I have had dogs since I was a young girl. I grew up with a boxer and poodles. One toy and one minature standard. I have a rescue now. Baxter is a mix between a Beagle, a Dachsund, and maybe a Jack Russell. I used to have Golden Retrievers before Baxter, my rescue. He is four years old. I work part time so I can be home with my dog. I would be home for your dog too. I am a teacher who loves children and I love dogs as much or maybe more. :) I feel comforatble giving oral medicine. I would just need directions for what works best for your dog. Baxter loves hosting dogs. They become his bff! He's good at shaing his toys!