{"id":44,"date":"2017-06-12T15:32:07","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T15:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/baton-rouge\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2025-10-17T22:13:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T03:13:02","slug":"new-pet-parent-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/downers-grove\/new-pet-parent-info\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW PET PARENT INFO"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>MEET &amp; GREET<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WHAT IS A MEET &amp; GREET?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Meet &amp; Greet is your pup\u2019s first step into the Dogtopia experience. It\u2019s a chance for you to meet our team, share your needs and goals, and let your dog try our open-play daycare to see if it\u2019s the right fit. Safety is always our top priority, so each Meet &amp; Greet includes 20 to 30 minutes with one of our trained evaluators, who will assess your dog\u2019s comfort level with other dogs and people in a controlled environment. Every dog must pass this evaluation before scheduling dog daycare or dog boarding services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PREPARING FOR YOUR MEET &amp; GREET<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once your Meet &amp; Greet appointment is scheduled, either through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/downers-grove\/request-meet-and-greet\/\">live booking link<\/a> or with help from a team member, you will receive an email with access to the Dogtopia app. From there you can complete the Pet History form, review and sign the Pet Parent Agreement, and upload your pup\u2019s vaccines. Taking care of these steps ahead of time gives our team everything we need to make your Meet &amp; Greet smooth, stress free, and all about your dog.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you arrive*, our team will sit down briefly with you to chat about your dog\u2019s social history and any goals you have. From there, our trained evaluator will take your dog into a small play area to perform an assessment in the following categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nose-to-tail health check<\/li>\n<li>Response to touch and handling<\/li>\n<li>Crate comfort level<\/li>\n<li>One-on-one social interactions with other dogs<\/li>\n<li>Group play observations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After the evaluation, we will return to the lobby to share how everything went. Upon passing the evaluation, your dog is welcome to stay for the rest of the day free of charge so they can start acclimating to their new furry friends and Canine Coaches.<\/p>\n<p><em>*For everyone\u2019s safety, dogs must remain on a leash at all times while in the lobby<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Have additional questions? Please visit our <a href=\"\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQ page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-copy-image-grid uk-grid\" data-uk-grid><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/dogtopia-com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2018\/11\/DogtopiaScottsdale_0552.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/dogtopia-com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2018\/11\/DogtopiaScottsdale_0453.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/dogtopia-com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2018\/11\/DogtopiaScottsdale_0322.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>WHERE DOGS ARE A REALLY BIG DEAL<\/h2>\n<p>Because dogs are a really big deal to us, Meet &amp; Greet day at Dogtopia is fun for the whole family \u2013 consider it an introduction to our open-play environment perfectly suited for your pup\u2019s fitness and social life. In fact, don\u2019t be surprised if your furry child meets his or her BFFF (best furry friend forever) while you\u2019re here!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"uk-button uk-button-primary\" href=\"\/dashboard\/meet-and-greet\/\">schedule a Meet &amp; Greet<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MEET &amp; GREET WHAT IS A MEET &amp; GREET? A Meet &amp; Greet is your pup\u2019s first step into the Dogtopia experience. It\u2019s a chance for you to meet our team, share your needs and goals, and let your dog try our open-play daycare to see if it\u2019s the right fit. 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