It’s important to know the dogs: Eating times/ portions/ habits/ treat allotments Do they get along with other dogs?/ do they get along with other humans? Do they have a tendency to escape/ go off leash? Do they have any food aggression/ food allergies Will they need assistance getting onto elevated surfaces? Do they sleep in a cage or in bed with you? Are they allowed on the furniture? What commands do they respond to? Do they have separation anxiety?

A typical day starts with a potty break and then making sure water and food bowls and ready for breakfast! I think stimulation is important especially for dogs who live in apartments. I like to play games like tug of war and fetch. I learned a fun game from one of my clients which involves rolling up treats into a towel and allowing the dog to sniff out and find the treats. I’m also a big fan of enrichment toys like kongs, treat puzzles and lick mats. Walks are super important and I try to find big open fields for pups to explore. When leaving dogs at the end of my visits I like to leave relaxing dog music on for them usually just off of YouTube. I found this can help with separation anxiety.