• Daily routine & habits: feeding schedule, preferred walk times, nap patterns, and any rituals they love. • Personality traits: shy vs. outgoing, how they react to new people or animals, and what comforts them. • Energy level: if they’re a high-energy pup who needs long walks or a relaxed pet who prefers gentle play. • Medical needs: medications, allergies, sensitivities, or anything I should watch out for. • Commands they know: so I can stay consistent with your training and reinforce good behavior. • Triggers or fears: loud noises, other dogs, certain objects, separation anxiety, etc. • Food rules: treats allowed or not, diet restrictions, and what’s off-limits. • Social preferences: do they like dog parks, meeting new people, or staying low-key? • Home instructions: crate routines, where they sleep, and any boundaries or house rules.

Pick a new route each day—different parks, new neighborhoods, or a trail. Let them lead the walk and follow their nose. It’s mentally stimulating and super calming. Fetch with a ball, frisbee, rope toy… or “find it” fetch where you hide the toy first.