region and plans care around your dog, your dates and the places you’re visiting.

Calm, individual attention

Private walks and care in familiar surroundings, with time for sniffing, rest and a reassuring routine.

Clear communication

A pet first-aid certificate, a background in community support, an agreed care plan and optional private photo updates.

Meet Tess

How booking works

Three steps to a good day.

  1. Tell us your dates and location

    Choose your care and share a little about your dog. Your request is saved and you receive an on-screen reference.

  2. We confirm availability

    Tess checks the fit, arranges a short conversation and confirms the hours and total price with you.

  3. You receive your care plan

    Once agreed in writing, we finalise handover, emergency contacts and your dog’s routine. Then you can enjoy your plans.

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