Pet Care Guide

Lady Gaga & Dioji

Complete care instructions for trusted sitters Β· Updated April 2026
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Meet the Pups

Lady Gaga

Small dog Β· Small bladder
  • Food: ΒΌ cup kibble + 1–1.5 spoons wet food, twice daily
  • Morning tip: Picky eater β€” try again around 12:00 PM if she skips
  • Help needed: May need food scraped from bowl edges to center
  • Potty: Backyard is fine; leash + harness are by the front door
  • Pee pads: Washable pads above the washing machine β€” for upstairs overnight use
  • Comfort: Heated blanket on Level 3

Dioji

Pronounced "DOG" Β· May get lonely
  • Food: β…“ cup dry food twice daily + splash of chicken stock
  • AM only: 1 Greenie + 2 Yellow Allergy & Itch + 1 Purple Skin & Coat β€” mix into food
  • Potty: Prefers the front yard; training collar + harness optional
  • Training collar: Remote is preset. Tone = black button above orange. Vibrate = black button above red. Off = side button. Emma may skip if she prefers.
  • If sad: Place one of Timothy's shirts (on master bed) on Dioji's bed
  • Rawhide toy: Trim any long strings for safety
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Where to Find Things
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Dog Dry FoodPantry (shown during meet & greet)
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Lady Gaga's Wet FoodFridge β€” next to the chicken stock
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Chicken StockFridge β€” blue container
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Leash & HarnessBy the front door
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Pee Pads (washable)Above the washing machine
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Timothy's Shirts (for Dioji)Left on the master bedroom bed
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CandlesPantry β€” blow out before bed
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Cleaning SuppliesPantry (spot cleaner, floor cleaner, vacuum)
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General Daily Schedule
TimeTaskNotes
Morning
7–9 AM
Feed Dioji β€” β…“ cup dry + chicken stock
Give Dioji supplements + 1 Greenie
Attempt Lady Gaga breakfast β€” ΒΌ cup kibble + wet food
Potty break both dogs
Lady Gaga may skip β€” that's okay. Mix Dioji's supplements directly into his food.
Midday
~12 PM
Retry Lady Gaga's meal if she skipped
Potty break as needed
Scrape food to center of bowl to encourage eating.
Evening
5–7 PM
Feed Dioji β€” β…“ cup dry + chicken stock
Feed Lady Gaga β€” ΒΌ cup kibble + wet food
Evening potty break for both
No supplements for Dioji in the evening.
Bedtime
Before sleep
Final potty break
Lady Gaga's heated blanket β†’ Level 3
Blow out any lit candles (pantry)
Lady Gaga may use the pee pad upstairs overnight if needed.
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Quick Reference Notes
Supplements (AM Only β€” Dioji) Mix into morning food. 2 Yellow Allergy & Itch + 1 Purple Skin & Coat + 1 Greenie treat on the side.
Training Collar β€” Dioji (Optional) Remote is already preset. Tone = black button above orange. Vibrate = black button above red. Off = side button (no colored buttons). Emma may skip the collar entirely if she prefers.
Lady Gaga β€” Picky Eater Don't worry if she skips breakfast. Try again at noon. Scrape food toward the center of the bowl to help.
Dioji β€” If Depressed Grab one of Timothy's shirts from the master bedroom bed and place it on Dioji's dog bed. It comforts him.
Rawhide Toy Safety If you notice long strings on Dioji's rawhide toy, trim them off to prevent swallowing.
Candles Always blow out any lit candles before going to bed. Located in the pantry.
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Contacts
Owner Β· Call Anytime
Timothy (Tim)
775-432-8401
Owner
Stephanie
509-289-7173
Emergency Β· Stephanie's Colleague
Devu Patndit
503-449-3921
Sitter Instructions

Emma's Weekend Schedule 🐾

April 24–26, 2026 Β· Tim & Stephanie are in Reno for the weekend

Thursday Β· April 24
Tonight only β€” Dinner
Dinner Only
πŸŒ™ Dinner
5–7 PM
Dioji

β…“ cup dry food (pantry) + splash of chicken stock (fridge, blue container). No supplements in the evening.

πŸŒ™ Dinner
5–7 PM
Lady Gaga

ΒΌ cup kibble (pantry) + 1–1.5 spoons wet food (fridge, next to chicken stock). Scrape food to bowl center if needed.

πŸŒ™ Bedtime
Both

Final potty break. Set Lady Gaga's heated blanket to Level 3. Blow out any lit candles (pantry).

Saturday Β· April 25
Full day of care
Full Day
πŸŒ… Morning
7–9 AM
Dioji β€” Breakfast

β…“ cup dry + chicken stock (fridge, blue container) + 2 Yellow + 1 Purple supplements + 1 Greenie. Mix supplements into food.

πŸŒ… Morning
7–9 AM
Lady Gaga β€” Breakfast attempt

ΒΌ cup kibble + 1–1.5 spoons wet food (fridge, next to chicken stock). She may skip β€” try again at noon.

β˜€οΈ Midday
~12 PM
Lady Gaga (if she skipped breakfast)

Retry same amount. Scrape food to center of bowl. Potty breaks for both throughout the day as needed.

πŸŒ™ Dinner
5–7 PM
Both Dogs

Dioji: β…“ cup dry + chicken stock (no supplements). Lady Gaga: ΒΌ cup kibble + wet food.

πŸŒ™ Bedtime
Both

Final potty break. Lady Gaga's blanket β†’ Level 3. Blow out any candles.

Sunday Β· April 26
Tim & Stephanie return β€” breakfast only
Breakfast Only
πŸŒ… Morning
7–9 AM
Dioji β€” Breakfast

β…“ cup dry + chicken stock + 2 Yellow + 1 Purple supplements + 1 Greenie. Mix supplements into food.

πŸŒ… Morning
7–9 AM
Lady Gaga β€” Breakfast attempt

ΒΌ cup kibble + 1–1.5 spoons wet food. Try again at noon if she skips. Tim & Stephanie will handle dinner when they return.

🏠 Handoff
You're done!

Tim & Stephanie return Sunday. Your job wraps up after morning feeding and potty break. Thank you, Emma! 🐾