I will take care of your precious pet as if he/she were mine. I have never left my Buster, 8 yr. old Maltipoo at a boarding facility. I walk the dogs 1-2x a day as we have a nice backyard and they can play as much as they want. I prefer to have dogs without a flea collar. Overnight dogs are welcome in our bed, if that is what they are used to. I work from home and step out occasionally to run short errands and will take them if convenient. I am not as experienced with senior dogs. I know your pup will enjoy being in our home as Buster is a love bug and I have good treats. Hope to hear from you!