Woodlands Dog Retreat

Woodlands Dog Retreat Woodlands Dog Retreat is a small private park set in a beautiful pine forest where your dog has s**c We are a unique off-lead free-run experience for dogs.

Set in a beautiful pine forest near Bethells Beach, Woodlands Dog Retreat provides your dog with over 10 acres to run and play in their natural habitat. We are a small private facility who believe freedom to socialise in an open outdoor environment is essential to a dog's well-being and calm state of mind. We offer specialized training and daycare services. Our caring and experienced staff offer t

he highest level of care, love and attention for your dog. PICK UP & DROP OFF
We understand how busy life is so we take the stress out of your day by providing a safe & secure pick up and drop off service in a comfortable air-conditioned van. You do not need to be home; you simply give us instructions on how to reach your dog. At Woodlands Dog Retreat, while we give dogs the s**ce to run and play in their natural habitat, we encourage balanced respectful behaviour. We practise calm self-control and do not allow high intensity controlling play. This results in focussed dogs that are respectful to each other and their trainers. We want dogs to feel safe and secure in a controlled environment where we can build confidence and help develop their skills in a tranquil outdoor s**ce. A large indoor covered area provides shelter during bad weather as well as a great place for quiet afternoon downtime & specialised training. Mature pine trees offer shade in the hotter months with 2 natural ponds for dogs to cool off and have some fun splash time.

We are nearly back to our full pack 🤩 everyone back with their mates, the frisbees are flying, the energy is high & thes...
28/01/2025

We are nearly back to our full pack 🤩 everyone back with their mates, the frisbees are flying, the energy is high & these guys are loving every minute of it! 🐾🤪

24/01/2025

Just a friendly reminder that we are CLOSED on Monday for the long weekend ☺️ everyone have an amazing weekend, stay safe & we will see our fur friends again on Tuesday 🐾

Welcome Freddy 💛 believe it or not, he is the same age as our other newest recruit Lilo 💜 & they made the absolute most ...
24/01/2025

Welcome Freddy 💛 believe it or not, he is the same age as our other newest recruit Lilo 💜 & they made the absolute most of today! That puppy energy really is contagious 🥰 definitely some tired pups heading into the long weekend 🐾

Thursday shenanigans with our fur friends 🐾🤪 our dogs love the open s**ce. So many things to sniff, explore and more imp...
23/01/2025

Thursday shenanigans with our fur friends 🐾🤪 our dogs love the open s**ce. So many things to sniff, explore and more importantly, ALL the s**ce for zoomies 🤪

Welcome to the family Willow 💜 this gorgeous collie x Aussie shep has the sweetest soul! A little nervous to start the d...
22/01/2025

Welcome to the family Willow 💜 this gorgeous collie x Aussie shep has the sweetest soul! A little nervous to start the day in a new environment but slowly came out of her shell 🐾 loved running around the paddock and getting tonnes of cuddles from the handlers 🥰

Welcome little miss Lilo 🌺 this 5 month old cutie is the most confident & outgoing pup! Wanted to play & make friends wi...
21/01/2025

Welcome little miss Lilo 🌺 this 5 month old cutie is the most confident & outgoing pup! Wanted to play & make friends with all our big dogs 🐾 our pack was so friendly towards her & helped her settle in! Someone will be a very tired pup tonight 💤

Monday madness 🤪 always a fun start to the week with this lot! 🐾 the best energy with the best pups 🥰
20/01/2025

Monday madness 🤪 always a fun start to the week with this lot! 🐾 the best energy with the best pups 🥰

A bit of a cooler day so these guys lapped up the full day of fun! No napping around here today! 🐾🤩 exploring, tumbles, ...
17/01/2025

A bit of a cooler day so these guys lapped up the full day of fun! No napping around here today! 🐾🤩 exploring, tumbles, zoomies & climbing 🤪

Another beautiful day ☀️ Nixon & Stevie joined our Thursday crew today! These little guys were explorers! 🐾 the best vib...
16/01/2025

Another beautiful day ☀️ Nixon & Stevie joined our Thursday crew today! These little guys were explorers! 🐾 the best vibes at daycare today!!

Half way through our first week back & only good vibes have been had!! We welcomed another new pup to the squad - Shiloh...
15/01/2025

Half way through our first week back & only good vibes have been had!! We welcomed another new pup to the squad - Shiloh 💜 has now joined her older brother and sister at Woodlands 🐾 and fit right in with everyone!

Stunner of a Tuesday 🤪 early birthday celebrations for our little Max 🎉 thank you so much for all the little goodies! It...
14/01/2025

Stunner of a Tuesday 🤪 early birthday celebrations for our little Max 🎉 thank you so much for all the little goodies! It was a full day of fun in the sun ☀️🐾

Just like that, we are back for 2025 🤩 & what a start it was!! The pool, the toys, the cuddles & the sun! Couldn’t ask f...
13/01/2025

Just like that, we are back for 2025 🤩 & what a start it was!! The pool, the toys, the cuddles & the sun! Couldn’t ask for a better day! ☀️ a tonne of group photos & action shots of what a day at woodlands is all about 🤪

Introducing our first new recruit for 2025, Juni 💜 this little staffy gal was full of energy & had the sweetest love for cuddles! Fit right in & made friends straight away!!

Merry Xmas and a very Happy New Year to you all 🎄🤶🎉 It has been a fantastic year and we are very grateful for all your ...
24/12/2024

Merry Xmas and a very Happy New Year to you all 🎄🤶🎉

It has been a fantastic year and we are very grateful for all your support.

We are closed until Monday 13 January.
Have a relaxing, safe holiday and look forward to seeing you in 2025.

From the team at Woodlands 🐾😀

20/12/2024

And that’s a wrap on daycare at Woodlands for 2024 🤩 thank you so much to all our pups & their parents for making this year an awesome one! Grateful to hold a s**ce for our fur babies to be able to just be dogs in the outdoors 🐾
From the Woodlands crew to all of you, we wish you a Merry Christmas & a safe and happy holidays 🎄

Christmas photos with our fur friends of Woodlands done for 2024 🤩🎄 all of our pups are just the absolute best!
20/12/2024

Christmas photos with our fur friends of Woodlands done for 2024 🤩🎄 all of our pups are just the absolute best!

More Christmas spirit from our furry friends 🎄🐾 what an awesome year it’s been 🤩(Disclaimer: We make sure all our dogs a...
19/12/2024

More Christmas spirit from our furry friends 🎄🐾 what an awesome year it’s been 🤩

(Disclaimer: We make sure all our dogs are comfortable & feel safe with our handlers. Not all dogs like to be handled & dressed up in costumes. So, if your fur baby isn’t all dressed up - they were not comfortable in costume.)

Everyone putting on their poses for Christmas photos 🎄🐾 always a fun time of year 🤩(Disclaimer: We make sure all our dog...
18/12/2024

Everyone putting on their poses for Christmas photos 🎄🐾 always a fun time of year 🤩

(Disclaimer: We make sure all our dogs are comfortable & feel safe with our handlers. Not all dogs like to be handled & dressed up in costumes. So, if your fur baby isn’t all dressed up - they were not comfortable in costume.)

Another day, another set of Christmas photos 🎄 can you spot your fur baby? 🐾(Disclaimer: We make sure all our dogs are c...
17/12/2024

Another day, another set of Christmas photos 🎄 can you spot your fur baby? 🐾

(Disclaimer: We make sure all our dogs are comfortable & feel safe with our handlers. Not all dogs like to be handled & dressed up in costumes. So, if your fur baby isn’t all dressed up - they were not comfortable in costume.)

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We are a unique off-lead free-run experience for dogs. Set in a beautiful pine forest near Bethells Beach, Woodlands Dog Retreat provides your dog with over 10 acres to run and play in their natural habitat. We are a small private facility who believe freedom to socialise in an open outdoor environment is essential to a dog's well-being and calm state of mind. We offer specialized daycare and training services. Our caring and experienced staff offer the highest level of care, love and attention for your dog. PICK UP & DROP OFF We understand how busy life is so we take the stress out of your day by providing a safe & secure pick up and drop off service in a comfortable air-conditioned van. You do not need to be home; you simply give us instructions on how to reach your dog. We pick up from 7:30am and drop off before 5:00pm. At Woodlands Dog Retreat, while we give dogs the s**ce to run and play in their natural habitat, we encourage balanced respectful behaviour. We practise calm self-control and do not allow high intensity controlling play. This results in focussed dogs that are respectful to each other and their trainers. We want dogs to feel safe and secure in a controlled environment where we can build confidence and help develop their skills in a tranquil outdoor s**ce. A large indoor covered area provides shelter during bad weather as well as a great place for quiet afternoon downtime & specialised training. Mature pine trees offer shade in the hotter months with 2 natural ponds for dogs to cool off and have some fun splash time.