I have cared for pets all my life and currently babysit dogs (one at a time or one household at a time) in my home. I have a fully fenced yard with sun, shade and a covered patio for outdoor lounging and exercise. Dogs are welcome to snooze on the couch as long as they don't tear it up. I do ask that you bring your dog's crate with you so he can be fed there and be allowed to sleep there if he prefers, but he will NOT be locked in all day - he will be romping in the yard or snoozing on the couch or a cushion. I will also happily host your caged pet - have much experience with parrots, canaries, finches, rats, mice, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small mammals and even reptiles. About this sitter: Former professional zookeeper and pet lover since I was old enough to turn over a rock and bring home a whatever creepy-crawlies I found under it, lol, I can care for anything from dogs to chickens to rabbits to hamsters to horses to reptiles. I only allow one or two doggy clients at a time so pets get personalized attention. Can keep small caged critters and smaller dogs in my home. There are no children in the home and no cats here. Quiet subdivision on cul de sac. * I took a break for a year or so in order to move and settle into my new life, so yes during that hectic time I admit I was not as responsive as I typically am. Now that I have reactivated and updated my profile, response times should be fast once again. I'm excited to be getting back to what I love!