The essential gear and routines the pet is used to is important to know. Knowing the right gear, such as what type of collar a dog usually uses, allows me to properly prepare a pet for a walk. I would also like to learn about their triggers during walks and the best route to take. When pet-sitting or boarding, I try to learn as much as I can about what I can do to prepare the environment and support a smoother transition for your pet because dogs thrive on routine and predictability.

With the dogs I watch, I love to play tug-of-war, fetch, or any other games the pet would like to play. I make sure to let the pets express all of their energy so that the hyperactivity can be channeled appropriately and they can easily have a good night's sleep. Om walks, my goal is always to surpass 1 mile for young, active dogs, but for senior dogs, I take it at their comfortable place. I will usually let the dogs lead because I'm sure they know their regular route more than I do, but if they start sniffing something they shouldn't or if a trigger catches their attention, I know to steer them away to safety.