Trial Run Consultation Guide
At this meeting, we take your dog out for a jog/walk to get an idea of his/her abilities and then cover the details of what to expect if you hire us. What follows is a list of items to review before the trial run to ensure you and your dog get the most from the consultation. Please review carefully.
Before We Arrive
Help us keep your dog safe by taking the following precautions. Your dog's safety is our number priority. The following simple steps will go a long way in helping us achieve this goal.
List of Services
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Martingale CollarList Item 1
We strongly recommend that if you don't already have one, to please purchase a martingale collar for your dog. This type of collar offers an added layer of safety by preventing the dog to slip out. CLICK HERE to watch an explainer video to help ensure the Martingale collar fits properly.
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Regular Collar With NotchesList Item 2
This type of collar does not always adjust perfectly and are the most likely type of collar to slip over a canine client's head.
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Fit The Collar CorrectlyList Item 3
If your dog has a regular collar you should only be able to fit two fingers in between the collar and the dog's neck.
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Dog ID TagsList Item 4
Make sure your dog is wearing up to date dog id tags when we arrive
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Flight Risk Dogs
If your dog is a flight risk, please help us provide a safe service by keeping your dog away from the door where we enter. Our runners will take precautions when entering to keep your dog inside the home, but an unnecessary risk is added when we are met at the door by a determined pup. If you need help with training a pup not to bolt out the door, please contact a dog trainer. We recommend Noble Beast Dog Training.
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We Need You
You need to be at the trial run in case you have questions for us We will also have questions for you about your dog.
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An Empty Stomach
An empty stomach. Plan to not feed your pup 1 - 2 hours before and after the run/walk. Eating around exercise time is not recommended.
Inside your home
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In-Home MeetingList Item 1
Your Trial Run Consultant should meet your dog(s) in your home so that he/she can see how your dog reacts when someone other than you enters the home. This also allows us to leash your dog(s) up in the safety of your home with our leashes.
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People Friendly DogsList Item 2
The Trial Run Consultant needs to be able to leash up your dog(s) without your assistance. The DDJ policy is that our staff may not attempt to leash up any barking, snarling, growling, snapping or biting dogs. This policy keeps your dog out of trouble and our staff safe. ALL dogs in the household that will have interactions with our staff, even dogs we won't be servicing, must not be aggressive towards our runners. If there are aggressive dogs, they must be kept behind a barrier to prevent interactions with the DDJ Runner.
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FAQsList Item 3
- Is your dog in good health?
- How old is your dog?
- How much excercise does your dog currenly receive?
- Is your dog reactive towards wildilfe/other dogs/ bikes/cars etc.
- Does your dog use special equipment?
- Are you needing a walking or running service?
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COVID-19 Safety MeasuresList Item 4
Social Distancing
Our staff will practice social distancing while interacting with you and while out running or walking with your pup, maintaining at least 6' of distance between themselves and others at all times.
Face Masks
DDJ makes available free face masks to our team members. All team members are required to wear face masks.
Hand Sanitizer
Our staff have access to hand sanitizer and are required to sanitize hands before and after each session.
Symptom Free Daily Reporting
Staff confirms when completing sessions that they are COVID-19 symptom-free. Our team members are required to stay home if they do not feel well.
