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Temperament Assessment

First things first. To ensure a safe, fun environment for all of our pups that join us for daycare or boarding, they must first schedule and pass a free, four-hour temperament assessment Follow the steps below to get started!

Step 1: Create your Pup’s profile

Use the link above to provide the following:

• Dog info: Name, age, and bonus points for a cute pic!
• Vaccination records: Bordetella, Rabies, DAP/DHPP, Lepto, etc.
• Veterinarian info
• Owner contact info
• Emergency contact info

Step 2: Contact us to book your appointment

Step 3: Drop Off

On your scheduled day, please drop off your pup at our downstairs canine care reception. This is at the orange door, located down the driveway, on the left-hand side.

What happens during a temperament assessment?

We want to make sure that each dog is comfortable and not anxious or aggressive while staying at The Dog Society. Each assessment takes approximately 4 hours. During this time under a Pack Leader’s supervision, we will be assessing your dog and their confidence doing the following activities:

• Pack Leader Handling: This period allows us to see if your dog is comfortable with staff touching them, taking on and off a leash, and moving from one location to another.
• Solo Kennel Time: This helps us better understand if your dog would be comfortable boarding with us. It also allows them time to acclimate to their new surroundings.
• One on One Play: Your dog will be introduced to another ‘resident’ dog, first on-leash and then off, to get a better understanding of their temperament.
• Pack Play: Your pup will be introduced to the full pack. Under our supervision we will be monitoring their play and recall skill sot ensure they are a good fit for the pack.