I've owned hamsters, cats, rabbits, and dogs. So I understand just how much time, commitment, and patience having a pet requires. Throughout all my years of owning pets, however, I've found that the most important of them all is love. I use to care for my cousins shih tzu named Scampi. She was truly a handful. We got her when she was a puppy so before I helped to potty train her, the house was pretty much always a mess. She was also a very hyper and active puppy that needed lots of attention and care. I fed her 3x a day, took her for walks 2x a day, bathed her weekly, and played with her constantly. Although it took a lot of work to raise and take care of her, it didn't feel like work. She was family. I had so much love for her that I enjoyed those responsibilities. This is exactly the same kind of love, patience, and care I would invest in your dog! Whether it be half an hour or a whole day, I will do my best to make sure your dog has the best day ever!