Pet Companions Bed & Biscuit · 271 Main St, Reading MA
Today's weather — read before your shift
6 AM – 12 PM
78–92°F · Sunny · Wind 6–10 mph · Climbing fast
Heat building quickly — best outdoor window is 6–9 AM. Front-load all yard time, Adventure Club, and walks before 10 AM. Pools out immediately. Keep water topped every rotation.
12 PM – 5 PM
95–99°F · Sunny · Feels extreme · Wind 10–13 mph
Heat protocol in full effect. No extended outdoor time. Short potty rotations only — 5 minutes max. Watch for panting, shade-seeking, and slowing down. Water constantly refreshed. Bring water on any walks. Move enrichment indoors.
5 PM – 8 PM
91–98°F · Partly cloudy by 8 PM · 19–29% rain chance late
Still dangerously hot through pick-up rush. Keep dogs inside as much as possible. Short potty breaks only. Rain and storms possible after 9 PM — check radar before any outdoor trips. Towels at the door.
Thunderstorms likely overnight. Keep dogs inside. TV or music on to minimize thunder reactions. Short potty breaks only — check radar before going out. Towels at every door. Monitor anxious boarders closely.
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
Dan
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
10:00 AM
Ally
6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
10:00 AM
Katy
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
12:00 PM
Breanna
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
2:00 PM
Catherine
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
3:00 PM
Andrew
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
Great morning — use it
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Best outdoor time: 6 AM – 9 AM. High of 99°F today — front-load ALL outdoor activity immediately. Heat becomes dangerous by 10 AM. Pools out at open. Keep water topped every rotation.