Breed and age are fantastic to know, also any special care needs and your dogs habits and schedule. Knowing their temperament beforehand is also much appreciated. Is your pup an excitable individual who has boundless energy? Or more the "my bed is my temple" sort of hound. I've looked after or owned dogs all over the spectrum and have a bag of tricks for any kind of dog.

The rumpus is a crucial part of a dog sitting stay. I was raised with Great Danes, and they have taught me the way of the rumpus. If the space permits and home rules allow, the absolute best way I can exercise any sized dog is just by running berserk around the back yard, park, or living room. Walkies are also a strong candidate, and tuggie. Anything else you can successfully add an "ie" to the end of, really. Suggestions of what your dog likes to do are readily accepted. For overnight visits I offer bathing if you guys have shampoo for it but I'm not qualified for grooming.