Dog Daycare Evaluations
What to Expect from a Dog Behavior Evaluation
If you’re thinking about enrolling your dog in daycare, training, or boarding at Dr. Dave’s in Saratoga or Campbell, CA, the first step is a dog behavior evaluation. This helps us get to know your dog’s personality, temperament, and needs so we can provide the best care and training possible.
We proudly serve families from Saratoga and Campbell, plus nearby areas like Cupertino, Los Gatos, Mountain View, San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Willow Glen. Our goal is to make sure every dog feels safe, happy, and ready for their new experience.
What Is a Dog Evaluation?
A dog behavior evaluation is a simple but important assessment where our trained staff observes your dog’s behavior, personality, and temperament. We do this before they join a new daycare or training program. This helps us understand how your dog plays, socializes, and reacts to new situations. We look for things like:
- How your dog behaves around other dogs and people
- Whether your dog is shy, confident, or anxious
- How your dog reacts to different environments
- Any specific behavior concerns or training needs
For puppies, we do a puppy evaluation assessment to check their social skills and help start them off on the right paw.
Why Is a Dog Evaluation Important?
Professional dog personality assessments provide key insights to keep your dog and others safe and happy. Our doggy temperament evaluations help us:
- Make sure they are a good fit for group play or daycare
- Spot any behavior issues early and recommend training if needed
- Create a customized care and play plan that suits your dog’s needs
- Keep other dogs and staff safe by knowing how your dog interacts
- Ensure your dog’s safety and happiness in daycare or boarding
It’s all about setting your dog up for a positive experience and preventing problems before they start.
What Happens During the Evaluation at Dr. Dave’s?
When you bring your dog to Dr. Dave’s in Saratoga or Campbell for an evaluation, here’s the process:
- Chat With Our Team – We’ll ask you about your dog’s history, personality, and any concerns.
- Observe Behavior – Your dog will spend time playing and exploring under supervision. We watch how they interact with others and respond to new things.
- Temperament Check – We assess your dog’s social skills and comfort level.
- Feedback and Recommendations – After the evaluation, we’ll explain our findings and recommend the best next steps—whether that’s daycare, training, boarding, or something else.
Why Choose Us
We understand that choosing the right place for your dog is a big decision. Here’s what makes us stand out:
- With over 30 years of experience, our team knows how to assess and care for dogs of all personalities and needs.
- To keep playtime safe and comfortable, we have separate daycare areas tailored by dog size, age, temperament, and energy level.
- We welcome all dogs. There’s no breed discrimination here.
- We make sure every dog gets plenty of exercise with three or more walks a day, keeping them happy and healthy.
- Our Campbell location includes a clean, safe outdoor daycare area with artificial grass for extra fun in the fresh air.
- We use entry chutes to ensure a smooth and safe check-in for every dog during their doggy temperament evaluation or daycare visit.
- Your dog’s health is our priority — a licensed veterinarian is available 24 hours a day, and a skilled veterinary technician is on site to provide expert care whenever it’s needed.
Schedule Your Dog’s Behavior Evaluation Today
Don’t wait to give your dog the best start with daycare or training. Contact us at Dr. Dave’s in Saratoga or Campbell, CA, for expert dog behavior evaluations that prioritize your dog’s well-being and happiness while they’re in our care.