Welcome to Dogtopia!
We are excited to meet you and your pup for your Orientation/Meet & Greet! At Dogtopia, we are focused on health and safety as well as ensuring all dogs are comfortable in our open-play environment. For daycare and boarding, all dogs are separated into playrooms by size and temperament where they can enjoy hours of safe socialization, exercise, education and FUN. They’re supervised by our highly trained Canine Coaches and you can check in on them throughout the day via our live webcams!
New to Dogtopia?
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What is a Orientation/Meet & Greet and why do I need one?
While we love all breeds and personalities, not every dog is suited for an off-leash, open-play environment. We take our doggie guests’ safety very seriously, so each Meet & Greet/Orientation consists of 20-30 minutes with our trained evaluator to ensure that your pup is a good fit for daycare. It will include a health history overview, a nose-to-tail assessment, and an evaluation of their comfort level with other dogs in a controlled mini-play area. We also require 2 additional days of daycare prior as part of the Orientation process for a total of 3 days. The process is very easy and ensures all dogs are comfortable at Dogtopia – we look forward to getting to know you and your furry family member better! Please note: All dogs must be at least 12 weeks of age AND current on required vaccinations (Rabies, DHLPP/DHPP, Canine Influenza and Bordetella). Dogs older than 7 months must be spayed or neutered.
Dogtopia requirements:
- All Dogs/Puppies up-to-date on vaccinations (Rabies, DHLPP/DHPP, Canine Influenza, and Bordetella) – don’t have your records? We can call your vet for you!
- New pet parents do have 30 days from successfully passing the Meet & Greet to obtain the Canine Influenza Vaccine and be fully immunized. The first round of CIV must be administered before we can do the Meet & Greet.
- Puppies must be at least 12 weeks old AND fully vaccinated
- Dogs 7 months and older must be spayed/neutered
*Dogtopia highly recommends all new overnight boarding pups have some daycare days prior to their first overnight stay with us to ensure their comfort during the stay and meet all their new human and furry friends ahead of time.
Meet & Greet/ORIENTATION – $39
GETTING READY FOR the Meet & Greet/ORIENTATION:
Once your initial Meet & Greet/Orientation appointment is set and confirmed by our team, you will receive an email to log in to your online dashboard and begin the registration process. Vaccinations can be uploaded by you or our team and you can review and digitally sign our Pet Parent Agreement.
ORIENTATION PROCESS OVERVIEW
Our orientation is a 3-day process and we use these 3 days to mirror an average week so that your pup gets acclimated to the socialization and exercise that comes with daycare. To initiate the 3-day Orientation process there is $39 registration fee. This fee is due when you book your Meet & Greet appointment. What’s included in the orientation process:
- Day 1: The Meet & Greet includes 3+ hours of play for your pup as well as a tour of the facility for you. Appointments available Weekdays from 7 AM – 11 AM and 2 PM -5 PM and Weekends from 9 AM -11 AM and 2 PM.
- Day 2 & 3: Your pup attends two additional daycare days within week (7 days) to become fully comfortable with our environment. All three days are prerequisites for any future boarding stay.
To secure your spot, kindly pre-pay the $39 for Orientation here at least 2 two days before your scheduled appointment.
PREPARING FOR ORIENTATION
After identifying the Orientation/Meet & Greet day and time, you’ll receive an email prompting you to sign into our digital portal. This portal contains all the necessary documents to get you ready for your appointment.
Additionally, please provide your vaccination records through the digital portal or if you are unable to then share your vet clinic name for vaccine verification to ensure all required vaccines are up to date.
Send us a photo of your to be used as their profile photo in our system! Ideal photos showcase distinguishing features for easy identification.
EVALUATION INCLUDES:
- Wellness check
- Response to staff touch/interaction
- Comfort level in a crate – Crates are used for rest, naptime, boarding, feedings and administering medication when applicable
- Reaction in “open-play” setting with other dogs of varying size, breed, and temperament
- Overall observations
The process is very easy and there is nothing to be nervous about at Dogtopia – we just want to get to know your pup better!
WHERE DOGS ARE A REALLY BIG DEAL
Because dogs are a really big deal to us, Orientation/Meet & Greet day at Dogtopia is fun for the whole family – consider it an introduction to our open-play environment perfectly suited for your pup’s fitness and social life. In fact, don’t be surprised if your furry child meets his or her BFFF (best furry friend forever) while you’re here!
leadership
Mike and Diann
Diann has had dogs her entire life while Mike didn’t get his first dog until Diann and the girls made it happen! Since then, he’s been hooked and can’t get enough of dogs. Mike has a background in advertising and Diann worked as a physical therapist for a number of years. They have three grown daughters and two dogs: Sadie and Charlie.
AbBY
Abby has worked at Dogtopia of Edmond since 2022 and is one of our most experienced canine coaches. She has a Dogtopia Canine Coach 3 certification and is also one of our in-house dog trainers. Abby has recently taken an operational management position with us, lives in Midwest City and is the dog mom of Pepper, Moxie, and Roper the second. Abby loves taking her herd to dog parks and hanging out with friends and family.
SHAY
Shay as worked at Dogtopia of Edmond since 2022 and is one of our most experienced canine coaches and dog handlers. She has a Dogtopia Canine Coach 3 certification and is our operations Manager. Shay lives in Blanchard, is a dog mom to Zeus and is currently taking college courses. Shay loves shopping for dog outfits and is the imagination behind all our crazy photo shoot outfits and art projects!
Riley
Riley has worked at Dogtopia of Edmond since we opened in 2018. He has all levels of Dogtopia experience in canine coaching and front of house operations. Riley has recently taken the Pet Parent Relations Manager position and is most often the friendly face you see up front when picking up our furry friends from daycare and boarding. Riley lives in Harrah and has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
