First daycare visit.
Every dog starts with a first visit. It’s how we get to know them, and how you get to know us.
Good for: Every new dog
About this option.
A first daycare visit is a short, relaxed introduction. You bring your dog to Birch Walk, meet the team and spend a little time together while your dog explores the room and says hello at their own pace.
While they settle in, we talk through how they enjoy company, how they play, when they like a break and anything else that helps them feel at home. Those notes become the start of every daycare day that follows.
Afterwards we’ll tell you how it went and talk about what might suit your dog next: the odd daycare day, a regular weekly routine or a calmer plan built around their care notes.
How it works.
Get in touch
Send a sample request or call us, and tell us a little about your dog and the days you have in mind.
Come and say hello
Bring your dog to Birch Walk. They explore while we talk through their notes with you.
A short visit
Your dog spends some time with us so we can see how they enjoy the room and the company.
Plan what’s next
We tell you how it went and talk about the days and routine that might suit them.
Settling in.
Some dogs walk in and make friends straight away. Others like to watch from the side for a while, and that’s fine. We let your dog set the pace and keep the first visit relaxed, so their first impression of RifPaw is a good one.
If your dog finds the first visit a lot, we’ll talk about what might help, like a shorter first day, a quieter corner or starting with an individual care plan. There’s no rush.
Before the day.
- A short walk before you arrive
- Their lead and harness
- Any food they’ll need
- Your questions for the team
Other ways to start.
All daycare options- The odd busy dayDaycare dayA full day of company, play and proper rest, for the days your schedule is packed. Drop off on the way to work and pick up on the way home.Find out more
- Two or more days a weekRegular daycareThe same days each week, so your dog gets to know the routine, the room and the people. We plan their day around the notes you give us.Find out more
- Quieter dogsIndividual care discussionFor dogs who prefer a calmer day, need more rest or have care notes we should talk about first. We’ll plan a day that suits them.Find out more
Tell us about their week.
Share your dog’s routine and the days you have in mind. We’ll start with a first visit and plan the rest together.