The most important information to know ahead of time is the age, gender, breed and size. This really helps me to be able to anticipate what the job will look like, and helps me to understand if they will be compatible with other dogs under my care at the same time. It's also important to know if the dog has any allergies, if it's spayed or neutered, any medical conditions, if your dog has ever bitten another dog, if it takes medication, its feeding regiment, and if it has any limitations regarding how much walking it should be doing, if they're crate trained and whether or not it would be acceptable to crate them for a short period of time if utterly necessary.

I take dogs for about 4 big walks around my neighborhood per day; dogs love sniffing around my neighborhood and checking out the "daily news." There's a river right around the block from my house for dogs that like to swim in summertime. There is also a dog park nearby, for off-leash time and playing with local dogs. Dogs under my care will sometimes have the opportunity to make friends with other dogs in my circle of family and friends, go for runs, visit parks, etc. I always feed the dog according to your instructions in conjunctions with my own tricks, and I usually find myself feeding the dog kibble rations twice a day, the kibble splashed with some broth to make it more delicious to the dog. The broth trick really comes in handy for dogs who would otherwise suffer a lack of appetite due to the change in their routine. I keep chicken broth on hand as well as beef broth for those dogs who have bird/feathered allergies.