Know your dog's behavior and watch for sign of stress (stress signs), if your dog shows signs of stress politely excuse yourself. Reassure and praise you dog on visits.​

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• Before visiting a facility know your contact person, know their policies and what entrance they want you to use.​

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• Allow enough time before your visit to exercise your dog and allow for a potty break.​

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• Have your ID Card and ID Tag, always carry you dog's current rabies vaccination record with you in case the facility ask.​

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• Always think of your dogs needs. bring a water bowl, clean-up supplies, disinfectant whips, mat or blanket. ​

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• Don't Work too long or too often.​

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• Make sure your dog is being touch appropriately.​

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• Take control of crowding, your dog needs to know that you have it under control.

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• Educate people about dogs on how to be safe around them and to observe the dog's personal space, hugging, face to face, and kissing.

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• Always ask before you approach a person for a visit with your dog.