First and foremost, I need to know about your dog’s normal routine, including feeding times, potty break schedule, medication administration, and regular exercise activity. Maintaining their routine as much as possible will help relieve the stress of the owner’s absence, and ensure that I am prepared to deliver the level of care your dog needs. It is also helpful to have information about their personality. For example: how do they interact with people or other animals in public? How do they normally communicate their emotional state and needs? I love all kinds of dogs, and have neither preferences nor breed prejudices. I've worked with such a wide variety of dogs, and I know how they all have unique personalities. I also have the experience and patience to work with dogs that are shy around strangers or stressed by unfamiliar situations.

I enjoy long distance dog walks on park trails or quiet neighborhood streets. If there is a fenced space available where a dog can run freely, then playing frisbee or fetch is always fun for both of us. I'm always happy to engage dogs with any indoor toys they prefer, and I enjoy brushing them as well. When at home, dogs that are allowed on the furniture are heartily welcomed into my lap, no matter how big they are :) I do respect the rules of the household and will not encourage dogs to go anywhere they are not normally allowed, or provide any food/snacks without permission.