Before a stay, it helps to know your pet’s daily routine, feeding schedule, and any medications, including doses and timing. I also like to know how they feel about strangers, kids, other animals, and common triggers like loud noises or thunderstorms. Please share any allergies, health issues, or past injuries, plus what treats and toys are safe and what training cues they know. House rules are important too (furniture, crate use, yard rules, off‑limit rooms). Finally, having your vet info, emergency contact, and what you’d like me to do in an emergency makes it easier to keep your pet safe.

I match activities to each pet’s age, energy level, and personality. For dogs, that can include walks, fetch, tug, sniff games, and simple training practice for extra mental exercise. For calmer or older dogs, I focus on gentle walks, slow sniffing, and cozy hangout time. For cats, I use wand toys, laser pointers (if they like them), and food puzzles or treat hunts. The goal is to keep them entertained, tired in a healthy way, and feeling loved while you’re away.