The most important thing for me to know is your dog’s daily routine. Keeping their routine as close to what they are used to will make it less stressful for them, and really, everyone. House Trained? I totally understand the rare situation of marking in the house - but I ask that your dog be 100% house trained and able to control their bladder/bowels while in the house. I do have a full time job and I never leave anyone home alone for more than 8- 8 1/2 hours. Feeding How many times a day to you feed your dog(s)? When? Are they food aggressive? Are they food obsessed? Do you give them treats? When? How often? Exercise Does your dog go on daily walks? How many walks per day? How long of a walk? Are they well behaved on the leash? Do they chase after neighborhood squirrels or cats? Are they dog aggressive when on the leash? Behavior Is your dog house trained? Do they ever have “accidents” or "mark" inside the house? Are they cool with cats? Does your dog try to escape? climb fences? able to unlock gates? bolts when you open the door to come in/ go out? Does your dog enjoy riding in the car? Do they get car sick? Is your dog afraid of or react to thunderstorms? fireworks? What can I do to comfort them? Things you should bring for your dog: • Leash • Dog food • Any medicine they will need plus instructions as to how /when to administer. • Comfort items such as a bed/ blanket or crate (if that’s your dog’s thing), favorite toy or special treats. FYI: I have plenty of toys, and you dog(s) are more then welcome to play with those. Maddie is completely non-possessive with it comes to her stuff. I also have treats. I admit that I do really like larger dogs, but I am good with all sizes. I do prefer not to watch very small / toy breeds (under 10 pounds).

During the week, I work full-time, so, I am not available mid-day for walks or potty breaks. I am not away from the house for more than 8 hours M-F. Our routine We normally get up around 6:30-7. I let Dolly out first thing. Then they come inside and get breakfast. I let them out again. Then somewhere between 7:30-8:30, we go for a short 20 minute walk. I get ready and I let her out before I leave for work (10:30-11ish). I get home around 6-6:30 and let her out first thing. Then, dinner and out again. In the evening, we go on a longer walk sometime between 8-10. And then, out one last time before bed, around 11. Exercise Daily walks in the morning and evening. On the weekends during the spring, summer, and early fall I do spend weekend afternoons in the yard - doing yard work or taking care of the garden. If its not too hot out for the dogs, they spend that time outside with me, chasing each other or just basking in the sun. They are never left outside in the yard alone. Sleeping Dolly has several beds through out the house. She is not territorial and are cool with other dogs sharing / using those. If it would make it easier for your dog to bring his/her own bed, that’s ok too. If your dog uses a crate (I know some dogs feel safer in their own space and use a crate at home) – I have a spare room for that. If your dog wants to sleep on the bed, I’m fine with that as well.