any allergies and medical conditions ahead of time. Dogs, like humans, can have allergies and medical conditions. Check for these with the owner, and do some research into any that the dog has so that you're prepared for a flare up.

7 am – 7:30 am Wake up and go for a brisk walk with the opportunity to urinate and defecate. If you have 10 minutes for a little playtime, that would be great. Fetch or something interactive is a welcome game. Spend about 10 minutes of quality time just talking and petting your dog. Look for anything unusual about their demeanor, attitude, hair coat, look of their eyes, etc. 7:30 am – 8:00 am Time to eat. Change the water as well to make sure the bowl is full and fresh. Offer food if you feed your dog more than once a day. 8:00 am – 9:00 am Dogs like to have the opportunity to go out for a bathroom break after they eat. 9 am – 12 pm Nap time or time to follow you around as you do your housework. If you are off to work – then naptime it will be. 12 pm – 1 pm Ideally, most dogs would enjoy some interaction again with the opportunity to go out, exercise, or play. 1 pm – 5 pm Nap time again or another opportunity to observe you working. 5 pm – 7:30 pm Drinks, dinner, and playtime. Again, change the water and offer dinner. Monitor your dog’s appetite. Offer a longer and more extensive playtime than you did in the morning. Let them really play and burn off some of that pent-up energy. 7:30 pm – 11 pm Quiet family time. This may be a good opportunity to brush and groom your dog, brush their teeth, and spend some quality time together lounging on the couch and watching TV. Before bedtime Most dogs appreciate another opportunity to go out and do their “business” one last time. Then bedtime!