Outdoor window is narrow and uncertain. Front-load yard time early (6–9 AM) while temps are lower. Check radar before every outdoor rotation. Pools out but watch sky closely.
Heat protocol in effect. Short outdoor rotations only — 10 min max. Watch for panting and shade-seeking. Water constantly refreshed. Bring water on any walks. Check radar before going out; thunder = dogs inside immediately.
5 PM – 8 PM
88–94°F · Chance thunderstorms · Still very hot · Wind 12–13 mph
Heat protocol continues through pick-up rush. Keep dogs inside as much as possible. Short potty breaks only — check radar first. Towels at door. Have someone near the entrance to welcome clients quickly.
Overnight
74–82°F · Chance thunderstorms through overnight · Wind 9–10 mph
Thunderstorm risk persists overnight. TV or music on to minimize thunder reactions. Short potty breaks only — check radar before going out. Monitor dogs for anxiety.
Today's team
TeamToday's shift schedule
Review on arrival
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Receive 2 leashes + charged walkie — plug in earpiece. Review daily binder: floor schedule, dog management, boarding arrivals/departures, enrichment, grooming, roll call, cleaning checklists.
Name
Shift
Break
Reviewed ✱
Erik
8:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Katy
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
10:00 AM
Dan
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
10:00 AM
Michael
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
12:00 PM
Ally
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
12:30 PM
Leah
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Andrew
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
3:00 PM
Joseph
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
3:30 PM
✱ Initials in the Reviewed column confirm the team member has read the Daily Schedule, Dog Handling sheet, Check-In/Out sheet, and all Slack communications (which includes Notion activity notifications) since their last shift.
Today's assignments
AssignmentsStaff enrichment assignments
Fill in at huddle
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Staff enrichment assignments
Discovery Discovery Program
Trailblazer Adventure Club (trailblazer + sign-ups)
Trailblazer & Companion Buddy Enrichment
Social Group Enrichment
Walks & Extras
✱ Buddy can do several at one time upstairs OR in the back room. Check off that enrichment by dog has been completed on the Check-In sheet.
Individual assignments are made in the Daily Packet in Notion. See the Cleaning Rotation procedure for the full weekly schedule.
Rise & shine — 6:00–8:30 AM
6:00–8:30 AMOpen · Overnight handoff · First dogs arrive
Check radar — storms possible
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Best outdoor window: 6 AM – 12 PM. High of 95°F today — front-load all outdoor activity. Heat peaks after noon. Thunderstorm risk all day — check radar before every outdoor rotation. If thunder, dogs inside immediately.