I grew up with 3-5 dogs in the home at a time. I have had Schnauzers, Shelties, MinPins, Goldens, Boxers, and Labs. I love all dogs big and small. I currently have a Golden and a Golden/Collie. Our dogs have always been treated as family. I have experience with high-maintenance dogs as that is how we raise ours. :) I also have two cats-one domestic longhair and one domestic shorthair. I have experience with cats, as well. I have had all of our fur babies since they were old enough to be away from their mamas, so I am able to care for all ages. I understand the different needs they may have at each age. I am a stay-at-home mom. I am a available all day 9am-8pm. I will work around nap times, but I am pretty flexible throughout the day and week. I have a quarter of an acre sized back yard. It is fully grassed with Bermuda. We have a 6 ft. privacy fence around half of the yard, and a 6 ft. Stone wall around the other half. We live in a quiet neighborhood. Our dogs love play mates and will chase toys all day long.