To make sure your pet has the best, safest, and most comfortable stay, I like to gather a few important details ahead of time: Daily routine: Feeding schedule, potty habits, and any normal routines that help your pet feel at ease. Crate use: Whether your dog is crate trained and how they usually handle being crated when no one is home. Temperament & behavior: How they do with other dogs, new people, and new environments; any anxiety triggers or quirks I should be aware of. Health information: Any medications, allergies, ongoing conditions, or special needs. Energy level: Are they a high-energy pup who loves long walks, or do they prefer a laid-back environment? Training cues: Commands they know and respond to, plus any rules you follow at home (furniture, treats, etc.). Comfort items: Favorite toys, blankets, or anything that helps them feel at home. Emergency contacts: Your preferred vet and how to reach you when needed. Vaccines: Are your dogs vaccines up to date? Knowing these details helps me tailor care to your pet’s personality and make their stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

In the mornings, I start the day by letting the dogs out into our fenced-in yard while I prepare their food. After breakfast, they’re free to roam, play, or relax as I get ready for work. Before I leave, I let them out once more, and if my husband leaves later than I do, he’ll give them another potty break before heading out. I come home on my lunch break to let the dogs out again so they can potty, stretch their legs, and play. In the evenings after work, we typically take them for a walk around our neighborhood. Once we’re back home, I make dinner, and we spend the rest of the night unwinding and cuddling on the couch. On weekends, the dogs are let out at least every two hours to go to the bathroom, play, and explore, so they always get plenty of attention and activity.