I give Doug my highest recommendation. I am a very protective pet parent, and my dogs don't always respond well to new people. All of my dogs immediately loved Doug. He was at ease with them, and they could tell. He was kind, calm, and patient with them. And I could tell right away that he spoke "dog." He started playing with each of my dogs, paying close attention to what each liked to do and what brought them joy. He adjusted accordingly. I could tell that in his care each of my dogs would receive exactly what he or she needed - very personalized care. I feel entirely comfortable leaving Doug in charge of my dogs. I have also found Doug to be very cautious and careful with my dogs - he monitors them closely and keeps them secure. I will continue to use Doug when my dogs need someone to stop in and play with them for the day or when I need a weekend dogsitter.