A temperament test is required prior to scheduling daycare and/or making boarding reservations that include daycare services for the first time at Blue Water Pet Care. The purpose of this test is to ensure that your pet meets our guest requirements, to ensure that daycare is a good fit for your pet, and to determine any special needs of your pet. The goal is to ensure that each pet has a safe, positive experience during every visit, no matter how long they stay. 

In order to provide a proper environment for observation, temperament tests are scheduled in the morning. Dogs scheduled for a temperament test must be dropped off by 9 AM. Play rooms are much less stressful for new visitors when they arrive before the pack dynamic of each room is established. 

Many dogs take time to warm up and let their true personality come out. Be prepared to “drop-off” your dog for at least a half of a day.

If you want your dog to participate in daycare during boarding, it's recommended that you schedule this test well in advance of your desired boarding date(s). Temperament tests can be scheduled with as little as one day notice (based upon availability), during the week. *Cannot be scheduled on holidays. *Available days vary, please call for current available days.

Our temperament test has a fee of $25 for dogs picked up before 2pm. Dogs that pass the test can stay for daycare until 6pm for an additional $10 fee for the entire day. After your dog successfully completes the temperament test, the $25 fee you paid can be used as credit towards any of our daycare packages. Please note, this credit must be used to purchase a package within one month of passing the test, and you need to mention this promotion when buying your package.

All required vaccine records must be submitted before we can schedule your temperament test.