I would like to know what type of praise they best respond to, what commands you use. For example, do they listen to leave it, drop it, no, etc. Each dog has his different language. I would like to know if they enjoy tug of war, hide and seek, find the hidden treat and any other game that may be there favorite. Do they tolerate the heat, rain, and elements or are they happier inside? Do they normally eat when in new environment or will they not want to eat? And if it is the latter, would you want for me to find fun ways and try to get them to eat? Or would you prefer if I just left them eat only if they want> I also want to know what scares them. I watch a beautiful, BIG, 2 year old Golden and he gets petrified and something as simple as a plastic bag falling. I want to try and make sure they feel as safe as possible because I know it is intimidating for them to be out of there element. I am comfortable with all breeds, however, if you know your dog becomes easily defensive, let's come up with a safety plan that ensures nothing bad happens. I have learned if both parties communicate all the important things up-front it leaves room for accommodations to be made.

There are two gated dog parks in my apartment complex that are rarely used so we will use those often. Lots of fetch, frisbee, basically whatever your dog enjoys doing. I try to be outside as often as possible but I understand many dogs do not care to much for the heat. Plenty of walking until they don't want to walk anymore. I also run with the dogs (keeping leash on) if they enjoy doing so and don't want to play let's try and trip me as I run.