How This Works

What this is: A care guide for Sunny and Luna, built for anyone watching them — whether that's you at 7am or a dog sitter who just walked in the door. Everything you need is here. You don't need to install anything or know how to use an app.

Using the Today page

Open the app. The What's Next block at the top tells you exactly what to do right now for each dog.
Below that is the full day's schedule — both dogs, in order.
Tap any schedule block to expand the full instructions for that task.
Experienced caretakers: scan and skip. New caretakers: tap everything.

WFH / Office toggle

The small pill at the top of the screen says WFH or Office. Set it once in the morning based on whether the owner is home or away. It changes Luna's schedule — office days require midday coverage. When set to Office, a reminder banner appears at the top.

Reading a schedule block

Each block shows the time, which dog it's for, and the task. A NON-NEGOTIABLE badge means this task cannot be skipped or delayed — it affects Luna's training or Sunny's health directly.

Tap the block to see the full instructions.

Finding emergency info

There is a red 🚨 button in the bottom-right corner of every page. Tap it once for vet numbers, owner numbers, and what to do in specific situations. You can also reach it from the Emergency tab in the bottom navigation.

Who to call

Owner contacts are on the Emergency page. When in doubt, call. They would rather get a "just checking" text than a surprise.

A note about Luna

Luna is a young dog in active training. The protocols on her page — especially the biting protocol and crate schedule — are not suggestions. They are part of her development, and consistency across every caretaker is what makes them work. One person doing it differently sets back everyone's progress. Please follow them exactly.

Adding photos

Rename your photo: sunny-1.jpg or luna-1.jpg (increment the number for each new one)
Drop it into the /images folder in the GitHub repo
Push to GitHub — it appears automatically in the carousel, gallery, and Today page background

What's Next

Full Day Schedule

Sunny & Luna

Emergency

Commands & Games

How to ask, how to reward, and how to keep it sustainable

Say each command once, calmly and clearly. If they don't respond, reset — don't repeat. Repetition without response teaches them the word is optional. Mark the exact moment they do the right thing with "Yes!", then reward. Short, positive sessions beat long, exhausting ones every time.

Commands

Sit ▾

Say "Sit" once, calmly. If they need help: hold a treat at nose level and slowly move it back over their head. Their bottom will lower on its own. The instant their butt hits the ground → "Yes!" and reward. Don't repeat the word. If they don't respond within 3 seconds, reset and try again. Practice in calm spots before adding distractions.

Down ▾

Ask for "Down" once, from a Sit. Lure: hold the treat at their nose, lower it straight down to the floor between their paws, then slide it slightly toward you. They should fold into a down. The instant both elbows touch the floor → "Yes!" and reward. Never push the dog down physically. The lure builds the behavior without pressure or stress.

Touch ▾

Hold your flat palm out about 6 inches from their nose. Say "Touch" and wait. The moment their nose makes contact with your palm → "Yes!" and reward. Touch is one of the most useful tools you have. It redirects attention, supports recall, builds focus, and gives you a way to guide the dog without grabbing them. Build distance and duration gradually once they get it reliably up close.

Paw ▾

Ask for a Sit first. Once she's sitting, extend your hand like a handshake — palm facing up, fingers slightly curled. Say "Paw" and wait. If she lifts her paw and reaches toward your hand → open your hand and let her find the treat inside. Mark with "Yes!" as her paw makes contact. Once she's getting it consistently, raise the difficulty: present an empty hand the same way. When she paws it → "Yes!" and deliver the treat from your other hand or your pocket. This keeps her working even when she can't see the reward, which builds a stronger, more reliable behavior. Keep sessions short — 3 to 5 reps and done. End before she gets bored.

Place ▾

Pick a specific mat, bed, or flat surface and use it consistently — Place always means that spot. Step 1 — Get her on it: Lure her onto the mat with a treat. The moment all four paws are on it → "Yes!" and reward. Do this until she's stepping on it confidently. Step 2 — Build duration: Once she's on the mat, wait a beat before marking. Gradually stretch the time between her landing and the reward. Introduce a release word ("free" or "ok") — she stays until she hears it, even if you step away. Step 3 — Add distance: Once she'll hold Place with you standing next to her, take one step back. Mark and reward. Add distance slowly over multiple sessions. Step 4 — Send her: Eventually you can point to the mat and say "Place" from across the room and she'll go to it and wait. The release word is the whole game. She has to learn that getting up early means the reward disappears. Calmly return her to the mat without a fuss, reset, and try again.

Crate ▾

Say "Crate" and gesture toward the open door. If they hesitate, toss a treat inside. Once they walk in → "Yes!" and close the door calmly. No big fuss in either direction. If they whine: do not open the door. Wait for any pause — even two seconds of quiet — then open. Opening during whining teaches them that whining works. The crate is not punishment. Keep it matter-of-fact and routine. Dogs who learn to settle in a crate are safer, calmer, and easier to manage everywhere. For Luna specifically — she is actively teething and needs something appropriate to chew every time she's in the crate. Give her one or two of the following: • A Kong stuffed with her kibble and a few treats • A high-value treat like a pupperoni • A rubber or bone chewing stick • A frozen Kong stuffed with food, treats, and toppers These channel her need to bite toward the right thing while her adult teeth are coming in. When she takes it and starts chewing: praise her calmly once, then leave her alone. Don't hover — the goal is for her to settle and self-soothe. If you need to leave her for a while, a frozen Kong is the best option. It takes longer to work through and keeps her busy and calm without needing you nearby.

Loose Leash Walking ▾

Pick one side (left or right) and keep them there consistently. The rule: a tight leash means you stop. A loose leash means you move and reward. The moment the leash goes slack → "Yes!" and keep going. Reward while walking, not after you stop. If they pull: stop completely. Don't say anything. Don't yank. Just be a tree. When they turn back and the leash softens → mark and walk again. Keep sessions short. Five minutes of actual loose-leash walking does more than 20 minutes of managed pulling.

Enforcing the Leash (Without Burning Out) ▾

You don't need to fight the dog to enforce leash manners. Stop → wait → reward the loose leash → go again. That's the whole method. Repeat as needed, without frustration, without drama. Don't pop the leash or use it to yank — that teaches the dog to brace against pressure, not to walk nicely. If you're genuinely tired or frustrated, cut the walk short. A short calm walk is more valuable than a long tense one. The dog is not winning if you go home early — they're just not getting rewarded for bad behavior. Leash manners build over days and weeks, not a single session. Progress compounds quietly. Stay consistent and trust it.

Engagement Games

Name Game ▾

Say her name once, clearly and upbeat. The instant she looks at you → "Yes!" and a treat. That's it. The whole game is name → eye contact → jackpot. Start at close range with no distractions. As she gets reliable, play it in busier spots — the yard, on a walk, near other people or dogs. Every time she responds to her name in a distracting environment, reward bigger than usual. The rule: if she doesn't respond, don't repeat her name. Saying it twice teaches her that the first time is optional. Instead, make a noise (a kiss sound, a hand clap), let her find you, then reset and try again. A dog who snaps her head toward you the moment she hears her name is a dog you can reach anywhere. This game is the foundation for recall, focus, and everything else.

Training Videos

Reference playlists for puppy and adult dog training

Puppy Training

Adult Dog Training