Your Dog will feel loved, and really cared for. He will not suffer as much while you are gone as he will be in a cozy home, with plenty of room to roam and explore. I will take him out in nice walks to meet new friends. If he likes to get exercise, I will take him out for a run too! I will give him comfort while you are gone, and he will have plenty of quality time with me and my family. Any routines? I will make sure that your dog will have everything just as you like it. Teeth brushed, eating habits, pills...you will not have to worry, he sure will be in the best possible hands. I will make sure to have a direct line with you, so you can even have a FaceTime with your pup while you are gone, and constant updates via text or e-mail. Why I love dog sitting I have always loved dogs. I grew up with two German Sheppard's, and my first dog, stayed with me through grad school, moves around the world, marriages, and kids. My beloved Lola (an English cocker Spaniel) died at 17 years of age. :( I miss her everyday! Meet my pets Romeo and Julian (11 year old Samoyeds) Fred & Sally (2 cats, 16 and 13 year old) Kieran (3 year old son) Samantha (1 year old girl) Steven (my husband) About my yard I have a backyard, that is fenced. There is no grass, so if I have a digger, it would not be a big problem. But he will have to clean his paws before coming back into the house. I normally use baby wipes if the paws are not messy, if they are because he or she had a blast, I will just wash them off before getting back to the house. My experience administering medication Yes. I have two senior dogs, even if they do not look like to. I also have a very old cat that has had lots of medical problems, and is currently on medication. I am a pro at giving pills!