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Your first visit

Every great first day starts with a meet and greet

Before joining our open playrooms, every new dog meets our team for a relaxed, 20 to 30 minute introduction. It keeps every dog safe and tells us exactly how to make your pup's day wonderful. The visit, and their first full day of daycare, is free.

Happy dogs at Pet Planet Brunette daycare
What to expect

How the meet and greet works

We get to know you both

We review your pup's history, health and habits with you, then walk you through the facility so you can see exactly where their day happens, playrooms, rest zones and all.

A gentle, supervised introduction

Your dog spends time with a trained team member, meets a couple of calm playmates one at a time, and shows us their comfort level with people, dogs and rest spaces.

Their first day begins

Once they're settled, your pup joins the right playroom for their size and energy. You head out with webcam access and pick up a happy, tired dog at the end of the day.

If a dog isn't quite ready for open play, that's okay. We'll share what we noticed and simple steps to help, and they're always welcome back when they're ready.

Eligibility

Who can stay with us

We never turn dogs away by breed. To keep every guest safe, we ask that all dogs meet a few simple requirements.

  • A completed meet and greet with our team before joining open play.
  • At least 12 weeks old and fully vaccinated.
  • Spayed or neutered by 7 months of age.
  • In good health, free of fleas, ticks and any communicable condition in the past 30 days.
  • Comfortable around people and dogs, with no history of aggressive or protective behaviour.
Vaccinations

Required vaccines

Up-to-date vaccines mean your pup always plays with fully protected friends. Please have your vet administer vaccines at least 48 hours, ideally 7 days, before the first visit.

  • Rabies. Required by law and essential for every dog in group care.
  • DHPP (distemper and parvo). The core combination vaccine, kept current per your vet's schedule.
  • Bordetella. Helps prevent and reduce the severity of canine cough in social settings.

Bring your records on the day, or share your vet's details and we'll happily request them for you.

Good to know

First visit questions

How long does the first visit take?

The meet and greet itself takes about 20 to 30 minutes. After that, your dog stays for their free day of play and you pick them up before close.

What should I bring?

Your dog on a leash with a collar or harness, and their vaccination records if you haven't already shared them. That's it for daycare. For boarding stays, see our boarding page for the full packing list.

Can I stay and watch?

You're welcome to join the tour and watch the playroom webcams while you're here. Dogs usually settle faster once their person heads out, and you can keep watching on webcam from anywhere.

What if my dog is shy or nervous?

That's very normal. Introductions happen one dog at a time at your pup's pace. If they need more time, we'll suggest gentle next steps and welcome them back whenever they're ready.

Do I have to buy anything at the visit?

No. The first day is genuinely free. If you'd like to continue, our meet and greet specials are the best value we offer and are only available to book on the day of your visit.

Pick a day, we'll handle the rest

Book online in under two minutes. We'll confirm by text or email.

Book your free first visit