Is he/she friendly toward other dogs and/or cats or children? Is the dog potty trained? Who should I call in the event of an emergency, and who is your vet? What are the common command words used with that dog, and what type of training do the owners prefer to use? Does your dog training involve the use of an E-Collar? How reactive is the dog to certain triggers, like strangers approaching him/her, loud sounds, other dogs or animals, etc.? Does he/she have any known allergies? Does he/she suffer from separation anxiety, and if so, what has worked for this issue in the past with this doggo? How active is the dog? What are its favorite activities? Can he/she skijor? Does he/she have any known medical issues or need for medical care? Does he/she like to swim? What are her/his favorite toys? When does the dog prefer to be walked/adventured? When does the dog need to be fed? What odd quirks does the dog posses that would be important for a care-provider to know? Is the dog affectionate, or does it prefer to not be approached? The list goes on...

If a dog needs to remain on-leash, my favorite places to go are North Bivouac, Point Woronzoff, or just in various neighborhoods. If a dog likes to really get out and will reliably return to people who aren't their owners, I'll take them up various dog-friendly peaks, like Little O'Malley, Flattop or any of those peaks on that ridge, or the Dome. Turnagain Arm can be a great trail if it's before the snow starts to potentially avalanche. There are so many amazing places to take dogs here in Anchorage!