I had a dog growing up and I’ve been taking care of my friends’ dogs and cats since they joined our friends community :) I love my friends pets and I’d say I’m pretty good with pet care. My friends call me their pets’ auntie and one of my friends dogs is my like my best friend. I also dog sit my old MBA classmate’s dog, Brew, that is a cattle dog, therefore fairly hyper and demanding, but we always have a good time together and Brew is always excited to see me and spend some fun time with me. I understand cats as well and they don’t really require much, but here for them when they feel like snuggling! :) I’m currently a student and classes are remote, so I’m available almost all day every day. Although, my schedule varies, so the best would be to communicate about the times after we get connected. I live in a safe and calm area, where many people have pets. The yard behind my apartment complex is not fenced, but it is still a safe area for dogs to play. There are dogs daily. I’d always follow the instructions from the owner, so if leash is preferred, I’d definitely go with that. Again, I definitely follow the instructions, so your pet would be taken care of the way you request.