I have two labs of my own and grew up with dogs. I’m good with dogs of any ages but have not dealt with dogs of special needs so I would need any kind of instructions for helping take care of your dog. I treat every dog like they are my own and love them just as they are. My dogs get a nightly bone an hour or so after dinner as a treat for being such good dogs. I have evenings free as I work at a local bank and have an hour lunch. If I were to take a trip, it is planned ahead and my availability would be changed. If need be, I can stay longer than the “30 minutes” if your dog(s) requires to have more interaction and more time to run off some of their energy.