I'd like to know if the dog has any allergies. My lab had a lot of skin issues when she was a puppy so understanding things such as how to eliminate irritations is important in such cases! How much water the dog typically consumes. This is helpful when returning from walks to understand the typical hydration that the dog is used to in order to ensure that the dog is behaving as normal after a long walk or playing. Characteristics of the dog, does he/she tend to have a lot of energy, average, low. How they act around strangers (my lab barks at tall men...but loves them soon after). How they act around children. Are they leash trained. Things that are good to know when going on a walk.

Depending on the area in which you live, I like to go on walks in calm, low traffic (if any at all) areas. Trails and parks are my personal favorites. I like to make sure that the dog is comfortable with the area as well, this makes the experience much more enjoyable for them! Other activities that I like to do with the dogs include, playing fetch and allowing them to run around and exert lots of energy; playing with their toys, some dogs enjoy playing tug-of-war with their toys (some owners dislike this habit, which I understand).