We like to know of any existing medical needs your dog may have and any particularities with your dog. For example, we have dogsat for a boy in the past who had not been neutered so other dogs could sometimes be aggressive towards him- this was good to know for our information before taking the dog out. We also like to know a feeding schedule for the dogs we care for and any information about routines we need to follow. For example, we have dogsat for a puppy who was being trained to wait for his food which was important to continue for consistency. We try as best as possible to keep the routine as similar to what the dog experiences with you and so as much prior information as possible is brilliant.

My partner and I will generally take the dogs we care for on two walks a day, one in the AM where they can explore the smells of the new neighbourhood and a longer physical exercise walk later in the day. I am happy to keep the dog on a lead or off the lead, whatever is your preference. We also have a fenced garden which can be used for mental exercise games with your dog. We have lots of woodland areas near us, if your dog is okay for travelling in a car, if not, we have a park nearby which is the perfect walking distance.