The Induction Program
Dream Dogs
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Why is an Induction Program Necessary?
An Induction Program is a multi-day introduction of a dog to Dream Dogs' daycare structure and process. For the dog, it is a gradual introduction to being in a daycare setting. This is especially helpful for puppies, dogs who have never been socialized, as well as dogs with anxiety, fear, or aggression issues. From the customer’s point of view, an induction allows them to gain insight into how their dog might respond to the Dream Dogs daycare setting. It can assure them that their dog is not being thrust into wild open play all day, but rather, that their dog will be slowly introduced to Dream Dogs staff, activities, and then to other dogs.
For Dream Dogs, an induction of a dog into our daycare structure is an opportunity to get to know the dog better before having them in our care. It is a way for us to understand what makes the dog happy, anxious, excited, or fearful. By taking the time to get to know the dog as an individual and then introducing them to different activities, people, and other dogs, we gain a deeper insight into the dog and can make sure we can tailor a program for the dog’s needs. Also, by taking the time to understand what makes the dog tick and how the dog reacts to different situations, we can make a “prescription” to the customer for what the dog needs, which is credible and responsive to the dog.
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Components of the Multi-Day Induction Program
The induction will be a three-day process, preferably Mon, Wed, and Friday, although other combinations are possible. However, a dog should complete their induction within a week. It doesn’t have to be a calendar week, but it should be within 7 days. Reports from each day that the dog spends with us, together with a final report and recommendation, will be provided through our Customer Portal.
What does my dogs day look like?
DAY ONE
Day One is a day for your dog to decompress, and to get to know the handlers who will be working with them, and for our handlers to get to know your dog. We will be working to find out what your dog likes to eat, what toy they like best, what treat they go crazy for, and what they are motivated and driven by.
DAY TWO
Day Two is a day for your dog to be introduced to the various activities we conduct with your dog. We will introduce your dog to different activities, including games, puzzles, and challenges. Each activity will be conducted by a different handler, so your dog gets to know all of our handlers! This will also give us a chance to figure out which handler your dog likes best, so that we can pair your dog with that handler most frequently.
DAY THREE
Day Three will be the first day when your dog participates in all the activities of our daycare. Your dog will be introduced slowly to different dogs of varying energy levels and temperaments. Your dog will also participate in our themed enrichment activity of the day and will also be evaluated by a Dream Dogs trainer who will assess your dog's personality, behavior traits, and potential for training. We will present you with a full report and record of your dog's three days with us, and make our recommendation to you on what type of daycare your dog should participate in.
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