I have lived with dogs for most of my life, primarily whippets. I also have experience with senior dogs, although it is limited. While I have experienced giving pills to dogs, I prefer not to - especially if they aren't the type that will eat anything and everything. I'm only in town until the first week of September so I'm available all of July and August. Although weekends I would prefer to have free for my own reasons. I would usually prefer to meet the dogs with the owners there first, but that can be altered if necessary. Because of the dogs I grew up with, I prefer small to medium sized dogs rather than any of the bigger dogs. I also live with cats as well.