I love playing around with dogs and taking them on walks around the neighborhood. I would throw the ball around in the backyard for them to have a lot more fun. I would brush their hair to make them feel more comfortable and at home with me. I will keep their eating schedule exactly ay the same time you would feed them so that the only thing that really changes is their surroundings. As long as the dog is happy that is all that matters. (I do have a dog of my own, she is a husky and is 1 year and 9 months. She spends most of her time in the backyard when she isn’t with me or taking a walk around the neighborhood.)