Your Dog's First Day
First Day Assessments
First-day assessments
The first step to all reservations
We do assessments Mondays through Fridays. Check-in by 9 a.m., and checkout any time after 4:00 p.m.
Advance reservations are recommended, but we're always happy to accommodate same-day when needed. Just give us a shout!
Why a first day assessment
This first-day assessment allows us to get to know your dog and, even more importantly, lets you and your dog get to know us.
By knowing who they are, how they play, and which play group they best fit in, we can prepare and personalize your dog's time with us.
Assessments for boarding
Since for boarding we do both social stays and private enrichment play, we need to know in advance what program each guest fits into and how we can best prepare and plan their stay. You can imagine how unsuccessful we'd be if we had 30 brand-new guests arrive on one day! We wouldn't have a good sense of who any of them are or how to set up good and safe play groups or how to help those needing private time or confidence building.
If you are travelling here from far, please give us a call or send an email and we can arrange to schedule your dog's assessment on their first day of boarding with us.
How the day works
Our trainers spend individual time with your dog getting them settled in and setting up structured experiences for them.
We don't throw your dog in with others or flood them with groups of dogs or lots of stimuli.
We first see how your dog does simply being with us and being exposed to the sounds, smells and energy while being in the privacy of their own play area.
Based on their comfort level, confidence and body language, we then introduce a single dog and then, as appropriate, build a group up from there mixing males and females.
At every point we respond to your dog's signals and allow them to set the schedule of what they're comfortable with.
Our trainers put together an assessment report for you and recommendation for which play group they're best suited for or whether our Confidence Learning and Social Skills program (CLASS) is the right option for them as they build social confidence.
At the end of the first day, we'll go through the report and let you know how they did. We'll also send a report card and photo in the afternoon to give you an extra peek into their first day!
Request your dog's first day!
Existing Clients
Book online through your account, email or call 780-900-8639 ext. 2 with your request.
New Clients
Step 1: Set up an account online
Step 2: Book your assessment day online through your account or give us a call at 780-900-8639 ext. 2 to schedule
Contact us!
4105 65a Avenue, Leduc, AB. T9E 0Z4
780-900-8639 | 1-866-734-2262