Getting Started With Daycare And Boarding At Good Dog
We are so excited to welcome you and your pup!
To book your dog’s First Day Visit, follow these easy steps:
Create a Profile: Start by creating a profile with us through our online portal by clicking the button at the bottom of this page. This will help us get to know you and your dog better!
Upload Vaccinations: Make sure to upload your dog’s updated vaccination records, including Bordetella, DHPP, and Rabies, to ensure a safe environment for all of our four-legged friends!
Book Your Visit: Once your profile is set up, you can either inquire about availability or check the online portal to book your first day visit at your convenience!
Not sure which playgroup is the right fit? Scroll down to learn about our First Day Visit process, playgroups and tailored care plans!
first day visit and playgroups
At Good Dog, we take the time to get to know every dog through our First Day Visit process to ensure a safe and enjoyable daycare experience. All dogs deserve a tailored approach to their care that considers how they play, the types of playmates and the type and amount of relaxation they enjoy. This allows us to create a plan that suits them best!
Our first day visit process
Before joining daycare, every new dog undergoes a First Day Visit where we evaluate their comfort level in the space and with our team, their play style, and ideal friend pairings for social interactions. This allows us to place them in the most suitable group where they will feel safe, engaged, and happy! We offer two options, our Playgroup and our Tailored Care Plan.
We take a gradual approach, introducing them to our facility, staff, and, if they are comfortable with other dogs, integrating them into our playgroups. Additionally, we assess your dog’s ability to settle in our home-like accommodations, as all dogs must be comfortable in a kennel or hotel suite.
You will receive a mid-day update on your dog’s day with an overview of our suggested plan for your dog and pick up is available between 3:00pm and 6:00pm.
Our goal is to ensure a positive experience and match your dog with the best plan!
Our Playgroup and tailored care plans
We believe in creating the best possible experience for every dog, which is why we divide our playgroups based on personality, energy levels, and social needs. Each group is carefully supervised to ensure dogs feel comfortable and safe throughout the day!
| Care Plan | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Playgroup | Large social playgroups, based on your dog's size, personality and playstyle. Dogs who enjoy open, free play, demonstrate friendly play and confidence with others and self-regulate well. | Friendly, confident, social dogs who interact well with other dogs. |
| Tailored Care | Social pairings with select dogs. Dogs who enjoy more structured play in smaller groups with more frequent breaks, demonstrate friendly play with other dogs and people, paired with a tailored selection of enrichment activities, play & toy time. | Dogs that get nervous or overly excited in larger groups of dogs, lack confidence in being handled by new people and/or benefit from structured playtime to develop their skills in giving and taking communication with other dogs or people. |
| Individual Tailored Care | Tailored individual care plans for dogs who prefer social pairings limited to one or no dogs/human only playtime. These pups do not participate in any group play, enjoy quieter, less stimulating days with more frequent breaks, paired with a tailored selection of enrichment activities, play & toy time. | Dogs who prefer people over dogs altogether or do not enjoy playing with more than one dog at a time and/or may have a very limited type of personality. Ideal for dogs with a history of reactive and/or aggressive behaviour towards other dogs. |
Our Individual Tailored Care is currently based on a waitlist. If you would like to join the waitlist, please fill out a form on our Port Coquitlam or Port Moody Daycare pages.