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Nice to Meet and Greet You!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each new furry friend that walks through our door is eagerly anticipated by our team from the moment we receive your inquiry until we officially meet. In order to ensure the best quality of care, we schedule a \u2018Meet and Greet\u2019 before any daycare<\/a> or boarding<\/a> service. This process allows your pup to meet our caring team, make some new buddies, and get used to our facility.<\/p>\n

A dog\u2019s world is very small; much smaller than ours! Oftentimes, the newness can be a lot to process when they first arrive to Dogtopia. Some dogs bask in the love and attention they receive, and for others, they are apprehensive of the noisy barking, new smells, and folks who aren\u2019t mom or dad. Both of these responses are okay! More often than not, we see the pups blossom and kindle new friendships by the end of the day. Dogs are resilient creatures!<\/p>\n

Meet and Greet Process<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our process to get to know your pup is a simple, four step operation.\u00a0 Each of the steps is designed to help us build a stronger relationship with your dog and get them ready to play in our rooms.<\/p>\n

Step 1 \u2013 Meeting the Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first step in our process is acclimating your pup with our team. We will spend a couple minutes one-on-one petting, examining and lovin\u2019 on your precious pooch. This is beneficial for multiple reasons \u2013 it helps our team understand your pet\u2019s response to new people and it is an opportunity to establish a relationship straight-out-the-gate. \u00a0We\u2019ll also take time to make sure there aren\u2019t any places that your pet does not like to be touched, such as ears, tail, stomach, or neck.<\/p>\n

Step 2 \u2013 Kennel Desensitization <\/strong><\/p>\n

Depending on which room your pup will graduate into (Toybox, Lounge, Gym), they are placed in the Evaluation Room, a room right outside the playroom. In our Evaluation Room, we monitor how your pup reacts to being put in a kennel, and if there are behaviors we\u2019ll need to monitor moving forward. Some dogs are crate trained at home and are completely comfortable with our kennels, while some will need a little desensitization work, which is something our team of trained Canine Coaches are able to work on!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 3 \u2013 Meeting New Friends! <\/strong><\/p>\n

This is where it gets exciting \u2013 we introduce a few friends from the corresponding playroom into the evaluation room with your pup. This process usually includes tail-wagging, play-bowing, and plenty of sniffing. We will introduce multiple styles of dogs, which brings different energy levels and the opposite gender. Some dogs are more reactive towards male or female dogs or even certain energy levels. We are watching to see how all the pups interact with each other, and how comfortable your pup is with their new friends.\u00a0 This smaller interaction lets us know if your pup is ready for the playroom, or they still need a little more time warming up with the smaller group.<\/p>\n

Step 4 \u2013 Room Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

The final step of the process is to introduce your pup to the rest of the playroom. The playroom your pup goes into is based on their size, energy level, play style and age.\u00a0 We want them to be comfortable and around as many other dogs that fit and compliment their style.<\/p>\n

Once in the playroom, behavior and play will be monitored until your dog is properly acclimated. Inside the room, pups can now explore the playroom, meet all of their new besties, and learn the ways of daycare!<\/p>\n

After our team has completed its assessment that your pup is comfortable in their new environment, we will notify you that your pup is officially the newest Dogtopia North Austin Pack Member! \u00a0\u00a0After every passed Meet and Greet, webcams are accessible, and Pet Parents are able to book any of our services through the app.<\/p>\n

Does every dog pass the Meet & Greet process?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dogtopia is not the perfect fit for every dog, and that is perfectly fine.\u00a0 Each dog is unique and has different tastes and places where they feel most comfortable.\u00a0 If our trained staff senses that Dogtopia is not the right fit, we\u2019ll have a detailed conversation about what we saw, and suggestions on either how to work with your pup to get them ready for this type of environment or suggest alternative environments for your pup.\u00a0 Our end goal is to get your pup into the best possible situation.<\/p>\n

You can learn more about the process from our video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ready for your pup\u2019s Meet & Greet? Please give us a call at 512-766-3649 or fill out our quick Meet & Greet form<\/a> to become a member of our pack! We can\u2019t wait to meet you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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