I'd love to make sure your dog is friendly with other dogs since I have one of my own! I also have a cat who loves dogs. My first priority is to keep your dog safe so please talk to me about any health concerns, (medications, injuries, allergies, dietary restrictions, etc.) or behavioral issues that could impact their safety (persistent chewing/licking, trying to run away, eating strange things, aggression, etc.). My second priority is to keep your dog happy! What is your dog's daily routine? Do they like daily exercise or are they more of a couch pup? Do they like to snuggle or do their own thing? Do they have a favorite toy or treat? Are there any particular behavioral quirks I should keep an eye out for? And finally, I want to be respectful of any training you are working on or rules you have for your dog. For example, while dogs are allowed on the furniture at my house, I'm happy to try to keep your pup off the couch during their stay with me to avoid confusing them with inconsistent rules. Working on a particular command? I'd love to keep up the training while you're away! These are all great topics to discuss during a meet and greet!

I walk my dog for about half an hour each day and am happy to bring your dog along or take them on separate longer or shorter walks, whichever works best for them. I also run several days a week and can take them along for that if they're up for it. I have a small fenced backyard that is great for dogs to romp around in and perfect for playing fetch with smaller dogs. I live a mile from a City of Minneapolis dog park and would love to take your dog to play as long as they have a permit. I often take my dog with me to friends' houses, and to dog-friendly stores, breweries, patios, etc. It would be great to know if you think your dog would enjoy outings like these and if you'd be okay with me taking them. I will never take them to an off-leash situation where I do not know the other people and/or dogs present (e.g. a friend's house with a resident dog).