I own several dogs and am used to all sorts of personalities. Even dogs who are skiddish will come to me eventually. I am patient and fun-loving. If your dog is a retriever type, I will throw as much as they want. If they want to be held and/or petted, I will do that as well. I will care for your baby while you are gone. I am calm in emergency situations and have even saved my own dog from choking by removing the object out of his mouth. You can feel secure about your pets in my care as I will take care of them as if they are my own.