It’s incredibly important to know about a dog’s temperament before interacting with them, with or without their owner present. A few things that I would ask on or before a first meeting with a new pet might include: • How does your dog react to strangers? Is he/or she happy-go-lucky and friendly to everyone, or do they need time to warm up to someone new before they’re comfortable? • How would you describe your dog’s general temperament? • What are your dog’s regular feeding and potty schedules? • Is your dog food or toy aggressive, or are they protective over their possessions? This is important during playtime, for the safety of myself and your pet. • Does your dog have any medical issues that require attention during our visit, or preexisting conditions (i.e. medications that need to be given, internal problems or injuries that would limit activity or play, **allergies to any ingredients** if I were to bring treats, etc.) • What are your dog’s favorite toys or ways to play? • Are there any areas that your dog absolutely does not like to be pet or touched?

I believe that a tired and well exercised pup, is a happy pup! Depending on your dog’s preferences and stamina, I’d be happy to go for walks around your neighborhood or in an area that is familiar to them, or perhaps to a local greenway or nature trail for a refreshing change of pace! We could stay closer to home for some play time in the backyard, or a mix of the two!