Dogs are the best! I work from home and have a very flexible schedule. I trained/ raised 3 seeing-eye dogs for The Guide Dog Foundation and was a foster volunteer for 2+ years with the Humane Society to take care of young puppies before they get adopted. I don't have any cats/birds/kids/pterodactyls at home, just my dog Luca. He's VERY good with dogs of all sizes and adjusts his energy level accordingly. He'll play with any dog that wants to but he's also quite good at sensing their boundaries and will happily mind his own business around less social dogs. He's an affectionate goof but prefers sleeping on the floor rather than furniture, so if you have a people-oriented 'lap dog' they'd get full dibs as my sidekick on the couch. :) MEDICAL EXPERIENCE--- I was a medic for 10 years- having extensive medical experience is helpful in emergencies and I do know animal CPR. Beyond healthy dogs I also have experience with 3-10 week old puppies, senior dogs, dogs with medical problems, and have worked with semi-paralyzed and disabled dogs in the past. I can administer subcutaneous shots, pills, ear or eye drops, etc.. I'm happy to watch younger (un-potty-trained) puppies as long as they have already weaned from their mothers-- I used to take care of puppy litters for the humane society and have a large specialty pen for un-trained pups, and a lot of experience working with them.