Personally I like to know the highlights of their personality ahead of time. Are they cuddly? Standoffish? Slightly aggressive? Stubborn? Do they have special needs or are there very specific things I have to do to maintain their happiness? Also medications, food sensitivities/allergies, treat allowance, are they good with kids or strangers or should I avoid anyone during walks? Are there house rules like staying off furniture or wiping paws when coming inside? Are they fully house trained and if they have accidents, where are cleaning supplies? Sounds like a lot, but all pretty necessary knowledge in my opinion.

I love to be someone your pets can trust, and will happily do their favourite things with them! I'll stick to their diets and schedules, and play with them until they pass out. I usually walk around their neighbourhoods so they're somewhere they know, and tend to avoid dog parks because they can be risky with possible aggressive dogs. The only reason I wouldn't walk them would be if it was too hot or too cold! And in those cases, play inside would be the route I'd go. =]