NEED TO KNOW I will read your pets about pages, but I understand not everything may be accounted for. If I am providing exercise, do they have a preferred exercise activity? Are there any activities to be avoided due to health issues? On walks, is it okay for them to say hello to other dogs? What about people? If there are multiple dogs, are they able to be walked together or do they need to be walked separately? What's the type of set up you have I will be using? I am a fan of harness walking as it works well with the leash and coupler I travel with. For multiple pets, it's important to know how well they get along and if there are any instances where they should remain separated. Are your pets crate trained, and in what instances should I direct them to their crates? Is there a list of commands your pets know? Are there any behavioral issues to look out for, and do you have a preference on how I handle those? For house sitting, it's good to know in advance the layout of the home and where pet supplies and cleaning products are located. Where the pet room is, assigned sleeping spaces, and kennels are. Can we all sleep together or do we need to sleep separately? It's also important I am explained any conditions they may have, that way if I notice something I'm able to distinguish if it's something new that requires immediate action, or if it's something preexisting I monitor for progress. For house rules, am I consuming food already in the home, or should I plan to bring my own food? Is this a recycling or composting home, and where are those things located? Is play allowed inside, or is that strictly an outdoor activity? Are there any restricted areas in the home for myself or the pets? Will guest be allowed, and should be expecting anyone else to arrive during my stay? (Housekeeper, relative, repair person, etc.) Any special towels or entrance and exit procedures for inclement weather? Do they have raincoats and boots I should put on them, or do you prefer I avoid outside activity in the rain? If dogs do their business outside on the property, am I picking it up or will I be leaving it? Is there anything you're working on with your pets that you'd like me to pay attention to, on walks or otherwise? Any special procedures or location for meal time?

A TYPICAL DAY I enjoy walking and running dogs because it is a great way to ensure we all get enough exercise. I prefer to be an early riser and early setter, but what usually happens is I end up adapting to your pets schedule. If they want to stay snuggled up in the AM, I guess we're sleeping in! My ideal day starts with my indoor exercise routine, followed by coffee and and current mental focus, but not before letting the pets out for potty! From there on out, I am all theirs! I like to take advantage of the sunshine and daylight hours, so most of the exercise will take place during that time. I go with the flow of the day, but typically it's a long walk in the morning or afternoon, and then a short one before sunset. Or substituted with backyard play. Mid-day is usually when I will complete any errands. When the sun is down I'm in for the night with the exception of letting the dogs out for their potty break. It's time to snuggle up! Alternatively I can uphold whatever your current routine is with your pets, if what they need is consistency. Just let me know what it is.