First and foremost: I need to know how much your dog knows. What commands (verbal or hand) does you dog respond to? How consistent are they at obeying? Do they need to *always* be rewarded when they behave properly? Do they need constant reminders and prompts to behave or to do something you know they know? For cats: Do they like to be pet? Will they warn me when they are doing before biting or clawing me? Are they typically an inside/outdoor cat? What are their favorite toys? What is their typical behavior when they are sad, scared, or anxious? What are they reactive to, and how badly do they react? Do they lose their minds whenever any passersby run by, or do they only start barking if the runner was too quiet and snuck up on them? Can you ever leave food out and unattended or do you have to hide everything all the time? How long can your pupper be left unattended? How destructive do they get, if at all, when they're bored? Is your dog so reactive that they'll walk/run out into traffic? Are they so food reactive that you constantly have to watch them on walks or they'll eat garbage off the street? Are they so reactive to birds or squirrels that they'll wrench you in a different direction if you're not careful? I usually ask for ideas/details that will help me keep your dog's routine as normal as possible while you're gone. What little things can I do to minimise their stress? TV/radio on? If so, what station? Certain lights left on? Where are they most likely to hide/retreat to if they're overwhelmed? Is there a game/toy/activity they like best that I can use to keep them from moping? Even something as simple as 'pet responds better to higher/lower pitched voices' or 'pet starts to purr when they hear their name a lot' or 'pet prefers to eat with you in the room with them' can help me to make the time you're away less stressful for your fur-baby! I'll never be able to replace you, but I'll make your pet as comfortable and engaged as I can until you return.

A typical walk or drop-in would very much depend on the energy and breed of your pet. If they are extremely active, we will spend most of our time moving and playing engaging games. If you have a snuggly pet, I will be offering lots of love, scritches and snuggles.