I will do what the dog or cat parents needs or would like me to do for their animal. Everyone has a different routine or schedule for their animals. I always put the animals needs and your wants in to caring for your animals. I will always check in with the pets owner no matter what. They will always be played with and have water and given food at the scheduled time that you have requested or always if they are free ranged with their food. I have a fenced In property with 2 friendly dogs,3 cats as well as farm animals.