I love dogs! I used to travel on holidays and would always hate having to leave Thor, (my beautiful dog) behind but I always felt comfort knowing he would be staying with someone that equally loved dogs and would care for him just like I do while I am gone. This exactly what I can promise you. Your dog will be loved, played with, and care for while he/she is with me. I often take Thor on hikes, the dog park, and walks. I play tug-a-war with him and fetch. I try to do at least 15 minutes of training/tricks with him everyday. I have a two-story home with a medium size, fenced back yard that Thor loves to lay outside in. I have a doggy door so the dogs will always have access to the backyard. At my house, your dog will be treated like family. That way you can hopefully enjoy your trip knowing that your dog is being cared for.