Initial Evaluation – Required for All New Dogs
Initial Evaluation – Required for All New Dogs
- Price$35 + tax
- Duration2 to 3 hours
- DaysMon to Sat
Next step: pick a day and time, pay $35 online, and our team confirms the exact time (within 24 hours on weekdays, 48 hours on weekends).
Request your preferred appointment time
This is a request, not a confirmed booking. Our team will contact you to confirm the exact date and time. We'll confirm within 24 hours on weekdays (48 hours on weekends).
Product Details
The Initial Evaluation is the required first appointment for new dogs before joining ATD Clubhouse daily care in Montreal. It helps the team understand your dog's comfort level, social style, body language, energy, and readiness for a supervised group environment.
Best for
- New dogs who want to join daily care, daycare-style visits, or group social services.
- Pet parents who want a safe, informed first step before booking regular care.
- Dogs who may need a slower introduction before spending time with a group.
What happens during the evaluation
- The team observes your dog's body language, confidence, play style, and stress signals.
- Your dog is introduced to the environment in a supervised way.
- ATD Clubhouse confirms whether daily care is a good fit for your dog's temperament and comfort.
Important details
- Required before daily care for all new dogs.
- If your dog is comfortable and stays longer that day, the evaluation fee can be waived and a half-day a la carte rate applied instead.
- Daily care is not the right fit for every dog, and the evaluation helps keep every dog safe and supported.
FAQ
Is this required? Yes, all new dogs need an evaluation before daily care.
What service should I book after this? If approved, choose the daily care option that matches your dog's size and schedule.
Booking request and evaluation duration
Online purchases and preferred day/time selections are requests, not confirmed bookings. Our team will contact you to confirm the exact date and time within 24 hours on weekdays (48 hours on weekends).
The evaluation takes 2 to 3 hours. If your dog is not ready yet, we will share advice and recommendations, and we can try again together. Payment does not guarantee admission to daily care; our team confirms whether it is a suitable fit.
How it works
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Request a time
Pick a day (Monday to Saturday) and morning or afternoon, then pay $35 online.
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We confirm
Our team contacts you to confirm the exact time: within 24 hours on weekdays, 48 hours on weekends.
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2 to 3 hours at the Clubhouse
Your dog is introduced to the group under supervision. We watch their comfort level, play style and body language, then let you know whether daycare is a good fit.
What to bring
- Up-to-date vaccination records (booklet or vet document)
- Your dog on a leash, with collar or harness
- Anything useful: health, food, habits
Questions about vaccinations? Message us before your visit.
Good to know
- Required once, before your dog's first daycare day.
- If your dog is comfortable and stays longer that day, the evaluation fee can be replaced by the half-day à la carte rate.
- Daycare: Mon to Fri 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FAQ
Is the evaluation required?
Yes. Every new dog completes an Initial Evaluation before joining daycare. It costs $35 CAD, is paid online and takes 2 to 3 hours.
Is my booking confirmed when I pay?
Your payment sends a request. Our team contacts you to confirm the exact date and time, within 24 hours on weekdays (48 hours on weekends).
What if daycare isn't right for my dog?
Daycare isn't the right fit for every dog. The evaluation exists to keep every dog safe and supported.
What do I book next?
If approved, choose the daycare option that matches your dog's size and your schedule.
Cancelling or rescheduling?
See our cancellation and booking policy.