Book Your Meet & Greet
Book Your Meet & Greet
The first step in getting started with Active Paws is booking your Meet & Greet.
This in-home visit gives us the opportunity to meet you and your dog, learn more about their personality and individual needs, and discuss the most appropriate path forward.
Whether you are interested in Adventure Pack walks, Pack Prep, private training, or behavioural support, the Meet & Greet helps us understand your goals and determine how Active Paws may be able to support you and your dog.
How to Get Started
Step 1: Book Your Meet & Greet
Use the booking calendar below to select and reserve an available $25 Meet & Greet appointment.
Step 2: Complete the Intake Application
After booking your appointment, complete the online Active Paws Intake Application.
You may complete the application anytime after booking, but it must be submitted before your scheduled Meet & Greet so we have time to review your dog’s information before the visit.
You do not need to complete the Intake Application before reserving your appointment.
What Is the Meet & Greet?
The Meet & Greet is an in-person visit at your home designed to help us get to know you and your dog beyond the information provided in the Intake Application.
During the visit, we will:
meet you and your dog
discuss your dog’s personality, routines, history, and individual needs
review your goals and any training or behavioural concerns
observe your dog’s general comfort, communication, and behaviour
explain how the most relevant Active Paws programs and services work
answer any questions you may have
discuss home access, keys, or entry instructions when applicable
review the recommended next steps
Depending on your dog’s needs and the services you are interested in, the visit may also include a brief walk or simple handling observations.
Preparing for Your Visit
To help the Meet & Greet run smoothly, please:
complete the online Active Paws Intake Application before your appointment
ensure your dog is home and available during the visit
allow your dog to behave as naturally as possible
have your dog’s regular walking equipment available
prepare any questions or concerns you would like to discuss
ensure an adult responsible for the dog is present
There is no need to rehearse behaviours or prepare a formal training demonstration. We want to meet your dog as they are and gain an accurate understanding of their everyday needs.
Meet & Greet Fee
The Meet & Greet is a $25 in-home consultation.
This fee helps cover travel time and allows us to dedicate focused one-on-one time to meeting you and your dog, discussing their individual needs, and determining the most appropriate next step.
If you choose to move forward with Pack Prep, book your Pack Prep program within 7 days of your completed Meet & Greet, and the full $25 Meet & Greet fee will be credited toward your Pack Prep program.
What Happens After the Meet & Greet?
Following the Meet & Greet, we will recommend the most appropriate next step based on your dog’s individual needs, readiness, and goals.
This may include:
moving forward with Pack Prep
or
beginning private training
receiving additional preparation or behavioural recommendations
planning a gradual introduction to structured group experiences
another recommended pathway based on your dog’s individual needs
For dogs working toward the Adventure Pack, Pack Prep provides individual preparation designed to build familiarity, confidence, and readiness before entering a group environment.
Important to Know
The Meet & Greet is part of the Active Paws assessment and onboarding process and does not guarantee placement in the Adventure Pack program.
Every dog is evaluated as an individual. Some dogs may be ready to move forward quickly, while others may benefit from additional preparation, training, or a more gradual pathway.
Our priority is always to recommend the safest and most appropriate experience for each dog while maintaining thoughtfully matched, well-managed group environments.
Ready to Meet?
Use the booking calendar below to reserve an available $25 Meet & Greet appointment.
Once your appointment is booked, complete the online Active Paws Intake Application anytime before your scheduled visit.
We look forward to meeting you and your dog and learning more about how Active Paws can support your journey together.
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