1. Core Health & Safety Bite History & Aggression: Explicitly ask if the dog has ever bitten a person or another animal. Medical Conditions & Medications: Get a list of all health issues, current medications, dosages, and specific "tricks" (like hiding pills in cheese). Allergies: This is critical—some dogs have severe reactions to common treats or even certain types of grass. Vaccinations & Flea Prevention: Confirm they are up-to-date to protect your own pets or other clients' dogs. Emergency Contact & Vet Info: Get the name of their regular vet and a local 24/7 emergency clinic, plus a local secondary contact if the owner is unreachable 2. Daily Routine & Habits Feeding Schedule: Ask exactly how much, what brand, and when they eat. Also, ask about "resource guarding" (aggression over food or toys). Potty Routine: Are they fully house-trained? Do they use pee pads, or do they need a walk every 4 hours?. Sleeping Arrangements: Does the dog sleep in a crate, on a dog bed, or in the "human" bed?. Exercise Needs: How long are their typical walks? Are they high-energy or a "couch potato"?. 3. Behaviour & Triggers Leash Manners: Does the dog pull, bark at other dogs, or have "leash reactivity"?. Separation Anxiety: Can the dog be left alone? If so, for how long (e.g., 2 hours vs. 8 hours)?. Triggers & Fears: Are they afraid of thunderstorms, vacuum cleaners, or loud trucks?. Escape Artistry: Is the dog a "bolter" who tries to run out the front door or jump fences?

Your pup will have: A fully fenced, secure yard for private patrol and playtime. A 5-minute stroll to the waterfront park and miles of trails for those high-intellect sniffing sessions. A lifelong dog lover with extensive care experience and a work-from-home schedule that lets me devote my full attention to your pup