Operations
Daily Schedule
Pet Companions Bed & Biscuit  ·  271 Main St, Reading MA
Today's weather — read before your shift
Today's team
Team Today'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 (overnight)
Andrew 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM 10:00 AM
Dan 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM 10:30 AM
Bella 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 12:30 PM
Joseph 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM 3:00 PM
Grace 1:00 PM – 7:00 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.

Shift blocks
5–6 AM Wake-up & Daily Setup ›
Rain likely all day (64–81% chance). Fog and rain showers expected from morning through overnight. Keep dogs inside as much as possible. Short potty breaks only — check radar before going out. TV or music on to minimize weather reactions.
6–9 AM Doors Open · Overnight-AM Huddle
Rain likely — short potty breaks
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Rain showers likely this morning (64–72% chance). Keep dogs inside. Short potty breaks only — check radar before going out. Towels at the door. TV or music on to minimize weather reactions.
Boarding departures today: Chutney Frothingham, Cosi Frothingham, Hunter Haros. Confirm bins ready and feeding charts pulled. Boarding arrivals today: Kingston Foristall, Marley Foristall, Charlie Griffin.
9–10 AM Check-in done · Full let out · Assign duties
Rain — indoor enrichment priority
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Rain showers likely (64–72%). Keep dogs inside. Short potty breaks only — check radar before going out. Front-load indoor enrichment: sniff wall, commands, 1:1 time. Towels at every door.
Enrichment scheduled today: Kingston Foristall & Marley Foristall — Dog's Choice · Chutney Frothingham & Cosi Frothingham — Superpower Scent Room · Wyatt Weisman — Adventure Club · Finley MacLachlan — Dog's Choice. Complete before departures where possible.
10–11 AM Inside · Enrichments · Breaks ›
11 AM–12 PM After Breaks · Lunch · Clean ›
12–1 PM Inside · Yard Rescue · PM Prep
Grooming at 12:30 PM
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Grooming begins at 12:30 PM. Chutney Frothingham, Cosi Frothingham, Orla Connell — once off the floor, stays off the floor.
1–1:30 PM Let out · Shift transition · Mid shift break
Rain likely — check radar
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Rain likely all afternoon (68–81%). Keep dogs inside. Short potty breaks only — check radar before going out. Towels at every door. TV or music on to minimize weather reactions.
1:30–2 PM Mid shift break ›
    2–3 PM Pick-ups Begin · Enrichments ›
    3–7 PM Inside · Enrichments · Dinner · Cleaning
    Rain likely — indoor only
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    Rain and fog persist through pick-up rush (78–81% chance). Keep dogs inside. Short potty breaks only — check radar before going out. Towels at every door. Watch for anxious or reactive dogs during pick-up transitions.
    7–8 PM Shift Wrap-up ›
    8–9 PM Overnight Prep
    Rain overnight — fog persists
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    Rain and fog continue overnight (57–81% chance). Short potty breaks only. Check radar before any outdoor trips. Towels at door. Keep dogs calm — music or TV on low if needed.