🐾 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 ask that you share as much as you can with us!

Here are the kinds of things we love to know:

💬 Your Dog’s Story

• How did your dog come into your life?

• What’s their background or rescue history (if any)?

• Have they ever stayed with a sitter, attended daycare, or boarded before?

🐕 Personality & Preferences

• How would you describe your dog’s overall temperament?

• What kind of dogs do they enjoy (or not enjoy) being around?

• Do they enjoy toys? What kind? What about enrichment games?

• What makes their tail wag the most? What stresses them out?

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

🍽️ Feeding & Snacks

• What and when does your dog eat?

• Any known allergies or food sensitivities?

• Are treats okay? Any off-limits ingredients?

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

🎾 Play Style & Energy

• Is your dog more of a couch potato, a wild child, or somewhere in between?

• How do they like to play? Any quirks or boundaries we should know?

• Are they social and playful with other dogs or more selective?

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

🛁 Potty Habits & Cleanliness

• Are they fully potty trained indoors?

• Any accidents we should expect or watch for?

• 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 any behaviors you’re working on or need us to reinforce?

• How do you correct them when they’re being naughty?

• Do they respond to redirection, verbal cues, or rewards?

🚨 Special Needs or Safety Concerns

• Do they have medical conditions, anxiety, reactivity, or mobility needs?

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

• How do they handle fireworks, thunderstorms, grooming, nail trims?

• Are they okay in crates or pens, or do they need alternatives?

🏠 Comforts from Home

• Do they sleep in a crate, bed, or with you?

• What makes them feel safe in new environments?

• Would you like us to follow a bedtime or calming routine?

• Is there a special toy or item you'd like them to have with them?

💌 Emergency Contacts & Communication

• Who should we contact if we can’t reach you?

• Are there any decisions you’d like us to make in your absence vs. calling first?

• How often would you like updates (daily, every other day, only for concerns)?

📌 Final Note

We care deeply about making this a safe, happy, and peaceful experience for everyone—your dog, you, and our other guests. Open, honest communication is how we do that best. You don’t need to have all the answers—just share what you can, and we’ll take it from there.