I communicate with dogs as if they are part of my family. I do not have any dogs living with me, but I want my presence around them as if they were apart of my own home. When I've watched dogs in the past I make sure they get to go outside and roam around and I make sure they have plenty of food and water ready for them. Recently, my daughter and I watched our neighbors dog for a week while they were away. We both enjoyed watching Vanilla (that's her name) running after her favorite ball in the back yard. I made sure my daughter saw Vanilla in the morning before school and after school. It was a rewarding experience for us both.