Here are some things that are important for me to know about your furry friend: (1) How often do they need to go outside for a potty break? (2) What is your pet’s meal schedule? (3) Can your pet have treats? If so, how often? (4) Past medical history, including injuries and if they need to take any medications or otherwise receive additional care for health maintenance, (5) Does your pet get along with other dogs, cats, people, and children? (6) Does your dog enjoy going to dog parks or on hikes? (7) What do you usually take with you when you go on walks with your pet (leash, harness, doggy bags, treats, etc.) (8) What is your pet’s general temperament? (9) Does your pet have any special toys or games that they like to play? (10) Does your pet have anxiety or triggers (buses, bikes, vacuums, etc.)? (11) Are there any behaviors or training practices that you are working on with your pet that you would like me to reinforce? (12) Does your pet indicate that they need to go to the bathroom in any specific way (barking, scratching at the door, etc.)? (13) Where does your pet feel most comfortable for sleeping and naps? (14) Are there any places in the home that your pet is not allowed (furniture, beds, rooms, etc.)?

I typically go on a walk in the morning around a nearby lake with a neighbors dog, then I come back home and make breakfast, do work on my laptop and go on walks outside every couple hours for fresh air or to play catch with a dog that I am watching or go to a nearby do park if I am watching a dog that who likes to make new friends.