I've taken care of corgis, terriers and weird mutts for friends for years. My family has had everything from shepherds to daschunds, and a menagerie of all sorts of other animals including some reptiles. I know how to read dog and cat body language quite well, and generally make friends with the new ones I meet immediately. I love snuggly animals, but I won't force affection if they're more aloof either. If you want your pet to learn commands or tricks, we can practice those! If you just want me to sit around with them, I've got plenty to read. If I end up getting a little bit dirty while doing the job, that's not a problem. I'm not going to do full time boarding in my apartment, but I've no issue keeping them with me briefly, or letting them off leash in the fully fenced dog parks we have. I'm happy to go explore a hiking trail or hang out at Zilker park if they need a larger space to run around in for a few hours.