I have been home sitting dogs for about 8yrs , I enjoy their company, I treat them very well , I have time to play with them and spoil them all day. I do not believe in crating, I give all pets free range of my home and fenced in yard . I allow them to sleep on the beds and lay on the couches. I work from home , I rarely leave the house , when I run errands I make sure I'm back within a 2hr time frame. I have senior dog experience and I can administer medications. I also will bathe your dog if i am watching for a week , I send them home smelling good . When the owners come to pick up their pets , they usually hide because they do not want to leave (true story).