I have never not had a dog in my life. I've cared for many of them through my childhood into my adult life. I work from home and have a flexible schedule. I am able to make house visits during the day and/or stay overnight. My dog is 11 years old and well-loved. I adopted her from a shelter when I was living in Lake Tahoe when she was 2 years old. She will stay with her grandmother (my mother) if I stay overnight in your home. I like to stay active, so I have no problem getting as much playtime in as your dog needs. And if your dog just wants to have a lazy day, snuggle, and watch a movie, I have no problem doing that either. I'll treat your loved ones like they're my own!