The basics: how often do you want your dog let out? Do you want them to have a walk, playtime or just a trip outside? When and how much should they be fed? Can they have treats and how many? Safety: does your house have a fence or invisible fence? Is your dog prone to escaping? Does your house have an alarm system? Who should I call in case of emergency if I can't get in touch with you? Fun!: what makes your dog happy? Where are their toys located? House rules: are they allowed on the furniture? Should they go in a crate when no one is home? Social: how are they with other dogs? Would they like to say hi or should we just walk past? (My general policy is to just walk past... you never know how an interaction with a new dog is going to go!) Training: are there any habits you're working on correcting with your dog? Do they know any special tricks? How are they on a leash? Fears: are they afraid of anything like loud noises, thunder, certain types of people? What do they do when they're afraid? What do YOU do when they're afraid?

I try my best to provide variety in the activities I do with my own dogs and I will do the same with yours. Taking dogs for walks in new places ensures that they'll get the physical and mental exercise they need. But if they just live for playing with the frisbee (like mine does), then that's what we'll do! A tired dog is a happy dog!