As a returned Peace Corps volunteer, I take the time to get to know a family and their dog or dogs. I recently relocated to DC and am still getting my foot on the ground. One part of my motivation to dog sit is that I really miss my dog back home in ATL and Rover has been a great way to spend time with new dogs who have made that distance a bit easier to handle. I've lived with an 10-year old dog who needs careful attention with medications and vitamins, so difficult instructions are not an issue for me. I love finding new trails in the DC area and spending time outside - so you can be sure that your pup will get exercise.