It’s always important to inform me in advance about where cleaning supplies is (just incase), where towels are incase it rains, and any medical issues your dog may have.

Throughout my time dog sitting and working in veterinary medicine, I’ve learned how important it is for a dog to exercise and get their energy out! Running around with your dog in the backyard usually helps them sleep better at night. Whether it’s playing fetch or keep away, they always have a good time playing. Also it’s nice to take a dog somewhere interesting to hike, such as Blydenburgh Park in Smithtown (which also has a dog park if your dog likes to socialize) and Avalon Nature Preserve in Stony Brook. My own dog is a senior and can’t do big hikes, so I take her to smaller parks like Sunshine Acres in Commack just to jog around in circles so she can get a change in scenery, rather than her usual street walks.