As a dog owner myself, I know the most difficult part about having them is leaving them. I found that when I traveled, many boarding facilities I encountered were not up to my standards. My dog is family, I could not stand the idea of leaving him in a cage at a traditional boarding facility. Even the dog day care places seemed overcrowded. Finding a good dog sitter is priceless, you need someone that will care for your dog the same way you do. I think too many people get involved in this business who don't actually like dogs or have much compassion towards them. I became a dog person when I was 11 and started training dogs for the physically disabled. The dogs learned tasks like picking up objects and placing them in their owners laps (including their own leashes). Most of their soon to be owners were wheelchair bound and couldn't reach objects if they dropped them. Some of them were designated seizure dogs and were taught to alert their owner up to 30 minutes before the seizure occurred. Seeing how much joy and companionship they brought their owners by helping them and giving them affection, brought a smile to my face. Dogs are true empaths and they love to help and give affection. They too deserve the utmost respect and care. Don't settle when it comes to your dog. You need someone who will always be kind and make them feel comfortable when you are not around. I am currently a student and I work from home part time. My schedule is somewhat flexible this semester. If you need last minute help I’m available. I currently only offer house sitting in your home. Sometimes dogs are more comfortable in their own space. I can spend the night if needed, but I may come back and forth during the day as I have a dog at home.