Hour-by-hour schedule printed for staff display.
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Schedule details
Operating hours: [see DOCX]
Maximum dogs per day: [see DOCX]
Staff on shift: [see DOCX]
6:30am – 7:00am Staff arrival, setup
Set up zones, check cleaning, prepare breakfast.
7:00am – 9:00am Drop-off window
Greet owner and dog. Check dog welfare (eyes, nose, gait, body). Update DCL: arrival time, who with, any notes. Assign dog to group.
9:00am – 9:30am Breakfast
Any dogs on a feeding schedule. Individual feeding in feeding area. Monitor food intake. Update DCL: what was eaten, how much.
9:30am – 10:30am Outdoor toilet + first play session
All dogs out for toilet break. First group play in main area. Staff member on the floor, observing.
10:30am – 11:30am Enrichment rotation 1
Rotate groups through enrichment activities. Puzzle feeders, scent work, training, etc. Note activity in DCL per dog.
11:30am – 12:00pm Rest period
All dogs in rest area. Lighting dimmed. Staff member monitors (does not leave the area).
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch + quiet play
Dogs who need lunch are fed. Other dogs: low-energy play.
1:00pm – 2:00pm Outdoor toilet + second play session
All dogs out. Group play.
2:00pm – 3:00pm Enrichment rotation 2
Different enrichment activities. Note in DCL.
3:00pm – 4:00pm Rest period + quiet time
4:00pm – 5:00pm Third play session (if dogs still in)
5:00pm – 6:00pm Pick-up window begins
Greet owner. Update DCL: pick-up time, dog's day summary, any incidents. Hand over dog to owner.
6:00pm – 7:00pm Late pick-up window
Late fee applies. Staff remain on site.
7:00pm – 7:30pm Staff end-of-day
Final clean of all zones. Complete daily DCLs. Secure facility.
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