When we get a new dog, regardless of their temperament or eagerness to play, we integrate them into the group very slowly. Usually we start with employee dogs that are here everyday. They are calm and know the drill, and they help to calm the timid dog but they also know how to handle the enthusiasm of an overly eager dog. Very slowly we increase the number of other dogs they play with, letting each new dog guide how quickly they are integrated in. Some dogs never as just to the full play group, and that is okay. We have several yards and can put them in with smaller playgroups made of just the dogs they are comfortable with. For boarding, if they just don't enjoy play, they can always be walked alone and get extra one on one time with staff. We also offer daycare, an alternative to dayplay for dogs that don't enjoy groups, where we can watch them for you during the day, administer medication, and get several potty breaks.
We went there and took a tour first. We asked how they would get our dog used to others, since he can be crazy. They typically take him out by himself, get him used to the staff and surroundings. Once they feel he is comfy, they know their other dogs and would place one dog of a similar personality with yours. There is staff next to the dogs when they are playing all of the time. They place our pup with others who like to play with him and he loves it there. Every time we pull up to Jills he pulls me like hell to get into the building. They also send you report cards on your pup.
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