Important information I need to know about a dog is: Does your dog have any medical conditions? Does your dog any food or environmental allergies? Does your dog have any aggressive tendencies? Does your dog have a prior bite history? Is your dog an escape artist? What is his/her feeding schedule? Is your dog on any medications? If so, what is the medication schedule? Does your dog have any sensitive areas on his/her body, i.e., arthritis in the neck, sore hips, injuries? Does your dog have any exercise limitations? Are there any dogs in the neighborhood to steer clear from while out on walks? Maybe other dogs that don't get along so well with your dog? Does your dog have a high prey drive?

When dogs have stayed with me at my home in California, there was always pack-play, engaging activities, social training, and basic commands always in force. So, they were always learning even when they were playing. For intense exercise, for those dogs that had great voice recall, I would take them to the mountains, and we would hike together (off-leash hikes). A typical day here in Michigan performing the service Pet Visits (not Boarding), I spend the entire visit engaged with the animals. There is play, working with dogs on their basic commands, and giving them a lot of love. Leashed walks around the property, or even down the road depending on the needs of the dog and wants of the owner, are also done.