Good Harbor Pet · blank working sheet
From the familiar day to the next one
Complete this for the individual dog, with the people who will provide care. Describe what you know, what will change and the questions still needing a professional answer.
Date / version: ____________________
Dog, date and next home
Which dog is this for? Who will provide care, where, and what is changing?
What feels familiar
Which resting spots, bedding, cues, routines and activities does the dog know and appear comfortable with?
The practical day
Who covers food, trips outside, rest, company and routine care? Where are the current directions and relevant records?
New things to plan for
Which people, spaces, surfaces, access routes or periods apart are unfamiliar? What support or arrangement needs confirming?
Health and behavior questions
What should be discussed with the dog’s veterinarian or qualified behavior professional? Where are the current professional instructions?
Observations and next contact
What will you record and share, with whom and when? How will you contact appropriate help about concerns?
Retirement does not automatically mean senior age or a new home. This sheet records a transition; it does not prescribe treatment or a settling timetable.