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

Re:Ask HN: Taking care of someone's dog, things to consider? by epc on Sunday March 05, 2023 @03:31PM (#35033645)

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?

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Re:Ask HN: Taking care of someone's dog, things to consider? by spindle on Sunday March 05, 2023 @04:13PM (#35033989)

Totally agree, and also:

    - how much company does the dog need?

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Re:Ask HN: Taking care of someone's dog, things to consider? by moremetadata on Sunday March 05, 2023 @05:16PM (#35034702)

Whats the vets details?

Pet Insurance details?

Do they want to be notified in the event of x situation?

Probably just best to treat them like someone looking after someone else's kids.

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Re:Ask HN: Taking care of someone's dog, things to consider? by quickthrower2 on Monday March 06, 2023 @06:43AM (#35039875)

- 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?

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Re:Ask HN: Taking care of someone's dog, things to consider? by dyingkneepad on Monday March 06, 2023 @11:20AM (#35042841)

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).

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