I have two dogs of my own, (they are German Shepherd mixes), and I grew up around dogs my entire life, so I have plenty of experience in caring for them, including elderly dogs. However I don’t have much experience in caring for special needs dogs. (Feel free to contact me with questions about special needs dogs) I have a fenced in yard to provide your dog(s) with exercise throughout the day so that they are not kept in the house consistently. In addition to my backyard, I am also centrally located to a dog park and a regular park to provide your dog(s) with walks and extra exercise if needed. I also have one cat. However, he is good with other animals and generally keeps to himself so he will not be a problem if dog(s) need to stay over night at my house.