Dogs love me as much as I love them. I've been caring for pets of friends and family for years. I combine some training exercises with play and use my Aussie as an assistant. Our day includes walks as long as 5 miles (depending on your dog's needs) to local parks, the Fox River Trail, and forest preserves. Boarders will have appropriate quite/play times. My Aussie is vocal when someone is at the door and sounds pretty scary, This is a condition we are working on currently, I expect as more people come to drop their fur babies off, training will be easier. I am also accepting dog walking services. Once I have a manageable span of control, I will no longer accept more clients.