I have grown up with dogs and frequently look after my parents dogs now they are older and require more care than kennels can offer. I am a PhD student which allows me to work from home and be very flexible with my time. I enjoy walking and the outdoors (I am a scout leader in my spare time) so there will be plenty of opportunities for walks - I live 10 minutes away in the car from the beach and within 5 minutes walk from two parks. I live in a ground floor flat with a large enclosed back garden. When staying in the flat dogs would have their own room (my dining room) and would be welcome everywhere apart from my bedroom. My flat is my own and there are therefore no issues involving landlords. I have experience of care of dogs of all sizes and older dogs which may have more complex care needs.