Meal times: We feed our dogs in the morning and in the early evening. Set feeding times helps to make sure everyone is eating their own food (good for food sensitivities or allergies) and reduces risk of fights over food. I usually sit down on the floor with our visiting dog, which helps me to fend off our dogs if they finish eating quickly and want to steal the new dog's food! But I also find that many dogs are shy to eat in another dog's home, so we typically feed them in separate rooms to reduce any meal time anxiety. Leaving the house: We always separate our dogs from the visiting dog when we leave our house. The visiting dog is put in a crate in a closed room with calming music playing and given lots of pets and "good puppy!" before we leave. We prefer crate trained dogs because we've had problems with visiting dogs destroying our belongings when left in a room without a crate. We have a small crate and a large crate, so you don't need to bring yours unless you want to! Outside time: We have a fenced-in yard for potty breaks and play time. We also live in a residential area with a green space, so taking walks with the pups is very easy!