In early 1996 I founded my successful grooming business "Pets On Blair" Grooming Salon.
This business was operated in conjunction with The McGregor Vet Clinic until 2005.

In October 2006 I opened my new venture at Dardanup, LochWind K9 Sportz Resort.

Another service I offer my valued clients is "DAY CARE" for those of you who work or are going away for the day and do not want your pet being bored, destructive, noisy or stressed whilst alone at home all day. Drop off on your way out and collect on the way home.

I believe I am currently the only Boarding facility in the South West to be a member of the Pet Industry Association of Australia (PIAA) who are responsible for enforcing the National Code of Practice for the Pet Care Industry in Australia and is recognised worldwide.

"LochWind K9 Sportz Resort" is a conveniently situated, picturesque property on the Preston River, ten minutes from the Bunbury CBD.
In the Dardanup Shire, a short 3.5 Kms from the intersection of the South West Hwy and the new ports access roadwhich is called Willinge Drive, this area is the gateway to the Ferguson Wine Region and on the way to Margaret River with its many and varied tourist attractions. Thus making delivering & collecting your pet for their holiday very easy.

I intend to remain exclusive, with only twelve K9 guest suites available, thus ensuring individual attention. I also have a range of options to offer you and your pet. This means we can discuss your pets needs and tailor a package to suit your requirements.

Returning your booking form early, with your deposit will secure your position in peak periods. No holiday period booking is considered as made until the form/deposit are received.PLEASE if you have booked over the phone, then no longer require that booking, even if your form has NOT been returned, have the courtesy to ring and let LochWind know you will not be coming.

I will of course be catering for dogs of all breeds, however Staffies, Bull Terriers, Heelers and Kelpies have a premium rate. I have had issues with these breeds in the past & I will only take your booking if the dog stays for two days and behaves reasonably. Then I will accept a booking for a longer period of time.

Every guest will have a hygenic fresh new bed from the "Snooza" Kennel range complete with soft mattress. Toys are available and relaxing music is played throughout the suites to soothe your pet. Our guests are supplied clean,cool rain water to drink, which is changed twice each day. Guest suites are cleaned twice daily. Ensuring your pet is comfortable and happy is our priority throughout their stay.

During your pet's stay with us you may find that despite being provided a bountiful meal, weight loss often occurs. Why? Because your pet will be outside in large play area (weather permitting) several hours each day, so often they exercise more in a day at LochWind than they do in a week at home. This is especially true if they are in with a play mate.
If you do not wish for your pet to lose weight, please notify me on arrival so that exercise can be limited.
Another consideration is that some dogs do fret and not eat as well as they may at home, needless to say dogs with this temperament may also lose weight.

Each of our twelve suites have a large inside and outside component. From the outside area your pet has views over sweeping southern meadows and/or natural bushland. In these suites your pet enjoys insulated comfort with ceiling fans. They will have time outside twice a day in our shaded exercise area.

I can easily accomodate multiple pets or "friends" who can share a run and have outside playtime together.

In winter I have coats available for hire as well as heated pads or hot water bottles in soft fluffy covers, all stylishly made by D for Dogs.

ISOLATION AREA - we have three seperate runs well away from the main kennels and cattery buildings for use as a cat and/or dog isolation area should that facility ever be required. As yet this has never been needed. If any cat or dog shows signs of a potentially transmitable infection/disease we reserve the right for the welfare of our other guests to move this animal into isolation and seek immediate veterinary advice.

Our general security is exceptional with services from Nightguard and The Security Man.

3-metre chainlink fencing surrounds the main kennel block and 2 metre fencing is on the secure grass runs.

We are most fortunate to have the services of two local vets on 24 hour call.
Dr Adrianne Arkell BVSc. (Formerly with McGregor & Eaton Vet Clinics)
Dr Liz Colvin BVSc.DVM.MCRCVS. (Former proprietor & founder of Australind Veterinary Clinic)
I appreciate that the on call services of two very experienced and well-regarded, compassionate vets will give you great peace of mind during your pet's stay at LochWind.

BOARDING FEES - Basic Rates
Prices Current as at 1st September 2011	DOGS				DAY CARE
	Toy Breeds	Medium	Large	Giant Breeds	All Dogs
Off Peak	$22 per day	$24 per day	$26.00 per day	$28.00 per day	$30.00 per day
Peak Periods & School Holidays	$24.00 per day	$26.00 per day	$28.00 per day	$30.00 per day	$35.00 per day

PLEASE NOTE THAT Staffordshires, Bull Terriers, Heelers and Kelpies are charged at $30 per day off peak & $35/day peak periods.

ENTIRE MALE DOGS, Bitches in season,and geriatric care add $4/day to the standard charge.

Out of Hours drop off or collection charged at $40.

Medication charged at $2 per medication.

Deposit of 50% required for school holiday periods. Non Refundable for school holiday dates.
Refund/transfer for non school holiday dates only if cancelled 14 full calendar days prior to due arrival date.

TOY BREEDS = Mini Poodle, Pug, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Chihuahua, Skipperke, Pekingese, Min Pin etc
MEDIUM = Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, West Highland Whites, Dachshund, Mini Schnauser, Shetland Sheepdog, Lakeland Terrier, Beagle, Whippets etc
LARGE = Labrador, Retriever, Siberian Husky etc
GIANT BREEDS = Great Danes, St Bernards, Maremma, Newfoundland, Mastiffs, Akita, Dogue De Bordeaux etc

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