I have had dogs all my life. In 2009, I left the corporate world and hung up my Civil Engineering career for one that was more rewarding for me. I am now a full-time dog agility instructor, and I do pet sitting on a limited, case-by-case basis in my own home, or occasionally in your home if your dog prefers. I have a wonderful husband who splits the doggie duties with me here at the house. I feed my dogs a raw diet, but am perfectly willing to feed your dog kibble if that is what he is used to. We have a decked-out DogRoom (guest room) just for our canine guests, complete with plush crate accommodations, night lights, and soothing sounds from the radio. Your dog is also welcome to stay in the bedroom with us and our dogs as long as they are perfectly house trained :) I am a 100% positive dog trainer and never use the word "No!" or harsh corrections with my dogs, or yours. Why I love dog sitting I have had dogs my entire life. I grew up in the Marine Corps, so we moved around a lot. My dog was always the one friend I knew I would always have! I had small dogs and big dogs growing up, mostly one at a time since we moved so much. I got my first dog "on my own" in college, in 2002. My Jack Russell Terrier Madison is the dog that changed everything for me! She is has now passed, but not before teaching all the other dogs in the house how to be wonderfully accepting of guests ? About my yard We have a large fenced in backyard attached to the house, complete with many mature shade trees. We sit on 3 acres, and much of the rest of the property is unfenced. We have pools, sprinklers, and fans available to all of our canine guests. My experience administering medication Yes, I am.