Small Dog Boarding in Sydney
Darlo’s Den
Home-style, kennel-free sleepovers for little pups who deserve the very best.
Darlo’s Den is Sydney’s boutique home-style small dog boarding retreat — created just for little pups who deserve gentle, individual care.
Located just moments from Darlo Dogs, we keep things cosy and calm with a maximum of four pups per night — never loud kennels or crowded environments.
From real food and enrichment walks to cuddles, routine and daily photo updates, every stay feels personal, safe, and full of love — just like home.
Why Darlo's Den?
A home-style stay made for small dogs
At Darlo’s Den, everything is designed around calm, comfort and genuine care.
No crowded kennels, no loud environments — just a peaceful home space where little dogs feel safe, understood, and truly at ease.
- Small dogs only
- Only 4 pups per night-cosy, calm & personal
- Live-in 24/7 care
- Home-style routine
- Fresh real food included
- Daily teeth cleaning
- Enrichment walks + play
- Daily photo & video updates
Because little dogs deserve care that’s personal, thoughtful and just as warm as home.
What's Included in Every Stay
Everything your little one needs to feel safe, loved & at home.
Home-style
Live in care
Small numbers
Real food
Daily teeth clean
Walks & enrichment
Cuddles & affection
Photo & video updates
Rates & Availability
Transparent pricing. No hidden extras — everything they need for a calm, comfy stay
Overnight Stay $130/night*
4-Hours $80
Planning a longer stay?
$115 per night for stays longer than 5 nights
* Peak holiday time is $150 p/n
First stay? Try a trial night
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Meet Giullia - Your Host
Giullia welcomes every dog into her home and cares for them like family.
With vet-clinic experience and a calm, nurturing approach, she creates a safe, cosy space where little paws settle quickly and feel truly at home.
A Cosy Home for Little Paws
Peaceful spaces, gentle routines, and all the comforts of home.
Where You'll Find Us
Just steps from Darlo Dogs in Darlinghurst. Easy drop-off and pick-up, with flexible timing. We’ll confirm the exact address after booking for privacy and safety.
- 2 minute walk from Darlo Dogs
- Flexible drop off and pick up times
- Address shared once confirmed
FAQs
What type of stays do you offer?
Our Pawjamma Club are priced per 24 hours and includes everything you would want for your pup to feel safe, relaxed and calm being away from you.
The Four Hour Paws is an excellent choice if you head out for dinner during the week or have a long lunch or beach trip planned over the weekend and your little one needs some company.
Where is Darlo’s Den located?
Our property is located only a few minutes walk from Darlo Dogs.
Who looks after the dogs?
Giullia is our dedicated overnight carer. The Den is her home — warm, patient, and adored by the Darlo Dogs crew. She’ll treat your dog like one of her own, making sure they feel safe, loved, and totally at ease.
Do I need to bring anything?
Trial Night
Please bring your dog’s food, bed and any medications. We want to make them as relaxed as possible, given that they will be in unfamiliar company, and consistency will help. (Unless they sleep on your bed..a queen size suffice? 🙂
Pawjamma Club
No need! Food is included, as are bedding, toys, and everything your pup needs. Please let us know if your dog has any special dietary needs or requires medication. *If your dog has a sensitive tum or prefers their own diet, please bring that along.
The Four Hour Paws
Please bring their food, or they’re welcome to enjoy ours for an additional cost (5 Hounds light cooked real food)
How do drop off and pick ups work for Pawjamma Club?
Weekday drop-offs made simple: Giullia picks up our friends from Darlo Dogs, making drop-offs and pick-ups super convenient and flexible.
Weekends: Drop-off and pick-up times (and location) will be confirmed during the booking process to make things easy and stress-free.
What are drop-off and pick-up times for The Four Hour Paws?
Weeknights:
If your dog isn’t joining us for daycare on the day and you’re only opting for “The Four Hour Paws” they must be dropped at Darlo Dogs at 5.45pm. The pick-up location will be arranged directly, and it must be no later than 10pm; otherwise, a full overnight stay rate will be charged.
Weekends:
Times and location will be confirmed during the booking process. Stays longer than 4 hours will be charged the night rate of $130.
Is Darlo’s Den only for clients of Darlo Dogs?
Not at all! We welcome all new small dog friends.
How many dogs stay at a time?
We intentionally keep the numbers to 4 dogs, to make it feel like home, not a kennel. Peaceful, safe, and tailored to each pup’s needs.
Do the dogs go to daycare every day? My dog will find that too much!
No, definitely not every day. At Darlo Dogs, we like our pups to have a well-balanced day — happy, content, and enriched, not tired out and exhausted.
Giullia’s vet clinic hours change week to week — sometimes she’s there for just a few hours, and other days she’s home all day. During the hours she works, the dogs head off to Darlo Dogs for some socialising and playtime. When she’s home, they spend the day with her, enjoying plenty of attention, rest, and enrichment.
And if she happens to work a few hours over the weekend, that’s when the Darlo Dream Team comes together to lend a hand — making sure every dog is cared for and happy, no matter what.
Do you charge for walks, playtime or photos?
No way! Walks, adventures, playtime and cuddles are all included plus as many photos and videos to your heart’s content.
Do you bath them?
If your pup is staying longer than two nights, we’ll make sure they’re bathed and fresh for pick-up — ready for cuddles the moment you see them.
Exceptional Care Distinctly Darlo
Cosy, calm, and truly cared for — just like home.
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