We are a small family and are willing to help dog owners. We have a 1 year old Belgian shepherd mix puppy and an infant. Our apartment is cozy enough to accommodate most dogs. We allow pets on the furniture but not our bed because our infant sleeps with us. We do not see our puppy as a pet, but as a family member and will extend the same courtesy to your family when they stay with us. We work hard on engaging mentally and physically as our space permits. Right now, our puppy, Zeus, is unaltered but is not aggressive. He is very shy towards people and extremely friendly with other animals. We are more than willing to accept exceptions to our preferences on a case by case basis. Please do not hesitate to reach out and ask if and how we can help accommodate your family member.