I got my first dog when I was 8 and we has had dogs in our family ever since. I am very good with labs and other retrievers. I am a college student so there are small times throughout the week I will be unavailable but I am pretty flexible otherwise. I prefer larger dogs because I get along with them much better but little dogs are okay to. I can throw a ball around all day so I hope your dog likes fetch like my dog back home does. I do well with high energy dogs so if they need to walk or just get outside I can make that happen. I am very exited care for your best friend. thank you very much!