Introducing Gingr’s New Evaluations Workflow

Every dog daycare and boarding facility knows that safety isn’t optional. It’s the foundation of everything, protecting your staff and the pets they watch over. But when your staff relies on scattered notes, memory, or inconsistent processes to decide whether a new dog is a good fit, safety falls through the cracks. Evaluations are critical, but without structure, they can be inconsistent, confusing, and time-consuming.

That’s where Gingr’s new Evaluations Workflow comes in: a standardized, streamlined process that ensures every pet is evaluated fairly and safely, keeping tails wagging and staff stress low. Let's take a closer look at how to use it!

Why Evaluations Matter in Pet-Care Businesses

Running a dog daycare or boarding facility means managing more than reservations, feeding schedules, and playtime rotations. You’re also responsible for the safety, harmony, and overall experience of every dog (and human) who walks through your doors. Evaluations are the gatekeepers of that balance. They help determine if a dog is a good fit for group play, identify behavioral concerns before they become incidents, and reassure pet parents that their pups are in capable hands. In short, evaluations aren’t optional—they’re a cornerstone of any successful pet-care operation.

Here are four reasons why evaluations are imperative to your onboarding process:

• Safety of dogs and staff: Evaluations ensure that only dogs with the right temperament and health requirements participate in group settings.
• Peace of mind for pet parents: A transparent evaluation process shows professionalism and builds trust.
• Operational consistency: Standard evaluations mean your team follows the same rules, reducing errors or miscommunication.
• Business reputation: A single bad experience—like a fight between unassessed dogs—can damage reviews and long-term loyalty.

How Gingr’s Evaluations Workflow Functions

Evaluations don’t have to be a hurdle for your team or customers. Gingr’s new Evaluations Workflow turns this crucial process into a smooth, step-by-step journey that ensures every dog is assessed correctly before joining group play or boarding. Here’s how it works:

1. Set the Rules

With the new standardized workflow, your business defines exactly which services require an evaluation—whether it’s daycare, boarding, or both. No more guessing or manual enforcement; the system applies your rules automatically.

2. Schedule and Complete the Evaluation

When a new dog is registered, the workflow ensures it’s scheduled for evaluation before any other services. Once completed, staff record the outcome—pass, fail, or need re-test—directly in Gingr.

3. Track the Status

Both staff and pet parents can instantly see the dog’s evaluation status thanks to clear status tracking. This transparency eliminates confusion and keeps everyone on the same page.

4. Enforce the Results

If a dog hasn’t passed, Gingr automatically prevents bookings for restricted services. This seamless integration across the Business and Customer Portal ensures evaluations are consistently enforced, even when staff are busy.

5. Keep Pet Parents Informed

Evaluation badges appear per pet in the Customer Portal whenever an evaluation is needed. This built-in transparency helps pet parents understand next steps before they book, reducing back-and-forth questions.

Transform Your Operations with Evaluations

By making evaluations a built-in part of the booking process, Gingr helps facilities improve safety without adding extra work. Every dog must meet your evaluation requirements before joining group play or boarding, which means no one slips through the cracks. This lowers the risk of altercations, illness, or liability, and gives staff confidence that every pet in their care has been properly screened. Because the workflow is automated, your team doesn’t need to double-check records or rely on memory. Instead, the system enforces the rules for them.

This consistency also builds stronger trust with pet parents. When they log into the Customer Portal, they’ll see clear indicators showing whether their dog has passed, failed, or still needs an evaluation. That visibility demonstrates professionalism and reassures owners that their pup’s safety is your top priority.

A Safer, Smarter Way Forward

Dog evaluations aren’t just a box to check. They’re the backbone of a safe, trusted, and well-run pet-care business. Gingr’s Evaluations Workflow takes what was once an inconsistent and stressful process and transforms it into a streamlined, transparent system that works for staff, pet parents, and pets alike.

If you’re ready to save time, protect your business, and give pet parents peace of mind, it’s time to put Gingr’s Evaluations Workflow in place. For step-by-step instructions, check out our Evaluations Workflow Help Articles. As always, Team Gingr is here to support your success. Log in to your app if you need to Live Chat for assistance.

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