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Ask HN: Taking care of someone's dog, things to consider?

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Re: Ask HN: Taking care of someone's dog, things to consider?

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Questions I'd ask: - what's the dog's daily routine? - what commands does the dog understand? - what will the dog do if the leash is dropped? - how does the dog react to: cats, squirrels, small dogs, larger dogs, birds, loud noises, children, people approaching, etc? - what foods are ok? What foods are not ok? - is the dog allowed on furniture? If not, what's the command? - what is the dog's tell to go outside?

- where do you want the dog to sleep

- does it bark alot / how to avoid

- what breed … in case you get asked

- walk time per day

- plays with other dogs/not? temperament around dogs/people?

- ok to go off leash in off leash areas outdoors?

- how to tell if “on heat”, what to do?

Re: Ask HN: Taking care of someone's dog, things to consider?

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Questions I'd ask: - what's the dog's daily routine? - what commands does the dog understand? - what will the dog do if the leash is dropped? - how does the dog react to: cats, squirrels, small dogs, larger dogs, birds, loud noises, children, people approaching, etc? - what foods are ok? What foods are not ok? - is the dog allowed on furniture? If not, what's the command? - what is the dog's tell to go outside?

Also: where and how does the dog poop/pee? How often? If they're used to doing it outside and are in a hurry, do they have a way to tell the humans? How?

You really want to know their routine regarding that.

I also hope you're okay with seeing (and cleaning) an accident here and there because the dog will be in a totally new place and may get confused (or try to mark the territory).

Re: Ask HN: Taking care of someone's dog, things to consider?

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Ask if the dog is an escape artist and make sure it won't hop a fence or open a door. A friend had someone watch their dog and the dog escaped through a partially left ajar gate (or the dog opened it). They finally found him but it took them weeks of looking and worry.

They make airtag holders for collars, I don't think it's a recommended use but maybe some insurance for a week while they are out of town.

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