We have a fenced in back yard with room for dogs to chase and play. Dogs have free roam of all rooms in the house and are allowed on furniture (if you allow them at home). There are doggie beds around the house so they can lay down on something soft wherever they want. My wife and I both work full time during the week. Most dogs entertain themselves during the day with toys and watching the world go by. However, because we work your dog should be comfortable without a human companion during the workday. It’s up to you if they should be in their crate or not. About this sitter: My wife and I are both professionals - I'm a computer geek and Kathy does Physical Therapy. We've had 4 dogs in the 20 years we've been together. Bear was my first dog and Kathy married into "our little family". iDEN and Fritz were part of our family over the years as well. Freddy is our current dog who enjoys fetch and chase. All our dogs have been strays of some type - either from the pound, a farmers yard, or found on the side of the highway. Why I love dog sitting As a kid, my family would take care of other people's pets. When I was in college I got my first dog, Bear. He and I were great buds. After my wife and I got married she asked me what I would do if she discovered a dog allergy when we were dating. I told her (with a smile) it would be her or the dog and I doubt she'd like the answer. Since then we've had 4 family dogs. We've also given short term homes to stray dogs, helped find homes for pets, supported dog shelters, and volunteered time and equipment to help transport thousands of pounds of dog food to various shelters in need. We've taken care of all types of dogs - young, old, elderly, ill, dogs recovering from surgery, and dogs that needed extra special love or attention. About my yard Our backyard is sloped with a 6" fence - a typical backyard for the area. Experience administering medication Yes. My first dog had kidney failure and we had to do occasional shots and fluid administration. Another one of our dogs had bowel problems and required special attention. We've also had a dog that required daily medicine (pills).