We require a temperament evaluation for all dogs, which is a full-day of daycare. The full-day temperament evaluation is better than a short 15-minute visit because it allows timid dogs to warm up, excited dogs to calm down, and all dogs to show their true personalities over the course of the day. We watch for elevated levels of stress/anxiety (such as panting or barking excessively), interactions with dogs and humans (red flags are: baring teeth, growling, snapping, and any other acts of aggression), and the dog's general comfort level in the daycare space.
Please understand that our daycare environment may not be a good fit for your dog, and THAT'S OKAY! There are a lot of factors that go into a dog's success in any environment and how they interpret their world, and we always have to do what's best for each individual dog! If, for any reason, your dog does not thrive in daycare, we are more than happy to help you with some other options that might be a better fit! We are a resource for you and the dog community!
