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Shift Handoff

The Shift Handoff feature provides a printable summary of the day's activities across all animals, designed to help with shift transitions.

What It Does​

The handoff view shows a summary of everything that happened during the current day:

  • Which animals had activities and what types
  • Who logged each activity
  • Exit behaviors recorded (dogs)
  • Any behavior notes or stress indicators flagged
  • Animals that have not had any activity yet today

How to Use It​

  1. Navigate to Handoff in the navigation menu
  2. Review the summary of today's activities
  3. Click Print to generate a printable version for the incoming shift

When to Use It​

The shift handoff is most useful at:

  • End of a shift -- Print a summary for the incoming staff or volunteers so they know what happened and who still needs attention
  • Start of a shift -- Check the handoff to see what the previous shift accomplished
  • Staff meetings -- Review daily activity patterns across the shelter

Prioritizing the Incoming Shift​

Use the handoff to identify priorities for the next shift:

  • Animals with no activity should be at the top of the list -- they've been waiting the longest
  • Dogs with overaroused exit behaviors may need a calmer activity or a cooldown period before the next interaction
  • Dogs with stress signals flagged during activities may need a different approach (shorter duration, quieter environment, different activity type)
  • Dogs with recent incidents should be handled by appropriately trained staff
  • Check the Intelligence Dashboard (staff/admin) for a data-driven view of which dogs need attention most

Tips​

  • Print the handoff before the end of your shift so the next team has a physical reference
  • Pay attention to animals with no activity -- they should be priority picks for the incoming shift
  • Review exit behaviors to identify dogs that may need a different approach or a cooldown period
  • Use the handoff alongside the live dashboard for the most complete picture
  • Cross-reference with the Spotlight section on the dashboard, which highlights the top 3 dogs waiting longest