🐾 FAQs for You: Help Us Get to Know Your Dog

At Gone Dog, we believe in thoughtful, customized care—because no two dogs are the same. To create the best experience for your pup, we love learning all the little details that make them them. Share whatever you can—every bit helps!

💬 Your Dog’s Story

• How did your dog join your family?

• Do they have a rescue background we should know about?

• Have they stayed with a sitter, gone to daycare, or boarded before?

🐕 Personality & Preferences

• How would you describe their general temperament?

• What types of dogs do they get along with (or prefer to avoid)?

• Do they enjoy toys? Which ones?

• Do they like enrichment activities like snuffle mats or puzzles?

• What makes their tail wag the most?

• What stresses them out or makes them uneasy?

• Do they enjoy affection from new people, or prefer space?

🍽️ Feeding & Snacks

• What and when do they eat?

• Any allergies or stomach sensitivities?

• Are treats okay? Any foods to avoid?

• Do they resource guard food, bowls, toys, or chews?

🎾 Play Style & Energy

• Are they a couch potato, a wild child, or somewhere in between?

• How do they like to play (chase, tug, fetch, wrestling, etc.)?

• Any play boundaries or quirks we should know?

• Are they social with other dogs or more selective?

• Do they dig, jump, or bark when excited or bored?

🛁 Potty Habits & Cleanliness

• Are they fully potty trained indoors?

• Any accidents we should anticipate?

• Do they mark, especially in new places?

• Do they ask to go out or need reminders?

🧠 Training & Listening

• What commands do they know reliably?

• Are there behaviors you’re currently working on?

• How do you correct or redirect them when they’re being “naughty”?

• Do they respond best to praise, treats, or verbal cues?

🚨 Special Needs or Safety Concerns

• Medical conditions, medications, anxiety, reactivity, mobility needs?

• Any history of biting, escaping, or destructive behavior?

• How do they handle fireworks, storms, grooming, nail trims, etc.?

• Are crates or pens okay? If not, what works better?

🏠 Comforts from Home

• Where do they sleep (crate, bed, with you, etc.)?

• What makes them feel safe in new environments?

• Should we follow a bedtime or calming routine?

• Any comfort item you’d like them to bring along (toy, blanket, shirt, etc.)?

💌 Emergency Contacts & Communication

• Who is your go-to emergency contact if we cannot reach you?

• What decisions would you like us to make on our own vs. call you first?

• How often would you like updates—lots, a few, or only for concerns?

• If you can provide vaccine/shot records, that’s incredibly helpful!
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📌 Final Note

We care deeply about making this a safe, happy, and peaceful experience for everyone—your dog, you, and our own pups. Open, honest communication helps us support your dog in the most loving and intentional way. Share whatever you can, and we’ll take it from here. 💛