It's so much better being prepared! Here is a meet and greet checklist/information sheet our friend was generous enough to share with us.

1. Meet & Greet date:
2. Name of Pet: Prince
3. Owner(s)
4. Approximate birthdate:
5. How often and when do you feed your dog(s)?
6. How do you know when Prince needs to go out?
7. How do you know when Prince is overwhelmed or anxious?
8. What makes Prince happy?
9. What scares Prince?
10. What do you normally do to exercise your dog(s)?
11. Where do your dogs normally sleep?
12. Does Prince need medication or food additives? How much and when?
13. Does Prince have any behaviors we should look out for?
14. Does Prnice kennel during the day? YES NO
15. Does Prince have a history of jumping fences or squeezing through a gate? YES NO
16. Could they jump a fence or squeeze through a gate if properly motivated? YES NO POSSIBLY
17. When on walks, is there anything that Prince is afraid of (e.g. other dogs, children, bicycles, loud noises)
18. Does Prince have any allergies or medical concerns we need to look out for?
19. Would you like a record of their daily activities at the end of their stay? YES NO
20. Vet contact information:
21. Emergency contact information:
22. Does Prince have a harness? YES NO If so, please bring when you drop him off, since it’s harder to wiggle out of a harness when on walks (just in case!)
23. Date, time of arrival:
24. Date, time of leaving:
25. Is there anything else you feel we should know?

My dog has never gotten sick of seeing a Kong Classic when I'm headed out the door. I fill with treats and peanut butter, and I've heard that freezing it helps, too. I think it was suggested above, but it's a good value in my opinion.

I have also been planning to make a puzzle toy by cutting holes in a plastic container and filling it with kibbles or small treats. Here are some other suggestions:

http://www.babble.com/pets/10-brain-games-to-challenge-and-entertain-your-pet/ (10 Brain Games to Challenge and Entertain your Pet)

http://livewellnetwork.com/Deals/episodes/Make-Your-Own-DIY-Dog-Toys-and-Puzzles/9498449 (DIY dog toys and puzzles)