I believe that dogs are like family! It is hard to leave them when you are gone and knowing that someone is there to take care of them and communicate with you is very important. I puppy sit for many of my friends and have very much enjoyed every second spending time with their dogs. It is a great comfort to know that your dogs are in great hands if they are not in yours. I do work a 9 to 5 Monday through Friday. I can stay the night and come back for lunch to check on the pups if need be.