I appreciate being fully informed about pets' food portions and timing, medications, health conditions, preferred vets, known training/commands, anxiety triggers, and any other parts of their routine such as walk routes or treats.

I like to make use of whatever toys are in a pet's space and keep them mentally engaged (when house sitting or dropping in), sometimes bringing my own, and make sure to give positive feedback when they are well-behaved. If an animal is nervous I will always respect their space and pay attention to body language, and if I have to spend a little extra time to make sure they trust me and don't stress, that's fine with me. Being located in Texas, on dog walks I try to pay particular attention to any signs of them being negatively affected by the heat - in which case I offer a water bowl, wet their bellies to help cool off, and if it's a real concern I take them home right away.