Robotic dogs for older people who grew up with dogs
Robotic companion pups for older Australians and aged care residents, with prices, care tips and Tombot news. Compare the dogs sold here, check the Tombot Jennie status, and ask an Australian supplier for a quote.
Robotic dogs you can buy in Australia now
Prices come from Australian specialist retailer listings checked in September 2026.
- Companion pup: $269 to $315
- MetaDog: price on request
- Tombot Jennie: waitlist only, no Australian price published
Buying guides and products
A robotic dog for a parent who loved dogs
For sons, daughters and partners buying one pup for a person who misses having a dog around, at home or in residential care.
The companion pup for older Australians
The most widely sold robotic dog in Australia, with a soft bark that answers the owner's voice and a simulated heartbeat.
MetaDog robotic dog
A newer robotic dog from the same smart pet range as MetaCat, listed by an Australian dementia retailer with price on request.
Robotic dogs for aged care homes
A dog option for lifestyle teams whose residents ask about the dogs they left behind, with volume quotes from Australian suppliers.
Where to buy a robotic dog in Australia
Send one enquiry and a suitable Australian supplier quotes you directly for a companion pup or MetaDog, for one home or many.
For aged care homes wanting a dog option
Homes that already use robotic cats often have residents who only talk about dogs. A companion pup in a shared lounge or a resident's room gives them a familiar animal to hold. Suppliers quote volume prices for one wing or a group of homes.
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Looking for Tombot in Australia
Tombot Jennie, the robotic Labrador puppy designed with Jim Henson's Creature Shop, is not sold by any Australian retailer at September 2026. The maker runs a waitlist and has not published an Australian price.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I buy Tombot Jennie in Australia?
Not at September 2026. Tombot says its first release sold out and runs a waitlist on its own website. No Australian retailer sells Jennie and no Australian price has been published. A companion pup or MetaDog can be bought here now.
- Which robotic dog is most common in Australia?
The Joy for All style companion pup. It is stocked by several Australian dementia and aged care retailers, runs on batteries, barks back when spoken to and has a simulated heartbeat.
- Do robotic dogs help people with dementia?
They help some people. Most research uses the PARO seal: an Australian trial in 28 Queensland facilities found it reduced agitation compared with usual care and improved engagement. One smaller study of robotic dogs and cats found lower loneliness and depression scores after 6 weeks. They do not improve memory and do not suit everyone.
- Should I choose a robotic dog or a robotic cat?
Start with the animal the person lived with. A pup suits someone who talks to it, because it barks back. A cat suits someone who prefers to stroke and hold quietly. Some aged care homes keep both in a shared lounge.
- Can the NDIS or Support at Home pay for a robotic dog?
An NDIS participant may be able to buy one as low-cost assistive technology when it relates to their disability and plan goals, and a therapist's recommendation helps. Support at Home does not list robotic pets, so ask the provider first.
- Do you sell robotic dogs?
No. Robo Dogs Australia is an enquiry service operated by Yes Right Pty Ltd. We pass your enquiry to a suitable Australian supplier, who quotes you directly. Sending an enquiry does not commit you to buy.
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Tell us how many pups you need and where they are going. A suitable Australian supplier quotes you directly.
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