Let’s get to know your dog.
Every new Easy Days client begins with a meet-and-greet before their first scheduled service.
Standard Meet-and-Greet
Approximately 30–45 minutes
A meet-and-greet helps confirm that Easy Days is the right fit and gives your dog an opportunity to meet Donna while you are present.
The meeting takes place in the home where care will be provided.
During the meeting, we will:
Allow your dog to approach and interact at their own pace.
Review feeding, walking, bathroom, medication, and household routines.
Discuss health conditions, mobility needs, allergies, fears, triggers, guarding behaviors, escape risks, and bite history.
Review collars, harnesses, leashes, carriers, crates, gates, and other equipment.
Complete a brief practice walk or handling demonstration when appropriate.
Confirm home-entry instructions, parking, alarms, cameras, and lockbox placement.
Review veterinarian information and emergency contacts.
Discuss the type of updates you would like to receive.
Confirm whether the requested services can be provided safely.
A meet-and-greet does not guarantee that services will be accepted. The safety and comfort of your dog, Donna, and the surrounding community must come first.
Meet-and-Greet for a Known Anxious Dog
Its ok, I am a little anxious too, I am happy to go slow and take the time to build the relationship!
Approximately 60 minutes
Dogs with known anxiety, fear of strangers, guarding behavior, or difficulty adjusting to new caregivers require a longer and slower introduction.
The goal is not to force interaction or complete a checklist quickly. The goal is to begin building trust.
Donna may initially remain at a distance, avoid direct eye contact, toss treats, limit movement through the home, or allow your dog to observe without being touched.
Depending on your dog’s comfort level, the meeting may focus on:
Identifying early stress signals.
Learning safe entry procedures.
Reviewing known triggers and calming strategies.
Practicing the caregiver entering or moving through the home.
Introducing walking equipment without pressure.
Determining whether additional introductory visits are needed.
Some dogs may require more than one meeting before care can safely begin. This is not a failure. Trust is allowed to take time.
Before the Meeting
Please have the following information available:
Veterinarian name and contact information.
Emergency contact.
Medication list and instructions.
Feeding instructions.
Walking equipment.
Relevant health history.
Bite history or known aggressive behavior.
Known fears, triggers, or escape risks.
Home-entry and alarm instructions.
Information about cameras in areas where care will occur.
After the Meeting
When the meet-and-greet is successfully completed, you will receive instructions for finishing your client profile and requesting services.
Services are not confirmed until they have been accepted through the client portal.