We have a sign in our house that says it all: this house owned and operated solely for the comfort and convenience of our dog. I've spent my entire life around dogs as my family and friends often had dogs in the house. My husband, Gabe, and I have had 3 dogs over the last 10+ years and currently have an only child named Archer! We are very attentive, loving, nurturing and love a good doggie cuddle session. We've cared for our friends dogs off and on over the past several years and have also fostered dogs with animal rescues. We are very familiar with the care of rescue dogs - especially skittish ones - and comfortable with commands and reinforcing any training (we have rescued and adored our own very skittish dog). Myself or Gabe will be around most of the day/evening and we have a large fenced back and front yard for the dogs to enjoy. Our dogs go outside many times a day... we don't keep track but we rarely turn them down when they stare longingly at the door. We let them explore till they come back to the door or we call them in! The same would be true for your dog - almost unlimited outside time! We will follow the instructions you give to a "T" and will enforce any rules you have at your house at our own. We will happily walk dogs who stay with us (if leash trained) and exercise in the yard with any dogs who love chase or fetch! We feel comfortable administering medications as needed (no injections).