I like to know a dog's preferences and normal routines before sitting them. Dogs thrive on routine, and I'd like to keep them as happy and comfortable as possible by continuing what they are used to.

Here's where we'll take our walks We usually take them one of three places. The first and most common place is through our neighborhood. We have many tree-lined streets with very little through-traffic. It is nice to wander through the neighborhood while the dogs get exercise. The second place that we take them is through the park, along White Oak Bayou. While this is a fun walk, there are usually many other dogs on walks on the same trail, so we don't like to take them there when it is too busy. The third place is in the baseball field across the street. This is a fully fenced-in field that is often used as a dog run, when it is not being used for baseball. It is a fun place with new smells to let the dogs off leash. Your dog's sleeping arrangement I prefer that the dogs sleep where they are used to sleeping. I have extra crates and extra blankets. They can sleep crated, in our bedroom in their bedding, or in the living room (probably on the couch) with 2 of our 3 personal dogs. Time I'll spend with your dog My dogs need at least 8 hours of time with us each day, or they get ornery. You dog will get at least that amount too. Please note that we both work Monday through Friday, so your dog will be home without us between 9am and 4pm. We get up bright and early to try to give them as much attention as possible before work, though.