Medical/ dietery needs - is your dog allergic or intolerant to anything? Have they had their vaccinations? Have they been ill recently and require some extra care? Exercise needs - how often does your dog go for a walk, what level of exercise and type does your dog need Play style - it's great to know what kind of play style your dog enjoys, whether they like toys, balls, playing alone or playing chase with dogs. That way I can make sure your dog is getting the right kind of stimulation. Affection level - like humans, some dogs are more affectionate than others. My general rule is to let the dog come to me for affection, so I can make sure that they are comfortable. Guarding behaviour - if your dog guards resources like toys and food, please let me know so that I can feed the dogs separately and remove toys to avoid conflict.

My dog Theo is very playful and wants nothing more than to be chased around the garden by another dog. He really enjoys toys, so we have a variety of toys that he will happily share with other dogs. Playing tug of war with another dog is a favourite of his. I love to play with my dog and the dog we are looking after during my breaks from working, and even sometimes have afternoon naps on the sofa together! I live in a good neighbourhood with many green areas, so plenty of opportunities to go for walks and have a good sniff around, with many other people walking their dogs. When I’m working, the dogs can lounge on the spare bed while I’m on the computer, or play in the garden if I’m working on the decking. Typically, the dogs will have a combination of play time in the garden (weather dependant), walks with myself or with my partner, and lots of play time in the living room. When the dogs are tired, we allow them on the sofa for cuddles and attention.