I and my wife had dogs as children, so we have learned what care is needed to keep them safe and happy. We grieved the loss of our 14-year-old miniature dachshund, Sundae, on 8/9/23. It was a very deep loss for our family. We have a rambunctious yorkiepoo named Teddy. He is energetic and is great with kids and people. We adopted a sweet dachshund named Max in July 2025. He has been a perfect fit for our family. He is quiet, gentle, and great with the kids. He gets along with Teddy as well as with other dogs. I and my wife have babysat dogs overnight for friends and family over the years, mostly when they go on vacation. We have two boys who love playing with dogs, so the dogs that we have babysat are usually getting a lot of attention. Because our mini-dachshund was older, she did often prefer her quiet-time, so we had separate areas of the house where she could relax and be away from noise. She often liked her crate. If your dog prefers the same, we can provide a similar type of environment for him/her. In our experience, we prefer to follow your dog's feeding schedule and potty schedule. We keep a very clean home, so your dog will be safe and be free to roam, rest, or play as desired.