I prefer to do a meet-and-greet with a new client prior to staying overnight at their home/ hosting. I ask questions on the tour, meet the dog on their territory, and take notes. This also lets me gauge if the job is an aligned fit. For exercise, I prefer to walk around the neighborhood and along the Hudson River parkway. I allow for frequent sniff breaks (unless asked not to for training purposes). I'm familiar with different harness and collar types. I personally prefer martingale collars. I live with one roommate on the first floor, directly across from the park and three minutes from the dog park. Some of our neighbors have small dogs on other floors. I’d let pets sleep on my bed but will discourage couch access. I've also passed the Fear Free Shelter course online (teaching me proper handling techniques and behavior analysis that aims to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress when interacting with animals in a medical or shelter environment).