I grew up in a family that used to raise, breed and show Newfoundlands back in the 70s. I love big dogs and have been around them my entire life and now have 2 very large rescue dogs of my own. I know how difficult it is to find someone you can trust with your pets and even your home which is why I am happy to provide references and as much reassurance that I would be a good fit as you like. I also know that there are times you have to leave town without them and how much you worry about whether or not they're in good hands. I also have a lot of experience working with special needs dogs. Being a big dog owner, I have been through scopes of the elbows, 3 TPLOs and our last dog was handicapped and could not use her back legs - so whatever the obstacle is, I am happy to help in any way I can and I am more than happy to go through any detailed instructions with you before you go. I hope to hear from you and thanks for your time! Christina