I am at home full-time, so I have a very flexible schedule for anyone's needs. My experience with dogs is mostly with my own animals, however I do not have one of my own right now. I absolutely love the companionship and friendship and taking care of dogs they really are our best friends... I am very lenient with the pets I've had in my home. I have never had a crate trained dog of my own, but I have taken care of friends dogs who were crate trained and had stricter rules without any problems. I live in a large home by myself, so rest assured any instructions you give me don't need to be translated to somebody you don't know. I do look forward to meeting your best friend.