It’s important for me to know what your dog’s needs are & how you expect me to meet them. It’s important to know if your dog has any behaviours or reactions that require special attention & how you wish for these to be addressed (this includes anxiety in response to certain triggers). It’s important to know if they have any current health concerns or allergies. It’s crucial for me to understand your dogs play style so I can ensure I adapt to it & if I am sitting any other dogs, they’re grouped with dogs who have a compatible style (this decreases the risks of accidental injuries, escalation into fights, & stress & anxiety resulting from overwhelm).

My goal is to meet the specific needs of the dogs I care for which means a typical day varies depending on the dog. Some dogs are enriched by walks where they are given the time & space to explore their surroundings, some prefer higher intensity walks. Some dogs are enriched by activities like fetch, swimming, searching for things, doing puzzles, socializing with other dogs, socializing with humans, playing games, or showing me how smart they are when I ask them to do their tricks for me.